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That was indeed mentioned, Arlo Bugeja was going to replace him but did not have the correct license.

Second year on the trot that Garrity failed to show for this meeting - very poor by him. Felt for Blair who blew an engine on 4th bend last lap of his second ride whilst well clear. Ritchie Worrall was superb and a very worthy winner - not bad considering he did not score a point at this meeting last year. Steve Worrall did well enough - but due to the formula used rode against Davey 3 times which made it hard for him. Very impressed by Pickard who was giving it his absolute all. Take my hat off to all the riders who gave it a go - heavy shower just before the start and then constant drizzle made conditions tough.

Probably good for someone like Jack Hirst, he is based up that way I believe and was great for Redcar in the Junior League last year. Sure he said he wanted to ride in NAtional League but only for a Northern side. Would be a good reserve at this level.

Would love to see a Northern track in the NL, whether it be the second team for one of the PL teams or an amalgamation of them all. Theres certainly a good few riders like Jack Hirst and Greg Blair who would certainly benefit from more regular competitive racing. Whether it would happen or not I dont know, but I thought the Nortern Academy League this season was fairly successful.

Robson was superb - you almost wanted to see him miss the gate more often. Kerr was the big surprise for me - looked very very good again and shame he got a puncture when he did. Thought Complin was also very good value - Poole rode his socks off but was a little bit wild i thought.

Good luck to Jack Hirst! Was unbeaten round STMP in the NJL I believe and looks to have a future. Just a shame there are no NL teams further north for him.

Both Worrals looked good at the Redcar individual a few weeks ago, along with Branford and Birks got better as the night wore on. Disappointed Garrity pulled out but by all accounts he is very exciting.

I dont have the exact time but it was in the 56 second region which is fast enough to have won races in the PL round Redcar this season. Think a few of the boys who rode would have something to offer in the PL next year at reserve, including Robert. I know a lot of people would like to see him at Redcar next season (and Im sure fans from other teams at there clubs!)

Was indeed a cracking meeting. Mightily impressed with both Worralls, Steve won the meeting with a good ride in the final whilst Richard was quick throughout and was very unlucky. Wrathall improved as the night wore on whilst Jack Hirst was not disgraced. Branford was again quick but perhaps was trying almost too hard on occasions and locking up. Felt very sorry for Greg Blair who was in my opinion the best rider of the night. His steel shoe fell off in the semi final whilst leading and hit his chain. His ride in heat 8 to get past Birks and Steve Worral was outstanding and I think he would have been on the top couple of steps on the podium. Wasnt a bad crowd either, although a shame a few more didnt turn out.

Was a great way to end the season last night, in front of the biggest crowd i can remember for a long, long time. Took a while for the meeting to get going, but once it did there was some excellent racing. A great way to end the season for Ty, and a great way to say goodbye to Redcar. Has been a joy to watch the last two years. Thought Chris was excellent, some of his passes were superb and think I speak for every redcar fan when I say we would love to see him back next year. He will certainly have his pick of clubs though. Maks was again superb, and look forward to watching him next season. He will be worth the entrance fee on his own. Big mention for Stuey Swales as well who had a great meeting. As for the other riders, thought Kenny Ingalls gave it everything. Was quite erratic in his first few rides but when he shot out the tapes he looked good. The young Swede again took a couple of rides to weigh up the track but then looked decent as well. Kildemand didnt look as quick as last year but was never off the pace. Roll on March!

Makovsky is in for Ashworth according to Havvy Snr on the radio last night. No big name riders like the last few years but think it will be a very close meeting and a few riders could win it.

Should be an absolutely fantastic meeting, quite a line up. Fair play to Wolves as well for fielding what is pretty much a full strength team!

Cameron Woodward now also confirmed for this.

Hi, Anybody got any information about Joe Haines? Has rode in the last couple of second halfs at Redcar and has looked very impressive. He tied up to a contract anywhere? Ben Hopwood has also been in the last couple and looked very good too, both very promising riders indeed. Thanks

Richard Hall was absolutely fantastic i thought, rode lines only matt t has rode round here. Thoroughly deserved win. Howe was alot better than i thought too, and while Lindgren was awesome when he gated, the one race he didnt gate was nowhere really. Havvy did well, although for me Chris was th best Bear. Looked great and will be a top, top rider next year in my opinion. Some fantastic racing tonight i though ,a joy to watch.

definitely on according to redcar forum earlier

Someone from the Redcar forum has rang the track and they have said its definitely on.

taken from our local paper, the Evening Gazette : Pocket rocket Joe Haines is celebrating his first speedway trophy after being crowned British Under-15 champion. Now the pint-sized Cleveland Bays starlet has his sights on going right to the very top. Haines, who turned 15 last month, has been a revelation in the Conference Shield this year, scoring double figures in all but one appearance for the South Bank-based Bays - and on the other occasion he recorded a paid maximum! Story continues ADVERTISEMENT He went into Saturday's final round of the British Under-15 Championship at South Tees Motorsports Park with a two-point lead over nearest challenger Ben Hopwood in the aggregate standings. And he duly completed the job on his home track, even coming from behind to beat Hopwood in the final. "It's brilliant," said Haines, who is rated one of the hottest young prospects in speedway. "Ben beat me once when I missed the start but beat him in the final." Among the spectators at Saturday's meeting was Redcar Bears captain Gary Havelock, who won the 1992 world championship. Now Haines believes he can follow in Havvy's tyretreads by winning the sport's richest prize after cutting his speedway teeth on Teesside. "If I didn't think I was going to become world champion, I wouldn't be doing it," said Haines. "It's no good coming second - winning is what it's all about." Haines scored 11 points from his four programmed rides on Saturday, losing only to Hopwood in his second outing. That was good enough to put him straight through to the final, along with Hopwood who scored ten. Adam Wrathall and George Piper made up the quartet in the final, but it was always going to be about Haines and Hopwood. Hopwood trapped the quickest but Haines had the measure of him, roaring past on the first lap and stayed in front. Next year there will be a 250cc British Championship for the young guns too, enabling our hottest young prospects to compete at an even younger age. The riders will use purpose-built Jawa engines and the initiative should put British riders on an even keel with their counterparts in Scandinavia where youth speedway has long since flourished. The 80cc engines used to such good effect by youngsters in Sweden and Denmark are no longer made, so the introduction of a 250cc championship over here will level the playing field. Fans at South Tees Motorsports Park on Saturday were given a glimpse of the future in the form of seven non-championship 250cc races. All were won by 12-year-old Marc Owen in some style - watch for the name in a few years! Cleveland Bays' final match of the season at home to Buxton Hitmen has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 26. It had been due to take place this Thursday, but that is when the Bears' rained off Tyne Tees Trophy first leg against Newcastle will now take place.

you watching the same race? Lyons cut across him ,Havvy was leading by a couple of bike lengths when it happened. Looked a very nasty tumble though and hope heis not too badly hurt. Zorro was by far and away the best rider on the night, absolutely awesome. Havvy did well enough, always on the pace but couldnt seem to gate. Heat 11 was fantastic by him though. Well done Zorro!

Silver helmet indivudal at Redcar on the 18th October

taken from updates on Redcar board: Second half match results ( was a bit confusing so apologies here ) Buffalos v Cobras H1 - Tai Woffinden, Joe Haines, Brendan Johnson, greg Blair, 4-2 55.8 H2 - James Sergeant, James Patterson, James Cartmell, Rusty Dougan, 2-4, 6-6, 62.5 H3 Joe Haines, James Patterson Woffinden (dnf), Cartnell (dns) 2-3, 8-9, 56.2 Cartnell looped at start, ref said all four back but Cartnell withdrew. NAsty looking fall but walked off track. Woffinden led but seemed to pull over to let other lads through and did not finish. H4 - Greg Blair, Brendan Johnson, James Sergeant, Rusty Dougan - 2-4, 10-13, 58.7 H5 - Greg Blair, James Sergeant - James Patterson, Rusty Dougan - 1-5, 11-18, 58.1 H6 - Joe Haines, Brendan Johnson, Greg Blair, James Sergeant - 2-4 ,13-22, 56.2 Entertaining second half, Haines a class above as expected but 12 year old (?) James Sergeant did very well ,great from the gate especially! Well done to all! Brednan Johnson did well as well once he got to grips with the track, looked very good in last heat. Was a pleasure to watch them all and hope to see them back up here soon.

Joe was very quick indeed, about 1 second away from some of the times in the main meeting, very impressive indeed.

Fantastic news that, have been very impressed with him when he has had rides in the second half. Obviously hard to judge how quick he is riding on his own but looks very good. Is this confirmed anywhere?

how did Greg Blair look? Seen him ride a few second halfs as well and was coming on in leaps and bounds until he got an injury.

thanks for that, didnt think he was old enough to sign for a club but was just wondering if he had any close links to clubs. Great to hear that there is even a slight possibility of him ending up with us at some point, has looked very good when i have seen him.