Shadders Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 the late start maybe because of the 5.30pm Kick off for the F A Cup Final, which will most probably involve Spurs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackneyrocket Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I know this is a little early, but does anyone have any idea when the press and practise day is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I know this is a little early, but does anyone have any idea when the press and practise day is? Going from previous seasons it'd usually the Friday before the first meeting. In this case 22nd March. Could be way off though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackneyrocket Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Thanks Shadders. Cant wait untill the season starts, seems like ages since I have seen any speedway, hope its worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oafski Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks Shadders. Cant wait untill the season starts, seems like ages since I have seen any speedway, hope its worth the wait. Of course it will be worth the wait. I think we have a team that will be exciting to watch and do far better that the Doom-mongers seem to think they will. Simon Lambert's 11 point haul at Somerset was a good start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackneyrocket Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Oafski I think your right, this team has lots of potential. Well done to Simon Lambert last Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddan Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Its going to be sad to see the rockets line up for the first time in years without Chris Neath in the declared starting 7. Has anyone got any info on how Chris is? Will he ride again?.....LEGEND!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 i can see myself doing at lot less meetings at the launch pad this coming season. the late start due to the loss of the raiders matches and a clash of fixtures with my regular visits down to eastbourne will certainly reduce my total. the shortfall will no doubt be taken up by the new track at kent, so uncle len will still get my money one way or another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionstigersnotbearsohmy Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Jason Garrity looked very quick at Leicester today. Hope you Rockets fans get behind Simon Lambert and he gets the time he wasn't given at Beaumont Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Check out the SGP site for the latest news from Rye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudflaps Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Tuesday 19th February 2013, 01:30 New Zealand champion Jason Bunyan will tackle world speedway’s elite once again at Western Springs on March 23 after being handed the 2013 Buckley Systems New Zealand FIM Speedway Grand Prix wild card. Bunyan, who lined up in last season’s inaugural Grand Prix in Auckland, has lifted the NZ title eight times since 2004 and spends the European off-season racing in the land of the long white cloud. He collected his latest title at North Island track Rosebank last month with a 15-point maximum – putting him one short of Kiwi legend Larry Ross’ record haul of nine championships between 1976 and 1990. The 33-year-old dons the No.16 race jacket for what will be the opening round of the 2013 SGP series. Bunyan is joined in the meeting by NZ Championship runner-up Dale Finch and third-placed Sean Mason. They will serve as track reserves and take to the shale if any of the 16 riders in the main field are forced to miss a race through injury, illness or other reasons. Mason wears the No.17 race jacket and Finch is No.18. www.speedwaysgp.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Tuesday 19th February 2013, 01:30 New Zealand champion Jason Bunyan will tackle world speedway’s elite once again at Western Springs on March 23 after being handed the 2013 Buckley Systems New Zealand FIM Speedway Grand Prix wild card. Bunyan, who lined up in last season’s inaugural Grand Prix in Auckland, has lifted the NZ title eight times since 2004 and spends the European off-season racing in the land of the long white cloud. He collected his latest title at North Island track Rosebank last month with a 15-point maximum – putting him one short of Kiwi legend Larry Ross’ record haul of nine championships between 1976 and 1990. The 33-year-old dons the No.16 race jacket for what will be the opening round of the 2013 SGP series. Bunyan is joined in the meeting by NZ Championship runner-up Dale Finch and third-placed Sean Mason. They will serve as track reserves and take to the shale if any of the 16 riders in the main field are forced to miss a race through injury, illness or other reasons. Mason wears the No.17 race jacket and Finch is No.18. www.speedwaysgp.com Must admit I was shocked at Jason being the NZ wildcard last year, but he didn't do too bad, and the alternative would have been to fly out someone for possibly only one round. This would have been unfair IMO and a logistic problem was solved. By including Jason again as the WC it solves a problem, and gives NZ speedway a boost and publicity by having a regular NZ champion representing them instead of inferior riders. Hope he goes well and rewards the NZ fans. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Must admit I was shocked at Jason being the NZ wildcard last year, but he didn't do too bad, and the alternative would have been to fly out someone for possibly only one round. This would have been unfair IMO and a logistic problem was solved. By including Jason again as the WC it solves a problem, and gives NZ speedway a boost and publicity by having a regular NZ champion representing them instead of inferior riders. Hope he goes well and rewards the NZ fans. But all the riders are being flown out for "one round". Bunyans inclusion in my opinion does nothing for the credibility of the GP series. Batch would have been a far better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolly Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) But all the riders are being flown out for "one round". Bunyans inclusion in my opinion does nothing for the credibility of the GP series. Batch would have been a far better choice. At least Jason is a decent advert for Speedway and as close as the Kiwis have to a local champion to cheer on, 7 or 8 times NZ champion and was not totally embarrassed in such company last year. Maybe Batch can have Wards place in the GP ?? Dependant on any future fall out from his latest antics. I for one will be following Jasons progress with interest and pride that he represents NZ and the ROCKETS at this meeting. Good Luck 'Bunny' for the GP and the season ahead. Edited February 22, 2013 by bolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 But all the riders are being flown out for "one round". Bunyans inclusion in my opinion does nothing for the credibility of the GP series. Batch would have been a far better choice. An Ozzie representing NZ, you just don't understand what Sport means in this part of the World, you'd no doubt have Gollob riding for GB as he only lives a couple of hours away. The UK- a land where anyone in the World can come and ponce off the State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 An Ozzie representing NZ, you just don't understand what Sport means in this part of the World, you'd no doubt have Gollob riding for GB as he only lives a couple of hours away. The UK- a land where anyone in the World can come and ponce off the State. Who said anything about representing NZ? Didn't Ward ride a round at Torun last year as a wildcard, and Vaculik took a wildcard somewhere too from memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 So your saying it's ok to have a Pole or Aussie as wildcard at cardiff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 So your saying it's ok to have a Pole or Aussie as wildcard at cardiff? Would be fine by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 So your saying it's ok to have a Pole or Aussie as wildcard at cardiff? Wouldn't bother me - They'd more than likely put as good as, if not better, showing than any Brit would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the muck man Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Give the kid a break,the past is just that, we arent all angels are we, lets judge him on his riding ability, which is exciting to watch.. Chopper I am a Newcastle fan but can't wait to see Tyson Nelson raceing in premier league again pity there isn't more like him give 110% every race great entertainment Give the kid a break,the past is just that, we arent all angels are we, lets judge him on his riding ability, which is exciting to watch.. Chopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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