Lord Skid 425 Posted February 28, 2013 ...and wasn't prosecuted or convicted for it!! This says different http://www.speedwayaustralia.com.au/site/index.php/media-news/media-news1928273029/127-mags1273503789/814-speedway-star-darcy-ward-fled-police-while-drunk-and-on-drugs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted February 28, 2013 SPEEDWAY star Darcy Ward has been convicted of fleeing police on a motorbike while under the influence of drink and drugs, according to reports. The 20-year-old Poole Pirates rider admitted a string of offences when he appeared in court in his native Australia, The Queensland Times newspaper has reported. Now Pirates promoter Matt Ford fears his top rider may have problems getting a visa to return to the UK for the start of the season next month. And he said Ward is “struggling with fame” and “needs professional help” to get his life back on track. Ford, who said Ward has not contacted him about the court case, said: “People that can almost walk on water in sport do struggle. “No one can condone what Darcy has done. He has been incredibly silly and I think the sooner he seeks professional help, the better.” The report says Ward had been drinking and smoking marijuana when police attempted to pull him over in his home town of Camira in the early hours of the morning. He is alleged to have fled on an unregistered and uninsured motorbike but was later located by officers. He is reported to have been fined $5,500, and been given a two-year disqualification. When contacted by the Daily Echo Newspaper in the UK, Pirates team manager Neil Middleditch said: “It is what most young people do these days isn't it? He wasn't racing or putting anyone else's life at risk on the track. “It is just another silly mistake from Darcy - hopefully it won't have an effect on his riding.” Ward hit the headlines last May when he was on trial at Bournemouth Crown Court for sexual assault, following a complaint made in August 2011. He was cleared by a jury and spoke afterwards of what a burden the case had been. In October last year he was rushed to hospital with a bleed on his brain after a fight outside a pub in Sturminster Marshall. In December Matt Ford said he was delighted to have signed Ward for another year but urged him to "grow up" . Ward, twice world under-21 champion, is due to fly to England in the next few weeks and is expected to attend a Press and Practice Day on March 27, followed by the first meeting of the season, away to Swindon, the following day. But on Monday Echo Sport reported he was already facing problems with his visa. Guidelines from the UK Border Agency indicate Ward could now be refused entry because of his conviction. The relevant section says there can be “discretionary refusal of entry clearance where a person has been convicted of or admitted an offence for which they have received a non custodial sentence.” This is his first season as a full-time Grand Prix rider and he also rides professionally in Poland. How to make headlines in the wrong way, You would of thought living with someone like middlo would have had a great effect on directing him on the right road like crump,hancock and others took to showcase there given talent. However after reading what middlo said he may of been better off staying at matt ford's house,i am not a fan of matt ford but at least he had the balls to admit what his star rider did was very wrong. Lucky he is not racing in the states as he wouldnt get in over there, we are a soft touch nation and let anyone in it seems. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robinsgirl 59 Posted February 28, 2013 Why not take the opportunity to tell Darcy how you feel at the very next opportunity face to face, you could just be the catalyst to his enlightenment and reform. It would do more than banging on about it on a forum that he'll never see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comebackkings 113 Posted February 28, 2013 Ward has shown in the past that he does read, or have it read to him, when he replied to some posts on Twitter. He obviously believed his sponsorship was secure then, wonder if he is rethinking that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brujas Espanolas 50 Posted February 28, 2013 Shock horror........young speedway rider behaves like a yobo. He certainly isn't the first, and I'll wager he won't be the last. The only surprise, is that people are surprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted February 28, 2013 http://www.speedwaya...nk-and-on-drugs The 'conviction'or punishment was a fine for 'fleeing the police' - a standard minimum $5500. He was also disqualified for 2 years for offence to do with uninsured vehicle and no licence, Whilst he admitted to puffing a spliff and being pissed, that was not what he was 'convicted'/punished for! However stupid he was, he is now in the UK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Skid 425 Posted February 28, 2013 As is normal in these cases, the riders riding with him will be the judge and jury, they won't risk their necks with a drug head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted February 28, 2013 As is normal in these cases, the riders riding with him will be the judge and jury, they won't risk their necks with a drug head. Eh? There will be no 'judge or jury' from riders. None of them will bat an eyelid or even consider not racing against Ward. Crazy post. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,955 Posted February 28, 2013 Whilst he admitted to puffing a spliff and being pissed, that was not what he was 'convicted'/punished for! However stupid he was, he is now in the UK! Possibly could have argued that he'd smoked/drank after the plod caught up with him, so they probably just settled for what they could definitely pin on him. Plus AU$ 5500 and a 2-year ban is far more than he'd have got for drink driving in the UK. 'Drug driving' aside, a bit of blow out-of-season hardly makes one a drug head or a danger to others on track. It's the sequence of other stuff... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrss 691 Posted February 28, 2013 darcy has said sorry for his wrong doings. so get off his case and leave him alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeletor 20 Posted February 28, 2013 darcy has said sorry for his wrong doings. so get off his case and leave him alone. So did the Yorkshire Ripper . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebel1 72 Posted February 28, 2013 Perhaps he should have a quiet word with Michael Lee, else read his book! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted February 28, 2013 Perhaps he should have a quiet word with Michael Lee, else read his book! Maybe he should take a leaf out of his book 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robinsgirl 59 Posted March 1, 2013 I wonder if in 20 years time we will be reading comments similar to those written in Havvy Retires thread about Darcy Ward, they may lead similar career paths? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blazeaway 1,501 Posted March 1, 2013 I wonder if in 20 years time we will be reading comments similar to those written in Havvy Retires thread about Darcy Ward, they may lead similar career paths? I doubt it, Havvy is a decent bloke. Ward on the other hand is a horrible little scum bag. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
