wizzer Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 SOME of Britain’s brightest young talent will take to the Perry Barr track next Thursday when the Birmingham Bulls host the American Touring Team. With the senior Brummies side taking a week off it gives supporters a chance to watch the nation’s future stars in competitive action. The America side will be on a tour of the UK which sees them also visiting a number of National League tracks. They will also be tracking some emerging youngsters, combined with a selection of more experienced riders such as former Brummies favourite Shawn McConnell. The Bulls team will be managed by Great Britain Under-21 boss Phil Morris and the popular Welshman is eagerly looking forward to what promises to be an exciting night of action. He said: “As team manager I have picked a young British team of riders and I have great confidence that the 1-7 is very strong. I’m sure they will provide great entertainment and we’re all looking forward to it. “These are the guys of the future and I hope the fans turn out in large numbers to support the lads in this exciting fixture. “I'm also personally looking forward to the task of Team Manager and hope we can end with a deserved victory. “I loved my time racing for the Brummies, so I was very proud to be asked to organise and manage the Birmingham Bulls. “This fits in well with my other speedway commitments, such as looking after under-21 speedway and also being involved with Neil Middleditch in the Team GB set-up.” BULLS: Jack Hargreaves Tom Perry Tim Webster Brendon Johnson Paul Starke Ben Reade Darryl Ritchings. Regards Phil Morris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrystalCastles Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Good line up well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 The USA Squad is Eddie Castro, Shawn McConnell, Doug Nicol, Mike Buman, Joey Holt, Dylan Black, Jim Terchila, Marvin Sonnier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 SOME of Britain's brightest young talent will take to the Perry Barr track next Thursday when the Birmingham Bulls host the American Touring Team. With the senior Brummies side taking a week off it gives supporters a chance to watch the nation's future stars in competitive action. The America side will be on a tour of the UK which sees them also visiting a number of National League tracks. They will also be tracking some emerging youngsters, combined with a selection of more experienced riders such as former Brummies favourite Shawn McConnell. The Bulls team will be managed by Great Britain Under-21 boss Phil Morris and the popular Welshman is eagerly looking forward to what promises to be an exciting night of action. He said: "As team manager I have picked a young British team of riders and I have great confidence that the 1-7 is very strong. I'm sure they will provide great entertainment and we're all looking forward to it. "These are the guys of the future and I hope the fans turn out in large numbers to support the lads in this exciting fixture. "I'm also personally looking forward to the task of Team Manager and hope we can end with a deserved victory. "I loved my time racing for the Brummies, so I was very proud to be asked to organise and manage the Birmingham Bulls. "This fits in well with my other speedway commitments, such as looking after under-21 speedway and also being involved with Neil Middleditch in the Team GB set-up." BULLS: Jack Hargreaves Tom Perry Tim Webster Brendon Johnson Paul Starke Ben Reade Darryl Ritchings. Regards Phil Morris Can you do a write up for all our meetings please Phil, such great enthusiasm. Looking forward to all our tour meetings but this one should be brilliant. Like the look of your team - should be a tough opener for us. May the 'red, white and blue' win on the night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummiestormer Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Looking forward to this and seeing MAD DOG once more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) SOME of Britain’s brightest young talent will take to the Perry Barr track next Thursday when the Birmingham Bulls host the American Touring Team. With the senior Brummies side taking a week off it gives supporters a chance to watch the nation’s future stars in competitive action. The America side will be on a tour of the UK which sees them also visiting a number of National League tracks. They will also be tracking some emerging youngsters, combined with a selection of more experienced riders such as former Brummies favourite Shawn McConnell. The Bulls team will be managed by Great Britain Under-21 boss Phil Morris and the popular Welshman is eagerly looking forward to what promises to be an exciting night of action. He said: “As team manager I have picked a young British team of riders and I have great confidence that the 1-7 is very strong. I’m sure they will provide great entertainment and we’re all looking forward to it. “These are the guys of the future and I hope the fans turn out in large numbers to support the lads in this exciting fixture. “I'm also personally looking forward to the task of Team Manager and hope we can end with a deserved victory. “I loved my time racing for the Brummies, so I was very proud to be asked to organise and manage the Birmingham Bulls. “This fits in well with my other speedway commitments, such as looking after under-21 speedway and also being involved with Neil Middleditch in the Team GB set-up.” BULLS: Jack Hargreaves Tom Perry Tim Webster Brendon Johnson Paul Starke Ben Reade Darryl Ritchings. Regards Phil Morris Good Luck in your opening meeting as Team Manager of the Bulls Phil. Looking forward to this, it will be good to get away from the Elite League for one week and watch the kids in action. Delighted to see Jack Hargreaves back in Birmingham Colours Before he took a break, he did a great job for us in the Premier League, didnt he average around 5.5. Looks a good Bulls team, good to see 'Fred' Perry in the Bulls line-up. If he misses the gate, we are all in for a treat . Looking at the Dream Team, we all know about 'Mad Dog' but looking forward to watching Eddie Castro once again. A shame Austin Novratil isnt here this year as he was so impressive here last year. I'm sure there will be someone from the Dream Team that will step up to the mantle this year. So I'm hoping to see a Birmingham win on Thursday, 'The Brummies' have lost two out 3 home meetings, so it would be nice to see the 'Bulls' hopefully get off to a good start. Edited April 2, 2011 by Brummie Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Good Luck in your opening meeting as Team Manager of the Bulls Phil. Looking forward to this, it will be good to get away from the Elite League for one week and watch the kids in action. Delighted to see Jack Hargreaves back in Birmingham Colours Before he took a break, he did a great job for us in the Premier League, didnt he average around 5.5. Looks a good Bulls team, good to see 'Fred' Perry in the Bulls line-up. If he misses the gate, we are all in for a treat . Looking at the Dream Team, we all know about 'Mad Dog' but looking forward to watching Eddie Castro once again. A shame Austin Novratil isnt here this year as he was so impressive here last year. I'm sure there will be someone from the Dream Team that will step up to the mantle this year. So I'm hoping to see a Birmingham win on Thursday, 'The Brummies' have lost two out 3 home meetings, so it would be nice to see the 'Bulls' hopefully get off to a good start. I just hope the 2 Stoke boys do well/don't get hurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) I was wondering what the riding order of the Bulls will be tomorrow night, my guess is: 1. Jack Hargreaves 2. Brendan Johnson 3. Tim Webster 4. Tom Perry 5. Paul Starke 6. Ben Reade 7. Darryl Richings Anyone know the riding order for the US team. Hope we get another good meeting at Perry Barr, as this is a NL standard meeting I presume the old silencers will be used. I have yet to see a poor meeting on the new ones (despite what the so called 'experts' say on them ), so will be interesting to see if the racing is better, about the same or worse tomorrow. Good Luck the Bulls Edited April 6, 2011 by Brummie Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Well, the time has come and the Touring Team head to Birmingham for the first meeting. I hope they don't think all their journeys will be this short! It normally takes us a meeting or 2 to get dialled in but lets hope they can get going straight away tonight. I love the look of the Birmingham line up and am really looking forward to this meeting. See you all tonight - lots of goodies for sale so come along and spend some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Is there anyone going to this meeting who would be able to text updates to the updates site? If so, could you please either leave a message here or send me an email or pm. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 USA Riding Order 1. Eddie Castro 2. Jim Terchila 3. Mike Buman 4. Doug Nicol 5. Shawn McConnell 6. Marvin Sonnier 7. Joey Holt 8. Dylan Black Our practice was rained out at Buxton so we are coming raw! Be patient with the new boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Still need a texter...anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 If theres no updates, then there may be score updates on this link. http://twitter.com/brummiesfans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The H Man Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Match just finished my first visit to perry barr. Enjoyed the meeting. Crowd was ok about 450 I'd say. The young brummies were comfortable winners Tim Webster and Paul Starke both rode very well, looking fast and smooth. Including a last heat 5-1 over star of the show Eddie Castro Ben Reade looked very useful scoring paid 11 For the USA Eddie Castro was superb, what a shame we didn't see him over here regularly in his younger days. Won his first 4 before tiring in his last. Doug Nicol, Mad Dog McConnell were competitive with Mike Burman and Joey Holt on the pace at times. Sadly Terchila, Sonnier and Black were totally off the pace. Scores bulls 60 Hargreaves 9+1. Perry 7+2. Webster 13+1. Johnson 4+1. Stark 13. Reade 9+2. Ritchings 5+1 USA 35 Castro 16. Terchilla 0. Burman 3. Nicol 7 mcconnel 5+1. Sonnier 0. Holt 4. Black 0 Castro had a 6pt tr and Nicol a 4pt tr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Well I was looking forward to this, and it sure didnt disapoint. Despite the margin of victory for the Bulls, the USA team cant be disapointed with their effort and performance. The level of racing was superb tonight, especially when Castro and McConnell were in them, alot of Castros wins came from the back too with win quite briliant passing. I was impressed with the crowd, decent considering its a meeting of NL standard. Saw alot of kids in and not surprising considering it was FREE for under 11s. The crowds for the Bulls meeting should go up against Dudley and Stoke too. Bulls Ratings (my opinion) Jack - Did pretty well with 9 from 4 rides, although he was no match for Castro. 7.5/10 Tom- Only the one race win but cant complain with 7+2 from 4 rides. 6.5/10 Tim- Outstanding, looked very quick all night. 13+1 from 5 rides. 9.5/10 Brendan- Was okay but suffered from engine trouble after one race. 4 points from 4 rides 5/10 Paul- The only Bulls rider to beat Castro, and rode very well. 13 from 5 rides. 8.5/10 Ben- Very impressed with this kid, looks to have a bit about him. Is he really a 3 point rider , can only see at least 2 points on this average this season. 9+2 from 4 rides. 9/10 Darryl- Decent performance, 5+2 from 4 rides. 6/10 The American team can take alot of credit for the entertainment they provided the crowd tonight, especially Castro and Mad Dog. Castro was sensational and I actually wanted him to win Heat 15 and get his 18 point max which he totally deserved, 10/10 for me. Shawn McConnell scored 5+1 from 4 rides but deserved double that. He was no where near as quick as Castro but bloody entertaining. He made sure he used the wide Perry Barr bends to his advantage and at times it was edge of your seat stuff, fantastic. Doug Nicol always did pretty fairly well, a good second place on the tactical in Heat 14. Joey Holt looked okay with 4 from 3 but the Americans badly struggled. I guess this was there first time riding together after the practice was rained off at Buxton. I can only see the American team getting better as the tour advances for them. So a good opening first Bulls win, Congratulations to Phil Morris. Lets hope the Brummies get a similar type win next Thursday against Lakeside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Bulls Ratings (my opinion) Tim- Outstanding, looked very quick all night. 13+1 from 5 rides. 9.5/10 Ben- Very impressed with this kid, looks to have a bit about him. Is he really a 3 point rider , can only see at least 2 points on this average this season. 9+2 from 4 rides. 9/10 Nice to see you giving the 2 Stoke riders the best marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Nice to see you giving the 2 Stoke riders the best marks Both deserved it, Ive seen Ben Reade before when Plymouth were at Perry Barr last season and looked decent then too. He looks better then a 3 point rider and whilst Garrity should increase his average hugely, I can also see Ben doing similar. He doesnt seem to have been around for long but looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrystalCastles Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Awesome well done to Ben & Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Just back from Brum. Good entertaining meeting and as others have said superb performances from Ben & Tim. Bodes well for the Potters !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Match just finished my first visit to perry barr. Enjoyed the meeting. Crowd was ok about 450 I'd say. Ah, I thought that was you! Wish I'd stopped to say hello now - us old out of work announcers need to stiick together! D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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