Rich Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 This Sunday, 14/8 the British Masters takes place at Stanton between Malmesbury and Chippenham, SN14 6HG. It is 56 years since the Nationals as they were called took place in the Malmesbury at a place called Long Newnton between Malmesbury and Tetbury. As well as all the top solos and sidecars in action many famous racers from the past will be at the Masters. They include special guest Peter Collins, plus Hereford legend Ron Taylor, Sidecar star Pete Robson, Steve Hartley, Ken Eyre and Neil Hudson the latter the 1981 250 World Motocross Champion. After practice we will be having a meet the riders session and I will be interviewing the riders in the MCS promotion area. A selection of riders will be available in this area for you to get autographs. Riders include reigning Champion James Shanes, Chris Harris, Scott Nicholls, Andrew Appleton, James Wright, Paul Hurry, Eddie Kennett, Steve Boxall, and all the top Sidecar crews. Start time 1pm. Full riders list will be posted when confirmed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 This Sunday, 14/8 the British Masters takes place at Stanton between Malmesbury and Chippenham, SN14 6HG. It is 56 years since the Nationals as they were called took place in the Malmesbury at a place called Long Newnton between Malmesbury and Tetbury. As well as all the top solos and sidecars in action many famous racers from the past will be at the Masters. They include special guest Peter Collins, plus Hereford legend Ron Taylor, Sidecar star Pete Robson, Steve Hartley, Ken Eyre and Neil Hudson the latter the 1981 250 World Motocross Champion. After practice we will be having a meet the riders session and I will be interviewing the riders in the MCS promotion area. A selection of riders will be available in this area for you to get autographs. Riders include reigning Champion James Shanes, Chris Harris, Scott Nicholls, Andrew Appleton, James Wright, Paul Hurry, Eddie Kennett, Steve Boxall, and all the top Sidecar crews. Start time 1pm. Full riders list will be posted when confirmed. This was mentioned at Blunsdon last week, may pop down the m4 for this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroundtheboards Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I shall be making my way up from Somerset for this. I know practice is at 11am and racing starts at 1pm,does anyone know when the site will be open for spectators please, only I like to get on the road early and miss the traffic and arrive early to soak up the atmosphere, albeit Castrol R and Methanol !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Gates open 3.00pm Friday. Make a weekend of it, Swedish SGP on large screen TV in the beer tent Saturday British Masters Lineup SOLOMark BasebyScott Nicholls Steve BoxallPaul Cooper Daniel WintertonAndrew WhitakerAndrew Appleton Richard Hall Jamie Fenn Smith Chris HarrisCalum Walker James Wright Paul Hurry Charlie PowellJames Shanes Jason Newitt Gareth HickmottBen Millichap Rob MearHartland CookMark TaylorEdward Kennett Scott Creswell ReservesMatt SaulPaul Whitelam JrMax Brown SidecarsPeter Lloyd Matt Fumerola Paul JohnsonMiles Simmons Neil OwenRob WilsonColin Blackbourne Tom CossarMark Cossar Rod WinterburnGareth Winterburn Gareth TregilgasWill OffenRob BradleyPaul WhitelamJoe MoggPeter ColvinTrevor HeathReservesSimon HealTom Marvell  Sorry I do not have a list of passengers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueboy Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Any idea of entry costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroundtheboards Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 £18 Adults £15 OAP Under 16s Free !!! Gates open 3.00pm Friday. Make a weekend of it, Swedish SGP on large screen TV in the beer tent Saturday British Masters Lineup SOLOMark BasebyScott Nicholls Steve BoxallPaul Cooper Daniel WintertonAndrew WhitakerAndrew Appleton Richard Hall Jamie Fenn Smith Chris HarrisCalum Walker James Wright Paul Hurry Charlie PowellJames Shanes Jason Newitt Gareth HickmottBen Millichap Rob MearHartland CookMark TaylorEdward Kennett Scott Creswell ReservesMatt SaulPaul Whitelam JrMax Brown SidecarsPeter Lloyd Matt Fumerola Paul JohnsonMiles Simmons Neil OwenRob WilsonColin Blackbourne Tom CossarMark Cossar Rod WinterburnGareth Winterburn Gareth TregilgasWill OffenRob BradleyPaul WhitelamJoe MoggPeter ColvinTrevor HeathReservesSimon HealTom Marvell  Sorry I do not have a list of passengers  Thank you Rich ! I don't have the energy for an "All Weekender" and I want to watch the racing with a clear head on Sunday !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Have never watched grasstrack, is it similar to speed way...main differences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Usually larger tracks Bikes have gears (probably 2), brakes, and suspension (front probably same as speedway but rear has single or double hydraulic springing). Usually a few riders per race, I have been in 10-12 rider race at club level, but this quality meeting (British Masters) may have 6, especially the final. No fence usually (temporary tracks), inside and outside of track will have flag markers, some way back from these on the outside there will be a rope system, and another rope system further back then that. Dont know what the exact format of the British asters will be but can be 250 class, 350, 500's and sidecars (spectacular). Some meetings will have a class for veterans, for bikes older then a certain age, upright engines only etc. Â A class meeting like British Masters will be very exciting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 The Masters is the top British Championship for 500cc solos 1000cc Right Hand sidecars.8 in a solo race,6 in a sidecar. Top 8 solo point scorers after semifinals go to the final (6 for sidecars).The winners of the finals are Masters Champions. Places in next year's World Longtrack and European Championship qualifiers are based on Masters results, so there's plenty to race for.It's not been officially measured yet, but I estimate the track length to be 550-600 metres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_D Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) Decent crowd strange sloping track layout meant in many parts unable to see whole track. Really needed back straight open for best viewing especially due to direction of dust and the lack of distance between parked vehicles and the track on bend 1&2. Â Lots of good food and drink stalls available and easy exit from car parks. Credit to Swindon Speedway and Max Perry with their stands great talking with them and all the other stands. Â Presentation was up there with the worst. The amount of people frustrated with the poor and incorrect result announcements was a big let down and joke amongst the crowd, as was the unnecessary delay before the semi finals. 1h20mins to do four heats before another delay before the finals was amateurish as was the inability of the commentator to give out the line ups of the semi and finals in a slow and consistent manner. He was slow giving race results and fast when he should have been slow! Why give out line ups in non programme number order so you have to flit all over the place while he announces at double quick speed? Needed a Phil Morris type Race Director to keep things moving long nicely. Â Racing was decent enough the Bristol Club should be commended for their efforts. Edited August 14, 2016 by J_D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Flag Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Any news on the result? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Any news on the result? Â Shanes, Kennett and Hurry in that order for the solos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Flag Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Shanes, Kennett and Hurry in that order for the solos. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Oh how i miss the Ace of Aces 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Oh how i miss the Ace of Acesand the bonfire burn up! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Agree with JD above. It was a good looking and slightly unconventional track layout that produced good entertainment but the viewing options were poor. The whole bacl straight at the top of the track should have been used creating a natural grandstand rather than forcing most onto turns 3/4 and round to the finish line as any further towards bend 1/2 the whole track could not be viewed. The racing was entertaining and there is always a little controversy in the sidecars however a rider not taking to the podium is pathetic. There were plenty of solos on show with speedway connections Shanes - Fully deserved Masters title, unbeaten all day and made the gate in the final when it mattered Kennett - From an iffy start looked excellent. Has brought his own bike and alluded to intentions of doing much more grass/longtrack Hurry - Rolled back the years and experience brought speed Hall - Dramatic all day but never really made an impression on the top bunch J.Wright - Quick all day but missed the gate in the final and fell whilst chasing P.Cooper - Fast but yet again mechanical issues dogged his day C.Powell - In themix early but faded and limped out in the semi's S.Boxhall - Super quick early in the meeting but a tendancy to retire when not at the front cost him overall S.Nicholls - Survived a first race flip at the start to mix it credibly after a 14 year lay off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Oh how i miss the Ace of Aces  always loved the ace of aces. still got a signed photo with Donna Ewin form the 1990 Aces! That was the year Schoey won from Loram. and the bonfire burn up! Usually the week after and you could guarantee one of the 2 meetings would be run in the rain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroundtheboards Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Decent crowd strange sloping track layout meant in many parts unable to see whole track. Really needed back straight open for best viewing especially due to direction of dust and the lack of distance between parked vehicles and the track on bend 1&2. Â Lots of good food and drink stalls available and easy exit from car parks. Credit to Swindon Speedway and Max Perry with their stands great talking with them and all the other stands. Â Presentation was up there with the worst. The amount of people frustrated with the poor and incorrect result announcements was a big let down and joke amongst the crowd, as was the unnecessary delay before the semi finals. 1h20mins to do four heats before another delay before the finals was amateurish as was the inability of the commentator to give out the line ups of the semi and finals in a slow and consistent manner. He was slow giving race results and fast when he should have been slow! Why give out line ups in non programme number order so you have to flit all over the place while he announces at double quick speed? Needed a Phil Morris type Race Director to keep things moving long nicely. Â Racing was decent enough the Bristol Club should be commended for their efforts. Ah well !!! At least be thankful there was no sheep sh** to contend with and other than the points that you mention, which could be contended with IMO, I thought it was a cracking day !!! You can please some people some of the time but not all of people all of the time !!! Well done Bristol Combine !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) Thanks for all the comments. Agree about using top part of the field for spectators, however we are in the hands of the landowner as that part is almost another field with a small trench running alongside the track. I would point out that most Grasstrack clubs are run on a purely voluntary basis , and sometimes we get things wrong. But sometimes, so do the professionals . Edited August 16, 2016 by Rich 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroundtheboards Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Believe me Rich, it was a brilliant day from where I stood, well done everyone !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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