Guest Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Lakeside Hammers Speedway Press Release Hammers take Tunnel Trophy The Vortex Lakeside Hammers rounded off their challenge fixtures as they beat Kent 47-43 at The Arena Essex Raceway. It wrapped up a 93-86 aggregate triumph against the Kings as the Vortex Hammers sealed the Tunnel Trophy. It means Lakeside have won three out of their four matches and Team Manager Kelvin Tatum has described the meetings as “very beneficial” ahead of their National League opener away to Cradley at Wolves on Bank Holiday Monday (May 1). Said Tatum: “Tonight was another good meeting for us and it certainly had everyone in the stadium on tenterhooks for its duration. Kent kept us very honest and kept us on our toes but the 4-2 in Heat 14 from Alfie Bowtell and Jamie Couzins was very timely indeed. It’s three wins out of four altogether and two out of two on home shale so we couldn’t ask for much more overall! These four challenge fixtures have been very useful for everyone involved with the club this year. You always learn the true facts about individuals when they’re in a true racing scenario and a competitive environment. Everyone will learn with every ride and every meeting they do and that’s part of the excitement in this league. There are plenty of positives to take from these four meetings – now bring on the Heathens at Monmore Green at the start of next month!” Hammers No.1 Ben Morley continued his super early season form while club favourite Paul Hurry performed like he’s never been away, scoring double figures and recording two race wins on his first appearance in the claret and blue for seven years. David Mason contributed four solid second places while Alfie Bowtell and George Hunter both put in improved, encouraging displays. Jamie Couzins again did his job at reserve while it was another night of learning for Nick Laurence. TUNNEL TROPHY, 2nd leg LAKESIDE 47 (Paul Hurry 11+1, Ben Morley 11+1, David Mason 8, Alfie Bowtell 6+3, George Hunter 6+2, Jamie Couzins 4, Nick Laurence 1+1 KENT 43: Luke Bowen 15, Ben Hopwood 10, Alex Spooner 7, Jack Thomas 4+2, Bradley Andrews 4+1, Nathan Stoneman 3, Luke Clifton 0 Lakeside win 93-86 on aggregate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 The Cradley away match will be interesting. They look a very tough side on paper, but have already lost at home. Big test for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Cradley v Lakeside Hammers preview: http://www.lakesidehammers.co/cradley-v-hammers-preview/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 With r/r for Zach the result looks a foregone conclusion. That is the problem with top heavy teams if your No 5 is a double upper. You can have a guest for no 1 but not for 2-5 unless there are two missing unless I am very much mistaken. You will get an extra ride from your No 1 but the other three rides should cost dearly. If Zach had been missing on Good Friday they would have lost by about 30 at Arlington and 40 on aggregate. Having now seen both sides I expect Cradley to win by 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 If your rider is doubling up you can get a guest for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Lakeside have Greaves tomoz for zach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 The EXTREME Team Sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_t Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 .Having now seen both sides I expect Cradley to win by 24Not quite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 LAKESIDE HAMMERS PRESS RELEASE http://mailchi.mp/113641d42540/hammers-claim-a-point?e=f491617a7c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 The Colts match will sort out what we can expect from the Hammers this year. Our weak tail may be the telling factor. But the Manchester riders may find our tight bends a bit tricky. Close result in either direction I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 LAKESIDE HAMMERS PRESS RELEASE http://www.lakesidehammers.co/hammers-v-colts-preview/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moleman27 Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Well Hopwood as guest for Rob Shuttleworth, which will make Belle Vue even stronger than they already are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 LAKESIDE HAMMERS PRESS RELEASE http://www.lakesidehammers.co/hammers-see-off-colts/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 The EXTREME Team Sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 LAKESIDE HAMMERS PRESS RELEASE http://www.lakesidehammers.co/belle-vue-colts-v-hammers-preview/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I believe KT is being a tad optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Missing David wont make any difference he wouldnt have likely done much their, i would guess its got to be a home win of around 36-40 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 The NSS and the IOW along with kings Lynn are the tracks you d want mason to miss as he doesn't score well on the fastest tracks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 And of course KT will be optimistic, you never hear any manager or promoter admit in public that they feel they think they stand no chance, it's just not the done thing to do because if they don't have faith in the team then why should the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 It's for sure that Tatum will be aware of the mountain that has to be climbed at BV..It is a fab' track as I witnessed in person last season and totally different to Arena. Some of our riders, like Zach, will love it, but most will be out of their comfort zone and I'm not optimistic about the result, being realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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