Noodles Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 PETERBOROUGH captain Ulrich Ostergaard has finalised the exciting line-up for his '10 Year Spectacular'.The popular Danish star has attracted a high-calibre field to the East of England Showground for his season-opening testimonial on Sunday, March 13 (2pm).Australian international Rory Schlein is the latest big name to be snapped up for the event along with World Under 21 Championship silver medalist Anders Thomsen, who enjoyed a a brief spell in Panthers colours last season.They join the previously announced Hans Andersen, Niels Kristian Iversen, Kenneth Bjerre, Mads Korneliussen, Krzysztof Buczkowski, Piotr Swiderski, Danny King and Kenneth Hansen in a fine cast for the individual event.The field is completed by Ostergaard himself and five of his Peterborough team-mates of 2016 - Nikolaj Busk Jakobsen, Nicklas Porsing, Michael Palm Toft, Simon Lambert and Emil Grondal.In addition to the mouth-watering 16-man main event, there will also be a series of reserve races involving Panthers' new British ace Tom Perry.He will do battle with club asset Danny Phillips (who is set to race for Premier League rivals Newcastle this term) and a trio of exciting young Danish talents, Jesper Sorgaard, Tobias Thomsen and Peter Karger."I'm so happy with such a great list of riders for my special day," said Ostergaard."It is great to be able to bring together my current team-mates, many riders I raced with in the past and some of the great friends I've made during my career."I feel sure it is going to be a fantastic meeting . . . and we still have one big surprise up our sleeve."Ostergaard is planning one more major announcement in the coming days - and it is one not to be missed http://www.peterboroughpanthers.co/news.php?extend.2714 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterborough daz Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 All ex peterborough riders and the majority are club/frost assets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambpanther Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Hans nielsen back on a bike for ullys testimonial! Will be great to see the legend doing a few laps one last time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 'THE PROFESSOR' RIDES FOR PANTHERS CAPTAIN Thursday February 18, 2016 One of the greatest riders ever to climb aboard a speedway bike will grace Ulrich Ostergaards testimonial. Danish superstar Hans Nielsen, who won 22 world titles during his glorious career, will be a star guest at the 10 Year Spectacular meeting on Sunday, March 13 (2pm). But the 56 year-old wont just be an interested spectator . . . hell also be taking to the East of England Showground track to ride for what is likely to be the last time on British soil. Nielsen will complete some demonstration laps around Alwalton to provide a legendary lining to what promises to be a memorable occasion to mark Peterborough captain Ostergaards long service to British speedway. Ostergaard said: To have Hans involved in my meeting is amazing and Im very proud that he is prepared to come over to England for it. He is someone I have looked up to ever since I started to watch speedway as a child. He is The Professor and was always so good and so clever on the bike. I was so honoured to ride in his farewell in Brovst in 1999 and be part of my heros final meeting. I also had the honour of riding with him in one Superleague meeting in Denmark that same year, which was incredible. Nielsen was a standing dish on the sport's biggest stages throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s. He won four individual world titles, including the first to be staged in the Grand Prix format in 1995. His previous crowns had arrived in 1986, 1987 and 1989. He also starred in 10 World Cup triumphs for Denmark and seven World Pairs Championships successes. Nielsen was also a nine-time Nordic champion, six-time Danish champion and a three-time British League Riders champion. Nielsen had an extensive club-racing career in England with Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Oxford and Coventry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 TAKE CONTROL OF TESTIMONIAL PETERBOROUGH skipper Ulrich Ostergaard is offering the opportunity to see his 10 Year Spectacular from a different perspective. The Danish aces testimonial meeting marks the start of the 2016 season at the East of England Showground on Sunday, March 13 (2pm). And Ostergaard is auctioning the chance to spend the afternoon in the company of leading referee Jim Lawrence, who will take charge of a packed programme of action which includes a star-studded individual meeting, junior racing and a handful of lads from the legendary Hans Nielsen. Ostergaard said: I want to thank Jim for agreeing to be shadowed on the day. Im sure plenty of people will be interested in the opportunity to spend the meeting in the referees box with him. They might even get the chance to start a race. The auction runs until Wednesday (March 9) evening and bids can be made by following this link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opportunity-to-join-the-referee-at-Ulrich-Ostergaards-10-Year-Spectacular-/131741551227?hash=item1eac688a7b:i:131741551227 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencebel Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Bomber, Chris Louis & Olly Allen are also going to be part of Ulrich's day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 BOMBER ON BOARD WORLD Championship ace Chris Harris has been added to the star-studded line-up for Peterborough captain Ulrich Ostergaard's testimonial. The former British champion and British SGP winner will compete in some exhibition races during the '10 Year Spectacular' at the East of England Showground on Sunday (March 13). A delighted Ostergaard said: "It is brilliant to have 'Bomber' involved in my testimonial. "We spoke to him several weeks ago about riding, but he had Polish commitments at the time so couldn't commit. "They've now fallen through so he can be part of my day." Harris, who has his own testimonial at Coventry the following weekend, becomes the second current GP racer to grace Ostergaard's big day along with Niels Kristian Iversen. Ostergaard has also confirmed that two well-known speedway figures will complete some demonstration laps during a packed schedule. Sky Sports expert Chris Louis and former Peterborough star Olly Allen, who retired from racing after a crash in Panthers' colours last season, will both take to the Alwalton track during an event which begins at 2pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Weather forecast for Sunday is for a lovely sunny afternoon. http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/mobile/forecast/gcrg49fhe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) STARS TURN OUT FOR SEASON OPENER PETERBOROUGH skipper Ulrich Ostergaard cant wait to celebrate his testimonial with a little help from stars past, present and future. The T Balfe Construction Panthers captain is rewarded for more than a decade of fine service to British speedway by staging his 10 Year Spectacular at the East of England Showground tomorrow (Sunday, 2pm). It promises to be a fantastic start to the new season and should provide another memorable date in the career of the reigning Premier League Riders Championship king and a former Elite League title-winner. Ostergaard first arrived on these shores in 2003 when snapped up by Eastbourne. He has since gone on to represent Swindon, Panthers, Belle Vue, Birmingham and Kings Lynn in the top-flight while starring for Isle of Wight, Birmingham, Workington, Reading, Redcar and Panthers in the second tier. His testimonial marks the start of his 14th consecutive season of racing in Britain and the star-studded line-up is testament to his popularity among his peers as well as with supporters. Ive enjoyed almost every minute of my career in Britain, said Ostergaard. I can remember coming over here for the first time all those years ago and Ive had some great experiences ever since. Ive been lucky to ride for some good clubs in the Elite League and Premier League, but Peterborough is the place that feels like my home. Ill never forget the way we won the title back in 2006 and I jumped at the chance to come back when the club came down into the Premier League a couple of years ago. I just love this place. The track, the club, the fans everything is just brilliant and Im so happy to be able to stage my testimonial here. Im proud to have such a good line-up. It is an honour that so many top guys, and all my current team-mates, are prepared to give up their time to race for me. And the fact my hero, Hans Nielsen, will be here just makes it even more special. I cant wait to see him on a bike at my home track! Tomorrow Ostergaard will be reunited with three other members of the famous title-winning Panthers team of 2006 captain Hans Andersen, fellow Dane Niels Kristian Iversen and Polish ace Piotr Swiderski. Former World Championship leader Kenneth Bjerre, Australian international Rory Schlein, locally-based Great Britain star Danny King and swashbuckling Showground star Krzysztof Buczkowski are other star turns who will feature in a mouth-watering individual meeting. And theres plenty more besides with other exhibition races involving GP ace Chris Harris and demonstration laps from the likes of former Peterborough favourite Olly Allen and Sky Sports expert Chris Louis. But Ostergaard hopes his own extravaganza doesnt prove to be the only big meeting at the East of England Showground this season. He admits he would really love to mark his testimonial season with honours. Ostergaard added: It has been a long time since the club won a trophy and hopefully we can change that this year. Weve got a really exciting team with lots of potential, and I dont see why we cant be up there challenging. We did so well last season to reach the semi-finals of the play-offs despite so many injuries and now we want to do even better this year. I always think about what happened in the Grand Final in 2006 when Hans Andersen and Ryan Sullivan sealed the title with a 5-1. It would be great if I could do that myself this year. 10 Year Spectacular line-up: Hans Andersen, Niels Kristian Iversen, Kenneth Bjerre, Mads Korneliussen, Krzysztof Buczkowski, Piotr Swiderski, Danny King, Rory Schlein, Kenneth Hansen, Anders Thomsen, Ulrich Ostergaard, Nikolaj Busk Jakobsen, Nicklas Porsing, Michael Palm Toft, Simon Lambert, Emil Grondal. Also featuring: Chris Harris, Olly Allen, Chris Louis, Tom Perry, Danny Phillips, Tobias Thomsen, Peter Karger and star guest Hans Nielsen Edited March 13, 2016 by Noodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Bjerre to put himself in the shop window ? Show the promotion what could of been ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 looking like a good day out for everyone. enjoyed ully,s time @ worky. deserves this day . stay safe everyone, K.K.H. especially. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencebel Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 What time do the gates open ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maneacat Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 looking like a good day out for everyone. enjoyed ully,s time @ worky. deserves this day . stay safe everyone, K.K.H. especially. Kenneth looked really fast at P & P on Friday - looking forward to watching him race today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 All seems a bit on the slow side. 12 of the proper heats in a little under 3 hours. Hope the weather isn't too chilly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 All seems a bit on the slow side. 12 of the proper heats in a little under 3 hours. Hope the weather isn't too chilly!! Was never going to be quick though was it? It's plenty chilly enough to be outside at the EoES all afternoon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) I would say Ulrich will be chuffed to bits with the turnout, weather and the event..if not a little dissapointed with his lack of speed but better now than when the real thing starts..Buzz was m.o.m riding like his life depended on it (as usual). NKI immaculate, Andersen impressive..and for Panthers MPT superb and looks like he's worked on his gating and Lambo looked good. A slight worry over NBJ and Ulrich's lack of speed but I'm sure they will improve. Bomber did a Robert Lambert and threw the bike down the track when unchallenged and looked to be in a lot of pain (pulled out).hope he's OK. Just wanna add something which was really annoying(hopefully Ged will read this)..the new security were an absolute pain in the arse!..telling everyone at the back of the stand to sit down(people have stood at the back of the stand for as far back as I can remember)and marching up and down like some kind of idiot obscuring everyones view..even telling children off..this has to stop..apart from that a great afternoon and Ulrich can now spend the cash on on a couple of rocket GM's! Edited March 13, 2016 by Lukas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 I would say Ulrich will be chuffed to bits with the turnout, weather and the event..if not a little dissapointed with his lack of speed but better now than when the real thing starts..Buzz was m.o.m riding like his life depended on it (as usual). NKI immaculate, Andersen impressive..and for Panthers MPT superb and looks like he's worked on his gating and Lambo looked good. Also our premier league reserve Grondal managed to beat Bjerre which was great to see. A slight worry over NBJ and Ulrich's lack of speed but I'm sure they will improve. Bomber did a Robert Lambert and threw the bike down the track when unchallenged and looked to be in a lot of pain (pulled out).hope he's OK. Just wanna add something which was really annoying(hopefully Ged will read this)..the new security were an absolute pain in the arse!..telling everyone at the back of the stand to sit down(people have stood at the back of the stand for as far back as I can remember)and marching up and down like some kind of idiot obscuring everyones view..even telling children off..this has to stop..apart from that a great afternoon and Ulrich can now spend the cash on on a couple of rocket GM's! Grondal didn't beat Bjerre. If anyone from the club is reading - sort the tannoy system, it was both annoying and embarrassing this afternoon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 They announced before racing started that there was no standing at the back of the stand due to health and safety issues They announced before racing started that there was no standing at the back of the stand due to health and safety issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 They announced before racing started that there was no standing at the back of the stand due to health and safety issues They announced before racing started that there was no standing at the back of the stand due to health and safety issues Did they announce it twice ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 It was my mistake trying to post while in the car,not driving though. Thought I'd leave it for those who didn't hear over the tannoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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