SteveEvans Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 From American Speedwaybikes forum. The AMA has invited some key speedway people to form a new Advisory Committee. Its purpose is to make recommendations and assist the AMA in key projects for the benefit of American Speedway both domestically and on the International scene. The Committee consists of six people - Dave Joiner, Richard Child, Billy Hamill, Josh Larsen, Jason Bonsignore and Steve Evans. It will be very hands on and active - each of the members brings unique skills to the table and the blend of experience, top riders and future visionaries is perfect. It is a brand new approach - it won't be a sit in the ivory tower, all words and no action group, but a team who will collectively be prepared to get busy and do a vast amount of work ahead. The first two projects being worked on are expanding the AMA National Series and 2012 FIM Events. The International events are at the forefront right now as they are occurring in the Spring - the USA will be entering the World Team Cup, the Under 21 World Cup, and will have 2 riders in both the GP & Under 21 Individual Qualifying Rounds. For the World Team Cup the intention is to track the best team we possibly can with the goal to win the qualifying round in Slovenia on May 5th and make the Sky TV stage (July 7th in Poland). The Under 21 team goes back to Ukraine on April 21st. To prepare the team, they will do 4 matches in the UK between April 10th and 15th. The touring team will be called the USA FUTURE (name courtesy of Billy Hamill!) and it will be to groom riders to be our Future World Cup Squad. As we need 5 riders for Ukraine there will be 2-3 spots on the 'Future' team for riders who are over 21 or even 15. Their will be a huge fundraising drive - factually the last time USA had a big World Team Cup push was 2006 and the fans got behind it in massive numbers, and we qualified, made the TV stages and came in 6th place. For this reason a 'Stars and Stripes Club' has been launched with five levels of membership so that any budget can help - and big, medium or small, ALL help is needed and appreciated. More on this in a separate message. The 'USA Future' has booked the following race dates at National League venues; Tues April 10th Wed April 11th Sat April 14th Sun April 15th Venue names will be released as the tracks decide but there are clues in the race days! The tour will be organized in the USA by the AMA Committee but most likely will be staffed in the UK by the British based Touring Team staff (AMA Committee is still working those logistics). The American based contingent will more likely travel for the World Cup round in Slovenia but this can all change as the project develops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Well I know you're coming to King's Lynn on April 11th and am looking forward to it The USA Dream Team meeting last season certainly was "eventful" but cracking entertainment until the weather spoilt things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Isle of Wight will be 10th April, King's Lynn 11th. Mike Buman first rider to be named to the squad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hopefully you are coming to Stoke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossMan Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Isle of Wight will be 10th April, King's Lynn 11th. Mike Buman first rider to be named to the squad. Rye House on 14th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hopefully you are coming to Stoke! Sorry Vogster - not this tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bees_Man Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Coventry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilK Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Rye House on 14th Leaving Sunday 15th, Buxton or Mildenhall ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil H Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 With riding at Rye House on the Saturday, it looks more likely to be Mildenhall (probably will still have snow @ Buxton then ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) The proposed fixtures are: April 10th Isle of Wight April 11th King's Lynn April 14th Rye House April 15th Buxton Edited February 4, 2012 by Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Every NL club, as per usual was offered dates and these are the ones who came back to fit our schedule. This tour, whilst being set up in the US will likely be run in full by our awesome team of staff in the UK. It's in very good hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) April 14th Rye House Looking forward to it! Edited February 5, 2012 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Every NL club, as per usual was offered dates and these are the ones who came back to fit our schedule. This tour, whilst being set up in the US will likely be run in full by our awesome team of staff in the UK. It's in very good hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 2008 Youth National Champion Brad Pappalardo is the 2nd rider added to the USA FUTURE squad! Profile below; http://www.speedwaybikes.com/rw/ubradpappalardo.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Great news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Aaron Fox becomes the third rider named to the April squad. An ex moto crosser and one of the most talented and fast rising riders in the USA. http://www.speedwaybikes.com/rw/uAaron_Fox.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Something I was wondering the other day... would a big, old name from the USA taking part in their tour be a bigger attraction for fans? Imagine the size of the crowds if, say, Penhall or Shawn Moran took part. I know its unlikely, but has it been looked into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 We almost had Ronnie Correy last year until he blew his bike up practicing! Tour over the years have had themes - last April for example was pure old skool nostalgia. This one is more young rider oriented. An old name from the past in the appropriate tour would for sure be box office but it isn't the April 2012 theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Wel, personally I'd like to see the 'man in green': Tuff (.."of the Track") McBride!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Wel, personally I'd like to see the 'man in green': Tuff (.."of the Track") McBride!! I texted Tuff today (he was working in his pub in New York State) and he was thrilled he caught someone's attention. I think he'd love another crack at the UK but not in April as we're trying for young 'uns! His amazing pass in his last race at Kings Lynn (before it was stopped) was a tour highlight! Was a pleasure to have him with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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