freddyfivetoes 157 Posted July 30, 2013 Understand the Russian rider Vladimir Borodulin has withdrawn from meeting because of injury. Is there an automatic promotion from his qualifier, or another wild card? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,907 Posted July 30, 2013 Next in line from the Chervonograd meeting would be Aleksandr Loktaev from the Ukraine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Potter 2 109 Posted July 31, 2013 Kyle Howarth and Adam Ellis will be the two wildcards,with Robert Branford and Ashley Morris the two reserves. I would have thought that Robert would have been in as he is the reigning British under 21 Champion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted July 31, 2013 I would have thought that Robert would have been in as he is the reigning British under 21 Champion? One meeting doesnt make a season. The 2 chosen have been consistently better than him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopper 88 Posted July 31, 2013 One meeting doesnt make a season. The 2 chosen have been consistently better than him. Exactly right decision they are both riding better at the moment although Robert was told that if there was a withdrawal he would move up into the meeting. Chopper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,907 Posted August 6, 2013 From Berwick website (BSPA don't seem to be plugging it much): It has been announced the general public will be permitted admittance to the FIM World Under-21 Final (round 2) practice session which is scheduled to tale place this Saturday (August 10th) commencing at 11.30am. There had been a worry that some safety regulations might prevent this (lack of stewarding, etc) but the club have the OK to let spectators in to watch. Gates for this session will be opened at 10.45am -- with attendees being requested to make a donation in aid of Ricky Ashworth. The session is expected to conclude within two hours after which the stadium will be cleared once more with the gates opening again for the main event at 5.00pm on the dot – tapes up as usual, at 7.00pm. It has also been announced that once again Berwick’s starting gate will be adorned by the girls who brightened up last season’s FIM Grand Prix Qualification meeting held at Shielfield Park. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luluthetiger 221 Posted August 6, 2013 Local interest gets a boost with Glasgow Tigers' Joe Jacobs being drafted into the line-up to replace the injured Ashley Morris as second reserve on the night. As well as his Glasgow followers, Joe often stays in the border area (with his manager Sean Courtney). Still no news on a replacement for the injured Russian, however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Bandit 1 Posted August 7, 2013 If anyone collects Speedway stuff then the race jackets from this meeting will be auctioned afterwards at The Black and Gold club - just beside the stadium- after the meeting so pop in, it's a great way to round off the night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boobs 140 Posted August 7, 2013 More local interest -- David Bellego nominated by FIM to replace the Russian! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted August 7, 2013 More local interest -- David Bellego nominated by FIM to replace the Russian! Giving the form that Bellegos in at the minute,hes every chance of winning on the night.Infact I think he will,what the hell go Bellego. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,907 Posted August 7, 2013 From Berwick release (news also on BSPA website): The biggest-ever speedway event in the north-east will be staged at Shielfield Park, Berwick-upon-Tweed in three days time – on Saturday, August 10th – and locally-based Frenchman DAVID BELLEGO will be racing, taking on the best young riders in the world! This will be the second leg of the FIM World U-21 Championship Final, featuring riders from Poland, Denmark, France, Britain, Latvia and the Czech Republic, and will attract potentially the biggest speedway attendance at the border arena since the millennium. “We are delighted to learn of David – who lives in Berwick-upon-Tweed during the racing season – getting a late call-up to replace Russian rider Vladimir Borodulin, who has suffered a racing injury” said Bandit’s co-promoter Dennis McCleary. David Bellego came to Berwick last season, and has quickly achieved pop-idol status among the fans. From Marmande in France, David first appeared briefly in British racing at Glasgow in 2011, joining the Bandits on a full-time basis last season. “This is a great honour for David of course, and will do wonders for the stature of French speedway, as well as for us here in the borders” announced Berwick co-promoter Ryan Anderson. “We have travelling fans coming from all over Europe – as well as from throughout the UK -- to see the racing, and of course visit the town". “We are so proud the FIM, and the British authorities, have awarded us this huge event”. “I take it as a massive compliment to our amazing staff, who worked miracles in staging our first FIM international meeting last season despite heavy rain before and during racing”. “We received so many compliments on the quality and work ethic of our track-staff, and on our overall presentation of the event – but to be awarded another, even-more-important, FIM meeting so soon is really quite an honour”. “Speedway is without doubt helping to put Berwick-upon-Tweed pretty firmly on the map!” The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) who control motor-cycle sport of all disciplines worldwide, and are controlling the event alongside the BSPA (British Speedway Promoters Association) have announced what are very reasonable admission charges. Adults will pay £20, with concessions £16, children 12-16 £6, 11 and under free. Turnstiles open from 5pm. The full list of competitors, and their riding order, was confirmed as follows: 1 Artur Czaja (Poland), 2. Piotr Pawlicki (Poland), 3. Kacper Gomolski (Poland), 4. Vaclav Milik (Czech Republic), 5. Nichlas Porsing (Denmark), 6. Lasse Bjerre (Denmark), 7. Patryk Dudek (Poland), 8. Adam Strzelec (Poland), 9. Mikkel Michelsen (Denmark), 10. Adam Ellis (Great Britain), 11. David Bellego (France), 12. Mikkel Bech (Denmark), 13. Bartosz Zmarzlik (Poland), 14. Kyle Howarth (Great Britain), 15. Nikolaj Jakobsen (Denmark), 16. Andzejs Lebedevs (Latvia), 17. Robert Branford (Great Britain) and 18. Joe Jacobs (Great Britain). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Antebellum 87 Posted August 7, 2013 The addition of Bellego makes this meeting a very tasty treat! But I still fancy either Bech or Michelsen to come out on top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Dudek, Bech and Pawlicki for me!! Edited August 8, 2013 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddyfivetoes 157 Posted August 8, 2013 How about Michelsen, Dudek and Bellego? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny the spud 2,281 Posted August 8, 2013 How about Ellis, Howarth and Jacobs ? Well I can dream can't I ? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
