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As thick and stupid as I am, I do actually read posts (You must have missed one of mine) and try to be constructive and not blame anything or anyone. So just for you, I did write the following previously! Sorry to disappoint you, but me being a dummy and not really computer savvy. I decided to type `Learning Speedway` on my browser. Low and behold a plethora of information:- British Speedway Official Website-Training, Experience and Practise Days Tryspeedway.com AMSA Amateur Motorcycle Speedway Academy Speedwayridenslidedayz.com www.scunthorpe-speedway.com/?page_id=51 To name a few with many more available! So I will stand by original post of forum members being naïve as if anyone wants to try it, so simple to find out about it. To actually think that you turn up anywhere and say can I have a try please? Once again the naivety rears its head and sense of entitlement is beyond compare. Nothing blinkered here only a fool leading a horse to water and the horse decides not to drink.

Sorry to disappoint you, but me being a dummy and not really computer savvy. I decided to type `Learning Speedway` on my browser. Low and behold a plethora of information:- British Speedway Official Website-Training, Experience and Practise Days Tryspeedway.com AMSA Amateur Motorcycle Speedway Academy Speedwayridenslidedayz.com www.scunthorpe-speedway.com/?page_id=51 To name a few with many more available! So I will stand by original post of forum members being naïve as if anyone wants to try it, so simple to find out about it.

It is hard to believe how naïve so many of the contributors on here are. Opportunities are plentiful, if only you take the time to look. Scunthorpe and Leicester host plentiful practises and training. One of the biggest problems are people stating nothing is available, when it actually is!

Luke Harrison Steelers 7.66 Freddy Hodder Belle Vue Colts 7.11 Luke Harris Steelers 4.00 Stene Pijper Middlesbrough Tigers 4.82 Sonny Springer Leicester Lion Cubs 5.60 Kai Ward Middlesbrough Tigers 3.58 Cooper Rushen Leicester Lion Cubs 3.00 Total 35.77

A fantastic rider and true gentleman. Made speedway worth watching and a true entertaining rider. Will be sadly missed, RIP TIGER

Nathan Ablitt Sc/Sh 8.49 Luke Killeen Ox 7.73 Ben Trigger Mid 6.34 Vinnie Foord Lei 3.81 Chad Wirtzfeld Bel 3.81 Stene Pijper Sc/Sh 3.00 Harry McGurk Bel 3.00 Total 36.18

Scunthorpe stream the majority of their home meetings by themselves and would highly recommend everyone to watch any of them. The entertainment value served up by the presenters alone is far superior to any other streaming service and fantastic speedway on top.

Must be the best Race Suits ever in 2016 or possibly all time.

Having run teams in both the Initial MDL and in NJL leagues with a view of reintroducing a venture in Halifax, this particular team gave opportunities to now established riders and sadly ones who walked away from the sport. In and around West Yorkshire the publicity not only kept the name alive but an interest that sadly now has waned. Some of the meetings had more than normal in attendance as lapsed fans returned for a look at what was going on. Unfortunately it was not to be in Halifax with a council hell bent on not allowing a return, but whilst the Ghost team ran so did riding opportunities. Given the prospect of any potential return from a Ghost team, then why not allow them to run on the proviso of a planning application.

1. Nathan Stoneman (Oxford) 8.67 2. Ashton Boughen (Leicester) 4.95 3. Ace Pijper (Workington) 6.9 4. Adam Roynon (Edinburgh) 6.0 5. Lee Complin (Mildenhall) 7.27 6. Max James (Leicester) 3.00 7. Luke Harrison (Workington) 3.00 Total 39.79

How out of touch can people on here be? Scunthorpe offers opportunities to all by supplying Bikes, Body Armour, Kevlars, Moto Cross Gear, Helmets, Gloves, Goggles, Boots and Helmets. Together with a great tutor for a superb experience. AMSA, Ride and Skid It and My First Skid are a few more who also offer great opportunities for new riders. Instead of criticising, why not understand what's out their and promote it and then more will know what's on offer

No typo error, just facts. It is a pity that proboards never cover the best entertainment on offer. Look how all the talent on that day is doing now. Northern Junior League scintillating speedway was served up at Scunthorpe Speedway today when Halifax `Golden Fleece`Dukes entertained Berwick Border Raiders. The cream of British Youth speedway served up entertainment superior to most professional matches and a narrow margin of scores showed the evenness of the teams. Heat 1. With Dan Gilkes making his debut for the Dukes, all looked well with Kean Dicken following round the first bend and the Dukes on a 5-1, by lap 2 Kev Whelan had made his mark with a inside swoop for second place. All looked well on the last bend when disaster struck for Dan with a sudden engine failure, Kev Whelan sped through with Kean Dicken second and Kieran Douglas third for a early Berwick lead 4-2. Heat 2. Saw the first ever Northern Junior League 250cc race and what a race. With all 4 riders entering the first bend no quarter was given by any of the riders, side by side until the straight where Dan Thompson took the lead. With Jordan Palin, Leon Flint and Joe Thompson in hot pursuit the race was not over, lap after lap the boys rode hard with Berwick securing another 4-2 advantage. Heat 3. Dan Gilkes had to resort to his second bike, but who would have thought it. A magnificent start and holding his nerve under pressure from Kieran Douglas and Kev Whelan, Dan emerged from bend 2 in front and kept the lead throughout. 3-3. Heat 4. Dukes duo of Jordan Palin and Joe Thompson raced away for a superb 5-1 and to level the aggregate scores to 12-12. Heat 5. All 4 riders into the bend together and again with Dan Gilkes holding his nerve he gained advantage down the back straight with Kev Whelan, Kean Dicken and Kieran Douglas following. Douglas reeled in and passed Dicken and doing that split the heat score 3-3. Heat 6. With all to race for, Jordan Palin and Joe Thompson away from the gate with Leon Flint and Dan Thompson not far behind. Slowly Leon Flint reeled in Joe Thompson and a pass, but Jordan Palin was gone and tad too far for Leon Flint to reach. 4-2 to the Dukes and a narrow margin win 19-17. Credit must go to all riders who displayed fantastic skill and ability for their years, but most of all to their parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, families and friends for without these nothing would be possible. Thank you all. Halifax`Golden Fleece`Dukes 19 Keen Dicken 2, 0, 0, 2 Dan Gilkes ef, 3, 3, 6 Jordan Palin 2, 3, 3, 8 Joe Thompson 0, 2+1, 1, 3+1 Berwick Border Raiders 17 Kev Whelan 3, 2, 2, 7 Kieran Douglas 1, 1+1, 1+1, 3+2 Leon Flint 1, 1, 2 4 Dan Thompson 3, 0, 0 3

On 25 June 2017 at Scunthorpe Joe and Dan raced competitively against each other representing different teams in a league meeting, with their Dad as mechanic for both.

Personally love them and gave the boys a real sense of being a team

Signed up for BSN speedway at 18:50 and thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and racing. To produce such good quality in so short a time is a credit to all concerned and it will no doubt provide further options as time goes on.

Playing at managing a speedway team, on an ego trip! Have you ever actually looked at attempts to bring back some of these teams.......Dont think so!!!!!! Otherwise a more balanced statement would be made. It infuriates me at such a generalised statement with no factual evidence. As for my efforts to re introduce speedway at Halifax, it is well documented. The ill health I suffered as a consequence, put paid to it and not to mention the personal financial costs. Would I do it again, YES. Why might be asked, but look through Premiership Teams, Championship Teams and National League Teams and you will find many who have progressed through opportunities with Halifax Dukes in the Northern Junior League.

These young lads were not forced into anything

Looking for details of this fixture, riders, heat results and times. Much appreciated if anyone can supply details.

Decided to follow suit, seems a wise move. Will I receive delivery this week Phil?

Both Rachel Hellowell (16 years old) and Montana Jowett (18 years old) rode in Northern Junior League Riders Championship on 18 September 2010 at Shielfield Park at Berwick. Representing Halifax Dukes, both rode in numerous NJL fixtures together during the course of the 2010 season.

Meeting was at Thrum Hall, Halifax. Full article was sent to Speedway Researcher last year.

23 August 1928 Yorkshire Wolves v Manchester City Tigers. Possibly the earliest team and nickname classification.

100% correct Vince, as you rightly mention all those years ago when a solid footing for the youth should have been made. One problem today is the bigger picture with The Speedway Star, the new generation of Youth have minimalist coverage. The Development League coverage is a few paragraphs and normally not accurate. Surely to entice the new young generation, a large coverage of the juniors exploits would entice them, family and friends to buy the Star? .

In of my sentences it says:- Moving forward we must start at the beginning. So looking at the big picture, 11 home league meetings if you do not qualify for the play offs, yes. But with the second race night on the week that you are away, the knock out cup, challenge and individual meetings could be staged. The main emphasis, that if careful planning and consideration to the paying public is taken anything can be achieved.