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Agree that Sweden look much the strongest line up on show. Whats the Abensberg track like Iris123? Thought I read somewhere it was a big track

Thanks for that Peatbog, most useful. Have just found the line ups on of all places Wikipedia Sweden 1. T H Jonasson 2. Billy Forsberg 3. Linus Eklof 4. Simon Gustafsson 5. Ludvig Lindgren Germany 1. Kevin Wolbert 2. Max Dilger 3. Frank Facher 4. Tobias Busch 5. Sonke Petersen Australia 1. Darcy Ward 2. Justin Sedgman 3. Kozza Smith 4. Richard Sweetman 5. Josh Grajczonek GB 1. Simon Lambert 2. Brendan Johnson 3. Tai Woffinden 4. Lewis Bridger 5. Robert Mear

I see Team GB have been drawn with Australia, Sweden and Germany in the 1st Semi Final. The second Semi Final is taking place in Pardubice on the 6th June and features Denmark, Finland, Czech Republic and Russia. Poland are seeded directly into the final. Does anyone know the teams representing Australia, Sweden and Germany? Of particular interest as I will be making my first trip to a speedway meeting in Europe

Well they asked the supporters to vote for what they wanted the team to be called! They did and they choose a different name!! I think thats called a democracy Seriously though, although as stated elsewhere the track was really poor, its great to see proper second halves taking place at Mildenhall, just a real pity that Marc Owen was injured although Ashley Morris was a good replacement

Mildenhall 15 Nick Laurence 1 - 3 - 3 Total 7 Tom Stokes 0 - 1 - 1 Total 2 + 1 Adam Kirby 2 - x - 0 Total 2 Sam Woods 1 - 1 - 2 Total 4 + 1 Rye House 21 Ashley Morris 2 - 3 - 1 Total 6 + 2 Darryl Ritchings 3 - 2 - 2 Total 7 + 1 Richard Cawthorne 0 - 0 - 0 Total 0 Nial Strudwick 3 - 2 - 3 Total 8 Young Adam Portwood also had four solo four laps during the Academy match

Thanks for the info.

Thanks NJT, he certainly looked good on a speedway bike yesterday! Out of interest do you know who were the Weymouth riders he beat in that second half?

The second part of todays meetings was really enjoyable, thought Morris was rather unlucky as although clearly moving on the first two occasions he didnt seem to move much to me on the third time of asking, maybe the referee was looking for him I understand he was having clutch trouble before the start of the final. He was clearly the best rider on show in the 500cc, although Josh Dingle who I'd not heard of before was also very impressive, I assume he has been riding in 2nd halves at the likes of Plymouth . Well done to Adam Kirby representing the 'Fen Tigers' who rode well and our Number 8 today Tom Stokes who reached the final As pudding said some of the lads in the 250cc heats could realy ride, Freemantle, Downes, Lambert and Stoneman in particular impressed. That said all 18 riders who rode were a credit to themselves and hopefully I'll be able to see at least another couple of these rounds!

Cheers Bob Thanks for the updates throughout the week mate, really good effort by Brendan and a great experience to add to his speedway education Have a safe and troublefree journey home, and will catch up with you all very soon!

Taken from the Official Scunthorpe speedway website: - This Saturday, after the Jotun Paints Scunthorpe Saints have faced the Mildenhall Fen Tigers in a National fixture; the first round of the 2009 British Under-15 Championship takes place at the Eddie Wright Raceway in Scunthorpe. Twenty riders will race in two classes (250cc and 500cc) over twenty-two heats with many of the riders having previously taken part in the club’s amateur meetings and winter practices. Three of the riders will be representing Scunthorpe with Saints duo, Kyle Howarth (top right) and Ashley Morris (top left), competing in the 9-rider 500cc section whilst the Scorpions’ mascot, 10-year old Reece Downes (below left), will be the youngest rider in the championship, competing in the 11-rider 250cc class. Despite the 37-race schedule admission prices on Saturday have been held at the usual National league prices: Adult £9, Concession £7, Children (aged 10-16) £4, Children (aged 0-9) Free, Family Ticket £20 (2 adults, 2 Children 10-16). The full line-up is: 500cc Kyle Howarth (Ashton-under-Lyme, Manchester) Born: 11/2/94 Josh Dingle (Newquay, Cornwall) 4/3/94 Jack Butler (Boston, Lincolnshire) 17/4/94 Tom Stokes (Spalding, Lincolnshire) 23/4/94 Ashley Morris (Penkridge, Staffordshire) 6/5/94 Daniel I’Anson (Ringwood, Hampshire) 3/8/94 Darryl Ritchings (Swindon, Wiltshire) 11/8/94 Adam Kirby (Spalding, Lincolnshire) 6/2/95 Cameron Hoskins (Cannock, Staffordshire) 13/4/95 250cc Steven Archer (Hailsham, Sussex) 22/4/94 Adam Portwood (March, Cambridgeshire) 1/7/95 Brandon Freemantle (West Sussex) 12/10/95 Daniel Sibson (Cumbria) 27/11/95 Jack Jones (Gloucestershire) 12/1/96 Tyler Govier (Exeter, Devon) 4/4/96 Jed Collins (Northants) 8/8/96 Nathan Stoneman (Tiverton, Devon) 17/9/96 Jack Cornes (Lymm, Cheshire) 20/10/97 Robert Lambert (Norfolk) 5/4/98 Reece Downes (Barnsley, South Yorkshire) 20/9/98 2009 Championship dates: Saturday 2nd May - Scunthorpe Saturday 23rd May - Newport Saturday 15th June - Weymouth Saturday 25th July - Buxton Thursday 13th August - Isle of Wight Saturday 22nd August - King’s Lynn Saturday 19th September - Workington Northside Championship points awarded in each class: 1st 20 points, 2nd 18 points, 3rd 16 points, 4th 14 points, 5th 12 points 6th 11 points, 7th 10 points, 8th 9 points, 9th 8 points, 10th 7 points, 11th 6 points, 12th 5 points, 13th 4 points, 14th 3 points, 15th 2 points, 16th 1 point. Top six round scores to count for each rider £9!!! What a bargain! I see the riders are shown in age order above, does anyone know the actual riding order ?

Thats good to hear, Tom really impressed at Kings Lynn the other saturday and the sunday before at Mildenhall. Already has a fan in my daughter

I think its five from each round, with the three 6th placed riders racing off for the final place, dont quote me though

Tom was due to be in the 2nd half at Mildenhall on Sunday, but heard he had taken a knock. Hopefully this will not prevent him from taking his place in Saturdays line up!

Yes indeed a great experience for Brendan! Will be watching with interest friday

Well said Scunny Stag, I'd too heard that there were more competitors now Looking forward to this meeting following our match against Scunthorpe on Saturday and hearing the line ups in due course.

Kings Lynn 21 Chris Widman 2 2 3 = 7 Liam Rumsey 0 3 2 = 5+1 Rhys Naylor 2 2 1 = 5+2 Tom Stokes 1 1 2 = 4+2 Scunthorpe 15 Ashley Morris 3 3 3 3 = 12 Montana Jowett 1 0 1 0 = 2 Jack Hirst DNR Jordan Tyrer 0 1 f = 1 Heat 1 Morris Widman Jowett Rumsey 2-4 2-4 66.31 Heat 2 Morris Naylor Stokes Tyrer 3-3 5-7 66.06 Heat 3 Rumsey Naylor Tyrer Jowett 5-1 10-8 70.40 Heat 4 Morris (15mtrs) Widman Stokes 3-3 13-11 66.59 Heat 5 Widman Rumsey Jowett Tyrer (f) 5-1 18-12 67.22 Heat 6 Morris Stokes Naylor Jowett 3-3 21-15 66.47 Very enjoyable second half of which Ashley Morris was the undoubted star, fast times ona slick track and a brilliant pair of passes in heat 4 when off 15 mtrs for a tapes touching offence. Tom Stokes and Liam Rumsey showed alot of promise as did Jordan Tyrer who unfortunately fell when second in his last ride, but showed improvement in each of his races.

Thanks for that SS , 3pm is much better for travelling fans and riders I'd imagine, well it certainly is for me On another tack I see the Newport meeting is May 23rd Which is the Newport/BSPA site is correct means speedway three days running at Newport as they are due to ride Workington on 24th in the PL and the Isle Of Wight on 25th in the NL! I'm surprised that the U15 round doesnt form part of a double header with one of the other metings purely on a cost basis

Hi Neil Is this confirmed only 5 in the 500cc competition? I know when this thread started there were in the region of 12-15 names suggested as possible entrants, surprised that more are not taking part.

Thats a shame, makes for a late one for travelling supporters! At least there is no curfew so we should get a full Championship round! looking forward to both meetings should be an excellent nights speedway Scunthorpe v Tranmere!! what a strange choice of an afternoon out

I see it is Scunthorpe v Mildenhall in the NL followed by the 1st round of the U15 Championships on Saturday May 2nd, start time tbc! Will certainly be making the trip now

Yes I think thats right Neil, also it was Sam Heath , not Hurst who rode. But thanks for the info everyone

Unfortunately the charming coffee seller at Rye managed to throw a cup all over my programme So I'd be grateful if anyone has the heat details, times and scorers as mine are unreadable. Also Brendan Freemantles solo times would be appreciated Cheers

Cheers. was looking for full heat details though if anyone has them

Certainly hope there is a round at Kings Lynn Steven101, be good to have a couple of rounds relatively close to travel to (KL & Scunny)! Hopefully next year Mildenhall will put themselves forward for a round.