northyorksbear Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 Back in 2008 I posted my dream team on the Speedway plus website, here it is reproduced with my comments at the time - Very poignant this week with the sad news about Jim Burdfield - who made my dream team!! Steve Wilcock Without question the number one Middlesbrough rider of the modern era, watched him progress from solid second string to THE best rider in the National League. He never really received the full accolades he deserved, possibly due to being too quiet both on and off the track, just basically piling the points unnoticed. I also had the thrill of winning his race jacket and getting a ride round Cleveland Park with Steve after the Ellesmere Port match in 1985!! Allan Brown My first hero in 1968 was Graham Edmonds, but after he was injured Allan Brown came in and he became my top man. I don't have many personal memories from back then, but know he was very stylish (and won lots of races). Tom Leadbitter As well as being a top performer for the Teessiders/Tigers Tom was a great team man, always helping teammates on and off the track. He was also great with the fans and loved to be involved in everything going on. I have a fantastic picture of an end of season meeting. Tom is covered in flour, riding a donkey like it's the finish of the Grand National. Martin Dixon Dicko in full action was worth the admission money alone!! I've witnessed numerous passes both inside and out at Cleveland Park, when the opposing riding hasn't known what's hit them. At the time of his serious elbow injury in the late 80s, in my opinion Dicko was the best rider in the National League and would have dominated for several years. He also had fantastic equipment, I remember one away match at Stoke, M'bro needed a 3-3 to win the match, Wilks (Steve Wilcock) had been struggling all night, but came out on Dicko's bike against Paul Thorp, gated and won by a mile. Gary Havelock Witnessed his after meeting rides, pre meeting rides, first "official" team rides and all the time we all knew he had that special something. Another who never looked overly spectacular, but had a great knack of gating when he had to and winning the important races. Nowadays at Redcar he leads by example and if heat 15 is vital then he brings out all the World Champion class to produce the goods. Bruce Forrester Another of my heroes sadly no longer with us. Bruce came to Cleveland Park a novice, but was a quick developer, and another who led by example. Very quick out of the gate, Bruce also wasn't afraid to move opponents if he had to. One meeting up at Sunderland he invariably was ahead after turn 2 and the Sunderland fans gave him real stick, but at the end of a superb maximum they all applauded a great performance. Jim Burdfield For my last rider I wanted someone who typified the Middlesbrough spirit of wholehearted trier, if not a top performer. I considered John Spilsbury, Dave Butt, Bob Watts and John Place amongst others, but eventually went for Burdy - mainly due to his personality, his ability to produce match winning performances and most of all his never say die attitude. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 Latest update from Redcar Speedway after the further delay to 2020 season: http://www.redcar-speedway.com/2020/03/25/2020-season-delayed-further/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabba59 Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 Just now, boz said: Latest update from Redcar Speedway after the further delay to 2020 season: http://www.redcar-speedway.com/2020/03/25/2020-season-delayed-further/ Really good to see the promotion taking time to tell the fans there thoughts on the latest delay. Not just paste it from the BSPA site. Like most clubs do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear_Bottom Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 http://www.redcar-speedway.com/2020/03/27/easter-egg-hospital-visit-update/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear_Bottom Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/speedway/german-speedway-star-aussie-fianc-18026855 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bear_Bottom said: https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/speedway/german-speedway-star-aussie-fianc-18026855 Poor Erik and Maddie Edited April 2, 2020 by Tsunami 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Jackson Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 FACEBOOK PREMIERE. From Tapes Up Productions and sponsored by Paul Starke Racing we will be going live with the Facebook Premiere of the full British Semi-Final meeting tomorrow evening at 19:45. Join us then to beat the extended winter blues! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Jackson Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 http://www.redcar-speedway.com/2020/04/02/british-semi-final-re-run/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 17 hours ago, Tsunami said: Poor Erik and Maddie She dont look bad as in todays "ss" she is masons brother 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Jackson Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 REDCAR RE-RUNS ⏪ This weeks meeting from the past sponsored by ActivClean sees Eastbourne Eagles visit the Media Prima Arena last year. An action packed meeting featuring a freshly crowned British Champion Charles Wright Racing. Join us this Friday (Good Friday) at 7:45pm live on our Facebook page Brought to your screens by Tapes Up Productions 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Jackson Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 BLASTS FROM THE PAST Whilst action on the track is delayed, we plan on bringing speedway to your screens every Friday. We have access to all meetings at the MPA since 2015. What meeting would you like to see❓ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway4ever Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 On 4/9/2020 at 10:27 AM, Janice Jackson said: BLASTS FROM THE PAST Whilst action on the track is delayed, we plan on bringing speedway to your screens every Friday. We have access to all meetings at the MPA since 2015. What meeting would you like to see❓ Anything Janice to keep us entertained. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northyorksbear Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 13 hours ago, Speedway4ever said: Anything Janice to keep us entertained. You need to be careful asking Janice to keep you entertained - you might get a shock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Jackson Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 REDCAR RE-RUNS This weeks meeting from the past sponsored by Geoff and Judith Bailey sees the 2015 Bears take on the Plymouth Devils from the Media Prima Arena. Another cracking meeting featuring the likes of Jack Holder and Ryan Fisher. Join us this Friday at 7:45pm live on our Facebook page. Brought to your screens by Tapes Up Productions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Jackson Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Full coverage of the 2018 Julie Lewis Memorial individual Speedway at Redcar's Media Prima Arena. Sponsored by Gavin Parr in memory of his wife Caroline. Friday 24th April tapes up 7.45pm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Jackson Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 A fantastic late-season SGB Championship match-up between the Redcar Bears and Glagsow Tigers from 2017. Please note the earlier start time of 19:15, to avoid a clash with the Speedway Great Britain quiz. Friday May 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz Posted May 1, 2020 Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 Quick update from promoter Jitendra Duffill: http://www.redcar-speedway.com/2020/04/30/update-from-jitendra-duffill/ 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coraldon Posted May 1, 2020 Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 Thanks, you sounded slightly despondent, but your keeping the fans updated is what is needed, hope to see you sometime this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Bear Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 I think it is becoming more obvious that we will no see any speedway this season, sad but probably true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Norfolk Bear said: I think it is becoming more obvious that we will no see any speedway this season, sad but probably true Don’t think we will see league Speedway.IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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