SCB Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 So he was banned for retiring but he's still riding, so he didn't retire. So he shouldn't be banned then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldace Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) Jason spent thirteen years at Belle Vue. He joined the Aces from, I think, Newcastle. A great favourite at both Hyde Road and Kirky Lane I feel he would have stayed with us through to the end of his speedway career had not Tony Moole kept his registration when Mole sold Belle Vue to the present promoters. He has recently been seen in the Kirky Lane pits helping and encouraging the younger Aces. Hopefully he will be doing it as a regular thing. He was one of your favourites at Hyde Road was he Ron, after this move from Newcastle. Dont let the fact that he never raced at Hyde Road cloud your memories now will you Edited August 14, 2012 by oldace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 ...I feel he would have stayed with us through to the end of his speedway career had not Tony Moole kept his registration when Mole sold Belle Vue to the present promoters.... Jason was already #1 at Birmingham (having been at Mildenhall before that too) before Tony Mole sold Belle Vue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Only a couple of days until this huge meeting will take place. I'm for one are so excited to come down to watch a meeting that should be a great send off to a very popular rider that has served the UK with some very entertaining speedway for over 22 years. I reckon if Jason didn't broke his leg so badly last year he would still be going strong this year. Let us all turn out and show our appreciation for Jason on Thursday....I really think he deserves it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Weather forecast is good. Rider line-up is good. Admission prices are good. All things to do with this meeting look good. Can't wait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenyearsafter Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 From Brummies Site: A FAMILY of speedway fans will join together to wish Australian star, Jason Lyons, a heartfelt goodbye when he holds his Farewell meeting at Birmingham on Thursday, August 23. They think he’s a Diamond Geezer – which is hardly surprising because George Moore and his son, Darren, run a family business in Birmingham’s famous old jewellery quarter. Lyons, 42 next month, has been forced to call an end to a remarkable 22-year career in Great Britain after suffering a serious leg injury last September. He was captain of the Birmingham team when racing returned to the city in 2007 and built a huge following with his 100 per cent commitment before being loaned out to Redcar last season when the Brummies moved up from the Premier League to the Elite League. The Moores even tried to get the Brummies to keep Lyons in the side last year but George and Darren will show their appreciation by being the main sponsor of his Farewell meeting. The family connection with the Brummies goes back to the 1950s when George’s wife, Dorothy, supported the club in the great days of Alan Hunt. It was Dorothy who got the family hooked when the late Joe Thurley reopened Birmingham at the old Perry Barr greyhound stadium in the early 1970s and now it has reached a third generation as Darren’s daughter, Charlotte, is a massive Lyons fan. Says George: “When they reopened at the current stadium we went again, just as spectators at first. My brother John, who lives in Tamworth, started to come to meetings with his family. “Things just grew from there. Darren and I got talking to commercial manager Joe McLaughlin one night. He asked if we’d be interested in doing some sponsorship and we took on the Rider of the Night award. Then we had our name on the Brummies’ kevlars. “We started to get to know Jason because he often won the Rider of the Night award. I know Jason has had a great career with several clubs but he was the heart of the Brummies and became a local hero. “We really wanted to back Jason’s Farewell meeting. He’s a good guy who just gives his all. I thought it was fantastic that a rider who was about 40 still had such a great desire to win races after so many years in the sport.” Son Darren added: “We have always been big supporters of Jason because he gives 110 per cent. Even if he was last from the start you could be sure he’d be in front or challenging after two or three laps. “He’s a real pro and deserves a really great farewell night for everything he has done for speedway over the years.” Jason said: “I am very grateful to GH Moore for coming on board as the main sponsor of my Farewell meeting. I have got to know George and the family well and they are great supporters of the Brummies, real speedway people.” A truly fantastic guy. As hard as they come on the track. When booked as a guest was always 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowmicktiger Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Im looking forward to it should be a fab evening of beer and speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I believe there is coaches coming down from Edinburgh and Belle Vue for this meeting....hopefully it will be a good turnout!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I believe there is coaches coming down from Edinburgh and Belle Vue for this meeting....hopefully it will be a good turnout!!! I hope so too, a truely fantastic servant of British Speedway and a big crowd tomorrow is what he absolutley deserves!!! Meeting Preview: http://www.birminghambrummies.co/news.php?extend.1514 Stuart Robson is named despite his crash at Coventry on Monday. Danny King has had to withdraw as he is short of fitness from recent injuries. Brummies new boy Nico Covatti comes in. Full Iine up is: Chris Harris, Freddie Lindgren, Tai Woffinden, Davey Watt, Rory Schlein, Ryan Sullivan, Cameron Woodward, Ty Proctor, Joe Screen, Piotr Protasiewicz, Adam Skornicki, Tomasz Jedrzejak, Nicolas Covatti, Mark Lemon, Rusty Harrison, Stuart Robson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowmicktiger Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Hows the weather down in perry barr? hope to be there for 4 park up me motor and then have a beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOfBrum Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Hows the weather down in perry barr? hope to be there for 4 park up me motor and then have a beer Dry and pleasantly warm. Not much sun but absolutely nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Hows the weather down in perry barr? hope to be there for 4 park up me motor and then have a beer Come and join me and a few others for a beer in the Wetherspoons before meeting.Only a 5 mins.walk to track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Updates http://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=ind&thread=10655&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowmicktiger Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Weather couldnt be better pity about the beer that was in the car its warm but im sure its cold in perry barr. bluejam hopefully see u in there im a big baldy dude with a glasweigan accent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Really enjoyable night, with a great send off to Jason . It was great to see Jason coming round on the bike especially given the injury he suffered, it wasnt certain that he would do it. Got a great send off from the crowd. All the riders deserve credit, there was some very good racing at times. You dont always see it in individuals but tonight was pretty good, Bomber and Freddie with some great moves. Congratulations go to the Bomber on the win, a pity Freddie couldnt take his place in the final as his bike packed up. Impressed with Flyin Ryan Sullivan, heard he's relocated back to England from Poland, so wonder if he is after a team place. Tomasz Jedrezak looked extremley fast in some heats and unlucky to miss out on final. Same for Woffy too. Encouraging display from Nico again, won Heat 12 against Screen, Lemon and Sedgmen. I sort of expected it but he won it a country mile which is what impressed met hen involved in a good scrape with Woodward in his next race, after gating quite well. Hope he keeps it up. Good fun night, with the usual rules relaxed. Nico got excluded in heat 5, only for GD to offer Paul Ackroyd £50 to put him back in. Paul than wanted £100 and low and behold Covatti came back out for the re-run . There was a funny bit in the final when Rory took hold of the start-line marker and marked a much smaller gate 1 for Bomber, when Chris wasnt looking!! . Lots of fans from other clubs but I have to mention the Manchester Mexicans near the programme booth. Not heard fans at PB like that since Mildenhall's 'Barmy Army' were here in 2007. They were absolutley bonkers but were so funny with some of the chants!! The only downer was the crowd size, we left early expecting queues to get in after all Jason has rode a great career in Britain. Good line up, so its a great shame the stadium wasnt packed which is what he deserved!! Anyway for the people here, it was a great night. Thank you Jason Lyons for all the memories and Good Luck for whatever you do in the future. Edited August 24, 2012 by Brummie Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Congratulations to bomber on his win. Great racing from him all night. Great to see rory do well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P T Preece Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Fantastic night for the Legend, good luck jason, thanks for the memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowmicktiger Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Farewell to a speedway legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Jason will probably be at Glasgow on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowmicktiger Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I watched jason lyons mildura ace today on youtube if you havent saw it yet its worth a watch its a shame he didnt get to chose how to retire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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