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Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting FB THE MAN FROM BELLE VUE - HE SAYS YES! Next rider to be confirmed for the Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting is German SGP 2 star and Belle Vue Ace NORICK BLODORN Norick has continued his progression with the current Champions in 2023, and has also had a taste of the SGP 2 arena suffering a nasty spill last weekend in Vojens, but is back riding and fit again “I‘ve known about Norick a while now and he was in the line-up last year. I messaged Robbie Kessler who helps Norick and asked whether he would be able to join us, and I was delighted when he confirmed he could.” Said Robbo “With Norick and Celina in the line-up we have one of the best young German riders around and also the best German female rider, and I’m sure they will be looking forward to taking each other on.” Norick will be sponsored for the event by STAKEFORD TYRE SERVICES (STS) with his tyre sponsored by RUSSELL ARMSTRONG AND FAMILY and his fuel sponsored by MR AND MRS C Norick will wear number 3 for the meeting and this racejacket is now available to be sponsored by emailing robbosfarewell@hotmail.com

Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting FB HARRISON LUKE-ING FORWARD TO THE FAREWELL Next rider announced for the Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting next Saturday 30th September at Redcar sponsored by Rentruck is LUKE HARRISON Luke has been in the Redcar line up for the last few months of the season and has won the hearts of the local fans with his efforts in the reserve berth and Robbo wanted to give him a place in the line-up “As everyone knows I like to help the young kids coming through, and Luke fits into that category perfectly. He was due to appear in my meeting in a previous attempt as part of the Young Lions demos on the 250cc, so it’s great to be able to add him into the main meeting.” Said Robbo “I’m looking forward to seeing him and for him to use his home track knowledge and pick up some points off some more experienced riders.” Luke will be sponsored for the meeting by MARK AND TRISH PHELPS, with his tyre sponsored by JUDITH AND GEOFF BAILEY and his fuel IN MEMORY OF GEORGE RICHARDSON Luke will wear the number 16 racejacket and this is now available to bid on by emailing robbosfarewell@hotmail.com

Thursday 21st Premiership Friday 22nd Redcar v Oxford Saturday 23rd Glasgow v Redcar Sunday 24th FREE DATE Monday 25th Premiership Tuesday 26th Glasgow v Oxford Wednesday 27th Redcar v Glasgow Thursday 28th Premiership Friday 29th Scunthorpe v Redcar KOC Saturday 30th Stuart Robson Farewell Sunday 1st October FREE DATE

Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting ·FB BUSY EDWARDS TURNS OUT FOR ROBBO Next rider announced for the Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting sponsored by Rentruck is one of the busiest men around at the moment Jason Edwards Edwards who has been a success story for the Redcar Bears in 2023 has agreed to rider for Robbo and is someone the home crowd will no doubt cheer on “Jamie and Gavin speak so highly of Jason, and I’m delighted he has been able to join us.” said Robbo “He has landed some nice guest bookings recently, and that shows that promoters are taking notice. He travels a long way for home matches, and the visit to Scunthorpe the day before has helped secure Jason. I’m looking forward to see how he gets on”. Jason will be sponsored for the event by HARTBURN GARAGE with his tyre and fuel sponsored by ALLYSON AND COLIN POOLE Jason will wear racejacket 15 and this is now available for bids by emailing robbosfarewell@hotmail.com

Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting FB RISS WITHDRAW Unfortunately we have had confirmation today that Erik Riss will no longer be taking part in the meeting next weekend. We are now actively looking for a replacement Apologies to anyone who was looking forward to seeing Erik in action

Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting FB ERIK GUNNING FOR HOME GLORY 10th rider confirmed for the Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting sponsored by Rentruck is home favourite Erik Riss Erik who like Danny King picked up some silverware with the Ipswich Witches last week in the KO Cup has agreed to join us next weekend “It is always key to have some home representation in the line-up and I am really happy Erik has managed to fit us into his busy schedule.” said Robbo “It’s great that Erik is getting back to near the form before his illness earlier this season, and I would expect him to be one of the front runners for the final.” Erik will be sponsored for the meeting by MARK AND TRISH PHELPS, with his Tyre sponsored by JUDITH AND GEOFF BAILEY. His fuel sponsored IN MEMORY OF GEORGE RICHARDSON Erik will wear the number 16 racejacket, and this is currently reserved for a previous racejacket sponsor. If this becomes available then we will let you know

Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting FB KING DANNY AGREES TO RIDE Delighted to confirm that Redcar and Ipswich favourite and former British Champion DANNY KING will again be in the line-up for the Stuart Robson Farewell sponsored by Rentruck on Saturday 30th September with a 5pm start. Danny who last week helped to pick up the KO Cup with the Witches is also due to lead both teams into the end of season play-offs and have kindly agreed to ride for Robbo again “It has been a real struggle to get confirmations recently, but I am really honoured that Danny has agreed to join me again.” Said Robbo “I’ve known him a long time and know that he has always wanted to support my event, and it is great that he has accepted. Lots of irons in the fire, but this is also great from a Bears fans perspective and fingers crossed we can get another couple over the line too!” Danny will again be sponsored by the ROBBOS COVENTRY BEES FAN CLUB, and his tyre and fuel sponsored by NICK WATSON Danny will wear the number 6 racejacket and this is currently reserved for the sponsor who was with us back in March. If they no longer wish to have the racejacket then it will become available

Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting FB HALF WAY THERE AS FLINT CONFIRMS 8th rider confirmed for the Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting sponsored by Rentruck is Wolf and Bandit Leon Flint Leon who has been one of the busiest riders in 2023 has agreed to again join the line-up and Robbo is really grateful if the support “Leon has been in the line-up since day 1, and I was delighted when he agreed to join again. It’s been very tough getting riders to confirm their availability at the moment with play-off fixtures, not just here but also abroad. I’m honoured Leon will appear for me again.” said Robbo Leon will be sponsored for the meeting by SAPPHIRE ENGINEERING, with his tyre sponsored by JOSEPH SHERIDAN and fuel sponsored by KEN MALCOLM Leon will wear the number 14 racejacket and this is available to sponsor by emailing robbosfarewell@hotmail.com

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Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting FB RACEJACKET SPONSORSHIP UPDATE It’s been a good day in terms of sponsored racejackets Today we have received bids for the full amount for the racejackets for Lee Complin Racing AND Freddy Hodder This combined with the racejackets already sold for the full amount for Simon Lambert Connor Mountain Speedwayteam Celina Liebmann and Ashton Boughen This currently leaves just one racejacket available for bids which is racejacket 12 for Paul Starke Racing the current bid is £50. Is there anyone who would like to increase the bid on this racejacket…..if so please DM or send an email to robbosfarewell@hotmail.com Thanks to everyone who has secured a racejacket so far it is amazing to see the support for Robbo coming in….the speedway family really is something else

Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting FB COMPLIN SIGNS UP 7th rider agreed for the Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting sponsored by Rentruck Rochdale is Glasgow and Mildenhall rider Lee Complin Lee is another who has been in the line-up previously, and we are delighted that he is available again for our 5th attempt. “Lee is another British rider who has been around and never gives up. Someone the crowd will enjoy watching and I’m sure he will be making a nuisance of himself, even more so if he gets out of the start. I’m grateful to him for agreeing to ride again.”said Robbo Complin will be sponsored by PHIL AND JAN NAYLOR, with his tyre sponsored by ERIMUS INSURANCE and his fuel by long time sponsor AGF PLANT Lee will wear the number 8 racejacket and this is available to sponsor Thank you to everyone for their support in trying to get this meeting on. If you can help in anyway. Please email robbosfarewell@hotmail.com

Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting FB IT’S HER GAME TOO AT ROBBOS FAREWELL 6th rider to be announced for the Stuart Robson Farewell meeting sponsored by Rentruck is one to capture the imagination of all speedway fans with the first competitive meeting in the UK for the Worlds Number 1 female rider Celina Liebmann Leibmann made history when taking part in the SGP2, and has continued her progress in the sport and recently was at the forefront of the FIM Women in Speedway event at Belle Vue. “When we heard that Celina was trying to secure a place in the UK in 2024, we made contact with her and offeered her a place in the meeting. After a few discussions, everything was agreed and Celina confirmed that she would love the opportunity to be in the line-up.” said meeting organiser Martin Coleman “So many speedway fans are female, and I think this is a fantastic story for the sport, and for Stuart’s meeting in particular. We have been up against so many obstacles with covid through to weather call offs, and really hope this captures the imagination of the fans in the UK, and as many as possible come out to witness history with Celina taking part in her first official meeting in the UK. Robbo deserves a big crowd and hopefully this will bring a few more through the gates”. Said Coleman Celina will be sponsored for the meeting on Saturday 30th September at Redcar by Craig Saul with her tyre sponsored by Steve Brock Photography and her fuel by KEVIN KEAY Celina will wear the number 5 racejacket and this sponsorship has already been taken for the full amount If you would like to help out with any further sponsorship please email robbosfarewell@hotmail.com

Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting FB ROBBOS FAREWELL MEETING TO AGAIN INVOLVE THE YOUNG LIONS We are delighted to announce that the Young Lions Speedway group will form part of the Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting at Redcar on Saturday 30th September with a 5pm start. As you will all know by now, Robbo has always been a big supporter of the work done by Neil Vatcher and the crew linked to the Young Lions, and when putting together the plan for meeting, once again Stuart wanted to give track time to the up and coming lads in the sport “Supporting the youngsters is very close to my heart, and if it wasn’t for the support I received as a young lad it would have been even harder to make a career in the sport. The package that has been going now for a few years really gives these lads some time on the bike, and I really wanted to ensure those in the stadium get to see these guys in action. I’m going to ensure they all get 3 rides each and hope they enjoy themselves. If there is anyone out there who is able to contribute anything towards the young lions part of the event, please drop Martin an email at robbosfarewell@hotmail.com” said Robbo Riders taking part are as follows: 250cc William Cairns Cooper Rushen Racing Seth Norman Racing and Caydin Martin Racing 125cc Oliver Bovingdon Racing # 15, Archie Rolph, Ollie Binns and Casper Kluczniak We look forward to seeing the guys in action on September 30th HOTSHOT BOUGHEN IS RIDER NUMBER 5 The 5th rider to be announced for the Stuart Robson Farwell meeting sponsored by Rentruck is 16 year old British hot-shot Ashton Boughen Boughen who only started riding speedway less than a year ago only turned 16 last week, but was immediately snapped up by the Oxford Cheetahs for the remainder of their so far successful Championship Campaign. “Every now and then you get a rider coming through the youth set-up that excites everyone….and Ashton is that current rider. It was no surprise to me that a club had signed him up so early, and already you have seen Ipswich giving him a few guest bookings in the Premiership. It’s nice to see a young Brit given a chance.” Said Robbo Ashton will be sponsored for the meeting by JOHN AND IRENE ROBSON with his tyre sponsored by MARGY AND FAMILY. fuel for the night sponsored by SANDRA GIBBONS IN MEMORY OF STEVE GIBBONS Ashton will wear the number 13 racejacket and this is available to sponsor by emailing robbosfarewell@hotmail.com

ROBBO WANTS TO GIVE YOUTH A CHANCE TO SHINE 4th rider announced for the Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting sponsored by Rentruck Rochdale is Belle Vue Colt Freddy Hodder Hodder who is having a good season with the Colts is someone Stuart knows well, and Robbo has even spent some time with him on the spanners “I’ve known Freddy’s family a long time, and have got to know Freddy during some track practice days at Leicester and I really want to showcase some of the up and coming riders in my meeting” said Robbo “We are working hard on putting a line-up together, and it isn’t easy with the Play-off picture meaning some guys can’t commit to an extra meeting, and I get that and fully understand it. There might be a couple of riders in the line-up that people aren’t expecting, but I will be putting together a line-up that will definitely put on an entertaining night.” Freddy will be sponsored for the meeting by CLIVE AND DOT FALLON with his tyre sponsored by FANBOY GEOFF TAYLOR. His fuel is sponsored IN MEMORY OF JACK CUTHBERTSON Hodder will wear racejacket number 9 and this is now available to sponsor by sending through a messenger or by emailing robbosfarewell@hotmail.com starting bids from £30

Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting FB STARKE STAYS IN Next rider confirmed for the Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting sponsored by Rentruck Rochdale is Birmingham Brummie Paul Starke Starkey has been in the line-up since we started this journey, and similar to Simon Lambert, has been in every plan we have had “After agreeing 4 times, there was no way I wasn’t going to contact Starkey again, and I was really happy when he agreed again!” Said Robbo Robbo and Starkey rode together at the sadly lost Newcastle Diamonds, and it’s a friendship they have maintained Paul will be sponsored by George English and Family with his tyre being sponsored by THE ARMSTRONG FAMILY with his fuel sponsored by AGF PLANT Paul will wear the Number 12 racejacket and this is currently at £50 If you would like to bid on Paul’s racejacket or to help out with any other sponsorship or advertising please drop us an email at robbosfarewell@hotmail.com

Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting FB LAMBERT KICKS US OFF After a gutsy and entertaining performance in last nights British Final, we are delighted to confirm the first rider announced for Robbos Farewell is Simon Lambert Racing Simon picked up 2 race wins at Belle Vue last night in a very encouraging performance on such a big stage. “Simon has been a great supporter of my event, and has always been one of the first to say count me in when we have been cancelled. It’s great to see someone so supportive and I was really chuffed for him last night. “ said Robbo Simon will again be sponsored by TREVS TYRES, with his tyre sponsored by SEAN WILKINSON and his fuel by KEV AND LEIGH AUSTIN Simon will wear the number 1 racejacket and that jacket is now open to bids up to a maximum of £150 To bid on the jacket or to help with any sponsorship or advertising please email robbosfarewell@hotmail.com MOUNTAIN HOPING TO PEAK AT REDCAR Second rider to confirm their attendance at the Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting sponsored by Rentruck Rochdale is up and coming your British rider Connor Mountain Connor has continued to improve over the last few seasons and has been playing a key role in helping the Scunthorpe side towards a play off place in 2023 “I’m delighted that Connor is available to ride. He has continued to impress this season, and I enjoy watching him ride. He has a very tidy style and is someone who can trap and get himself really involved in the meeting.” Said Robbo Connor will be sponsored by TREVS TYRES, with his tyre sponsored by CHATTERIS TOWN BUTCHER and his fuel sponsored by KEV AND LEIGH AUSTIN Connor will wear the number 2 racejacket in the meeting and this is available to be sponsored now by emailing robbosfarewell@hotmail.com

Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting ·FB CHANGE OF TITLE SPONSOR FOR FAREWELL MEETING When attempting the 4th running of the Farewell Meeting, we were kindly contacted by Gordon Pairman with a very generous offer to become meeting sponsor through his RMCS RACING. With the postponement in March causing a loss of approx £5,000 from the money that was being raised to give Stuart the send off he deserves, we have been looking for additional sponsors/advertisers to try and fill some of that gap created, and Gordon has kindly helped out again, but has also agreed to waive the meeting sponsorship title, and that has kindly been supported by Richard and the team at Rentruck Rentruck are a big supporter of riders in the UK and are closely linked with the Belle Vue Aces, and they have agreed to help out after a discussion with Gordon. The speedway community never fail to amaze us, and the generosity shown will help towards filling some the financial gap already suffered earlier this season. So now we have the Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting sponsored by RENTRUCK If anyone else would like to get in touch and help out with anything please drop an email to robbosfarewell@hotmail.com

Redcar Bears Speedway ·FB Meeting Postponed Unfortunately the overnight rain has been the last straw and the track is now waterlogged, with more rain forecast today there is no chance of preparing a safe racetrack so we have had to make the tough decision to postpone today's match against Glasgow.

Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting FB WE ARE BACK IN 2023 AFTERALL!!! We are delighted to announce that with the help and support of Redcar Speedway and the BSPA a new date for the Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting sponsored by RMCS RACING has been announced for Saturday 30th September with a 5pm start time. We had originally planned to run at the start of 2024, but after discussions have now agreed this new date. Plans will now start again for the event, and we will be hoping as many Speedway fans as possible will come out and support a true British Speedway star who has had rotten luck getting this event on. All current sponsors will be contacted next week. If anyone is interested in some advertising or sponsorship for the meeting, please drop us an email at Robbos Farewell@hotmail.com

In case anyone was wondering... 2023 SCB Speedway Regulations 011.1.5 Unsatisfactory Starts In the event of a re-run; without disqualification or track maintenance, interval or repairs to motorcycles and where in the opinion of the Referee an improper or incorrect start has occurred, then the heat will be stopped immediately. A restart shall instantly be ordered and a 1 minute time allowance will be given. No rider may leave the track. The Referee will give a warning to any rider deemed to have been the cause of or contributed to the unsatisfactory start. This will be communicated verbally by the Referee to the rider concerned via the start marshal or clerk of course before the race is started. This warning remains effective until the rider commits a further starting offence, in a subsequent heat, in the same event. This will result in a mandatory disqualification from that heat. Following a mandatory disqualification for a second offence any previous warning is deleted. The handicap or reserve replacement option is permitted.

Sunny in Stockton on Tees at the moment :-)

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British Speedway website 23rd July showing a picture of two defunct teams and an attendance a children's party could beat. Great advert for the sport.