Main Man 222 Posted December 5, 2013 The 2013 MDL KO Cup Final , lost to the weather at the end of the season, will now be staged as one-off final as part of the Christmas Cracker meeting at Coventry on Sun Dec 29th. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,995 Posted December 16, 2013 This meeting will not now take place on 29th December. It will be replaced by the MDL level 'Christmas Cup' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahLapworth 79 Posted December 16, 2013 Shame really but it looks like the same person has been mouthing off to the BSPA again! For someone who has boasted in the past he is all for bringing on the youngsters I wonder if he realises his rants may actually be damaging the MDL?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 17, 2013 The 2013 MDL KO Cup Final , lost to the weather at the end of the season, will now be staged as one-off final as part of the Christmas Cracker meeting at Coventry on Sun Dec 29th. This meeting will not now take place on 29th December. It will be replaced by the MDL level 'Christmas Cup' Shame really but it looks like the same person has been mouthing off to the BSPA again! For someone who has boasted in the past he is all for bringing on the youngsters I wonder if he realises his rants may actually be damaging the MDL?? Is the 'call off' because of a rule that league and cup racing can only take place between specific dates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted December 17, 2013 From the Coventry website......... ------------------------------------------------ The meeting was to feature the one-off Midland Development League KO Cup Final between the Coventry-Mercia Vikings and Stoke; however, Stoke have now stated they have been informed that this 'in-season' event cannot take place outside the regular campaign.Coventry Speedway had express permission from the SCB to run the MDL KO Cup Final at the Christmas Cracker, and we are therefore disappointed that Stoke will not be providing a team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 18, 2013 This is the Stoke comment on the cancelled MDL Cup Final: http://www.stokepotters.co/news.php?extend.643.1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted December 18, 2013 Always two sides to a story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigred 187 Posted December 18, 2013 This meeting will not now take place on 29th December. It will be replaced by the MDL level 'Christmas Cup' is there a rider line up and race format available for this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,995 Posted December 18, 2013 is there a rider line up and race format available for this? Yes, in the programme (sorry, couldn't resist!) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted December 18, 2013 So what kind of event will the 'Christmas Cup' be then..? A team match or a small indiv. event? One assumes the former, bearing in mind the number of heats involved..? Considering it's the MDL and it would still be 2013 and that this is an official sanctioned meeting it's beyond me why it couldn't be the League Cup Final.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,995 Posted December 18, 2013 It's a 6-heat team match with two four-man teams, standard MDL format. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Main Man 222 Posted December 18, 2013 Teams : CITY GEARBOXES Vikings : 1, Danny Phillips. 2. Reece Downes 3. James Shanes 4. John Markham KINGS LYNN LIGHTNING : 1. Max Clegg 2. Adam Portwood 3. Adam Kirby 4. tbc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted December 18, 2013 James Shanes? I'm happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuxtonTiger 122 Posted December 20, 2013 Can anyone explain who at the BSPA sanctioned that Coventry could stage the MDL final? Can anyone explain who at the BSPA told Stoke they can not ride in the MDL final at Coventry? Is speedway just a complete joke? After Stock Cars at Brandon on boxing day, will the track be fit anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,995 Posted December 20, 2013 After Stock Cars at Brandon on boxing day, will the track be fit anyway? Everyone one will be doing their very best to ensure that it is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
