Shadders Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 I would love to know the reason why it is a 12 man format, and what the admission will be. 12 qualifing heats with 2 semi's and a final would be 15 heats, the same as a league match... I assume the admission price will reflect this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) NEWPORT SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE : Final Two named for New Year Classic. The line-up for Newport’s New Year Classic on Monday January 2nd is now complete and the promotion are pleased with the field assembled for the thirteenth staging of the event and the twelfth at Newport since Tim Stone inaugurated the event in 1999. With five past winners of the Classic and five club number ones along with a field of out and out racers it augers well for an afternoon’s true entertainment and hard fought track action. The final two names are both Newport track experts in former track record holder Andrew Tully and former New Year Classic winner Brent Werner. Werner is the “Frank Sinatra” of speedway making another comeback in 2012 with Plymouth. The American ex-Wasp has an impressive record in the Classic with a win in 2006 and runner-up spots in 2000 and 2008 plus rostrum slots in 2002 and 2004. Tully, newly installed as the Edinburgh number one for the 2012 season , is the only rider born in the Isle of Man at Douglas the place famous for TT races. Commenting co-promoter Nick Mallett, “ We are really pleased with the final twelve we have chosen to ride. Unfortunately we have had to let down some riders who wanted to take part and must thank them for their interest.” “We have riders who are club number ones, past winners of not only the Classic but the Welsh Open and Prince of Wales Trophy , former track record holders, ex and current Wasps and an exciting newcomer. I can’t wait !” LINE-UP (not in riding order) : Ricky Ashworth (unattached); Steve Boxall (Plymouth); Kevin Doolan (Ipswich); Andre Hertzberg (unattached); David Howe (Scunthorpe and Kings Lynn); Anders Mellgren (Newport); Chris Schramm (unattached); Lee Smart (unattched); Andrew Tully (Edinburgh); Brent Werner (Plymouth); Carl Wilkinson (unattached); James Wright (Somerset) Edited December 15, 2011 by Main Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 After the press release went out we have had news that Brent Werner cannot now do the meeting and we will announce his replacement hopefully tomorrow once the rider has confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Looks Like 'regrets, he had a few', but 'did it my way' then Mainman. Or was it more a case of 'Its up to you Newport.... Newport'...Frank Sinata indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) you are on form Semion!! replacement sorted and will be announced later. Edited December 15, 2011 by Main Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bee Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Werner has probably retired again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 why not get Emil,Gollob or Hampel to do meeting? These riders not very exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 NEWPORT SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE : LATE CHANGE TO NEW YEAR CLASSIC LINE-UP …LEMON REPLACES WERNER The full 2012 New Year Classic line-up announced has had to be altered with one late change as comeback rider Brent Werner , who is making a track return with Plymouth for the new season , has been forced to withdraw. He will be replaced by another ex-Wasp and former team mate at Newport in Australian international Mark Lemon, the Newcastle rider. Lemon left Newport mid-way through 2009 when the Wasps made team changes and went to Newcastle where he immediately was a success as a Diamond. The addition of Lemon gives the line-up another number one rider and this pleases meeting co-ordinator Laurence Rogers, “ It is a pity that Brent has had to withdraw but it was a pure co-incidence that as we took that call we also were talking with top tuner Ashley Holloway in Poland who looks after GP star Emil Sayfutdinov . He has been working on some engine set-ups with the new silencers and Lemo will be using these at the Classic.” “Through Ashley Holloway we managed to get hold of Mark today as he was boarding a flight back from Australia via Dubai and he sent me a text confirming he would ride in the meeting.” LINE-UP (not in riding order) : Ricky Ashworth (unattached); Steve Boxall (Plymouth); Kevin Doolan (Ipswich); Andre Hertzberg (unattached); David Howe (Scunthorpe and Kings Lynn); Anders Mellgren (Newport); Chris Schramm (unattached); Lee Smart (unattched);Mark Lemon (Newcastle); Andrew Tully (Edinburgh); Carl Wilkinson (unattached); James Wright (Somerset) Monday January 2nd 2012 with a 1pm start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpointfanatic22 Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Werner has probably retired again. Please please let that be true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bee Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 why not get Emil,Gollob or Hampel to do meeting? These riders not very exciting. I'm sure they'd have been in it but what with the lack of spaces and all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) This thread has turned into a classic. Low and behold Brent Werner is announced, before pulling out only 4 hours later, and Newport are on the blower to 'top engine tuner' Ashley Holloway.. and end up with Mark Lemon as a replacement Add in the fact another 'hot shot' who we've never heard of is in the event, along with the usual traditional clan. You just couldn't script it.. Mainman, I salute you I'm sure they'd have been in it but what with the lack of spaces and all.... Pwahaha Edited December 15, 2011 by Najjer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Now to take bets on the 2nd person to withdraw. And the replacement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 why not get Emil,Gollob or Hampel to do meeting? These riders not very exciting. Dont forget a lot of riders contacted Mainman, but he couldnt fit them all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Brent Werner, the Frank Sinatra of speedway? More like Frank Butcher. If they had to turn riders down, make it a 16 rider field, no matter what time of year it is more exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 12 qualifing heats with 2 semi's and a final would be 15 heats, the same as a league match... I assume the admission price will reflect this. Yes they do .. normal PL prices ...Adults £15, Concessions (with proof) £13 , Children 5-15 £5, Under 5's free. Family ticket (2A +2 C) £32. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) If i was Newport. I would pick the following riders. 1. Chris Holder 2. Darcy Ward 3. Jan O Pedersen. 4. Emil Sayfudntiov 5. Jaroslaw Hampel 6. Todd Kurtz 7. Andreas Jonasson 8. Kenneth Bjerre 9. Ryan Sullivan 10. Grigory Laguta 11. Lasse Bjerre 12. Michael Jepsen Jensen 13. Pepe Protaswiech 14. Linus Sundstrom 15. Fredrick Lindgren 16. Kyle Newman. Edited December 16, 2011 by Kris Ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madirish Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 chris holder is in oz darcy ward out of action jan o penerson is on holiday emil sayfudntiov snow in jaroslaw hampel snow in todd kurtz in oz andreas jonasson snow in kenneth bjerre holiday ryan sullivson retrired grigory laguta snow in lasse bjerre holiday michael jepsen jensen holiday pepe protaswiech snow in linus sundstrom holiday fredrick lingren holiday klye newman is in oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCookie Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) Surprised MainMan didn't use his extensive contacts to arrange another 4 riders, I have no doubt the phonecall with Holloway was Emil looking for a spot but MM can't help the weather. Edited December 16, 2011 by JCookie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Or the fact, there just aren't enough spaces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bee Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 He was probably trying to sell him a mortgage so he didn't get snowed in again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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