Mimmo 1,070 Posted July 11, 2011 This is certainly the week for welcoming visitors from overseas to the Norfolk Arena. Today of course sees riders and various representatives from the Czech Republic, Poland and Russia hit these shores in World Team Cup combat. Following our trip to the Potteries at the weekend with a patched up side, we unfortunately suffered a 56-37 defeat against what has to be said is a very solid Stoke outfit; we now turn our attentions to the visit of the Isle of Wight from across the Solent, yep, more overseas visitors. Friday saw the ‘Islanders’ take a thumping 58-35 at Lakeside against high-flyers Hackney. Missing the services of Gary Cottham and Charlie Saunders didn’t help their cause, with rider-replacement and guest Rhys Naylor only netting a total of 5-points. It’s now fifteen years since our visitors staged their inaugural meeting, which was for the Island Individual Championship, and was won by Martin Willis. Since then they’ve operated in both second and third tiers of racing, and gained success in 1998 and 2001 when they won the Young Shield. Their most recent glory came in 2007 when they were victors in the Premier League Fours at Peterborough. Wednesday will be the third occasion that we’ve met in Norfolk for National League points, and they are yet to register there first win. When we met at the Smallbrook Stadium towards the end of June, we went down 46-44, after leading right up to the end of the penultimate race, so we owe them one! Barring any late injury problems, wearing the Red, White and Blue will be inspirational skipper NICK SIMMONS. Born on the 24 July 1981 at Leamington Spa, and sharing a birthday with J-Lo, and by that I mean Jennifer Lopez and not John Oliver, he’s been active on the racing scene since 1997. He was granted a testimonial at Newport three-years ago in a meeting won by Lewis Bridger. Partnered John Resch to victory in the New Holmwood Pairs Cup in May on his home track. Sharing a November birthday with referee Margaret Vardy, PAUL STARKE enjoys good solid family support on the terraces wherever he races, and is making great progress up the speedway ladder since his racing debut in 2007. Has no individual success in his pocket yet, but it’s only a matter of time, and he’s sure to figure amongst the high scorers tonight. After sitting out the early part of the campaign, it’s good to see DANIEL WARWICK, who shares a birthday with actress Goldie Hawn, back in the saddle again, doing what he does best. Danny started his career with Newport in 2002 and his ridden for numerous clubs since his debut, including a spell with us in 2004. Can often be seen on the Norfolk Arena terraces with partner Lorna. Born in 1988 just four days after Valentines Day, comes former Boston ‘Barracuda’ ROB SMITH, who blows out candles the same day as former racing-car driver Enzo Ferrari. Surprisingly, no one offered him a team spot last year, but thankfully the Islanders realised he was to big a talent going to waste, and took him on a full transfer from Rye House. LUKE CHESSELL born in Swindon on the 6 January 1990 comes from a speedway dynasty, as his father and two uncles both participated in the sport. Took his first rides on the Scunthorpe mini-track around the Christmas of 2008. He started this season in the Green, White & Red of Dudley, but sadly for him, lost his place to Danny Stoneman in May. The Islanders needed a replacement for injury stricken Tom Hill, hence his appearance here on Wednesday. Shares his birthday with Joan of Arc, who it has to be said, was slightly older!! Whether GARY COTTHAM will be fit to ride only time will tell. Son of former rider also named Gary, they’ve both represented teams at some stage with the Crusaders moniker. Dad rode for Canterbury and son for Sittingbourne, and both with a fair degree of success. I’m sure that twit Roald Dahl would be proud to say he shared a birthday with the Eastbourne born speedster. Latest addition to the Isle of Wight ranks his 20-year old CHARLIE SAUNDERS who hails from the Swindon area. Saunders, whose tag line is ‘No Half Measures!’ started British youth grass-track racing in 2003 – earning a reputation as a teenage sensation – before progressing through the ranks. In 2007, he showcased his potential by finishing third in the British Under-21 Championship at the first attempt. He subsequently went on to be highly successful in his chosen discipline and, having previously shown how well he could also handle a speedway bike with Swindon Sprockets in the Academy League of 2007, Saunders finally accepted the offer of a regular team berth when the Isle of Wight snapped him up as a replacement for Lee Smethills just ten days ago. Not only does he share a birthday with Henka Gustafsson but more importantly with my late Aunty Ethel, now that is impressive. Okay, so tonight’s WTC should be interesting, but I doubt it’ll compare with the King’s Lynn v Isle of Wight encounter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhidassa 73 Posted July 11, 2011 You're going to get me in trouble, Mike. 'Often' is pushing it.. occasionally would be more accurate. Not been to a meeting at King's Lynn in a few weeks (though will be going twice this week!).. no need really to say I'll be going to this one and looking forward to it, is there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybea39 7 Posted July 11, 2011 Mr Morosely You are at this moment probably chatting up my sister....but i have to say all press releases should be written by you..... jb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allitt Racing 26 Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) Teams for Wednesday night which looks like it could produce some fireworks are Kings Lynn Young Stars 1. Kyle Hughes 8.96 2. Oliver Rayson 3.56 3. Scott Campos 4.82 4. Jake Knight 7.14 5. James Cockle 7.61 6. Tom Stokes 3.42 7. Stefan Nielsen 3.00 Non riding Captain Lewis Kerr Isle of Wight 1. Nick Simmons 9.06 © 2. Garry Cotham 4.24 3. Danny Warwick 7.41 4. Rob Smith 6.22 5. Paul Starke 6.22 6. Nick Laurence 3.00 7 Luke Chessell 3.42 Plus Bronze Helmet match race James Cockle ( Holder ) V Nick Simmons Edited July 11, 2011 by Allitt Racing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boston five 16 Posted July 12, 2011 thought charlie saunders was riding for iow whats the reason he is not in the team ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressed 0 Posted July 13, 2011 thought charlie saunders was riding for iow whats the reason he is not in the team ??? He was unavailable for the Hackney and King's Lynn fixtures due to prior commitments. This Sunday he is also unavailable at Mildenhall as he is racing grasstrack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhidassa 73 Posted July 13, 2011 C/O BSPA: ISLE OF WIGHT: KING'S LYNN V ISLANDERS (NL) - PREVIEW TUESDAY JULY 12, 2011 Following the disappointment last Tuesday with the persistent rain winning on the day, the Wightlink Islanders travelled to the Arena-Essex Raceway last Friday and were soundly beaten 58-35. Tomorrow (Wednesday) the Islanders are once again on their travels this time to the Norfolk Arena to take on the King's Lynn Young Stars who were beaten recently at Smallbrook in a thrilling 46-44 encounter. After a successful defence of his Bronze helmet match race championship Young Stars James Cockle takes on the challenge of Islanders skipper Nick Simmons before the main meeting starts. Islanders co-promoter Chris Hunt said, "I think we are in with a shout in Norfolk, it's another big track which should suit the lads better. I expect the lads to really push for a result tomorrow." With Hackney Hawks pounding in a 58-35 score line against the Islanders last Friday co-promoter Kevin Shepherd Said, "It was a meeting of two half's, I think the first half of the meeting was very encouraging, I felt that we were in with the shout of getting a point. The second half, I don't know why but was all Hackney's, at the end it was a quite disappointing result to be honest. They know that were not afraid to make team changes after the recent changes, we were really hoping to get something out of that meeting but to come away with nothing again was very, very disappointing." "There were encouraging signs again with Rob moving to number 4, we were also battling with rider replacement for Gary and only Rob and the two reserves could take the rides of which we had to borrow a reserve at the last minute, with Nick suffering a couple of falls later on in the meeting. We really need to start sharpening ourselves away from home if we are to get into those play offs." Shepherd added. "We missed Gary on Friday and everything that could go wrong went wrong really and it was one of those meetings where nothing was going to go right. It was Danny's first time on a bike for months and months so he was always going to be up against it. Although I think he was a bit unfortunate on the decision to exclude him and I didn't think he looked that bad after the long layoff, it was just a lack of racing really. Too many stupid things were going wrong which cost us. On a plus side Rob was looking very quick and if he had gated I don't think they would of caught him. Rikki was drafted in at reserve but failed to show on time due to traffic conditions which saw the meeting referee also delayed. To take his place we brought in Rhys Naylor who had been at a training session during the afternoon and with rider replacement for Gary we struggled at the bottom end," added Hunt. Meanwhile Islanders chairman Brian Ginders would like to welcome Jan Hunt on board at the Island as a Director. Ginders said, "Jan is the wife of one of our promoters Chris Hunt, it's time the Company was run as a Business and not as a club." Ginders returned to the Island track last year working hard behind the scenes trying to secure the future of the Islanders, "Since I have been Chairman I have always felt that Directors should have a role to play if not then why be a Director? Jan’s role will be Commercial Director, she will be responsible for bringing more functions to Smallbrook Stadium. Colin Whitlock recently joined us and is our Site and maintenance Director, responsible for all repairs at Smallbrook. Personally my role is Finance Director. John Reynolds will step down once the club has paid back his directors loan," added Ginders. A full side is expected for the Islanders fixtures with Gary Cottham due to return following a recent workshop injury which resulted in thirty stitches in one finger. The Norfolk Arena against King's Lynn Young Stars is followed this Sunday at 4.30pm with a second visit to Mildenhall where the Islanders tackle the Fen Tigers in KO Cup action before the return just 48 hours later at Smallbrook (Tuesday 19th at 7.30pm). Tomorrows Teams; KING'S LYNN 'YOUNG STARS' 1. Kyle Hughes 2. Oliver Rayson 3. Scott Campos 4. Jake Knight 5. James Cockle 6. Tom Stokes 7. Stefan Nielsen Non riding Captain Lewis Kerr Team manager: Dale Allit ISLE OF WIGHT 'ISLANDERS' 1. Nick Simmons © 2. Garry Cottham 3. Danny Warwick 4. Rob Smith 5. Paul Starke 6. Nick Laurence 7. Luke Chessell Team managers: Chris Hunt & Kevin Shepherd Bronze Helmet match race James Cockle (Holder) vs Nick Simmons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,666 Posted July 13, 2011 long night here tonight. Exclusions, slide offs & crashes. Riders struggling to turn their bikes as the track os way way way to grippy for this level of racing. Very fortunate to not have serious injuries at thru moment. We're only on heat 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMungo 708 Posted July 13, 2011 Taken from Live Updates Forum. Texter: Rhidassa & Mr Mungo Updater: Islander King's Lynn Young Stars = 61 1. Kyle Hughes M, 2*, 3, 2 = 7+1 2. Oliver Rayson 1*, 3, 3, 2*, 2 = 11+2 3. Scott Campos 2*, 1*, 2*, 3 = 8+3 4. Jake Knight 3, 2, 3, 2 = 10 5. James Cockle 2*, 2*, 3, 1*, 1* = 9+4 6. Tom Stokes 2, 3, 3, 1, 1* = 10+1 7. Stefan Nielsen F, 3, 1, 2* = 6+1 Isle of Wight Islanders = 31 1. Nick Simmons 3, 3, 4^, 3, 3 = 16 2. Gary Cottham R/R (LC T, NL 0, RS 2, LC 0 = 2) 3. Danny Warwick 1, 0^, 1, R = 2 4. Rob Smith 0, 1, 2, 0, 3, 0 = 6 5. Paul Starke FX (Withdrawn) = 0 6. Nick Laurence (g) T, 2, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0 = 4 7. Luke Chessell T, 1*, 1, 1, F, 0, R = 3+1 Heat Results Bronze Helmet Match Race: Simmons, Cockle. 62.67 Line Up: James Cockle (Holder, gate 4), Nick Simmons (Challenger, gate 1) Comments: Cockle from gate. Nick chased and got it on the line. Updater: congrats Nick ;D Heat 01: Simmons, Stokes, Rayson. Laurence (Tapes), Hughes (Mins), Chessell (Tapes). 3-3, 62.13 Line Up: Kyle Hughes Tom Stokes, Oliver Rayson, Nick Simmons, R/R - Luke Chessell Nick Laurence Comments: Chessell touches the tapes, so Laurence replace. Re-Run: Hughes exceeds the 2 minutes allowance and will be replaced by Stokes. Re-Run x2: Laurence through the tapes and is excluded. There will be 3 riders only in the re-run. Watering the track while the tapes are sorted. Rhidassa says we may get started eventually! Sponsored by www.enjaydesigns.co.uk Heat 02: Stokes, Laurence, Chessell. Nielsen (fell). 3-3, 6-6, 63.91 Line Up: Tom Stokes, Stefan Nielsen, Nick Laurence, Luke Chessell (off 15m) Comments: Red lights at tapes again. Chessell excluded and going off 15m. Re-Run: Nielsen led all the way but came off bend 4 lap 4. He's up and walking off the track. Sponsored by Steve Dixon www.stevedixonphotography.co.uk Heat 03: Knight, Campos, Warwick, Smith (F, rem). 5-1, 11-7, 64.36 Line Up: Scott Campos, Jake Knight, Danny Warwick, Rob Smith Comments: Warwick slowed on lap 2 while in the lead. Then Smith came off bend 4 but back up. Isle of Wight were on a 5-1 first lap Sponsored by: www.speedway-games.co.uk Heat 04: Nielsen, Cockle, Chessell. Starke (FX). 5-1, 16-8, 65.32 Line Up: James Cockle, Stefan Nielsen, Paul Starke, Luke Chessell Comments: Starke into Cockle who was leading on the fourth bend. Bike then hit Nielsen. All 3 down. Starke excluded. Rhidassa now says she's not sure if the bike hit Nielsen himself or his bike, but paramedics are on the track. Nielsen & Cockle are now back on their feet and walking away, Starke took a ride in the ambulance/golf cart buggy, off the track. Delay now. Re-Run: Chessell gated, but was passed by Nielsen end of lap 3 and then by Cockle lap 4. Sponsored by Friends of Edinburgh Speedway http://www.foes.info/ Paul Starke has been withdrawn from the meeting and gone to hospital sadly Heat 05: Simmons, Knight, Campos, Laurence. 3-3, 19-11, 63.50 Line Up: Scott Campos, Jake Knight, Nick Simmons, R/R - Nick Laurence Comments: Laurence takes the R/R. Sponsored by Splod Heat 06: Rayson, Hughes, Chessell, Laurence. 5-1, 24-12, 64.40 Line Up: Kyle Hughes, Oliver Rayson, Paul Starke Luke Chessell, Nick Laurence Comments: Chessell replaces Starke. Sponsored by Heat 07: Stokes, Cockle, Smith, WARWICK. 5-1, 29-13, 63.48 Line Up: James Cockle, Tom Stokes, DANNY WARWICK, Rob Smith Comments: Warwick takes a tactical ride. Sponsored by Merlin Heat 08: Rayson, Smith, Nielsen. Chessell (fell). 4-2, 33-15, 63.05 Line Up: Oliver Rayson, Stefan Nielsen, R/R - Rob Smith, Luke Chessell Comments: Smith is the rider replacement. Sponsored by Mr Mungo is now taking over as texter Heat 09: Knight, Campos, Laurence. 5-1, 38-16, 63.32 Line Up: Scott Campos, Jake Knight, Paul Starke, Nick Laurence Comments: No replacement for Starke, so 3 riders only. Laurence made a good start from the outside and looked pretty competitive early on. Campos under Laurence third bend. Sponsored by inthedirt clothing - inthedirt.co.uk - facebook.com/inthedirt Heat 10: Hughes, Rayson, Warwick, Smith. 5-1, 43-17, 63.78 Line Up: Kyle Hughes, Oliver Rayson, Danny Warwick, Rob Smith Comments: Good race. Hughes past Warwick third bend. Rayson passed Smith start of lap 2, he then went for the blast around the outside and got second on the line. Sponsored by Heat 11: Cockle, SIMMONS, Stokes, Chessell. 4-4, 47-21, 63.81 Line Up: James Cockle, Tom Stokes, NICK SIMMONS, R/R - Luke Chessell Comments: Nick takes a tactical and Chessell is the R/R. Simmons locked up on the second lap and lost ground. Close to Cockle on the finish line though. Sponsored by Heat 12: Campos, Nielsen, Laurence. Warwick (ret). 5-1, 52-22, 63.92 Line Up: Scott Campos, Stefan Nielsen, Danny Warwick, Nick Laurence (off 15m) Comments: Laurence touched the tapes so he will go off 15m. Good battle for the lead for the opening lap. Campos then pulled clear. More bad luck for Warwick who had a slowing bike from lap 3 onwards, he was second at the time. Sponsored by Heat 13: Simmons, Hughes, Cockle. Chessell (ret). 3-3, 55-25 Line Up: Kyle Hughes, James Cockle, Nick Simmons, Paul Starke Luke Chessell Comments: Chessell in for Starke. Lynn from gate, Hughes too wide second bend and Simmons passed on the inside. Chessell had bike problems. Sponsored by Art and Stitch for all your sewing and art supplies www.artandstitch.co.uk Heat 14: Smith, Knight, Stokes, Laurence. 3-3 58-28, 64.72 Line Up: Jake Knight, Tom Stokes, Rob Smith, Luke Chessell Nick Laurence Comments: Laurence in for Chessell. Good ride by Smith. Knight never far behind. Sponsored by Splod Heat 15: Simmons, Rayson, Cockle, Smith. 3-3 61-31, 63.72 Line-up: James Cockle, Oliver Rayson, Rob Smith, Nick Simmons Comments: Islanders go off 1 & 3. IOW ahead after a tight first bend. Cockle goes round Smith at the start of lap 2, Rayson the passed him on lap 3. Then Rayson passed his team-mate on the finish line. Sponsored by www.unofficialscorpion.co.uk - The History of Scunthorpe Speedway Read more: http://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Boston&action=display&thread=8395#ixzz1S1tlDl1w Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtle 21 Posted July 14, 2011 long night here tonight. Exclusions, slide offs & crashes. Riders struggling to turn their bikes as the track os way way way to grippy for this level of racing. Very fortunate to not have serious injuries at thru moment. We're only on heat 4 the track was very slick on the inside but plenty of dirt on the outside. no way was that a grippy track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMungo 708 Posted July 14, 2011 the track was very slick on the inside but plenty of dirt on the outside. no way was that a grippy track. Very slick?? Our definitions of slick certainly differ if you think that was a slick track. Despite the scoreline, not a bad meeting after the messy first 4 heats. Nick Simmons was most excellent for IOW. Looked quick all night, and fast from the back. Rob Smith, too, looked good, especially towards the end of the meeting. Danny Warwick was one of the unluckiest riders on show, suffering bike troubles whilst in good positions in his first and last rides. Hopefully Paul Starke's shoulder injury is not serious. Looked very nasty. Lifted in the same spot as Stefan Nielsen did a few heats earlier and clattered into James Cockle with a bike knocking Stefan Nielsen off his bike too. Olly Rayson was very, very impressive for the Young Stars. Probably the best I have ever seen him ride. Tom Stokes impressed me also. He's improved no end this season. Stefan Nielsen had an incident packed meeting. A nasty crash in heat 2 whilst comfortably leading when the bike picked up on the apex of the 3rd/4th bend. Was in the wrong place at the wrong time in heat 4 and was quite lucky to escape from those 2 crashes reasonably unscathed. Clutch problems from the heat 2 crash limited his gating so he had to score the majority of his points after that from the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) Any news on Paul Starke, anyone? Sounded like the lads put the effort in. done especially to Nick for scoring brilliantly & winning the NL Bronze Helmet Edited July 14, 2011 by Islander15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressed 0 Posted July 14, 2011 Any news on Paul Starke, anyone? Sounded like the lads put the effort in. done especially to Nick for scoring brilliantly & winning the NL Bronze Helmet A couple of cracked ribs and a totally wrecked bike apart from the engine HERE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
