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DRAW FOR 2010 SPEEDWAY SIDECAR CHAMPIONSHIP

SIDECAR NEWS - Posted 11 March, 2010

Story by Peter White

CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER (first 10 transfer)

Easter Saturday 3rd April, Newcastle

Racing starts 3.30pm

1. D Café’ / D Morris

2. J Aldridge / K Campbell

3. J Hinton / B Cox

4. D Puddy / M Morgan

5. G Bond / G Cox

6. A O’Rouke / J Mayes

7. R Stephens / D Hobbs

8. R Howse / A Commons

9. G Moon / M Ing

10. M Farrell / W Farrell

11. S Christopher / T Koppe

12. P Hudson / M Griffiths

13. W Monson / D Gates

14. V Gianoncelli / J Winchester

15. M Plaisted / S Harrison

16. S Hartley / N Chisholm

17. Res R Parker / N Schwarzer

18. Res Jim Bob Turner /TBA

NEPEAN SPEEDWAY WINTER SERIES Rd1

SOLO NEWS - Posted 11 March, 2010

Story by Mick Holder

The rain clouds rolled in just as round four came to a conclusion, unfortunately causing track conditions to be deemed unsafe. The days events saw a good roll up of riders from all classes.

The main event of the day was the Transcrete Trophy which was decided by points after the field had completed four rides. The winner, unbeaten on the day, was Tyson Nelson on 12 pts. The North Coast rider was in scintillating form, showing his recent trip to New Zealand, under the guidance of former world International rider Mitch Shirra, was well worth the effort. "Tyson is building towards his debut this year representing Australia and himself in the World Under 21 Championship”, said Mitch. "We are hoping to take in some league racing while we are in the UK later this year”.

Second on 11pt was Team Heffernan Racings Mick Dyr. Like Tyson, he was unbeaten until the pair met in the 4th rd with Tyson getting the nod.

Third on a countback was former Aussie U/16 champ Daine Stevens just edging out Kurri Kurri’s even younger Mason Campton. At 16yrs old this boy is one to watch in the future.

Another rider who caught the eye of the spectators with his “go for it” spectacular racing style was former MX/super cross rider Joey Ringwood. ”This is my 3rd meeting ever on a speedway bike and I’m hooked!” Joey has taken to the bike like a duck to water and plans to do as many meetings as possible “I feel I am improving with every ride and can’t wait for my next meet”. said an excited Joey.

Team Heffernan Motorsport rider/owner, Bathurst’s Tim Heffernan, also showed his class with a solid 9pts and just out of the junior ranks rider Dane Cartwright improved with every ride and will be seeking a podium spot in the next round along with Bryce Johnson who was very quick on the track

A welcome return to the solo ranks was Rohun Tungate, a multiple Aussie Long track champ. Rohan was riding well and will also be in the mix to take out the series this winter.

Evolution Class

The Evolution boys put on a great days racing. Canberra rider Dave Clifton was too classy on the day and rode a smooth line to take maximum 12 points.

Second was taken out by Dean burns who was looking likely to be Clifton’s main rival having taken out last season’s Evo title.

Third was the best battle on the day between Bjorn Hojberg and his arch rival Neil Brett with both riders passing and repassing each other numerous times throughout the day, with Neil getting the nod for third.

A welcome return to the track for Steve Constable, Lee White and Gary King with Kingy having a “shocker”on the day. A smiling King said after the meeting, “I must have hit a black cat on the way here, everything that could go wrong did! But I’ll be back next round!”

MX Open Shortrack

With a field of twenty six riders the MX boys showed their liking for the 400mt short track circuit. Some great bustling, sliding and banging bars was the order of the day with Todd Chamberland taking the overall win. Second was Darren Webb and 3rd was third generation rider Justin Burdis. Unfortunately the rain also affected the track so the result was only over 3 rounds due to some riders not completing the 4th round.

Junior Results

350cc solo 14-16yrs

1st -Mitchell Watson, 2nd Tom Lewis & 3rd Braydon Elliot

Junior Short Track MX 125 - 250cc

1st - Tom Lwewis, 2nd - Brayden Elliot & 3rd Adam Charnock

Junior Short Track 85cc

1st Jack Holder, 2nd Jay Garard & 3rd Logan Scott

Junior Short Track 65cc

1st Logan Scott, 2nd Oscar Garard & 3rd Chris Holjberg

The NSW SRA would like to thank the following for a great days racing:

Mr Ian Hay - Transcrete our major sponsor of the series

Mr and Mrs Dave Mills -ref and timekeeper

Mrs J Sanson- timekeeper

Mr B Pankhurst - Scutineer

Track staff -phil and peter

The greening boys- flaggies

Nepean MSC

All the other volunteer’s and helpers on the day

Next meeting at Nepean Speedway 25th April

Round 2 Transcrete Trophy Winter series

BRITISH BRIEFS

SOLO NEWS - Posted 11 March, 2010

Story by BSPA Press Office

RUSSIAN sensation Emil Sayfutdinov is coming to Britain for two high profile meetings next week.

The Grand Prix star will ride in the Bob Kilby Memorial at Swindon on March 18 followed by Somerset’s 10-year Anniversary celebration event the following night.

Swindon co-promoter Gary Patchett said: “This is great news and I’m sure Swindon fans will love seeing Emil up against Jason Crump, Nicki Pedersen and Hans Andersen on our fast track. It promises to be a very special night for the club.”

SOMERSET boss Debbie Hancock has vowed to peg admission prices at the normal level for their 10th Anniversary meeting next Friday, March 19.

Grand Prix ace Emil Sayfutdinov is the latest star name to be announced in a glittering field.

Said Hancock: “It was exciting enough to have riders of the calibre of Jason Crump, Hans Andersen and the like in the field, but receiving the news that Emil would be coming over to ride as well really sets the seal on the meeting.

“It must represent excellent value for money, where else could you see a field of this stature for an adult admission price of just £13, plus kids 10 and under will be admitted free of charge if accompanied by a paying adult.”

BRITISH BRIEFS

SOLO NEWS - Posted 9 March, 2010

Story by BSPA Press Office

REIGNING Elite League champions Wolverhampton will spend two days together this week to step up their preparations for the new season.

The Monmore men stage their press and practice on Tuesday before a private practice on Wednesday and a Fans’ Forum in the evening.

Wolves chief Chris Van Straaten said: "This week is a good opportunity for the boys to get together and test their machinery. It's good for team spirit for us to spend a couple of days together so close to the start of the season."

SHEFFIELD co-promoter David Hoggart is relishing the prospect of co-ordinating British Speedway’s major events this year.

Hoggart will work closely with the staging tracks to ensure the Super 7even series is once again a big success.

"I'm a huge fan of these events," he said. "The Promoters' Association have taken on board feedback from the fans concerning the location of some of the events and are looking forward to bumper turnouts.”

BERWICK have swooped to sign Anders Andersen as a replacement for the unavailable Nick Simmons.

Simmons has had to go into hospital for surgery and won’t be fit to start the season so Bandits boss Dave Peet has turned to the young Dane.

He said: “It would have been nice to find another British rider and we had two or three in mind in addition to young Anders, although in many ways he has turned out to be an ideal choice.”

MILDENHALL skipper Barrie Evans has revealed how the Fen Tigers are raring to go – even though they have another few weeks to wait for the new season.

The West Row side will open their campaign against Team Viking on April 4 and Evans, speaking at a fans meeting, is bubbling with enthusiasm.

He said: “All the boys are really looking forward to the new season. I can’t wait to get started and I’m sure we can have a good year at Mildenhall.”

BRITISH BRIEFS

SOLO NEWS - Posted 8 March, 2010

Story by BSPA Press Office

WORLD Champion Jason Crump has offered to help his parent club Poole if they suffer injury problems this summer.

The Australian ace will ride in a series of individual events at the start of the season but isn’t planning on riding in Britain on a regular basis.

Poole chief Matt Ford said: ““Jason only plans to do four or five individual meetings in Britain this year. But because his registration to ride in Britain is owned by Poole, he phoned to ask for permission to ride in those events.

“I was then pleasantly surprised when Jason said ‘if there are any problems, you don’t need to look anywhere else. Just call me’. It was a lovely surprise and a great thing to hear from such a fantastic rider.”

CHRIS Kerr is hoping to do enough to win a regular place in Wolverhampton’s Elite League team this year.

Kerr was part of the squad which won the Elite League title last season and will ride full-time with Premier League Birmingham.

But he said: “It’s up to me to do well enough to earn the chance to ride for Wolverhampton. I’m sharing a spot with Joe Haines and we both have an important job to do for the team.”

BRITISH BRIEFS

SOLO NEWS - Posted 7 March, 2010

Story by BSPA Press Office

LOU Sansom, Workington’s first speedway superstar, is jetting 24,000 miles to be a special guest at the Comets 40th anniversary meeting on March 27.

The popular Australian rode in Workington’s very first meeting and will be one of three riders who faced Berwick that night who will be attending the celebrations – Ian Armstrong and Reg Wilson are the others.

Comets boss Ian Thomas said: “There are really two legends as far as Workington speedway is concerned. Carl Stonehewer certainly from the second era, and definitely Lou from when we first launched in 1970.”

SHEFFIELD are confident their track will be ready in time for the team to go through their paces next week.

The Tigers are due on track next Thursday, March 11, for a press and practice session before their opening night clash with Belle Vue on March 18.

Sheffield boss Neil Machin said: “The weather has improved this week and we’re very confident the boys can have a spin next week. We needed an improvement because it’s been a dreadful winter and there’s always lots of work needs doing at this time of year for every club.”

The team will meet the press and supporters at 3.30pm with track action starting an hour later.

IPSWICH have confirmed Great Britain international Danny King as their skipper for the new season.

King, who rode in last year’s World Cup, returned to the Witches in 2009 after a spell with Peterborough.

He said: “It’s a great honour to be asked to skipper the Witches.

“I really enjoyed being captain last season when I took over following the injury to Leigh Lanham and it’s a role I thrive in.

“I know I’m a bit on the young side to be skipper but I get on well with all the other lads and I enjoy doing whatever I can to help them out on race days.”

JASON King is backing Newcastle for a serious Premier League title challenge.

King believes reigning champions King’s Lynn will once again take some stopping – but the Diamonds can be a major threat.

He said: “We all know each other pretty well already which is a good start and I certainly feel we can push the likes of King’s Lynn. It could be a good year for us at Newcastle, I certainly hope so.”

COUNTDOWN TO AUSTRALIAN SPEEDWAY SIDECAR CHAMPIONSHIP – 4 WEEKS TO GO

SIDECAR NEWS - Posted 6 March, 2010

Story by Peter Baker

The 2010 PBOZ Australia and Suzuki of Newcastle sponsored Australian Speedway Sidecar Championship will be the first time this historic event has been staged at the Newcastle Showground Speedway.

Even when you consider that the long gone and much lamented Newcastle International Motordrome (originally called Jerilderie Park Speedway) at Tomago only hosted the championship on three occasions it is a very infrequent staging of this event for a region so rich in speedway heritage as the Hunter region.

The Easter weekend showdown will bring together the nation’s best riders and a check of records, particularly over the past three decades, shows that visiting riders have a tremendous record in the championship.

Barely a quarter of the champions in that time have been riders who have been ‘locals’ from a staging track, or even riders who could claim some regular experience racing there.

The three championships staged at the old Tomago track follow that pattern.

Back in 1976 the great Western Australian Dennis Nash won the first of his five Australian Championships while there were no New South Wales riders on the rostrum.

It was again an interstate wipe-out of the locals in 1991 when Queensland rider Gary Moon won the championship – he will again be trying for his second win at Easter.

Darrin Treloar is the only home state rider to be crowned champion at the Motordrome when he headed off two interstaters in the 1995 title showdown.

With the Newcastle Showground track used so infrequently, riders from New South Wales can claim little in the way of “home track advantage”.

What Darrin Treloar can claim though is form, continuing red hot form, with victory in the Victorian Championship added to his record last weekend.

While Treloar is based in Sydney he always attracts plenty of fan support, but the partisan Newcastle fans are certain to get behind those riders from the Hunter region.

The only local team who have a placing in an Australian championship to their credit is the Maitland duo Grant Bond and passenger Glen Cox who finished in third place in 2008 at Gillman Speedway, Adelaide.

BRITISH BRIEFS

SOLO NEWS - Posted 6 March, 2010

Story by BSPA Press Office

EASTBOURNE have completed the signing of Polish rider Dawid Lampart to take the final position in their team.

Lampart has joined the club after the Eagles' proposed signing of Denis Gizatullin was called off, with the Russian unable to provide the necessary paperwork to convince the club of his availability.

Eagles co-promoter Mike Bellerby said: "Our search for a number seven has proved something of a long drawn affair but we are delighted with the outcome.

"We are sure that our loyal supporters will play their part in welcoming Dawid Lampart to the Arlington fold, and now with everything signed, sealed and delivered we can finally look forward and focus our efforts totally on the season ahead, the forthcoming matches and the important business of challenging for honours.

"Naturally we are disappointed that Denis will not be joining us, at least in the short term. We had invested considerable time in capturing his signature, but with time very much of the essence the simple fact of the matter was that we had to get something sorted in order to give us a settled side well in time for the new season, and I repeat we are delighted with the outcome."

BELLE Vue have held talks over plans to re-locate to a state-of-the-art new home near their current Kirkmanshulme Lane base.

The Aces currently race at the greyhound stadium but are considering a move to the Council-owned hockey facility next door.

Promoter David Gordon said: "The only thing I will confirm is that we have been in discussions with Manchester City Council for some time.

"We have discussed various options. That is the only comment I can make at this moment in time."

ELITE League Speedway champions Wolverhampton will smile their way through the season - that's the view of Swedish youngster Ludvig Lindgren.

'Ludo' is the younger brother of Parrys International Wolves hero Freddie and is preparing for his second spell with the club.

He said: "We're going to have a lot of fun this year, it's a nice feeling for me to be back with Wolverhampton.

"I like all the guys and think we're going to have a lot of laughs along the way."

ORGANISERS of the Ben Fund Bonanza event have been forced to increase the line-up from 16 to 20 riders.

The Rye House event, which raises money for the Speedway Riders’ Benevolent Fund, has attracted a world class field on Sunday, March 14.

Latest names to be released are

Krzysztof Kasprzak (Lakeside), Tomas Topinka (King’s Lynn), Craig Watson (Newport), Ben Barker (Coventry), Steve Johnston (Birmingham) and Viktor Bergstrom (Scunthorpe).

Ben Fund Treasurer Paul Ackroyd said “There are still other riders asking to be included but we can’t do any more than that!

“It gives supporters from one or two other tracks the chance to come and see their own riders in action. The riders’ response has been superb, as it was last year.”

SCUNTHORPE have completed their National League starting line-up with the addition of Gareth Isherwood.

And the club have also confirmed Saints sponsors Jotun Paints will continue their backing for the team in a big pre-season boost.

Promoter Rob Godfrey said on the signing of Isherwood: “I remember him top-scoring here for Buxton in 2008 with about 16-points.

“He looked ready for the Premier League that night and whilst he didn’t have a great 2009 I’m sure he can get back to at least his 2008 level with the Saints”.

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