Richspeedway Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Hi Gemini, I think I may of seen you as I was standing about turn 3 and noticed a couple with a couple of dogs. It was a great meeting alot of racing in nice weather and free to enter which you cannot complain. The girls individual was not bad, Lauren Davies was unbeaten and a deserved winner but Vicky and Charlie both looked really good out there. Brum won the final by one point to Sheffield. Sheffield had Jono Birks riding (Ashley brother) and they looked strong. Hull beat Stoke in a run-off for the third place. We have got Stoke in the league tomorrow, I have got a spot in the second team again so hoping I can get a handful of points again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Yes that would have been us Rich - shame you didn't come and say 'Hello'. Both the dogs absolutely love cycle speedway but unfortunately we have to make sure the eldest one doesn't see the starts as for some reason she finds that really exciting. I dreaded every re-run heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richspeedway Posted May 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Ah well next time I am thier and see you I will pop over and say hi. I am like a lobster this morning after that weather yesterday! That was my first time at Leicester and I was really impressed with the track, stadium, great setup and would recommend any newbie who wants to watch the sport to go their. Anyone who wants to go watch any racing this week here are the fixtures: Sunday 13th Astley & Tyldesley v Newcastle - Veterans Match Edinburgh v Sheffield - Northern League Heckmondwike v Bury - Northern League Hull v Stockport - Northern League Astley & Tydlesley v Bury - Northern League East Newport v Poole - West/South Wales League Exeter v Swindon - West/South Wales League Newport v Hellingly - West/South Wales League Horspath v Southampton - West/South Wales League Ipswich v Hethersett - South East League Div 1 Great Blakenham v East London - South East League Div 1 Norwich v Kesgrave - South East League Div 2 Wednesfield v East Park - Midlands League Birmingham v Stoke - Midlands League Tuesday 15th Birmingham v Coventry - (2nd Team) Midlands League Astley & Tyldesley - Go Ride Racing Grand Prix Round 2 Wednesday 16th Norwich v North Park - South East League Div 2 Suffolk GP U9/U11 League 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobrakeshere1 Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Ah well next time I am thier and see you I will pop over and say hi. I am like a lobster this morning after that weather yesterday! That was my first time at Leicester and I was really impressed with the track, stadium, great setup and would recommend any newbie who wants to watch the sport to go their. Anyone who wants to go watch any racing this week here are the fixtures: Sunday 13th Astley & Tyldesley v Newcastle - Veterans Match Edinburgh v Sheffield - Northern League Heckmondwike v Bury - Northern League Hull v Stockport - Northern League Astley & Tydlesley v Bury - Northern League East Newport v Poole - West/South Wales League Exeter v Swindon - West/South Wales League Newport v Hellingly - West/South Wales League Horspath v Southampton - West/South Wales League Ipswich v Hethersett - South East League Div 1 Great Blakenham v East London - South East League Div 1 Norwich v Kesgrave - South East League Div 2 Wednesfield v East Park - Midlands League Birmingham v Stoke - Midlands League Tuesday 15th Birmingham v Coventry - (2nd Team) Midlands League Astley & Tyldesley - Go Ride Racing Grand Prix Round 2 Wednesday 16th Norwich v North Park - South East League Div 2 Suffolk GP U9/U11 League 2 Thanks for the comments about the stadium Rich, the work we did over the winter increasing the banking seems to have paid off, anyone going too slow is likely to get passed around the outside and the fourth bend creates a great cut back. Did you see DH pass the British Champion Gemini.....just like the old days! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofdiamonds Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 All of us at Newcastle wish to thank everyone at Astley for giving us the chance to ride your fine track. Unfortunately I had to miss it, due to being in Prague. Our veterans march on, second match, second win, with Gavin Parr unbeaten in both. 26 heat winners out of 30 so far. Astley 63 Newcastle 87. Some photos on our Facebook page..... Newcastle Cylce Speedway Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Bretford Cycle Speedway Club host the midlands third round Of the British youth and junior round on Saturday 1pm. Bretford is a tight circuit and for all you speedway fans we are just down the road from Brandon Stadium. If you come from the Coventry direction to Brandon you follow the signs towards Rugby the next Village after Brandon is Bretford. We are on a left turn up a dirt track just as you come down to the Bretford Junction. At bretford there is always a few spills as you run slightly down hill to the first bend and then up hill to the third bend. This Is a good circuit to watch the youngest race. Come and join us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Leader 1 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Three top matches in the Elite League this weekend at Leicester, Wednesfield and Harbourside Park, Poole where the home side take on the formidable Horspath Hammers from Oxford who have won the title for the last 7 years. The Hammers have a powerful squad drawn from 5 different regional teams including Sean Rudman from Swindon and Lewis Bates from Stoke who have both been in exceptional form this year. Poole will featuring former British Youth Champion Tom Colling from Southampton and Exeter star Thomas Reed along with Polish Ace Greg Gluchowski to lead their attack in their attempt to record their first ever home league victory against the Oxford club. Racing is at 2pm on Sunday afternoon with free parking and admission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richspeedway Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 This weekend is the Celtic Cup up at Edinburgh as Scotland take on Wales and Ireland at 2pm Tomorrow their is Elite League action as Poole face Horspath and Wednesfield are at home to Ipswich and Leicester take on Sheffield. Hull are at home to Newport in the Premier League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Great meeting at Leicester today with some cracking racing. Shame Leicester lost 79-98 but well done to Sheffield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richspeedway Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Wales retained the Celtic Cup up in Edinburgh on Saturday. I see Dave was riding for Leicester I did not know he still rode since the motor speedway club has comeback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Leader 1 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Well the match at Harbourside Park certainly did not disappoint the crowd of several hundred who enjoyed 18 heats of drama and excitement and a last heat decider which saw Poole beat the 7 times League champions Horspath (Oxford) 89-86. Their top scorer was 2007 World Champion Marcin Szymanski who was truely awesome. During the afternoon they announced that this match had been filmed and will be the first of six televised Elite League matches on Sky Sports later this year. Watch this space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I suppose he's trying to keep fit. He's still got it though - no 'trailing at the back' for David. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richspeedway Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Tonight at Coventry, Earlsdon they are in Midland League action against Birmingham (1st team only) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobrakeshere1 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Copy of a press release from Leicester: Next Saturday June 2nd Leicester are hosting the Veterans (Over 40) Team Championship. They are the defending champions having taken the title for the first time last year at the Slater Street track. Led by the current Veterans Individual Champion Jason Ashford, the team will include Mick Skinner, also a former Individual Champion and a current Sothern Track rider. Former World Veterans Champion Norman Venson, a recent winner of the Euro vets, plus Leicester Speedway promoter David Hemsley. David, a double World Champion and five times British title holder, is looking for his first title at Veteran level. He showed last Sunday in defeating British Champion Andy Angell that despite limited training he is still a difficult man to beat. Leicester compete in the first semi-final which starts at noon, with the final scheduled for 4pm. As always admittance is free and you are welcome to come along and enjoy the action . For further information about the club go to www.leicestermonarchs.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Leader 1 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Harbourside Park is the only place to be over the Diamond Jubilee weekend for all the very best in cycle speedway as Poole stages a two day race meeting with five mouth-watering events. Opening the procedings on Sunday June 3rd at 1pm is the Ade Gale Laurels, sponsored by Read Fabrications. The Junior line-up includes all the top names while in the Senior Laurels, no less than eight current or former British Champions will feature (3pm) along with Polish riders Greg Gluchowski and Michel Nowak. It will be the first chance for locals to see 2011 British champion Andy Angell since he picked up his title and the Hull based star man is sure to start as one of the favourites. Day 2 kicks off on Monday 4th at 1pm with two new Laurels events - Womens and Under 14's and again all the top names will be in action. All the top girls will be on track in the Womens event including World champion Laura Watson from Leicester, British Champion Livvy Horsley and Exeter's blond bombshell Lauren Hookway who will probably start as favorite after her brilliant recent performance at Harbourside to win the South West championship. Also in action will be Kayleigh Clarke from the Findon club in South Australia who is making her first visit to the UK. Rounding off a busy weekend on Monday afternoon at 3pm will be the Kerry Foods sponsored International Club Best Pairs with a quality line-up to bring the Jubilee trackfest to a spectacular conclusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Don't suppose there is a meeting on June 10th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richspeedway Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 I was over at Leicester yesterday to see the Over 40's team champs. Leicester won ahead of Wednesfield and East London. Edinburgh were a great credit one of their riders will be 75 in a month or so! Was some great racing all afternoon as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 What a great week end at Poole for the laurels. Well done to everyone involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofdiamonds Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Just a mention for a couple of Newcastle riders. Back riding after 20 years or so, and with no proper home track, there were excellent performances from Gavin Parr and Terry Kirkup. In the recent veterans meeting at Wolverhampton, Terry came 4th in the over 60s British Individual. Better still in the over 40s, Gavin rode magnificently to score 19 points and get second place, losing only to maximum man Chris Turner of Sheffield. Who knows how far Gavin could of gone instead of retiring at 25? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richspeedway Posted June 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 I will be down at East Park tomorrow as they face Birmingham in the Midland League. East Park ride opposite Monmore Green in the park area. Hopefully the weather will pick up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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