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51 minutes ago, foamfence said:

No Havvy?

i told you it would be different next week. I suppose Simon Cross is a bit of a swizz so maybe put him at 2

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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.

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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. 

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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!

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17 hours ago, Tsunami said:

Poor Erik and Maddie

She dont look bad as in todays "ss" she is masons brother :D

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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

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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

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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.

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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 :party:

 

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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.

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