Mimmo 1,070 Posted January 6, 2013 The BSPA website has now published the dates and venues for this years Championship, with just one to be confirmed. The organisers at Iwade (Sittingbourne) did a fantastic job when they hosted the final round last September, and although speedway will be staged a few miles up the road this summer at Central Park, I'd love to see the round staged at the Old Gun Site again. Presumably the venue will be staging some Dragons Speedway Club meetings again, plus of course their invaluable training days, and nowhere deserves to host a round of this ever growing prestigious tournament more. For those who haven't seen the official announcement, it reads as thus: - Meetings are confirmed for Leicester (May 12), Rye House (May 18), Eastbourne (July 14), Scunthorpe (July 28) and Northside (August 11) with at least one other venue to be announced, and a training day has been fixed for Buxton on April 2. The Young Lions management team of Phil Morris and Neil Vatcher would be delighted to hear from any British boys or girls who would like to complete in at least one of the events of the Youth Championship, who were under the age of 16 on the 1st January 2013, and who ride either 500, 250 or 125cc speedway bikes. They can be contacted at: -email- Morris and Vatcher have also thanked the BSPA and the above tracks for their help in supporting British Youth Speedway, and the series sponsors for their continued support: Friends of Speedway, Wessex Marine, Nuneaton Speedway Supporters Club and Duck Smart Cleaning Products. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne b 3 Posted January 8, 2013 The BSPA website has now published the dates and venues for this years Championship, with just one to be confirmed. The organisers at Iwade (Sittingbourne) did a fantastic job when they hosted the final round last September, and although speedway will be staged a few miles up the road this summer at Central Park, I'd love to see the round staged at the Old Gun Site again. Presumably the venue will be staging some Dragons Speedway Club meetings again, plus of course their invaluable training days, and nowhere deserves to host a round of this ever growing prestigious tournament more. For those who haven't seen the official announcement, it reads as thus: - Meetings are confirmed for Leicester (May 12), Rye House (May 18), Eastbourne (July 14), Scunthorpe (July 28) and Northside (August 11) with at least one other venue to be announced, and a training day has been fixed for Buxton on April 2. The Young Lions management team of Phil Morris and Neil Vatcher would be delighted to hear from any British boys or girls who would like to complete in at least one of the events of the Youth Championship, who were under the age of 16 on the 1st January 2013, and who ride either 500, 250 or 125cc speedway bikes. They can be contacted at: -email- Morris and Vatcher have also thanked the BSPA and the above tracks for their help in supporting British Youth Speedway, and the series sponsors for their continued support: Friends of Speedway, Wessex Marine, Nuneaton Speedway Supporters Club and Duck Smart Cleaning Products. jsut a quick note to anybody that did not get the email yeaterday. 250cc riders in the Youth Championship this year have got to use the new type silencer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conk98 2 Posted February 3, 2013 Hi my son is entering this years British championships I was just wondering about the standard of riders in the 500cc class At the moment he rides in the 125cc and he can hold his own Even on a bike with a honda engine He's 14 and been rideing a since he was 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaptooth 136 Posted February 23, 2013 Trust your own judgment but also I would strongly recommend that he is assessed on the 500 by a licences trainer at your local club. If he's not quite there it won't do him much good to get beat up by others. Saying that, the 500 class has a gulf between the top 2 or 3 and the rest with a very mixed ability ratio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted February 25, 2013 Meetings are confirmed for Leicester (May 12), Rye House (May 18), Eastbourne (July 14), Scunthorpe (July 28) and Northside (August 11) with at least one other venue to be announced, and a training day has been fixed for Buxton on April 2. Anyone know what start time is proposed for the May 12th. Rd One meeting at Beaumont Park? Hoping it's early afternoon so can fit this in and Kent's opening NT fixture up at Stoke! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimmo 1,070 Posted February 26, 2013 Anyone know what start time is proposed for the May 12th. Rd One meeting at Beaumont Park? Hoping it's early afternoon so can fit this in and Kent's opening NT fixture up at Stoke! Ditto Parsnips, I'm hoping to do the same!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted February 26, 2013 Ditto Parsnips, I'm hoping to do the same!! That will be good then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conk98 2 Posted March 3, 2013 Thanks pit stop We probably just going to do the 125cc class for the 1st Round.so we can have a look at the 500cc lads I my self don't want him getting beat up by them The wet weather had not helped as he's only been on his 500 once this year Thanks pit stop We probably just going to do the 125cc class for the 1st Round.so we can have a look at the 500cc lads I my self don't want him getting beat up by them The wet weather had not helped as he's only been on his 500 once this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne b 3 Posted March 5, 2013 The BSPA website has now published the dates and venues for this years Championship, with just one to be confirmed. The organisers at Iwade (Sittingbourne) did a fantastic job when they hosted the final round last September, and although speedway will be staged a few miles up the road this summer at Central Park, I'd love to see the round staged at the Old Gun Site again. Presumably the venue will be staging some Dragons Speedway Club meetings again, plus of course their invaluable training days, and nowhere deserves to host a round of this ever growing prestigious tournament more. For those who haven't seen the official announcement, it reads as thus: - Meetings are confirmed for Leicester (May 12), Rye House (May 18), Eastbourne (July 14), Scunthorpe (July 28) and Northside (August 11) with at least one other venue to be announced, and a training day has been fixed for Buxton on April 2. The Young Lions management team of Phil Morris and Neil Vatcher would be delighted to hear from any British boys or girls who would like to complete in at least one of the events of the Youth Championship, who were under the age of 16 on the 1st January 2013, and who ride either 500, 250 or 125cc speedway bikes. They can be contacted at: -email- Morris and Vatcher have also thanked the BSPA and the above tracks for their help in supporting British Youth Speedway, and the series sponsors for their continued support: Friends of Speedway, Wessex Marine, Nuneaton Speedway Supporters Club and Duck Smart Cleaning Products. Just a few notes for everyone who has been asking questions. 1 Each rider will only be allowed to race in one class and cannot race in 2 like previous years. This is due to numbers of riders and potential insurance issues due to riders taking 10 races over the event. 2 500cc and 250cc machines will have to be full spec 100% to the SCB rule book with no exceptions. All bikes must have the new type silencer and rear mudguard. 3 New tyres are not allowed 4 125cc support events, as the title suggests this is a support and not an official championship series. we will allow any speedway machines under 125cc in the support events as we are aware a few people have different bikes and want to let as many kids into the sport. But please be aware that in the one off 125cc British Championship, bikes will need to be 125cc or under and 4 stroke only and will have to conform to SCB standards. (please do not turn up with a bike that does not fit this criteria) 5 We have had great co operation from the riders and parents in 2012 please can we try and get the same in 2013, we (Phil & Neil) are here to help anyone at any time and we enjoy spending our time helping out, it makes things much easier for us if we get a smooth run meeting with all your co operation. 6 Good luck and spread the word if you know of any other riders who are keen to join the series. Regards Young Lions Management Team 2011 Under 21 speedway Under 19 Speedway British Youth Speedway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted March 6, 2013 Just a few notes for everyone who has been asking questions. 1 Each rider will only be allowed to race in one class and cannot race in 2 like previous years. This is due to numbers of riders and potential insurance issues due to riders taking 10 races over the event. 2 500cc and 250cc machines will have to be full spec 100% to the SCB rule book with no exceptions. All bikes must have the new type silencer and rear mudguard. 3 New tyres are not allowed 4 125cc support events, as the title suggests this is a support and not an official championship series. we will allow any speedway machines under 125cc in the support events as we are aware a few people have different bikes and want to let as many kids into the sport. But please be aware that in the one off 125cc British Championship, bikes will need to be 125cc or under and 4 stroke only and will have to conform to SCB standards. (please do not turn up with a bike that does not fit this criteria) 5 We have had great co operation from the riders and parents in 2012 please can we try and get the same in 2013, we (Phil & Neil) are here to help anyone at any time and we enjoy spending our time helping out, it makes things much easier for us if we get a smooth run meeting with all your co operation. 6 Good luck and spread the word if you know of any other riders who are keen to join the series. Regards Young Lions Management Team 2011 Under 21 speedway Under 19 Speedway British Youth Speedway Thanks Wayne for that info. Item 4. In the 125 British Championship, you say the bike has to conform to SCB standards. Does that mean dirt deflector, oil catcher, exhaust system, minimum weight, etc. Seems a bit harsh, as I don't think a lot of say junior 125cc bikes would be capable of meeting the full SCB requirements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne b 3 Posted March 7, 2013 Thanks Wayne for that info. Item 4. In the 125 British Championship, you say the bike has to conform to SCB standards. Does that mean dirt deflector, oil catcher, exhaust system, minimum weight, etc. Seems a bit harsh, as I don't think a lot of say junior 125cc bikes would be capable of meeting the full SCB requirements. Hi, i do not know that,this was an email the management team sent out, you would have to contact Phil or Neil to get that info, thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wizzer 37 Posted March 7, 2013 SCB rule book is one thing SCB standards are another (Standards for a 125cc speedway bike) no body has ever said full SCB requirements. Regards Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted March 7, 2013 SCB rule book is one thing SCB standards are another (Standards for a 125cc speedway bike) no body has ever said full SCB requirements. Regards Phil Many thanks for that Phil. Rest a bit easy now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimmo 1,070 Posted March 11, 2013 SCB rule book is one thing SCB standards are another (Standards for a 125cc speedway bike) no body has ever said full SCB requirements. Regards Phil Phil. Do you know the start time for any of the meetings yet please? Thanks Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted March 21, 2013 Phil. Do you know the start time for any of the meetings yet please? Thanks Mike And for starters...: the one at Beaumont Park on May 12th...!!?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
