Lioness Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 cheers Shadders - I'd settle for that. Looks perfect speedway weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Really want to be there for my old mate Parks ..but being unable to drive for 6 weeks whilst on crutches after my knee op not looking good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) Alas Main Man I too would dearly love to be there but I'm in the same boat as have no transport from here near Dartford and whilst I could get there by train, I couldn't get back same day. Would have stayed up overnight but have hospital appointment with a consultant Monday and getting one of them is like winning the lottery! Like you I'm gutted and dearly hope the place is packed out...Guess we'll both have to wait and get the DVD! Edited March 15, 2012 by Bryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Cracking interview with " the Messiah " in the Speedway Star this week . Sunday is going to be a fantastic day , but tinged with a bit of sadnessed too . We were lucky , lucky fans to have had 6 seasons of entertainment courtesy of Shane Parker . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashman Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) ashman and fixerman will be there see yers in the new barracks tavern. Edited March 15, 2012 by ashman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Parks has given great service to British Speedway, he made a big impression at Lynn during his time as a Star and has always had the support of Lynn fans since that time, he will forever be remembered for playing his part in one of the greatest races ever at Lynn! As a fan I was impressed that he got the SRA up and running, shame it has consequently gone by the board since he stood down. Â There is no doubt he will be missed from british speedway. I wish him and his family all the very best in the future, I'm pretty sure that speedway will take a long time to get out of his blood, if it ever does, so I'm sure he won't be lost to the sport when he goes home to Aus! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorj Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 ashman and fixerman will be there see yers in the new barracks tavern. Hopefully driving down too, some big speedway stars, please stay safe Rene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFI THURSDAY Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 After heavy rain overnight, the sky is now blue,the sun is out and the forecast is great!!!!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2638077?day=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) Parks has given great service to British Speedway, he made a big impression at Lynn during his time as a Star and has always had the support of Lynn fans since that time, he will forever be remembered for playing his part in one of the greatest races ever at Lynn! As a fan I was impressed that he got the SRA up and running, shame it has consequently gone by the board since he stood down.  There is no doubt he will be missed from british speedway. I wish him and his family all the very best in the future, I'm pretty sure that speedway will take a long time to get out of his blood, if it ever does, so I'm sure he won't be lost to the sport when he goes home to Aus!  Well said Trees, one of the reasons I'll be attending today.  Been a great servant to British speedway, provided a great entertainment and some colour in a sport that's lacking a few characters nowadays.  Hope Shane has a great day and we're rewarded with some great racing. Can't wait  PS - Anyone know if they have Sky Sports in the stadium bars or the pub nearby? Edited March 18, 2012 by Speedball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFI THURSDAY Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Yes Sky Sports in stadium and all nearby pubs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Yes Sky Sports in stadium and all nearby pubs!! Â Nice one, cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Good luck to the Adelaide legend. Great entertainer, nutter and genuine guy, his buttocks will be sorely missed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaniaman Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 lets hope everyone stays safe and give shane a truly rousing send off.which is no less than he deserves a true legend and great guy.have a happy retirement shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Good luck to the Adelaide legend. Great entertainer, nutter and genuine guy, his buttocks will be sorely missed!!! Â I REALLY wish you hadn't put that image in my head! its surpassed only by the press and practice day when with SNOW falling Shane was doing the naked rider shot with Miss Scotland lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngy105 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 http://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ind&action=display&thread=9847 Â Updates available on the above link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Good meeting, a fitting send off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Some good racing, a great programme, some poignant moments, pleased to have witnessed Shane's last four laps here in GB (fully clothed too!!), best of luck as he opens the next chapter in his life ................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Fantastic weekend in brilliant company . Amazed Shane could do 4 laps yesterday considering at what time he left the bar at the Garrison on Saturday night . Be strange not having Shane in British speedway anymore , but he will be remembered with only fond memories by us in Glasgow . Was good to see the size of the crowd that turned up to honour him , 3000 i heard Dave Hoggard say . No one deserves it more . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerblues Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Good crowd, good racing, exactly what Shane deserved for his send-off. Well done to Chris on his win, Auty on a brilliant display aswell and all the riders for competing and providing us with a good meeting. All the best to Shane and his family for the future and thank you for everything you have done for speedway Parks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Absolutely cracking weekend with some excellent company from friends old and new. Â And the fellow we all came to honour, Shane Parker "The Ultimate Showman To The End", Thank for all the seasons entertaining us the fans, and for personally for last season when you were awesome.for Sheffield. Â Of the riders yesterday Chris Holder, Iversen and Josh Auty stood out for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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