Paul Hurry Testimonial

[shazzybird 10]

see you Friday Bryn

[shazzybird 10]

Am just waiting for the press release to come through with regard to a change in the start times. Will post the new times and additions to the line-up as soon as I receive it.

 

Sorry for any inconvenience folks the start and parade times have had to be revised x

[Bryn 413]

Am just waiting for the press release to come through with regard to a change in the start times. Will post the new times and additions to the line-up as soon as I receive it.

 

Sorry for any inconvenience folks the start and parade times have had to be revised x

 

As you're no doubt getting your beauty sleep at this time in the morning Shazzy below is the excerpt from the latest press release regarding the amended start time on Friday and forum members will realise the change has been mde for a very good reason indeed.

 

Hurry Tribute to Boocock

With the funeral of Darren Boocock and his wife Sharon taking place on Friday this week, Paul Hurry and the organisers of his Testimonial have taken the decision to amend the original start time.

Hurry said: ’Although I did not know Darren that well, he was a popular member of the Speedway family and there are obviously riders and officials involved in my meeting who wish to attend the funeral in Sheffield on Friday and pay their respects. Therefore the decision was made to amend the start time to 7.30pm with the first race getting underway at 7.45pm. My thoughts are with both their families, friends and of course their 12 year old son Jack at this time.’

 

[shazzybird 10]

That saved me reading my emails this morning

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

Tuesday 15 July 2008

 

 

 

 

Hurry Tribute to Boocock

With the funeral of Darren Boocock and his wife Sharon taking place on Friday this week, Paul Hurry and the organisers of his Testimonial have taken the decision to amend the original start time.

Hurry said: ’Although I did not know Darren that well, he was a popular member of the Speedway family and there are obviously riders and officials involved in my meeting who wish to attend the funeral in Sheffield on Friday and pay their respects. Therefore the decision was made to amend the start time to 7.30pm with the first race getting underway at 7.45pm. My thoughts are with both their families, friends and of course their 12 year old son Jack at this time.’

 

 

Batchelor is back for Hurry

Swindon's Australian rider Troy Batchelor makes his comeback from injury in Paul Hurry's Testimonial Meeting on Friday 18 July.

Troy will be replacing Peterborough's Danny King, who will now be travelling with the Great Britain squad for the World Team Cup at Vojens.

Batchelor has been out the saddle for five weeks with an elbow injury sustained in Poland and the sight of the young Aussie back on track will be a welcome one for his Swindon Promoter, Alan Rossiter.

The confirmed list of riders for Friday's event are as follows:

Leigh Lanham, Chris Neath, Troy Batchelor, Ty Proctor, Lewis Bridger, Tommy Allen, Cameron Woodward, Glen Phillips, Joe Screen, Ollie Allen, Simon Stead, David Howe, Peter Karlsson, Chris Kerr, Steve Johnstone, Lubos Tomicek.

This promises to be a great night of entertainment for one of speedway's true racers and, as well as the exciting sixteen rider line up, he will also be joined by Speedway superstars Mark Loram, Peter Collins, Michael Lee, Gordon Kennett, Malcolm Simmons, Egon Muller, Jeremy Doncaster, Steve Schofield, Barry Thomas, Paul Woods, Paul Whittacker, Ted Hubbard, Graham Miles, Steve Weatherley, along with all of the 1991 treble winning Arena-Essex team.

Fans are asked to remember the amended start time of 7.30pm with the first race at 7.45pm. The gates will open at 5.30pm and the usual bus service calling at Romford, Hornchurch and Upminster will be running which arrives at the Raceway at 7.30pm.

 

For more information please visit : www.hurryracing.co.uk www.lakesidehammers.com

 

 

Edited July 16, 2008 by shazzybird

[Cliv Clav 60]

This will be such a good night with so many old riders & former Hammers on display, especially the 1991 best ever PL/NL/Division 2 team. I wonder which ones will be tempted to take to the track? Can't wait!

[Cliv Clav 60]

Latest news from The Hammers Fans Forum:

 

PAUL HURRY TESTIMONIAL

THE BATTLE OF LAKESIDE

FRIDAY 18TH JULY 2008

Parade: 7.30pm

1st Race 7.45pm

 

Admission Prices: Adults £15

Concessions £11 (OAP’s Students) – Proof required

Children – 10-15 yrs £5

Children U-10 Free (if accompanied by an adult)

Special Souvenir Programme £3.50

Please note that rain-off tickets from last Friday’s postponed Lakeside Hammers v Wolverhampton will NOT be valid

Please also note that Lakeside Hammers Season Tickets are NOT valid for this event.

 

Bar: The Raceway Tavern will only be open to Paul’s guests and sponsors.

The bar below the Tavern will be open to the public.

 

Main Event Competitors: Ollie Allen, Tommy Allen, Troy Batchelor, Lewis Bridger, Josef Franc, David Howe, Peter Karlsson, Chris Kerr, Leigh Lanham, Tom P Madsen, Chris Mills, Chris Neath, Joe Screen, Simon Stead, Lubos Tomicek, Cameron Woodward. Res: Rodney McDonald, Alex Cunningham.

16 heats with top 2 to final and 3rd to 6th to a semi, with top 2 from that semi to final.

 

‘Men in Black’ Details to be advised

 

250cc Grasstrack Demo: (TBC): Graham Brown, Sam Brown, Tom Perry, Paul Simmons, Richard Smith, Chris Steel, Lee Street, Steve Syrett, Gary Wells.

 

Guest of Honour: Egon Muller

 

Special Guest: Eddie Kidd

 

1991 Hammers Team: Andy Galvin, Brian Karger, Alan Mogridge, Bo Petersen, Troy Pratt, Colin White

 

Legends; Former British World Champions: Peter Collins, Michael Lee (to be re-united with his World Championship winning bike), Mark Loram.

Former Hammers: Martin Goodwin, Ian Humphreys, Robert Ledwith, Jan Pedersen, Alan Sage, Malcolm Simmons, Rob Tilbury, Paul Whittaker.

From other clubs: Jeremy Doncaster, Ted Hubbard, Gordon Kennett, Graham Miles, Steve Schofield, Barry Thomas, Steve Weatherley, Paul Woods.

 

Legends Races: There will be a series of match races involving several of the ‘Legends’ listed above.

 

Auction: There will be an auction at the end of the meeting to include the autographed race jackets of the competitors in the main event plus one signed by the 1991 Championship winning Hammers team.

 

Raffle: A raffle will take place with the following major prizes:

Helmet signed by all the riders competing in this year’s GP Series

Signed Lakeside Hammers race jacket (signed by Lakeside Hammers and Coventry Bees from the televised SKY meeting)

Paul Hurry Testimonial Race Jacket signed by Paul.

 

Fireworks: There will be a fireworks let off at the end of the meeting.

 

All in all it looks like being a fantastic evening at the Arena-Essex Raceway. Not only an individual meeting but also Grasstrack races, the ’Men in Black’ and match races involving former riders. Plus, the opportunity of seeing many former riders including the 1991 Hammers Championship winning side.

Make sure you are there for this nostalgic evening to celebrate to worthy Testimonial of one of the Hammers all-time great – Paul Hurry

 

 

Cliv Clav says: What a great night ahead! See you all there

[Bryn 413]

Latest on the weather:

Fine and dry

 

p.s

There's more!

Added to the guest list - Ricky Sandford, Tommy Palmer, Jamie Luckhurst..... Gary Corbett alas sends his apologies as he can't cadge a lift from where he lives now in Perth, WA

[wag07 0]

Hi wil there be any live up date

[SuzieQ 0]

Hi wil there be any live up date

 

Unfortunately not, no-one came forward with an offer to text updates through for this meeting!

 

[wag07 0]

thats a shame could not make it hope its a good turn out for paul

[Debbi 111]

Does anybody know a result for this meeting yet?

[NOBBY 3]

1st Peter Karlsson

2nd Leigh Lanham

3rd Lubos Tomicek

4th Lewis Bridger

[Custom House Kid 45]

Leigh Lanham 9

Chris Neath 4

Troy Batchelor 9

T P Madsen 4

Lewis Bridger 9

Tommy Allen 4

Josef Frank 0

Ollie Allen 6 Ret hurt 3 rides

Simon Stead 5

David Howe 5

Peter Karlson 11

Chris Kerr 3

Chris Mills 4

Lubos Tomicek 9

 

Semi

1st Leigh Lanham

2nd Lubos Tomicek

3rd Lewis Bridger

4th fell last bend whilst leading Troy Batcelor

 

Cameron woodward withdrew on 9points

 

Final 1st PK

2nd Leigh

3rd Lubos (robust ride)

4th Lewis

[Sandie 53]

Leigh Lanham 9

Chris Neath 4

Troy Batchelor 9

T P Madsen 4

Lewis Bridger 9

Tommy Allen 4

Josef Frank 0

Ollie Allen 6 Ret hurt 3 rides

Simon Stead 5

David Howe 5

Peter Karlson 11

Chris Kerr 3

Chris Mills 4

Lubos Tomicek 9

 

Semi

1st Leigh Lanham

2nd Lubos Tomicek

3rd Lewis Bridger

4th fell last bend whilst leading Troy Batcelor

 

Cameron woodward withdrew on 9points

 

Final 1st PK

2nd Leigh

3rd Lubos (robust ride)

4th Lewis

Hope everyone and especially Paul had a reat night but on a selfish Coventry note can anyone update us on what Olly has done please. Bloomin heck!!

[Custom House Kid 45]

Hope everyone and especially Paul had a reat night but on a selfish Coventry note can anyone update us on what Olly has done please. Bloomin heck!!

 

Nothing major I think, he just slid off in his 3rd ride 1st bend clered track ok 2 wins prior to that and looking a whole lot better than S Stead