Dhr Testimonial Update - Now 19th May

[DHR Testimonial 3]

We are warning supporters that there is a chance the meeting will be called off. We are concerned that no one should travel in vain.

Saturday was a day of pretty severe weather and cold, as it has been around most of the country, and although there was a great deal of work done on the scunthorpe circuit, the weather might win the day.

A final decision on the event will be made as close to 10.30as possible and potential travellers are asked to check the Internet sites at that time.

[lucifer sam 3,953]

Sad to say, meeting postponed.

 

All the best

Rob

[scunny1 436]

Typical sun's out now and fast thaw-ah well better luck next time.

[Great Central 226]

We are warning supporters that there is a chance the meeting will be called off. We are concerned that no one should travel in vain.

Saturday was a day of pretty severe weather and cold, as it has been around most of the country, and although there was a great deal of work done on the scunthorpe circuit, the weather might win the day.

A final decision on the event will be made as close to 10.30as possible and potential travellers are asked to check the Internet sites at that time.

David,

A really nice post which shows concern for all the supporters who would be travelling today. Hope that you can get a suitable date to rearrange it when it is warmer and hopefully get the big crowd that you deserve.

Martin Widman

[IronScorpion 1,407]

We know that our track is one of the best for entertainment & this is what David would have tried to get, rideable but raceable. Unfortunately the weather has won(Stress now over David, Ha.).

 

Possible scenarios for the track could have been to remove wet shale yesterday, hoping for the warm weather(4'C) & easterly winds to dry the track & then top shale in the morning. This, though, could have let the frost get at it overnight.

The other could hav been to prepare the track yesterday, hope for no more rain/snow then remove the top wet stuff this morning then add fresh drier shale.

 

We have saved meetings before with far worse weather(rain untill well after a 7.30 start, a short delay & then prepare track).

 

Winter weather is still upon us so let us hope that you can restage this with another top quality field(i could not pick a winner, as all could easily pick up around 3 wins & a 2nd to top score. All the riders were very able to do this although Mads stood out, as a possible winner, with his early season form.

[jonesy 4]

A shame for David but hopefully a re-schedule will lead to a bigger turnout than today's weather would have allowed.

[duffyscouse 62]

Disappointing for all concerned - but the right decision

 

Locally the local league cup football semi-finals were hit with postponements - a hard frost on top of a couple of inches of snow (areas of which had thawed somewhat) left conditions much worse than anticipated locally and in the neighbouring area

 

The line up would have performed in front of a few die hards no doubt. in atrocious racing weather - bitter cold surely would have decimated the support - a postponement to suit warmer weather would give David the testimonial he richly deserves in front of a packed EWR

[DHR Testimonial 3]

The line up is now complete

 

David Howe

Simon stead

Richard Hall

Joe Haines

Carl wilkinson

Stuart Robson

Ty Proctor

Leigh Lanham

Morten Risager

Chris Schramm

Ashley Birks

Lewis Blackbird

Josh Auty

Ryan Douglas

Richie Worrall

Rusty Harrison

 

The above riders will be racing for the Kenny Smith memorial trophy.

 

Track reserves are Paul Starke and Tom Woolley.

 

125cc riders

Kyle Bickley

Macauley Leek

Jordan Jenkins

Jamie Halden

 

250cc riders

Dan Miles

Ben Woodhull

Luke Woodhull

Lewis Whitmore

 

The meeting also has start line girls and mascots

 

There is a raffle which will be drawn on the day with the first prize of two tickets to this years British Grand Prix in Cardiff, raffle tickets will be priced at £1 per strip.

 

Also there will be an auction in the bar straight after the final, which everyone is invited to, items to be auctioned are the meeting race jackets.

 

Admission prices will be the same as a normal scunthorpe premier league meeting. There will be a 36 page souvenir programme available for £3.

 

 

 

 

[lucifer sam 3,953]

The David Howe Testimonial takes place this Sunday 19th May at the Eddie Wright Raceway in Scunthorpe, having been postponed in March due to bad weather.

 

It has been a hectic week for the organisers given the all-too prevalent incidence of injuries in the sport at the moment. So it’s a very big thank you to Kozza Smith, Christian Henry, Lewis Blackbird and Simon Lambert who have come into the field at a late stage to replace riders who have been forced out through injury.

 

Scunthorpe fans will surely turn out in force to support a man who has been a credit to the sport, and who has committed his Speedway future to the Scorpions.

 

 

 

DAVID HOWE TESTIMONIAL for the KENNY SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY, Sunday May 19th 3pm, Eddie Wright Raceway, Scunthorpe.

 

Riders announced so far: Kozza Smith (Berwick & Australia), Christian Henry (Newcastle & Australia), Lewis Blackbird (Scunthorpe & England), Leigh Lanham (Ipswich & England), Josh Auty (Scunthorpe & England), Ashley Birks (Scunthorpe & Denmark), Ryan Douglas (Scunthorpe & Australia), Ty Proctor (Wolverhampton & Australia), Carl Wilkinson (Redcar & England), Stuart Robson (Newcastle & England), Morten Risager (Ipswich & Denmark), Joe Haines (Sheffield & England), Rusty Harrison (Workington & Australia), Chris Schramm (Plymouth & England), Simon Lambert (Rye House & England), David Howe (Scunthorpe & England).

[lucifer sam 3,953]

Last-minute coup.... Andre Compton talked out of retirement and added to line-up!!

 

All the best

Rob

[crazysue 613]

Is there anyone going to this meeting who would be able to text updates to the Updates site? If so, could you please send me a private message including your mobile number.

 

Thanks

[topaz325 1,859]

Is this the return of Andre or just for the Testimonial!

[CardinalSin 346]

Another confidence boosting meeting for Risager well done lad.

[Badge 5,125]

Another confidence boosting meeting for Risager well done lad.

Sounds like Leigh had a decent one too

[CardinalSin 346]

Sounds like Leigh had a decent one too

Indeed it does Badge hopefully he's ironed out any problems he's had these last few meetings. All bodes well for us