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COMMERCIAL MANAGER FOR KENT SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCED By Kent Speedway | Monday 17th December 2012 Kent Speedway have announced that Neil "Nikko" Day has joined the club as Commercial Manager. Day joins the new club having been involved with British speedway for the last 10 years with the Mildenhall Fen Tigers and Peterborough Panthers, as well as running his own speedway management service for young British riders. Day moved to the Kent area two years ago and brings a wealth of experience of gaining sponsors and working with local companies and media to promote speedway. The Kent promotion have already set out their commercial requirements and Day will be spending the early part of 2013 meeting with perspective sponsors and local media to promote the new venture. read more >>> www.kentspeedway.madwebdesign.co.uk

What I'm getting at Bryn is the SCB rule that has affected updates for those supporters who can't attend every week, not whether the person who did a really good job for quite some time was there or not as he hasn't been able to do updates since the start of the season unfortunately. I thought the sport needed to attract supporters not clam up and keep events secret, but there again maybe speedway does not need to attract new supporters or keep regulars happy who may be unable to attend due to shift work or health problems. Anyway I will leave you with those thoughts . . . . .

Can't find any, bit of a sad state when a texter can't be found. Thanks to that no phones or Internet rule from the SCB it means that Russ who was Mr Reliable can no longer keep us all informed, real shame.

There is no problem putting a track in thankfully. Planning would be submitted next year if the landowners go ahead.

It's their land after all to do with as they see fit, but onwards and upwards, the Wildcats WILL have a new home by 2013 if everything fits into place. There will be no news until next summer on the exact location due to the landowners who have only watched one live speedway meeting wanting to sample more live meetings before committing their land for our cause. Things from this perspective are very positive for a return to racing, we can only now sit and wait for their decision unless of course another landowner makes a good offer in the meantime.

Good luck Karl with your future.

Yes, I invited a landowner that I know to the recent Exeter v Wildcats fixture at Somerset. He had never seem 'live' speedway, just the Sky broadcasts. He was really impressed and before he makes a decision he wants to see a few more fixtures at different tracks. As for the old track and landlords I think we all know their views regarding speedway unfortunately, but you never know. When there is something concrete regarding a future track or a return to the old track you will be made aware but until then we will take as many challenge fixtures for the nomadic Wildcats next season as possible to help keep awareness in the media alive.

Please sign our online petition to help save the Wildcats The petition link can be found on the Wildcats website homepage Your support is much appreciated, the more signatures we can get the better chance that the National league could have an additional club if not in 2012 then in 2013. Thanks everyone

This first went out three weeks ago in press releases for the Christmas Dinner not sure about an end of season do The club will be holding a Christmas Dinner in the Premier Lounge on Saturday 3rd December, there are limited tickets available priced at £25.00 per ticket which can be purchased from Ness behind the bar. Deposits or full payment secure tickets for the 5-course meal which starts at 7.00pm.

ISLANDERS DATE WITH SAINTS By Isle of Wight Speedway ~ Wednesday 7th September 2011 Wightlink Islanders cancelled meeting on Tuesday against the Sheffield/Scunthorpe combined side which was scheduled to be the final home National league meeting at Smallbrook this season will now take place on Tuesday 20th September with a 7.30pm start time. Meanwhile the Islanders face Mildenhall in the second leg of the KO Cup semi-final where they need to overcome a 20 point deficit to progress to the final against Stoke next Tuesday evening at 7.30pm.

ISLANDERS CANCELLED TONIGHT By Isle of Wight Speedway ~ Tuesday 6th September 2011 Wightlink Islanders speedway meeting tonight against the Sheffield/Scunthorpe combined in what was to be the final home National league meeting at Smallbrook this year has been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions. With the cut off date this weekend for National league fixtures the Islanders are unable to re-schedule this week due to the Isle of Wight Festival taking place. Further news on a rescheduled fixture will be issued in due course.

I have just spoken with the promotion who have said a decision will be made by lunchtime, I will post news on here once I'm advised.

Good to see you on the Island last night, I thought the youngsters did really well putting on a good show. Some great lads coming through the system, good to see

Buxton v IoW on Sunday 7th August Has been cancelled by Buxton, no new date agreed as yet.

ISLANDERS TACKLE POTTERS By Isle of Wight Speedway ~ Sunday 24th July 2011 Wightlink Islanders take to the track hoping for better weather than has greeted them for their last two Smallbrook fixtures. Stoke Potters are the visitors on Tuesday this week to the Ryde circuit at 7.30pm in National League action. The Potters are just above the Islanders in the league table with 13 points and two fixtures in hand to the Islanders 7 points. Another must win fixture for the Islanders who will be glad to welcome Paul Starke back following the horrific accident in the recent league fixture against King's Lynn Young Stars in Norfolk which left Starke only able to run one bike after writing off all bar the engine in the crash. Starke also aggravated his shoulder in last week's wash out but turned out in the first round of the World Under 21 Championship on Sunday at Poole as a reserve. Starke was given four rides scoring 3 points back on the pace. Following Tuesday evenings fixture the Islanders take their place in the National League Fours competition on Saturday at Stoke and on Sunday the team visit South Wales to tackle Newport in league action. Back in May the Islanders went down 53-40 in KO Cup action so will be hoping for a better performance. The Hornets have made a couple of team changes with former Islander Brendan Johnson and Steven Jones replacing David Gough and Tom Young this week. Islanders co-promoter Chris Hunt said, "The fixtures against Stoke and Newport are going to be tough hopefully the boys will be fit so we can give both teams a run for their money." Tuesdays Team news: ISLE OF WIGHT 'ISLANDERS' 1. Nick Simmons © 2. Gary Cottham 3. Danny Warwick 4. Rob Smith 5. Paul Starke 6. Charlie Saunders 7. Luke Chessell Team managers: Chris Hunt and Kevin Shepherd STOKE 'POTTERS' 1. Simon Lambert 2. James Sarjeant 3. Tony Atkin © 4. Jaimie Pickard 5. Tim Webster 6. Ben Reade 7. Gareth Isherwood Team manager: Malcolm Vasey REFEREE: Barbara Horley

A couple of cracked ribs and a totally wrecked bike apart from the engine HERE

He was unavailable for the Hackney and King's Lynn fixtures due to prior commitments. This Sunday he is also unavailable at Mildenhall as he is racing grasstrack.

He was unavailable for the Hackney and King's Lynn fixtures due to prior commitments. This Sunday he is also unavailable at Mildenhall as he is racing grasstrack.

Wightlink have made a great offer for supporters after a refund, please see the clubs press release HERE The last paragraph reads: Supporters wishing to claim a refund after Tuesdays disappointing evening can do so by contacting Kerry Jackson, Marketing Manager, Wightlink Ltd, Gunwharf Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2LA. Co-promoter Kevin Shepherd said, "I would like to thank Wightlink for their help and assistance is quickly arranging refunds, all supporters need to send all tickets/receipts in order for a refund to be processed. Please also enclose contact details in case there is a query with the booking."

Halifax Dukes info can be found on their website HERE

Damn rain

Just stopped raining at the track so fingers crossed everything will be ok and no more of the wet stuff

Rider St-Ave Mat Rid Wins Sec Thi Las Pnts Bon Total Ave. Av-Bon Diff Brendan Johnson 4.31 6 24 2 5 11 6 27 4 31 5.17 4.50 0.19 National league fixtures for the Islanders so Bren should now be showing a 4.50 average.

WARWICK RETURNS TO ISLANDERS By Isle of Wight Speedway ~ Saturday 2nd July 2011 Wightlink Islanders rider of the year last year who was sensationally left without a team at the start of the campaign this year has been snapped back up by the Island club and makes his first appearance this year at Smallbrook on Tuesday against Dudley Heathens (first race 7.30pm). Warwick said; "Being without a team place at the start of the year I was a bit upset, you don't let life get you down and just keep working hard. I've been working this year for Renat Gafurov who rides for Poole and I'll continue to mechanic for him as well as ride for the Islanders." "Last year I wasn't up to where I think I should be average wise, I'll be working hard to get back to where I was a couple of years ago before I left the Premier league. I was a bit shocked to get the call, I know the Islanders haven't been going too well and with a 40 point limit it was always going to be difficult to fit me back in, I'm pleased I'm back" concluded Warwick. After release Lee Smethills and Brendan Johnson who signed for Dudley this week co-promoter Chris Hunt said; "We have now re-declared our side, it's good to be able to fit Danny back into the side and welcome him back to the Island. We had no choice in making changes, it was a very hard decision to make but it had to be done now that new averages have been issued which allowed the changes to take place. Nobody wants' to drop anybody but we just have to get on with it, we all wish Lee and Brendan all the best for the future." Hunt added; "We have also secured the services of accomplished grasstrack rider Charlie Saunders on a 3 point average, he makes his debut for the Islanders on Tuesday at reserve." Teams for Tuesday from; ISLE OF WIGHT ISLANDERS: Paul Starke, Rob Smith, Danny Warwick, Nick Simmons, Luke Chessell, Charlie Saunders, Gary Cotham - Team managers: Chris Hunt & Kevin Shepherd DUDLEY HEATHENS: Jon Armstrong, Brendan Johnson, Tom Perry, Ashley Morris, Kyle Newman, Darryl Ritchings, Adam Portwood - Team manager: Will Pottinger REFEREE: Graham Reeve

ISLANDERS RELEASE SMETHILLS & JOHNSON By Isle of Wight Speedway ~ Thursday 30th June 2011 Wightlink Islanders riders Lee Smethills and Brendan Johnson were released earlier today. Johnson was quickly snapped up by Dudley Heathens who ironically visit Smallbrook next Tuesday. Co-promoter Chris Hunt said; "We would like to wish Lee and Brendan all the best for the future and thank them both for their efforts while riding for the Islanders. Brendan has gone out on load to Dudley to cover for Richard Franklin while he recovers from injury and makes a quick return to us on Tuesday when the Heathens visit us." Hunt added; "We will be announcing our two new signings hopefully within the next 24 hours once our new declaration has been confirmed by the BSPA."