British Under-18 Final At Scunthorpe

[Parsloes 1928 nearly 495]

Although somewhat in the style of the Premier League of Football the top three look pretty much booked with Woffinden, Haines and Auty....

 

Hmm, have you not heard of Hull City FC then, Phil..??

For the Tigers of Humberside, read Asbo of Sevenoaks!!

 

Good luck to Aaron!!!

[Lee7 0]

"Why not?, neither Workington or Boston are riding tomorrow so he will be there I would assume! I don't know why he didn't ride at Plymouth friday, maybe he didn't fancy the trip from Plymouth to Berwick

 

It's certainly not a kick in the teeth for Boston Whippy, after all this is the British U18 Final! A little bit of perspective is needed I feel.

 

 

Haines "wasnt allowed" to ride at Weymouth last Friday (24/10) even though Workington were not riding that day, they were riding on the Saturday at Berwick then on the Sunday at home to Berwick.

 

As the Berwick meeting was off on Saturday and will be re-arranged after this meeting, it would be a kick in the teeth for Boston if he rode here.

 

Of course none of this is Joe Haines fault, so im not having a go at him!!

Edited October 27, 2008 by Lee7

[Mr C 6]

Just a quick weather update for those travelling, it is still a lovely sunny day here in Scunny but it will be cold at the EWR tonight so wrap up warm.

[UnitedUnitedUnited 0]

Cheers Mr C

[crazysue 613]

Meeting updates available Here

[Ozyace 0]

Well done Tai

[Searley 1]

Fantastic! Well done Tai

[Peter 0]

Seems like we are seeing the effects of the PL clubs signing a lot foreigners and the CL allowing them. There were two and three rider races at Scunthorpe. No wonder there weren't any replacements. There probably aren't any because of the big increase in overseas riders below EL standard.

[godmother 19]

Just returned from a cold Scunthorpe raceway, and have enjoyed the racing. There was always only going to be one winner, and he did it in style. Some good racing from Hart, Haines,Taylor and Auty, although I thought Auty looked either not bothered, unwell or down on power( or all three ?) The rider who most impressed me was Marc Owen. Saw him at Buxton in the under 15 meeting and liked him there. He was neat and tidy with a nice style. Will keep an eye out for him next season.

Not sure where the missing riders were,but perhaps its lack of machinery at the end of the season, and not everyone has an endless supply of cash for tuning and repairs.

Was disappointed not to see Jason Garrity again as he is the best thing I have seen for a long while.

 

[UnitedUnitedUnited 0]

Good meeting tonight, was always 5-6 riders in control.

 

Tai - never got past 75% it seemed, awesome, maybe should off started from a 15 metre handicap to challenge him!

Taylor - Best rider to watch, didnt make the starts and did it all from behind.

Haines - Quick, just didnt do the job in the final, still came 2nd IMO.

Auty - One line rider and can see why he struggles in the prem.

Hart - Solid, but nothing spectacular.

 

Them 5 were well ahead off the rest, good track and first time been back for 2 seasons and definately improved there, well run, shame about the food as thought it was awful, but a good nights entertainment, and wasnt to cold I didnt think....was wearing 5 layers and a hat and gloves

[Highlander 0]

Fantastic performance by Marc Owen. Saw him at Glasgow last season and reckoned then, he was one for the future. Jack Hurst(15) appeared at yesterdays Junior event at Ashfield. Knowing that Colin Mackie, Glasgow's training instructor is eager to give youth a chance I would imagine that there is a possibilty of Jack being joined by Marc and Dale Lamb next season in the Hethersfield Gold Helmet.

Edited October 28, 2008 by Highlander

[Guest Steve Dixon]

Some good racing from Hart, Haines,Taylor and Auty, although I thought Auty looked either not bothered, unwell or down on power( or all three ?)

 

Josh has a lot on his mind right now, I believe his father has been unwell recently and it has naturally affected him.

 

[Tiger Cub 0]

Fantasic performance by Marc Owen. Saw him at Glasgow last season and reckoned then, he was one for the future. Jack Hurst(15) appeared at yesterdays Junior event at Ashfield. Knowing that Colin Mackie, Glasgow's training instructor is eager to give youth a chance I would imagine that there is a possibilty of Jack being joined by Marc and Dale Lamb next season in the Hethersfield Gold Helmet.

 

I'll second that. Marc Owen looked very good last year at Glasgow beating Dale Lamb and Rhys Naylor while all were on 250s. It's interesting to follow their careers now they've moved on to 500s.

 

[Parsloes 1928 nearly 495]

Yes, a massive well-done to Marc!!

 

And remember (though Updates clearly struggled to... ) that when you put a club next to young Master Owen's name, it's Sittingbourne!!

He's been our mascot and regular junior rider (beating all-comers!) for two years now..

[crazysue 613]

Well thanks Parsloes....

 

Would you have preferred for there not to have been any updates? I cannot be expected to remember every single club a rider rides for, I know a fair few but come on, I cannot be expected to remember every single riders club.

 

I knew the name (enough to put a c instead of a k on his name) but for which club I was in complete brain drain, not surprising really when you take into account the horrendous week and a half I have had with my youngest son being rushed into hospital seriously ill and was just a hairs breath away from losing his life and just yesterday, having to go back to see the specialist nurse as he is still having problems.

 

So a less patronising post would be appreciated.

Edited October 28, 2008 by crazysue