Mimmo

Well done to both teams for another good nights racing, with Mildenhall being the deserved winners....Oh Dear!! Very impressed with Joe Jacobs and Josh Bates, and as for Stefan Nielsen (SHEER CLASS). After spending 6-years as our mascot, it's disappointing that he's slipped through our net. I also thought Ryan Terry-Daley looked very good despite his failure to score. As for my beloved 'Young Stars', they didn't shine quite so well this time round, but I'm sure they'll be back to their best on Wednesday week when Rye House come to town. Lewis Kerr, Lewis Rose and Tom Stokes I thought were very competitive. Scott Campos & James Cockle seem to be going backwards a bit, but for all I know, they maybe carrying and injury, not feeling well, or have machinery problems, so as I don't know the facts, I can't be to critical. Brendan Johnson is still new to the club with us having so few home meetings, and he's doing okay. Jake Knight can at times be brilliant, but then there are times when he appears to be nervous and shuts off his throttle. But like so many riders he's taken some bad knocks in the past 12-months, and it maybe a confidence problem. He wants to succeed, as can be seen by the miles to places like Sheffield and Berwick he travels, just for after meeting rides. So as I said at the start, we didn't deserve to win this particular meeting, but I'm still happy with our little lot, and long may that continue. Roll on Wednesday week.

Boooootiful day here in Noorfoolk. Due to the unfortunate injury to Cameron Heeps, this has probably made the prospect of the meeting being even more exciting than it would have been, because it brings both sides more onto a slightly more level playing field. Tom Young is an excellent replacement however, and I hope the absence of two of the Fen Tigers top riders doesn't deter their fans from still making the short journey. You've still got enough power there, especially in Stefan Nielsen, to show us the way home. On the flip side of the coin, Lewis Kerr is riding way above his limited experience, and if Jake Knight gets out of the gate......and keeps his throttle open......he's a tough cookie to crack. It all makes for a great night out at the speedway, no matter which team you support, where rival fans can stand/sit and enjoy each others company. Meeting starts at 7.30pm.

I'll pop up and give you a pat on the head Bryn, but won't be wearing my hearing aid, so I'll be able to save your lungs some work....how's your sign language?? Is Goldberg going to be there, or is he still competing in the athletics at the Olympic Games? Seriously though, it's always a fun few hours out for real speedway fans and something that as you say, is free. Yep a good weekend what with the Young Stars v Mildenhall tonight followed by the STR Meeting tomorrow lunch-time, and we'll stil be home in time to see Goldberg bopping away to the Spice Girls at the Closing Ceremony.

Record the GP and watch it when you get home.....ah another problem solved

He's still got some metal work in his leg, and won't consider riding again until such time it's removed, whenever that turns out to be.

Congratulations to 'Young Hammers' youngster Adam Ellis, who has now been handed the No 8 position with the Isle of Wight in the National League. What remarkable progress this young man from France is making in such short a space of time.

You could well be right, and the best way for folk to find out is to come along and support their respective teams. We may surprise you, who knows!!!

Local derby time this Saturday at the Norfolk Arena, with the battered and bruised Young Stars taking on the very powerful Mildenhall team. Line-ups for the fixture are still to be confirmed, but one thing that is known that both clubs will be minus one of their usual septet. Adam Lowe through injury for the home side and skipper Lewis Blackbird for the visitors, who will be riding for Leicester that night. With the Fen Tigers having lost their first league meeting of the season at home to Stoke yesterday, they'll be in a mean and angry mood, and will be more difficult to deal with than normal maybe, but hey, that'll make it all the more fun. As for the severely race rusty Young Stars, they know that if they want to start moving up the table, they can afford to take no prisoners, so a battle royal can be expected. Let's hope for some decent weather, a large crowd, and a good and injury free meeting for the riders, no matter who wins. Tapes up at 7.30pm.

Yes, fair point Richard. Yes, that is the final round of what has been an excellent series.

Excellent afternoon's racing, and as Albert said, what a shame more people didn't turn up to watch it. What else can you do for just £5? Many of the riders took the eye and ought to have very bright futures in the sport, if the system allows for them to progress naturally. Some of these lads are on a par with some in the National League already, and there are lads in the that league that are ready for the Premier League, but it doesn't contain room for them, apart from the odd few, which is extremely worrying. Zach Wajtknect stood out for me, and it'll be interesting to see how he copes when he moves up to the 500cc Class. Forty races in 2 hours 15 minutes, now that's how speedway should be run, instead of spending around 3-hours getting through 15-heats as so many tracks do. That sort of sharpness, might just invite a few more people through the turnstiles around the country, expecially on the darker and colder evenings. When round two was staged at Mildenhall, it drew an extremely healthy crowd, so why this didn't, especially with it being staged on one of the best circuits in England, is a mystery to say the least. There were a handful of people in attendance wearing (Sorpions/Saints) clothing, three people from the Canterbury area of Kent, two from Cleethorpes, plus myself and my wife from near Hunstanton in Norfolk. So a bad show all round really. Luckily the entire afternoon stayed dry and sunny for the most part, but phew did we hit some horrendous thunderstorms driving home, real scary mary stuff!!!!

I know it's early, but an early departure from home is required. Any news on the weather in Scunny please, as the forecast doesn't seem good? Thanks

I have asked Dale for one, but there doesn't seen to be a confirmed one as yet, but I'm sure as and when there is, it'll be posted on here. All the uncertainty doesn't make life easy does it, because you can't plan ahead with other things you want to do in life, unless of course the speedway takes second best, then that's a shame. I always try to make the speedway my No 1 priority, but must admit that it's becoming more and more difficult to do so.

Mr Mungo, will you be one of the several, or are you going to Eastbourne to see the big boys? Both fixtures look as though they'll be good.

Is anybody actually going to this meeting tonight, or are you all staying at home to watch the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony? Can't believe how few postings there are about the meeting!! Oh! if anyone is going, the weather is good at the moment, and 'Lucy' on 'Daybreak' this morning that there would be a mixture of sun and cloud this evening.

Does anybody by any chance have the scorers from all classes, plus the results of any finals staged please>

Derek, Did Adam Kirby make any attempt to start Heat 2, or didn't he even get away from the pits? Cheers Mike

Did you realise Parsloes, that both times Lakeside have ridden at Rye House this season in a challenge match, they have finished with an identical score of 16-19 to the Junior Hammers, with both meetings reaching their natural conclusion of six-heats? The one time when it really mattered as it was for league points, only four heats were achieved, although the Essex side still emerged victors.

Correct first time, now have a look at your e-mails for a truly wonderful photo!!!

Good Morning Parsloes, this is the non Edmondton resident calling. Heat 1 = 60.4 Heat 2 = 63.3 Heat 3 = 63.0 Heat 4 = 61.0 I'm certain Craig announced Heat 6 as 62.0 I think the middle of the three under 15's races was 59.2 but can't be certain as I was talking to an Westminster born ex-Crayford rider at the time!!

You'll catch me one day, but you'll need to be out of bed before 11.17am

As I moved away from Wimbledon in 1986, I wouldn't have a clue who was riding second halves at Plough Lane after that. Okay, my next stab at this intriguing poser that you've set me is CECIL FORBES. If it's not him, then you'll have to give me a further clue, cos I'm sure as hell not giving up on this one yet.

Former 'Don' Bob Andrews was born in Edmonton. Give me a bit of a clue, is he still riding in any of the three leagues?

That'll be your favourite rider of all time..................James Cockle.......well Mr James Cockle to you!!

The Pearce brothers Dad told me that they were both born in Upper Edmonton, so maybe they were conceived in Waltham Forest

Sorry, didn't realise he'd left, so that'll be my mistake.