Blackadder 280 Posted January 12, 2015 I know a couple of OZ riders who were amazed that he got into the country in the first place. Could he have got into the country in the first place by flying in from Germany, instead of direct from Australia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,135 Posted January 12, 2015 Could he have got into the country in the first place by flying in from Germany, instead of direct from Australia?Sheffield initially brought him over, so they'll know. Took a drive past Rye Stadium this afternoon. Work on the 3rd/4th bends is cracking on. The seating has been removed and it looks like they're raising the terrace banking, so they'll be a better view over the air fence 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,484 Posted January 12, 2015 Good news. Must be expecting bigger crowds. I did like to watch from the 3/4 bends from time to time. Only stopped when someone came through the fence and ended up about 2 yards away from the missus!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DragonsDen 27 Posted January 12, 2015 Sheffield initially brought him over, so they'll know. Took a drive past Rye Stadium this afternoon. Work on the 3rd/4th bends is cracking on. The seating has been removed and it looks like they're raising the terrace banking, so they'll be a better view over the air fence Sounds good! I know this is the wrong thread Shads but with your inside info do you have any news on NL riders for Rye? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,135 Posted January 12, 2015 Sounds good! I know this is the wrong thread Shads but with your inside info do you have any news on NL riders for Rye? My inside info? Don't know where you got that idea from!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted January 12, 2015 My inside info? Don't know where you got that idea from!! Must have thought you were Len's press man. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DragonsDen 27 Posted January 12, 2015 My inside info? Don't know where you got that idea from!! Must have thought you were Len's press man. I know Shads secretly advises Len on all his decisions but my question actually relates to the NL which is Andrews’s squad! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,135 Posted January 15, 2015 Robin Aspegren replaces Tyson Nelson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocketbee 10 Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) So no Nelson AGAIN!! Rye House Speedway @RyeHouseFans 52s52 seconds ago BREAKING NEWS! Rockets sign Robin Aspegren as replacement for visa victim Tyson Nelson, on a 6.39 average So only 0.01 below the points limit this year!! Edited January 15, 2015 by Rocketbee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,135 Posted January 15, 2015 I reckon that'll be the end of Nelson in this country. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted January 15, 2015 I reckon that'll be the end of Nelson in this country. I was thinking exactly the same 2 out of 3 seasons he has had visa turned down, makes you wonder what he has done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted January 15, 2015 I was thinking exactly the same 2 out of 3 seasons he has had visa turned down, makes you wonder what he has done. did he not get done for ringing cars in Oz?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted January 15, 2015 did he not get done for ringing cars in Oz?? I don't know, he must have done something, and like Shadders says he is rumoured to have a very dubious reputation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 67 Posted January 15, 2015 Press release. Robin Flies to Rockets Rescue Robin Aspegren has been named as the final part of a re-jigged 2015 line-up for Rye House following the rejection of Tyson Nelsons working visa application. Rockets promoter Len Silver moved rapidly to capture the Swedes signature following the news on Nelson, a move which hands Aspegren a return to these shores after a seasons absence. The 25 year old was last here as a two year Berwick Bandit, and has also seen action with Newport and Elite League Swindon. Subject to BSPA sanction of the re-declaration, he will come in on an average of 6.39, which is actually higher than Nelsons 6.16 but still brings the team in below the 42.50 limit. but only just, at 42.49. It is the latest off-track blow, meanwhile, for Tyson, who has previously sat out the 2012 and 2014 British seasons with visa issues and very recently impressed with an excellent 7th place finish in the Australian National Championship series. Still an exciting prospect at just 21, it now remains to be seen whether he will have the opportunity to display his no-fear riding style again in this country. Promoter Silver, in turn, is relieved to put the last few days behind him, having worked franticly from his Silver Ski winter base in the French Alps to fill the sudden unexpected void in his team. I am very excited by the inclusion of Robin Aspegren in our side, but of course highly disappointed that we will not enjoy the spectacle provided by Tyson Nelson. Both Ty and myself were completely devastated when we got the news of another refused visa. As soon as I had got over the shock of the news, work started on finding a replacement and when I discovered that Robin was available and only racing in Sweden on Tuesdays, I did not hesitate to contact him. I am happy to report that I reached agreement with the rider within two phone calls - each one at the end of a fast downhill ski run in the company of Luke Bowen and Jason Garrity here in the French Alps. So it was a very satisfactory morning all round! The re-declared line-up has been submitted to the BSPA for approval and is the closest the Rockets have ever been to the 42.50 points limit, the whole seven adding up to 42.49. Im hoping that could be a positive omen for the season. Revised 2015 Rye House team: Edward Kennett (8.38), Nikolaj Busk Jakobsen (assessed 7.00), Jason Garrity (6.75), Robin Aspegren (6.39), Steve Boxall (5.36), Kasper Lykke (4.65), Luke Bowen (3.96). Overall team total: 42.49. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panthers89 1,922 Posted January 15, 2015 Makes rockets alot stronger imo and certainly play off pushing side. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
