Jacques Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Well, if your 'car full' of friends are that fickle that they need the so called top riders before they are interested then tough. It's easy to sit behind a keyboard and moan about the line up but I bet it's been really hard for Chris to sort out. In fact he said at the last meeting that when he retires he definitely doesn't want to be on the promoting side. Stop being so bloody miserable. I dread to think what you're going to be like when you're old. Priceless, you tell him Gem 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Completed line up is 1.Chris Harris 2.Kenneth Bjerre 3.Kyle Howarth 4.Simon Stead 5.Jason Garrity 6.Freddie Lindgren 7.Danny King 8.Max Fricke 9.Rory Schlein 10.Edward Kennett 11.Morten Risager 12.Olly Allen 13.David Howe 14.Ty Proctor 15.Richie Worrall 16.Lasse Bjerre Gates open at 12pm Young Lions on track 1pm Parade starts at 2pm with the first race at 2.20pm. it's a straight shootout between schlein and lindgren then. although bombers starts look as good as i've seen them , so maybe a three way battle. we're only coming up to say thankyou for 2007 and to see the kids well worth £20 imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Wednesday March 25, 2015 FULL details of the arrangements for Chris Harriss Testimonial at Brandon this Sunday (March 29) are now available. Please read on for all information regarding the meeting and other events, on what promises to be a packed afternoon of racing as we salute one of the true legends of Coventry Speedway. Itinerary: Midday Gates Open to the public 1pm British Youth demonstration races at 125/150cc and 250cc levels 2pm Bombers Big Bang parade 2.20pm Bombers Big Bang - Heats 1-12 After Heat 12 Champions Challenge Heat 1 Interval Before Heat 13 Champions Challenge Heat 2 Bombers Big Bang Heats 13-20 After Heat 20 Champions Challenge Heat 3 Raffle Draw Bombers Big Bang - D, C, B, A Finals Presentations After meeting disco and auction in under-stand bar Bombers Big Bang line-up: Chris Harris Morten Risager Edward Kennett Simon Stead Olly Allen Kyle Howarth Rory Schlein Lasse Bjerre Jason Garrity Max Fricke Kenneth Bjerre Freddie Lindgren Ty Proctor David Howe Danny King Richie Worrall Reserves: Martin Knuckey & Darryl Ritchings *Changes to previously named riders Hans Andersen unavailable for family reasons, and Jason Doyle has been re-called by his Polish club. Champions Challenge riders: Brian Andersen Chris Louis Kelvin Tatum 125cc/150cc riders: Dan Thompson Joe Thompson Leon Flint Joylon West 250cc riders: Ben Woodhull Luke Woodhull Tom Brennan Lewis Whitmore Raffle Prizes: 1st Prize Family Paddock Pass (4 people) for any Grand Prix 2nd Prize 12-month subscription to Speedway Star 3rd Prize - £100 Travel Plus voucher + associated gifts 4th Prize Spend half a day with Chris Harris in his workshop 5th Prize 1.5l bottle of Whisky 6th Prize Bottle of Champagne Admission: Adults £20 OAP/Students £14 Children (11-15) £5 Children (under 11) £1 Testimonial Magazine: Full colour 40-page A4 magazine packed with exclusive content, interviews and photos of Chriss racing career. No adverts. £5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) Priceless, you tell him Gem I hope I don't bump into him on Sunday. ..... After meeting disco and auction in under-stand bar. During which Mick Horton and Chris Simpson will have a public 'kiss and make up' session, exchange Easter Eggs and everyone will enjoy the rest of the season. Edited March 25, 2015 by Gemini 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Well, if your 'car full' of friends are that fickle that they need the so called top riders before they are interested then tough. It's easy to sit behind a keyboard and moan about the line up but I bet it's been really hard for Chris to sort out. In fact he said at the last meeting that when he retires he definitely doesn't want to be on the promoting side. Stop being so bloody miserable. I dread to think what you're going to be like when you're old. i understand where you are coming from, but these days the public demands value for money. Be that in a restaurant, high street store or a speedway track. As was proven with the Ben fund, being a good cause is not enough. Big names pull in the crowds, that is why premiership football is so popular and speedway is on it's knees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) .......cityrebel.........i understand where you are coming from, but these days the public demands value for money. Be that in a restaurant, high street store or a speedway track. As was proven with the Ben fund, being a good cause is not enough. Big names pull in the crowds, that is why premiership football is so popular and speedway is on it's knees. Well, we'll see on Sunday what the crowd is like and whether fans stay away because there aren't enough big names. I think £20 for 33 races is value for money and so called 'top riders' aren't important to me although I know they might be for other people. I watched a cracking meeting at The Showground, Peterborough, last Sunday with 14 Premier League riders and not one who you would class as a big name but the racing was first class. (With apologies to any rider present who does think he is a big name.) Edited to add the quote as the page has turned over. Edited March 25, 2015 by Gemini 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Seems a lot of interest in this meeting on Twitter from fans of different teams. Imagine alot of bees fan will be there as well. Should be good crowd. Just need good weather now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Well, we'll see on Sunday what the crowd is like and whether fans stay away because there aren't enough big names. I think £20 for 33 races is value for money and so called 'top riders' aren't important to me although I know they might be for other people. I watched a cracking meeting at The Showground, Peterborough, last Sunday with 14 Premier League riders and not one who you would class as a big name but the racing was first class. (With apologies to any rider present who does think he is a big name.) Edited to add the quote as the page has turned over. i was also at the showground on Sunday, for what was a very good meeting. Coventry are a well supported club, and I fully expect that there will be a decent crowd there for the testimonial. I will be paying £21 inc prog for 15 races at lakeside tomorrow, which I don't think is very good value for money! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Well, if your 'car full' of friends are that fickle that they need the so called top riders before they are interested then tough. It's easy to sit behind a keyboard and moan about the line up but I bet it's been really hard for Chris to sort out. In fact he said at the last meeting that when he retires he definitely doesn't want to be on the promoting side. Stop being so bloody miserable. I dread to think what you're going to be like when you're old. He will be cheerful then Gem, he will actually be able to attend on a concessions rate!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Bomber should get a big crowd anyway for all he has done in his career so far. Just hope the rain that is forecast is minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 He will be cheerful then Gem, he will actually be able to attend on a concessions rate!! Bloody old people, getting cheaper speedway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Bloody old people, getting cheaper speedway.... Erm, cough, cough ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 i was also at the showground on Sunday, for what was a very good meeting. Coventry are a well supported club, and I fully expect that there will be a decent crowd there for the testimonial. I will be paying £21 inc prog for 15 races at lakeside tomorrow, which I don't think is very good value for money! Just pay the admission fee and print your own programme - that will save you a bit of money. It also keeps the brain active attempting to find out the correct riding order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I hope I don't bump into him on Sunday. ..... During which Mick Horton and Chris Simpson will have a public 'kiss and make up' session, exchange Easter Eggs and everyone will enjoy the rest of the season. just so long as thats all they're exchanging in public! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Bomber has been a great servant to British speedway but this meeting is disappointing and I am another one sadly giving it a miss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Bomber has been a great servant to British speedway but this meeting is disappointing and I am another one sadly giving it a miss. I doubt you'll be missed 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Bomber has been a great servant to British speedway but this meeting is disappointing and I am another one sadly giving it a miss. Never understand why people have to tell people they are not going. I'm sure there will be a huge crowd judging by talk social media sites and at the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Just pay the admission fee and print your own programme - that will save you a bit of money. It also keeps the brain active attempting to find out the correct riding order. i have got every programme from every meeting I have attended since I was a nipper in 1968. Old habits are hard to break! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) That's brilliant cityrebel but I've realised now I've reached a certain age I've got to be sensible and not collect any more momentos - or rubbish as my two children call my Speedway stuff. I've got 34 family photo albums going back to the late 1800's, 7 Speedway scrapbooks, 100's of Speedway DVD's, amongst other things that will either need a home or be dumped so I've got to draw the line somewhere and not collect anything else, which includes programmes. I don't really want to spend £2.50 on a programme that I'm going to throw away when I get home so I print my own, but promoters don't seem to like this idea so make it as difficult as possible by giving the riders names in alphabetical order. Personally I think they should be grateful that fans like me are willing to travel and pay for admission rather than being deliberately awkward. Ooops! Is that a rant? ........mdmc82........Never understand why people have to tell people they are not going. Me neither, but I'm sure in this case Robert72 is saving his money for the Good Friday visit when he's coming round to the 4th bend to meet Lucy as he had problems finding a big black/white Collie last time. Or of course I'd be quite happy to find him if he lets me know where he'll be. Edited March 26, 2015 by Gemini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Ooops! Is that a rant? If thats your idea of a rant your need to pay more attention to mine on facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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