Billy Hamill Farewell - Wolverhampton 22 March

[21st century heathen 220]

Greg Hancock confirmed for the meeting. (official Wolves site).

 

Scott Nicholls also confirmed, so a good chance to see a rider who won't feature in the EL this year. Really looking forward to this meeting.

 

Great to have those two on board.

 

I'd have been very surprised if Greg hadn't come over. Obviously riding with each other as kids back in America, riding together at Cradley, Coventry and Oxford and having Team Exide in the GPs means these two have had a close relationship throughout their career.

 

An on-form Scott Nicholls is great to watch around Monmore, so he's a great addition whatever format the meeting takes.

 

Glad to see Greg is coming to Billy's meeting.

I'm really looking forward to it and I will definately be in attendance! Not sure how I'm getting there yet but I'll be there!

 

You could fly to B'ham and get the train to W'ton. Virgin Trains run direct (with just a couple of stops) and only takes a bout 35 minutes. Local trains stop quite a number of times and you may need to change at B'ham New Street.

 

There's a Travelodge (new so may not appear on websites yet), Travel Inn and Novotel all within quick and easy walking distance of the train station to offer cheap accommodation. The train station is right in the heart of the City and Monmore is just a couple of miles away. Whilst taxis are expensive these days it wouldn't really matter when you've already spent a significant ammount on a trip.

 

If you want any info just let me know.

 

Adam lives here in the USA. He is a very good Supermoto rider. Not sure if he has tried out Speedway.

 

A lot of American lads seem to be leaning towards Supermoto or MotoX. It's a shame that more can't be tempted into speedway.

[Guest Babe619]

Billy Hamill is pleased to be able to offer younger supporters (Under 16s) the opportunity to be involved in his Farewell Meeting on March 22nd 2009.

 

The opportunity is to be a mascot for the day. The experience includes:

 

- Walking out with one of the meeting riders on parade

- Staying with the rider during the pre-meeting presentations

- Having a group photo with all riders, before the mascot is escorted back to their parent or guardian

- The opportunity to go out on the centre green for the final presentations

 

The cost for this is £50, which includes admission for the child and one parent or guardian.

For more details or to book a place, please contact Stephanie Babb via phone or e-mail.

 

Call 01952 591871 or 07901 976912

E-mail stephanie_20016@yahoo.com

 

Don’t miss out on this amazing experience!

 

[speedy den boy 19]

Does anyone know what kind of work Billy is now doing? It seems a shame that someone like billy cant stay in speedway,but maybe he wants to do something else,anyone know?

[Sandie 53]

Does anyone know what kind of work Billy is now doing? It seems a shame that someone like billy cant stay in speedway,but maybe he wants to do something else,anyone know?

 

well, when he came to the NSSC meeting a couple of years ago we asked what he would do when he retires.

His answer was - to have an ice cream van!!!!

I wonder if he remembers saying that

I wonder of its true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sandie 53]

Glad to see Greg is coming to Billy's meeting.

I'm really looking forward to it and I will definately be in attendance! Not sure how I'm getting there yet but I'll be there!

Get yourself to somewhere in this area and we can do the rest!!!!

 

 

 

Edit - I have scanned through but cant seem t ofind an answer - Anyone got a start time for this meeting please?

Edited January 25, 2009 by Sandie

[ballinger 32]

Edit - I have scanned through but cant seem t ofind an answer - Anyone got a start time for this meeting please?

 

According to this weeks comic, it starts at 4pm

[superguest 194]

You could fly to B'ham and get the train to W'ton. Virgin Trains run direct (with just a couple of stops) and only takes a bout 35 minutes. Local trains stop quite a number of times and you may need to change at B'ham New Street.

 

Wouldnt the cheapiest and probably the quickest idea be to get the tram from Birmingham Snowhill to Priestfield, then just walk round the corner to the speedway?

Edited January 25, 2009 by superguest

[Fourentee 987]

Does anyone know what kind of work Billy is now doing? It seems a shame that someone like billy cant stay in speedway,but maybe he wants to do something else,anyone know?

 

He works for a firm called, I believe, Judge or Judge Brothers (some variant on Judge, anyway!). The company produces and retails all manner of auto oils and liquids.

 

Edit: In fact it's Justice Brothers, Inc. Near enough the first time!

Edited January 26, 2009 by Fourentee

[21st century heathen 220]

Wouldnt the cheapiest and probably the quickest idea be to get the tram from Birmingham Snowhill to Priestfield, then just walk round the corner to the speedway?

 

You'd need to get into B'ham City first anyway, so might as well just get the train straight to W'ton. It would be quicker than the Metro.

[SteveEvans 248]

Leigh Adams now added to Scott Nicholls, PK and Greg as the headliners so far. It's shaping up to be a good field and there are many places that have not yet been announced.

 

Someone above mentioned what is Billy's job at present - its mentioned today on the official Wolves site - he works for Justice Bros. who I believe sell oil products. They currently sponsor a few American Speedway riders too.

[colincooke 0]

Someone above mentioned what is Billy's job at present - its mentioned today on the official Wolves site - he works for Justice Bros. who I believe sell oil products. They currently sponsor a few American Speedway riders too.

 

 

Oil or Ice-Cream, Steve.

Only 1 winner i'm afraid

 

This is shaping up as one hell of a show

Edited February 9, 2009 by colincooke

[Pammie 0]

You could fly to B'ham and get the train to W'ton. Virgin Trains run direct (with just a couple of stops) and only takes a bout 35 minutes. Local trains stop quite a number of times and you may need to change at B'ham New Street.

 

There's a Travelodge (new so may not appear on websites yet), Travel Inn and Novotel all within quick and easy walking distance of the train station to offer cheap accommodation. The train station is right in the heart of the City and Monmore is just a couple of miles away. Whilst taxis are expensive these days it wouldn't really matter when you've already spent a significant ammount on a trip.

 

If you want any info just let me know.

 

I have now got travel and accommoation sorted out.

Thanks Nikki (and Sandie - its her house!!)

 

[Sandie 53]

I have now got travel and accommoation sorted out.

Thanks Nikki (and Sandie - its her house!!)

bed of straw being prepared in the garden as we speak!! (May end up a bit damp though )

[21st century heathen 220]

Good job I'm not the sort of person to comment on sleeping in the damp patch.

[Zetters 0]

Will Ricky Wells be in this meeting now when He signed for Bees. I bet He will? Maybe as a reserve?