Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting

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NOT ABLE TO TRAVEL TO THE MEETING…..STILL JOIN US VIA LIVE STREAM! www.redcar-speedway.tv

Thanks to our friends at Redcar Speedway TV we have been able to secure a live stream of the meeting on Saturday 1st October starting at 5pm

Stuart spent a lot of time at teams in the southern part of the UK, and whilst there will be fans of Coventry, Rye House and Lakeside (to name 3 of the teams) who will be making the journey to the Ecco Arena, we know there will be plenty who wanted to show their support for Robbo who won’t be able to make the journey. Here is now your chance to still be part of the event.

You can sign up now for the live stream at www.redcar-speedway.tv for a pre-sale special price of just £11.99. This price will available until 5pm on Friday 30th September. At that point the price will be £14.99 until the start of the meeting.

We obviously would like to see a bumper crowd there on the evening, but for those of you abroad too this gives you an opportunity to be involved.

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AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIPS

We have had a few messages in the last couple of days about any available sponsorships so here is a list of what’s available

ASSISTANT REFEREE £150 includes pre meeting trackwalk, riders briefing, access to pits and refs box and shadowing Chris Durno

FASTEST TIME OF THE NIGHT £75 includes entrance for 1, drink and programme a visit to the Centre Green to watch a couple of races 

RACEJACKET UPDATE latest bids

HARRIS, MASTERS, COOK, OSTERGAARD AND FLINT ALL SOLD

Jenkins £100
Roynon £75
Andersen £65
Summers £60
Lambert, Wright, Freeman, Starke, TBC no 3 all currently £50
Hillebrand and TBC No 13 currently £45
Lyden currently £40
TBC No 6 currently £30

MASCOTS

We still have availability for 7 more under 16s to walk out with the line-up for the meeting. For just £10 per child they can be involved in the pre meeting parade

If you would to secure any of the above, either please reply to this FB post or send an email to robbosfarewell@hotmail.com 

 

Edited September 18, 2022 by Bear_Bottom

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BIT OF NOSTALGIA FOR THE FAREWELL MEETING

Final piece of the meeting jigsaw is announced today with the confirmation that there will be some “upright” demonstration races throughout the event.

Redcar Co-Promoter and Team Manager Jade Mudgway will be one of the riders involved as the guys bring back their Godden, Jap and Westlake upright engines to roar around the Ecco Arena on Saturday 1st October start time 5pm. As you can see by the photo this Gary O’Hare Westlake still looks in great nick now!!

The Upright demonstration races will be held in memory of a friend of Robbo from down at his time with the Rye House Side who sadly passed away. Darren Varney will be remembered by his close friends who are also making the mammoth journey up from London for the event. We welcome them and thank them for their support.

If anyone wants to contact us to potentially cover some of the tyre and fuel costs for these guys please reply to this FB post or drop an email to robbosfarewell@hotmail.com

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SPONSOR THANK YOU

With under 2 weeks to go until our 3rd attempt, we just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who has been in touch over the last 2 and a half years and offered sponsorship.

When starting out planning for a meeting like this, the main goal is to put on a meeting for all to enjoy, but also to try and ensure that Robbo earns something for it as his farewell. 

Covering the costs involved are important, and although riders give confirm their attendance, you like to ensure their costs are covered. To be able to cover their costs, tyre costs and chuck them some fuel for the meeting was a great start.

Then when we announced we would be involving the Youth Lions 125cc and 250cc categories, we also wanted to try and get them a bit of cover too. Thanks to everyone who got involved again to cover a brand new tyre and fuel for the event was again another bonus.

Then we have 20 heats, a semi final and final, as well as the 8 youth races and the 4 upright speedway demo races. To be able to get a sponsor for every one of their races really blew our socks off.

Add to that the Entertainer of the Night award, Fastest Time of the Night, Wheelie Competition and Assistant Referee, and it’s fair to say the response has been nothing short of remarkable.

We will still have the racejacket auction running until 5pm Monday 3rd October, but with 5 of those jackets already being sold for the top amount, things are looking really positive.

None of this would have been possible without the continued support of Redcar Speedway. Jamie, Jade, Ian, Russell and everyone there have been amazing throughout. I’d like to also pass on my thanks to all of the great photographers who have let me use their photos to help promote the meeting.

Robbo was very highly thought of at the clubs he rode at, and the fact that we have had sponsors from not just teams he had ridden for, but also from supporters of clubs he only rode against shows the amazing support from speedway fans around the world.

I am sincerely hoping the weather does it’s best for us a week on Saturday, and that as many of you turn up as possible to watch in person and make as much noise. If you can’t be there, then the fabulous stream with Redcar Speedway Tv is also available.

Thanks to everyone, and if you still think you’d like to add some kind of sponsorship then please drop me an email at robbosfarewell@hotmail.com 

Kind regards

Martin 

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GERMAN ACE IN THE PACK

We are delighted to announce the 14th rider for the Stuart Robson Farewell meeting as the Belle Vue high flying reserve NODRICK BLODORN

It has been a frustrating time for us to confirm the last 3 riders, but thankfully our efforts to get Nodrick into the line-up have paid off and we can’t wait to see him line-up at the Ecco Arena next weekend.

Robbo said” I spoke to Robbie Kessler who has been helping Nodrick and we’ve had to wait for play-off fixtures to be confirmed etc but once it was confirmed that he was available then we got it confirmed straightaway. He has played a real part in helping the Aces to the play-offs and is becoming a real asset to their side. I am sure he will enjoy the sweeping bends at the Ecco Arena and I’m looking forward to seeing him in action.

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CHANCE TO OWN A BIT OF HISTORY

18 years ago on a sunny July afternoon Robbo actually celebrated his Testimonial at Coventry’s Brandon Stadium. I’m sure a lot of you were there on a great day.

Our friends at Clean Cut Sports have brushed off the old footage and have managed to rustle up some copies for us to sell and Pete has made the kind gesture of all proceeds to Robbos fund after postage costs. Thanks Pete

It was a pairs event and the pairs on the day were.
Robbo and his brother Scott
Josh Larsen and Nick Simmonds
Joe Screen and David Meldrum
Billy Janniro and Jason Bunyan
Paul Clews and Morton Risager
Steve Johnson and Chris Harris 
Craig Boyce and Tomas Topinka
Ryan Fisher and Travis McGowan

Wonder if it makes Chris 'Bomber' Harris feel old….he will be the only rider to do both meetings

You can order a copy of this DVD for just £7.50!!! (includes postage to the UK)

If you would like to order one please either send a FB DM or an email to robbosfarewell@hotmail.com 

Get ordering guys

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MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE

Please see the photos of the various merchandise that will be available to purchase at Redcar next Saturday

If you would like to discuss ordering something please contact Fiona and the team at 5ive1 Ltd who will be only too happy to get that sorted for you

Hoodies Adults £40 Kids £30

T Shirts Adults £18 Kids £12

Caps £15

Beanies £12

Badges £5

Alternatively drop an email to us at robbosfarewell@hotmail.com and we will put you in contact with them,

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FLYING CLEGG JOINS ROBBO

One of the main reasons behind the recent semi final demolition the Leicester Lions handed out to the Edinburgh Monarchs in the Championship Play-Offs was their flying reserve Max Clegg and he is confirmed today in the line-up for next weekend.

Max who was paid for 17 points over the 2 legs has really given the Lions a trump card at reserve and he will provide a real handful next Saturday.

Robbo said “Max has a great connection with the Diamonds, and was a rider I wanted to ask when doing my line-up but with the delay to the play-offs it looked like Leicester were going to be riding on 1st. Stewart Dickson had kept us involved and once he let us know the Lions were riding an NDL meeting I wanted to see if Max was interested and was delighted when he said yes. Obviously I’m disappointed that Dan and Joe Thompson cannot now ride and would like to thank them for agreeing initially. 

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HILLEBRAND OUT……..BUT COMPLIN LEE-DS THE WAY

disappointing news received last night that Marius Hillebrand is unable to join us next Saturday due to a fixture in Poland……but we have been able to replace him with one of the busiest guys around at the moment in LEE COMPLIN

Lee started the season with Newcastle before they withdrew mid season and since then has been piling up the points with the Plymouth Gladiators and Armadale Devils.

We would like to thank Lee for helping to join us at short notice and look forward to seeing him next Weekend

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MEETING POSTPONED…..AGAIN 

It is with deep regret and sadness that we have had to take the decision tonight to postpone the Farewell meeting again.

Over the last 48 hrs we have had 5 riders unfortunately pull out of the meeting due to new commitments abroad and also injury.  Today the final hit was Glasgow running vs Poole on Saturday afternoon which cost us another 2 riders from the line-up. It’s a disappointing situation, but one that unfortunately we have no control over and obviously clubs have to get their fixtures sorted and finished.

Discussions will take place with Jamie and Jade at Redcar again to get a new date fixed into the calendar for early 2023 and those details will be provided once it has been confirmed and ratified with those in charge. All of the people connected to Redcar have been an amazing support throughout the planning stages and we can’t thank them enough.

To every sponsor that remained with us from 2020 through until now a massive thank you, but the same offer applies as last time. An email will come out to you soon, we would of course love you to remain with us, but if you would like a refund, please drop an email to robbosfarewell@hotmail.com and we will arrange that for you.

Also for those of you who had purchased racejackets we will be in touch shortly.

Deeply disappointed for Robbo but we look forward to the 4th attempt in early 2023

Martin and Robbo

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LET’S TRY AGAIN!!!! 

We are delighted to be able to confirm the 4th attempt to run the Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting will take place at Redcar Speedway on SUNDAY 19TH MARCH with a 3PM start.

Thanks to Jamie and Jade for their continued support in trying to get this meeting on again.

The task of confirming the line-up will start again and we will confirm riders once we have agreed with them

If everyone involved could do a “sun” “dry” “cold” dance between now and then it would be much appreciated……we just don’t want any of the wet stuff!!

Emails will be sent to all of the sponsors already involved over the next week or so 

4 could be the magic number!
 

copied from Stuart Robsons Facebook 

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Fast Freddie Lindgren turning out for this one, thought it was worth a mention 

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24 hour Bears Bikeathon

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6 weeks tomorrow we will hopefully be staging the Farewell meeting sponsored by RMCS Racing and after watching the final few minutes of the 24 hr sponsored bike ride to raise money for Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund the riders will be getting ready for Heat 1…..and what a great way to start. The heat will be sponsored by The Holden Family

Simon Lambert Racing will occupy gate 1 with Nicolai Klindt in blue next to him. Ryan Douglas Racing is in white off gate 3 with Mr Box Office Chris 'Bomber' Harris in yellow on gate 4. Referee Craig Ackroyd will get the meeting underway and we are sure the crowd on the day will be properly entertained with such an interesting field.

We are putting together the final running order for the day, but the Young Lions Speedway and the Uprght demonstration races will be slotted into the day to continue your enjoyment.

If you would still like to get involved with some sponsorship on the day, or bid for one of the racejackets that are still available then please drop an email to robbosfarewell@hotmail.com

Be there!

 

Edited February 5, 2023 by Bear_Bottom

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PUK-ING BRILLIANT!!

We are delighted to announce that the final piece into the jigsaw for the Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting is multiple Grand Prix winner, and multiple Danish Champion NIELS KRISTIAN IVERSEN

Niels who is affectionately known as Puk is back in the UK for 2023 to lead the Peterborough Panthers and this morning confirmed that he would be able to join us.

“Niels actually rode in a meeting held for me at Rye House a few years ago and one of my overriding memories was the cracking night we had in the bar afterwards!” Said Robbo

“He has been a top top rider for a very long time and it’s great for British Speedway that riders like Niels are back racing regularly and it will also give the Redcar public a chance to see another quality rider on the day. Only 3 weeks to go now, and we are getting back to the excitement stage!.”

 

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