Nick Simmons Testimonial

[Dietbowers 522]

it`s stopped raining here

[tanya 0]

Message from the track

 

Everything is good the track is fine and the meeting is definately going ahead

 

Nick and his testimonial committee

[Main Man 222]

Just hoping that went well for young Nicholas and that the place was packed. Just sorry I couldn't be in two places at the same time today. When my meeting was called off at 9.45 I had a load of calls to make and looked at the logistics of getting from Mildenhall to Newport by 1 but would have needed a helicopter!!

Hoped you kept me a programme and one for Miike Moseley who did the stats for it !!

 

Laurence

Edited March 16, 2008 by Main Man

[Iffoid 37]

From Live Updates site:

 

Texter: Dave/Dickiemint

 

Updater: Fozzie/Iffoid

 

 

Line-up

 

1. Tony Atkin 2, 0, 2, 1, 2 =7

2. Leigh Lanham 3, 1, 1, 2, 3 =10

3. Michael Coles 0, 3, 0, 1, 2 =6

4. Chris Schramm 1, 0, 0, 2, F =3

5. Chris Harris 2, 3, 3, 3, 2 =13

6. Karl Mason R, R, 1, 1, N =2

7. David Mason 1, 1, 1, 0, 0 =3

8. Mads Korneliussen 3, 3, 2, 3, 3 =14

9. Niels Kristian Iversen 3, 2, 1, 3, 2 =11

10. Krzysztof Stojanowski 1, 2, 2, 2, 1 =8

11. Paul Fry Fx, N = 0 Withdrawn

12. Marek Mroz 2, 1, 2, 2, R =7

13. Lewis Bridger 3, 1, 3, 1, 3 =11

14. Billy Janniro 2, 3, 3, 3, 3 =14

15. Chris Mills F, 2, 0, 0, 0 =2

16. Rusty Harrison 1, 2, 3, 0, 1 =7

 

 

Heat Results

 

 

Heat 01: Re-run Lanham, Atkin, Schramm, Coles 60.99

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Heat 02: Korneliussen, Harris, David, Karl Ret 60.02

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Heat 03: Re-run Iversen, Mroz, Stojanowski 59.99

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Heat 04: Bridger, Janniro, Harrison, Mills fell 59.81

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Heat 05: Harris, Iversen, Bridger, Atkin 59.31

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Heat 06: Janniro, Stojanowski, Lanham, Karl ret 60.73

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Heat 07: Coles, Mills, David 63.36

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Heat 08: Korneliussen, Harrison, Mroz, Scrhamm 61.02

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Heat 09: Harrison, Atkin, Karl 61.84

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Heat 10: Harris, Mroz, Lanham, Mills 60.75

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Heat 11: Janniro, Korneliussen, Iversen, Coles 59.90

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Heat 12: Bridger, Stojanowski, David, Schramm 59.06

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Heat 13: Janniro, Mroz, Atkin, David 60.58

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Heat 14: Korneliussen, Lanham, Bridger 60.40

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Heat 15: Harris, Stojanowski, Coles, Harrison 60.22

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Heat 16: Iversen, Schramm, Karl, Mills 59.31

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Heat 17: Korneliussen, Atkin, Stojanowski, Mills 60.77

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Heat 18: Lanham, Iversen, Harrison, David 60.52

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Heat 19: Bridger, Coles, Mroz®, Karl(NR) 60.52

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Heat 20: Janniro, Harris, Schramm(F) N/T

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GRAND FINAL:Bridger, Harris, Janniro, Korneliussen 60.40

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Comments:

 

Line-up confirmed.

Updates will be very Basic and may start late due to Texter having other things to do as he learning to do something starting for real next week so please be patient

 

Heat 1: Coles smashed Tapes.

Heat 3: Fry fell 4th bend lap 1 excluded.

Heat 4: Mills fell lap 2.

Heat 7: Fry Non starter.

Heat 15: Harrison fell then remounted to finish.

Heat 19: Karl Mason fell, to be rerun with all four back.

Heat 20: Schramm fell and race awarded.

 

Final: Korneliussen(gate 2) Janniro(gate 4) Harris(gate 3) Bridger(gate 1)

 

Final: To be rerun, Korneliussen and Janniro fell, all four back.

 

Congratulations to Bridger on the win ;D Many thanks to Dave, Dickiemint and Fozzie for their help in us muddling through this meeting!

[Buck Rogers 0]

Anybody got any more information on the Fryers injury? Or reason for not starting his remaining rides?

[shazzybird 10]

Excellent result well done Lewis

[JT 167]

A decent meeting for a good cause, even if the racing was a little processional at times and a typical early season affair. The fast gaters tended to win races, though Harris provided a lot of entertainment with some brilliant overtaking.

 

Considering the weather last night and this morning, the track was in excellent condition, if a little slick. Mroz looked a dam sight better on a smoother circuit than he has done in the past, and was better than expected when he made the gate. Still not convinced he will ever be heat leader material, but his post race celebrations made me laugh, can see him being more famed for his off track antics than on!

 

Fryer took a tumble on the fourth bend and limped away, nothing serious as far as I know. His Islanders team mate Stojanowski did well to lay the bike down, limiting the chance of serious injury.

 

Congratulations to Bridger, it takes a good rider to defeat Harris at Queensway Meadows.

 

Edited March 16, 2008 by JT

[Main Man 222]

What was the crowd size do you think ??

[rainman 81]

Was there a good crowd watching

[Real Snowman 0]

The weather and no Wato kept a few away. Good show Marek nearly beat Harris.

[oldtimer 340]

Was there a good crowd watching

I estimate about 500 to 600. Great work by track staff considering all the rain, and track smooth anmd in good order. Thought Mroz was impressive, had an EF last ride. Went to get a coffee at the outlet by the entrance and was told they had tea and coffee but no milk. Think you need new caterers Mr Stone.

[father jack 31]

. Great work by track staff considering all the rain, and track smooth anmd in good order. .

 

The Newport track has arguably the best drainage in the country. However that same drainage which saved the meeting today, is the same that causes the dust problems in the summer, a bit of a double edged sword.

 

[Sandie 53]

The weather and no Wato kept a few away. Good show Marek nearly beat Harris.

Finally got home after a brilliant but exhausting day. May put a bit more tomorrow but just noticed the above post.

 

 

The weather may have kept people away but as Watson was declared as not riding till this morning I sure that wasnt a factor!!

 

Time for a shower, then bed.

 

[a61 0]

Hi everyone,

 

Like Sandie I am absolutely shattered right now, but I'll throw in my tuppence whilst I have the chance as won't be on the PC for the next couple of days.

 

Obviously the horrible rainy weather that we've experienced put a lot of people off the journey to the testimonial (I know if I hadn't offered to help, it would have put me off the two hour journey from the Midlands). It certainly was stressful trying to clear the massive puddles first thing this morning, but luckily the rain held off and we were able to get this meeting on. We were very happy with the turn out, so thank you to all of you.

 

I was selling the merchandise most of the day, so I was actually lucky enough to be able to watch most of the racing (albeit on tip toes!) whilst the others were running around organising things. With this being a start of season meeting, this could easily have been one of those testimonials where the riders don't give 100% for fear of injuries etc. This was definitely not the case today, and I was especially impressed with the riding by BJ, Bomber, PUK, Mads and Bridger - great meeting guys!

 

It was clear today that a great deal of effort had been put into organising this meeting by all involved. Nikki, Lora, Sandie, Alan, Shawn - you did Nick proud.

 

And a perfect ending with BJ throwing Nick in the puddle at the end

 

Well, I'm off to bed now for a much needed rest!

 

Thanks for a great day

[FairyTasha 0]

Fab meeting! But quite cold Worth the drive to go see it! Panicked at one point as my car starting playing up!!

 

Was great to see all the Fairys again Especially the big hug off mummyfairy!

Well done to all to helped organise it as it went great and very enjoyable. I didnt get to see Nick thrown in the puddle, but, saw him when he come outside I hope someone got pictures!!

 

Im off to bed now. Night xx