DHR Testimonial Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 We are warning supporters that there is a chance the meeting will be called off. We are concerned that no one should travel in vain. Saturday was a day of pretty severe weather and cold, as it has been around most of the country, and although there was a great deal of work done on the scunthorpe circuit, the weather might win the day. A final decision on the event will be made as close to 10.30as possible and potential travellers are asked to check the Internet sites at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Sad to say, meeting postponed. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scunny1 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Typical sun's out now and fast thaw-ah well better luck next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Central Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 We are warning supporters that there is a chance the meeting will be called off. We are concerned that no one should travel in vain. Saturday was a day of pretty severe weather and cold, as it has been around most of the country, and although there was a great deal of work done on the scunthorpe circuit, the weather might win the day. A final decision on the event will be made as close to 10.30as possible and potential travellers are asked to check the Internet sites at that time. David, A really nice post which shows concern for all the supporters who would be travelling today. Hope that you can get a suitable date to rearrange it when it is warmer and hopefully get the big crowd that you deserve. Martin Widman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 We know that our track is one of the best for entertainment & this is what David would have tried to get, rideable but raceable. Unfortunately the weather has won(Stress now over David, Ha.). Possible scenarios for the track could have been to remove wet shale yesterday, hoping for the warm weather(4'C) & easterly winds to dry the track & then top shale in the morning. This, though, could have let the frost get at it overnight. The other could hav been to prepare the track yesterday, hope for no more rain/snow then remove the top wet stuff this morning then add fresh drier shale. We have saved meetings before with far worse weather(rain untill well after a 7.30 start, a short delay & then prepare track). Winter weather is still upon us so let us hope that you can restage this with another top quality field(i could not pick a winner, as all could easily pick up around 3 wins & a 2nd to top score. All the riders were very able to do this although Mads stood out, as a possible winner, with his early season form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 A shame for David but hopefully a re-schedule will lead to a bigger turnout than today's weather would have allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffyscouse Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Disappointing for all concerned - but the right decision Locally the local league cup football semi-finals were hit with postponements - a hard frost on top of a couple of inches of snow (areas of which had thawed somewhat) left conditions much worse than anticipated locally and in the neighbouring area The line up would have performed in front of a few die hards no doubt. in atrocious racing weather - bitter cold surely would have decimated the support - a postponement to suit warmer weather would give David the testimonial he richly deserves in front of a packed EWR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHR Testimonial Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 The line up is now complete David Howe Simon stead Richard Hall Joe Haines Carl wilkinson Stuart Robson Ty Proctor Leigh Lanham Morten Risager Chris Schramm Ashley Birks Lewis Blackbird Josh Auty Ryan Douglas Richie Worrall Rusty Harrison The above riders will be racing for the Kenny Smith memorial trophy. Track reserves are Paul Starke and Tom Woolley. 125cc riders Kyle Bickley Macauley Leek Jordan Jenkins Jamie Halden 250cc riders Dan Miles Ben Woodhull Luke Woodhull Lewis Whitmore The meeting also has start line girls and mascots There is a raffle which will be drawn on the day with the first prize of two tickets to this years British Grand Prix in Cardiff, raffle tickets will be priced at £1 per strip. Also there will be an auction in the bar straight after the final, which everyone is invited to, items to be auctioned are the meeting race jackets. Admission prices will be the same as a normal scunthorpe premier league meeting. There will be a 36 page souvenir programme available for £3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 The David Howe Testimonial takes place this Sunday 19th May at the Eddie Wright Raceway in Scunthorpe, having been postponed in March due to bad weather. It has been a hectic week for the organisers given the all-too prevalent incidence of injuries in the sport at the moment. So it’s a very big thank you to Kozza Smith, Christian Henry, Lewis Blackbird and Simon Lambert who have come into the field at a late stage to replace riders who have been forced out through injury. Scunthorpe fans will surely turn out in force to support a man who has been a credit to the sport, and who has committed his Speedway future to the Scorpions. DAVID HOWE TESTIMONIAL for the KENNY SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY, Sunday May 19th 3pm, Eddie Wright Raceway, Scunthorpe. Riders announced so far: Kozza Smith (Berwick & Australia), Christian Henry (Newcastle & Australia), Lewis Blackbird (Scunthorpe & England), Leigh Lanham (Ipswich & England), Josh Auty (Scunthorpe & England), Ashley Birks (Scunthorpe & Denmark), Ryan Douglas (Scunthorpe & Australia), Ty Proctor (Wolverhampton & Australia), Carl Wilkinson (Redcar & England), Stuart Robson (Newcastle & England), Morten Risager (Ipswich & Denmark), Joe Haines (Sheffield & England), Rusty Harrison (Workington & Australia), Chris Schramm (Plymouth & England), Simon Lambert (Rye House & England), David Howe (Scunthorpe & England). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Last-minute coup.... Andre Compton talked out of retirement and added to line-up!! All the best Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Is there anyone going to this meeting who would be able to text updates to the Updates site? If so, could you please send me a private message including your mobile number. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Is this the return of Andre or just for the Testimonial! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Another confidence boosting meeting for Risager well done lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Another confidence boosting meeting for Risager well done lad. Sounds like Leigh had a decent one too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Sounds like Leigh had a decent one too Indeed it does Badge hopefully he's ironed out any problems he's had these last few meetings. All bodes well for us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieR Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I have placed Josh Auty's signed race jacket on ebay, together with a copy of the souvenir programme, item no 360665523164. Link is below http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360665523164?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649 All proceeds from this sale go to David Howe Testimonial Fund in recognition of his services so please bid generously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieR Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Just listed Ashley Birks signed race jacket from this meeting. Please bid generously as all proceeds will go to the Testimonial Fund in recognition of David's services. Link: http://cgi5.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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