cometsfan2k4 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I will be honest in saying that I have never watched under 16s racing before. Of course I support the development, but I have just never had the opportunity to go and watch. However yesterday at Scunthorpe, watching the pre meeting races of the under 16s I couldn't help but notice these two young lads, Robert Lambert and Nathan Greaves and be left in awe of their ability at such a young age. Looking at the programme they are both only 13 right? Amazing! I am wondering about what opportunities they have for regular track time and when they are able to be part of a team set up? Like I said, I don't know an awful lot about the young side of the sport. Of course they have the under-15s championship which is great! When are the rounds of this, and does anyone know if Workington (Northside) have a round again this year? I now wish I had gone last year as it seems I missed some great racing. Personally thought their racing was better yesterday than some of their senior peers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntiger85 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I also saw a young lad ride at Sheffield on Thursday - who impressed me, can anyone tell me who he is ? And how long he has been riding as never seen him before as I would like to keep an eye on him in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I also saw a young lad ride at Sheffield on Thursday - who impressed me, can anyone tell me who he is ? And how long he has been riding as never seen him before as I would like to keep an eye on him in the future Max Clegg? I saw Robert Lambert at Peterborough either last year or he year before now and was immensely impressed. He crashed but the way he went about it impressed me. He threw the bike into the bend, pick up and lost control, fought the bike got it back under control again but was by now in the dirt and unfortunatly exiting the bend he flipped off the back. From what I saw in his lap and a half in that race I was WOW'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntiger85 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 No not max, as I have seen him ride nearly every Thursday and definitely wasn't him - this lad seemed quicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 No not max, as I have seen him ride nearly every Thursday and definitely wasn't him - this lad seemed quicker Give us a clue then!! What colour kevlars etc . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntiger85 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Think they were Orange and black like wolves and a black and Orange bike can't tell you much more than that except reg Wilson was with him in the pits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollie roger Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I will be honest in saying that I have never watched under 16s racing before. Of course I support the development, but I have just never had the opportunity to go and watch. However yesterday at Scunthorpe, watching the pre meeting races of the under 16s I couldn't help but notice these two young lads, Robert Lambert and Nathan Greaves and be left in awe of their ability at such a young age. Looking at the programme they are both only 13 right? Amazing! I am wondering about what opportunities they have for regular track time and when they are able to be part of a team set up? Like I said, I don't know an awful lot about the young side of the sport. Of course they have the under-15s championship which is great! When are the rounds of this, and does anyone know if Workington (Northside) have a round again this year? I now wish I had gone last year as it seems I missed some great racing. Personally thought their racing was better yesterday than some of their senior peers. This is one of the problems in speedway,If a rider is in the EL or Pl he has got to be good any other rider below is a nobody.NL /under 15 s produces as good if not better racing than EL/PL because the youngster are raw and go where angels fear to tread.I prefer NL U 15s because of the unpredictability of it.Many ofthe young riders give far more commitment to their racing for very little or no money.It saddens me that so many so called "fans"belittle Nl/Second half racing.Where are our Kennetts,Harrises and barkers going to come from if ALL fans start to support and watch the youngsters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometsfan2k4 Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 This is one of the problems in speedway,If a rider is in the EL or Pl he has got to be good any other rider below is a nobody.NL /under 15 s produces as good if not better racing than EL/PL because the youngster are raw and go where angels fear to tread.I prefer NL U 15s because of the unpredictability of it.Many ofthe young riders give far more commitment to their racing for very little or no money.It saddens me that so many so called "fans"belittle Nl/Second half racing.Where are our Kennetts,Harrises and barkers going to come from if ALL fans start to support and watch the youngsters. It is like I am saying, I would like to see more as the racing was tasty! However, where can I find out the calander for the U 15s this season or has it not been released yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 It is like I am saying, I would like to see more as the racing was tasty! However, where can I find out the calander for the U 15s this season or has it not been released yet? Not released yet. was discussing with Wizzer at Scunthorpe yesterday where we have the rounds this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 If Wizzer could sort it we could arrange something in the off season in NZ with our U15 riders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamen stains Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Think they were Orange and black like wolves and a black and Orange bike can't tell you much more than that except reg Wilson was with him in the pits His names is Josh Bates from Barnsley, he has been riding a year as now and that was his first time around Sheffield, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 is robert lambert simons brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz_mft Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 is robert lambert simons brother I don't think they are related.Certainly a prospect for the future.I could be wrong but i think at 1 point he has been Mildenhall's mascot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerblues Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 His names is Josh Bates from Barnsley, he has been riding a year as now and that was his first time around Sheffield, Do you know how old he is? He looks very impressive, even more so if he has only just started riding the Sheffield track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nath12345 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 hi comets fan just wanted to say thank you for your comments. i am nathan greaves, you saw me ride at scunthorpe with robert lambert. perhaps we will meet and chat at a future meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrich Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Think they were Orange and black like wolves and a black and Orange bike can't tell you much more than that except reg Wilson was with him in the pits the name you are looking for is Nathan Greaves and the other lad going round was Reece Downes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrss Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 is robert lambert simons brother They are definitely not related, i know Roberts family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamen stains Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 the name you are looking for is Nathan Greaves and the other lad going round was Reece Downes The lad who rode at press and practice day was Josh Bates it his first ride around sheffield he is 15 years old and will be riding again very shortly, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconreble Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) Also a young lad to keep an eye on is 14 year old Nathan Stoneman he intends to sign for somerset on his 16th birthday, He is the son of former 1000cc side car passenger Phil Stoneman who lost a leg after an accident in kent a few years ago. He started to ride a 500cc bike at the end of last season and has improved 100% in such a short time, He is in total control of his bike and last friday in practice his time was not far behind the times of the reserve race in the meeting until he blew his second engine in two weeks. I think people should make a note of this lads name because I feel that when he comes of age he will take British Speedway by storm. You never know we could see in the future Nathan Greaves, Robert Lambert or Nathan Stoneman crowned as the next english world champion Edited March 30, 2011 by Falconreble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien48 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I saw Robert Lambert at Weymouth (last year I think), there was only two of them racing and he stood out as something special (even compared to his older counterparts in the regular meeting). I think it was the way he controlled the bike in and out of the bends (yet not losing speed but gaining it) that caught my eye. Hopefully he'll progress to a full time position within the sport - I'd hate to imagine all that talent going to waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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