josietoms 44 Posted October 29, 2012 I think he should ride one of the big track and proove him self away from the trick tracks! Oh forgot he already done that in 2010 Would that be the year he ended up with an elite league winners medal 😝😝 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brummie Kev 519 Posted November 14, 2012 Just seen this from the Hammers website: "The Lakeside Hammers will be making a major announcement, exclusively on the Lakeside Hammers website, tomorrow, Thursday 15th November at 11am. The announcement is not rider based." Any ideas??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orbiter 172 Posted November 14, 2012 Just seen this from the Hammers website: "The Lakeside Hammers will be making a major announcement, exclusively on the Lakeside Hammers website, tomorrow, Thursday 15th November at 11am. The announcement is not rider based." Any ideas??? Sponsor maybe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronnieb 4 Posted November 14, 2012 They're trying to get some old air fence sections for the corners , as these need to be removable for parking. At least that's what Jon told me at Lee's meeting. So hopefully soon. Beat 3 Gp riders round arena! Won his British Under 21 Champ their too.I think Cookie could straighten him out, Bridger cant afford to get it wrong he will have more mouths to feed soon. As said above, he has talent which some team could tap into if they guide and help him financially. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bomo1 141 Posted November 15, 2012 Just seen this from the Hammers website: "The Lakeside Hammers will be making a major announcement, exclusively on the Lakeside Hammers website, tomorrow, Thursday 15th November at 11am. The announcement is not rider based." Any ideas??? PL??? Jon Cook stepping down as BSPA Vice-Chair? Not long to wait now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,165 Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) PL??? Jon Cook stepping down as BSPA Vice-Chair? Not long now Unlikely, rather think he would like the top job and might well get it as surely Harkess must be near compulsory retirement age. Edited November 15, 2012 by bigcatdiary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bomo1 141 Posted November 15, 2012 Hagon Shocks Training Academy opens in late January!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronnieb 4 Posted November 15, 2012 Hagon Shocks Training Academy opens in late January!! Also says so supporters etc of all ages can have a go ,so they know what its like before a match. All equipment supplied ,a chance for those without equipment ,to get some practice in . Good on martin looking to the future thats what the sport needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted November 15, 2012 A new 180 metre training track. The riders will think the main track is tiny when they progress into the real thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I Addio 15,847 Posted November 15, 2012 A new 180 metre training track. The riders will think the main track is tiny when they progress into the real thing! The sport now has a properly organised and financed training academy with a purpose built training track, and, crucially with ex-riders on hand to help the novices, something that many posters on here have been wanting for a long time. and yet the knockers still can't find anything positive to say about it. Jon Cook gets his fair share of criticism on here some of it justified, but you can't knock the bloke for his commitment to developing British talent. Its a pity certain other promoters take the short term view that bringing over endless foreigners on false averages is a quick fix way of winning the league, rather that looking at the long term future of British speedway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orbiter 172 Posted November 15, 2012 Hagon Shocks Training Academy opens in late January!! This is fantastic news and well done to all involved who have had the initiative to open such a facility this is a massive boast for budding young English riders well done. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate Nick 1,801 Posted November 15, 2012 Great move by Lakeside, hopefully others will follow suit where possible. Hopefully The Hammers will unearth a few gems as reward for their efforts. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Voice Of Reason 2,124 Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) I'm proud to be a supporter of the Lakeside Hammers. Unlike most other promotions, ours don't just sit on their arses doing nothing, or constantly spout rhetoric that they think people want to hear in front of the Sky cameras, or within their programme notes, about developing English riders. Stuart Douglas and Jon Cook have actually done something about it - fair play to them. ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS! Edited November 15, 2012 by The Voice Of Reason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orbiter 172 Posted November 15, 2012 I'm proud to be a supporter of the Lakeside Hammers. Unlike most other promotions, ours don't just sit on their arses doing nothing, or constantly spout rhetoric that they think people want to hear in front of the Sky cameras, or within their programme notes, about developing English riders. Stuart Douglas and Jon Cook have actually done something about it - fair play to them. ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS! Totally agree with you fair play to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces51 2,778 Posted November 15, 2012 A brilliant initiative and exactly what is needed to encourage British talent. Well done to the Lakeside management and Hagon Shocks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
