Bordernapolis

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First three riders have been announced

 

Ryan Fisher, Travis Mcgowan and Ty Proctor

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If i'm not wrong there is a few good riders at Glasgow the next day? Hopefully some can be attracted.

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GRAND SPEEDWAY FINALE -- BORDERNAPOLIS AT BERWICK – 12 DAYS TO GO!

 

Following a largely-successful, but ultimately injury-wrecked speedway season, Berwick’s speedway Bandits will ring down the curtain for 2010 on October 23rd by staging the annual Bordernapolis Handicap.

 

“We have been busy selecting riders for the meeting from a lengthy list of applicants” explained a club spokesperson last night. “As is our custom, we will only release the names of invited riders who have agreed the contract to race – no false promises!”

 

Already the Bordernapolis roster has the names of American Ryan Fisher alongside two Australians, Glasgow ace Travis “Moose” McGowan and Elite Leaguer Ty Proctor of Wolverhampton listed as definite starters.

 

“We do have more confirmed names now – the ultra-popular wee Finnish rider Tero “The Hero” Aarnio will be here on the 23rd, alongside Belle Vue’s northern star James Wright – who was crowned Scottish Open Champion back in March this year – our own Craig Branney and another very likely little fellow, British Under-21 Champion Joe Haines.”

 

While club officials continue to compile the 16-rider roster for the event, commercial matters continue to be addressed.

 

“We have had a setback or two in setting up such a big event, with Bandits’ co-owner John Anderson in hospital (see below)” explained the club’s commercial guru Julie Newton.

 

“This has precluded our signing up as many race- and rider- sponsors are we usually have in hand two weeks before a Bordernapolis.

 

“With no racing at Shielfield Park before the big night, we are anxious for people – groups of fans or businesses – who would like to be entertained in one of our corporate hospitality lounges to get in touch with me at joules9@googlemail.com or by leaving a message on 07955-211618.

 

“It really is going to be the night of the speedway year – don’t be shy about checking with us for a deal!”

 

Club boss John Anderson, having suffered a heart attack two weeks ago, remains in the new Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, where he will under go a cardiac procedure this week. News of his operation will be carried in further club bulletins, when further Bordernapolis competitors will be named, later this week

[wjm 261]

Great mix of riders that can gate and race which is just what is needed for this kind of meeting. Can’t beat seeing riders like Barker and Schramm trying to chase down people like Sike and Ingalls last year.

 

Nice to see Haines get an invite after his performance for Berwick at Newport.

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If i'm not wrong there is a few good riders at Glasgow the next day? Hopefully some can be attracted.

The berwick meeting is 6 days later on sat oct 23rd& the glasgow is sunday 17th oct.

[wjm 261]

The berwick meeting is 6 days later on sat oct 23rd& the glasgow is sunday 17th oct.

 

James Grieves testimonial is the day after the Bordernapolis.

 

No Workington meeting on the 23rd, Chris Schramm please.

Edited October 12, 2010 by wjm

[Danish Webmaster 117]

Danish youngster Nicklas Porsing (17 years) will be riding in this meeting

[davidba 3]

Is he just over for that meeting Thomas or is he gonna stick around to try and ride elsewhere?

[Danish Webmaster 117]

Is he just over for that meeting Thomas or is he gonna stick around to try and ride elsewhere?

 

Hi David

 

He will be riding in Stoke this sunday - monday at Wolverhampton - saturday it's Berwick and finaly next sunday at Glasgow

[emilali 500]

Hi David

 

He will be riding in Stoke this sunday - monday at Wolverhampton - saturday it's Berwick and finaly next sunday at Glasgow

 

 

Where would you say he ranks among the young Danes to have ridden in this country in the Premier League.

[Danish Webmaster 117]

Where would you say he ranks among the young Danes to have ridden in this country in the Premier League.

 

Acording to the latest ranking made by the Danish Federation, Nicklas is ranked higher than Jan Graversen, Jeesper Kristiansen, Klaus Jakobsen, Casper Wortmann and Anders Andersen. He is tranked on same level as Morten Risager, Henning Bager and Peter Juul. Peter Kildmand, Kenni Larsen, Claus Vissing and lasse Bjerre has a higher ranking.

[emilali 500]

Acording to the latest ranking made by the Danish Federation, Nicklas is ranked higher than Jan Graversen, Jeesper Kristiansen, Klaus Jakobsen, Casper Wortmann and Anders Andersen. He is tranked on same level as Morten Risager, Henning Bager and Peter Juul. Peter Kildmand, Kenni Larsen, Claus Vissing and lasse Bjerre has a higher ranking.

 

Hmm very interesting if hes ranked there at only 17, lots of progress to come you would expect. Any idea if the lads looking to ride in Britain on a full time basis next year and this is why hes come over to try and win himself a team spot? After just checking some of his scores in Denmark this season, I very much hope the promotion here at Berwick take a very good look at him while hes over here, keeps good company over there and does very well for a rider of his age.

Edited October 14, 2010 by emilali

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GRAND SPEEDWAY FINALE -- BORDERNAPOLIS AT BERWICK – 10 DAYS TO GO!

 

 

More star names have been added to the roster of competitors for the all-star finale to the Berwick speedway season as the Bandits ring down the curtain for 2010 on October 23rd by staging the annual Bordernapolis Handicap.

 

“We expect to have riders coming to this event from no less than eight nations,” confirmed a club spokesperson last night.

 

“In addition to the riders we’ve already told people about (see below) we are delighted to report that Australian Rory Schlein will be returning to – as he puts it – defend his title!”

 

Rory – who races for Peterborough in the Elite League – won the title in 2008, but a prior commitment prevented “Roo-Boy” returning for last year’s Bordernapolis. Now he is back, and aiming to take back a title he quite correctly points out he didn’t lose on track – just loaned out for a year!

 

Also named today are Bandits’ skipper Paul Clews, his energetic Polish team-mate Grzegorz Strozyk – who performed well in the team’s final away fixture at Newport last week – Swedish ace Magnus Karlsson (who can forget his superb 2009 maximum around Shielfield Park?) and former UK Under-21 Champion David Howe, who is enjoying a purple patch of form as the season winds down.

 

“We will be maintaining our promise to locally-based Hungarian Tamas Sike,” said team manager Ian Rae. “When we staged the National Junior League Riders Championship last month, the winner was promised – at the very least – a reserve berth on Bordernapolis night. Tomas won the event, and is straight into the programme, currently as first reserve!”

 

The Bordernapolis is now a prestige event, granted FIM status by speedway’s authorities, and this will allow the Bandits to invite one or more overseas riders who have not previously raced in the UK to contest the event.

 

“We have our eye on a couple of likely lads” admitted Ian Rae. “We will announce their names before the weekend.”

 

The riders named today will join again American Ryan Fisher, Glasgow ace Travis “Moose” McGowan and Ty Proctor of Wolverhampton (both Australians),popular Finnish rider Tero “The Hero” Aarnio, Belle Vue’s northern star James Wright – who was crowned Scottish Open Champion back in March this year, Berwick’s Craig Branney and the current British Under-21 Champion Joe Haines.

 

While club officials continue to finalise the tantalising 16-rider roster for the event, commercial matters continue to be addressed.

 

“We have had a setback or two in setting up such a big event, with Bandits’ co-owner John Anderson in hospital (see below)” explained the club’s commercial guru Julie Newton.

 

“This has precluded our signing up as many race- and rider-sponsors are we usually have in hand two weeks before a Bordernapolis.”

 

“With no racing at Shielfield Park before the big night, we are anxious for people – groups of fans or businesses – who would like to be entertained in one of our corporate hospitality lounges to get in touch with me at julie@berwickspeedway.co.uk”.

 

“It really is going to be the night of the speedway year – don’t be shy about checking with us for a deal!”

 

Club boss John Anderson, having suffered a heart attack two weeks ago, remains in the new Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, having undergone a successful cardiac by-pass operation on Tuesday. “No complications” said a relieved family member last night. “He’ll be back, bossing us all around before we know it – and isn’t that good news?”

 

Seriously-injured rider Adrian Rymel has now been flown home to the Czech Republic to continue treatment and rehabilitation.

 

“Adrian is walking better, and further, every day” said a club official. “It is now his right arm and wrist which aren’t responding just so well – but he’s come such a long way in a short spell, we are all just so relieved.”

[davidba 3]

Hi David

 

He will be riding in Stoke this sunday - monday at Wolverhampton - saturday it's Berwick and finaly next sunday at Glasgow

 

Sadly i can't make any of those, let's hope he does well and gets a team place for next year. Not done badly for seeing Danish youngsters this year though have i. If i miss him i will just have to come to Holsted to see him next year!

[wjm 261]

In addition to the riders weve already told people about (see below) we are delighted to report that Australian Rory Schlein will be returning to as he puts it defend his title!

 

Rory who races for Peterborough in the Elite League won the title in 2008, but a prior commitment prevented Roo-Boy returning for last years Bordernapolis. Now he is back, and aiming to take back a title he quite correctly points out he didnt lose on track just loaned out for a year!

 

 

He makes a pretty good point his pass of Piscz going into the third bend at Berwick was pretty sensational, its a place where it is very difficult to pass at Shielfield so to do it Piscz shows how handy Rory can be around Berwick.

 

It is always interesting when riders come back to Berwick since Ian Rae took charge of the track, spoken to plenty riders who always go out their way to comment on how much better the track is now so it is scary to think what Rory could be like on the improved surface.

Edited October 14, 2010 by wjm