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Report: Cycle Speedway Roundup
Posted: 21st June 2010
Reports and Results Week Ending 20th June
South and South West League
Report: Graham Sutton
Another competitive day of league racing in the South West saw four closely fought matches with the tightest scoreline at the Oasis where East Newport picked up their first away win of the season. The Wiltshire club had the lion's share of race winners but the Welsh outfit had a better balanced side and held a vital five point lead with one heat remaining which was just as well for them as they conceded a 7-3 in heat 18. League leaders Poole selected their most experienced line-up for the visit of second placed Newport but made hard work of the victory which was not assured until the final heat when Chris Roberts teamed up with Arron Morgan for a vital 7-3. Veteran Rob Haywood put together his best score of the season with a 22 point haul for Southampton at Hellingly but this could not prevent the Eastbourne club from completing the double in the South Coast derby. Mark Reed proved a more than adequate replacement for son Thomas as he inspired Exeter to an away victory at Horspath for whom Steve Harris was again in unbeatable form.
Results
Swindon v East Newport
Swindon 89: Danny Harper 20 Sean Rudman 18 Mark Janes 16 Martin Glover 10 Paul Matthews 9 Franek Joechin 8 Jake Neighbour 4 Ethan Greenslade 4
East Newport 90: Louis Harvey 14 Aaron Hughes 13 Dan Bock 13 Neil Power 12 Ryan Lewis 11 Mike Rice 11 Matt Davis 9 Rob Absolum 7
Poole v Newport
Poole 91: Ben Donohue 15 Pete Young 15 Arron Morgan 13 Leyton Glover 12 Chris Roberts 10 Chris Shylock 9 Sam Hearn 9 Jake Williams 8
Newport 83: Mark Carmichael 18 Lee Tippings 18 Jack Harrold 17 Colin Simmons 9 Ollie Sidwick 6 Ryan Evans 6 Dave Murphy 5 Joe Lewis 4
Hellingly v Southampton
Hellingly 92: Neil Hollebon 19 Martin Hollebon 16 Dave Bonniface 13 Zac Parsons 10 Ernie Ridley 10 Zac Parsons 10 Sam Craddick 9 Steve Archer 5
Southampton 84: Rob Haywood 22 Gavin Wheeler 21 Haydn Chant 9 Dan Miller 9 Colin Wheeler 8 Mark Johnson 5 Alex Matthews 5 Josh Robinson 4
Horspath v Exeter
Horspath 86: Steve Harris 20 Wayne Clarke 16 Mark Coulter 15 Lee Clarke 10 Zac Payne 9 Jess Lamb 7 Rachael Edge 5 Jordan Richardson 4
Exeter 93: Mark Reed 18 Dom McCrae 18 Craig Nethercott 14 Aaron Herbert 13 Aaron Coles 10 Dan Winchester 9 Dave Dart 7 Charlie Jane Herbert 4
Heatersett v Norwich - 16th June 2010
Report: Glenn Grange
It was local derby time for the third time this season when Hethersett and Norwich met in the Eastern League Division One last Wednesday at the Memorial Playing Field writes Glenn Grange.
Norwich had won to two previous league meetings, and with some fine riding made it three victories in 2010 over the Hawks. The first four heats were drawn before the vastly improved Josh Colby and Lee Grange scored a maximum 7-3 in heat 5 which gave Norwich a lead they would never relinquish. With big hitters Lee Grange, Leigh Cossey and Ian Grange in their line up the visitors were always able to dominate races. Hethersett were too reliant on both Dan Chambers and Ben Collins to score race wins and did lose points due to negative race tactics.
The final score was 86-93 in favour of Norwich. Top scorer for Hethersett was Dan Chambers with 17+1 points, whilst for Norwich once again Lee Grange top scored dropping just one point and scoring 18+1.
Norwich v Great Blakenham - 20th June 2010
Report: Glenn Grange
On Sunday 20th June Norwich entertained current Eastern League Division One league leaders Great Blakenham at Eaton Park. With star riders Leigh Cossey and Ian Grange both unavailable team manager Gary Colby brought in youngsters James Wakefield and Kieran Parr, giving the home team a youthful looking line up. However the shoes were too big to fill for the Norwich young guns and they went down 83 - 96. Lee Grange again was the pick of the Norwich riders scoring 18 points, and was also backed up by Scotland International Josh Colby who put in another good performance.
Fixtures for this coming week are the Norfolk Under 16 Championships at Harford Park, Norwich, on Wednesday 23rd June. On Saturday 26th June riders from Norfolk will compete in the last regional round of the British Junior League at Ipswich. Finally on Sunday 27th June Norwich travel to Birmingham in the British Premier League in the search for their first victory of the season.
British U10 / Veteran Team Championships - Horspath 19th June 2010
Report: Geoff Gamage | Images: Brian Barnett - www.cyclespeedwayphotos.co.uk
BTC U10 Semi - Final 1
A really tense affair early in the day - East Newport had a solid scoring quintet winning comfortably, but the scrap behind them between Wednesfield and Bretford went down to the last race, Bretford's Niall Cleaver holding off Wednesfield's James Sheridan to secure the final berth.
Scorers:
East Newport 50: ( Tudor Coombes 14, Sean Bennett 8, Liam Morris 9, Ieuan Payne 8. Ryan Davies 7.)
Bretford 43: ( Dan Price 12, Jake Gray 8, Niall Cleaver 13, Jason Cleaver 9, Scott Price dnr )
Wednesfield 42: ( James Harriman 14, Dominic White 7, Curtis Evans 11, James Sheridan 10 )
Sheffield 24: ( Ed Morton 9, Josh Gamage 4, Niamh Morton 5, Matthew Ellis 6.)
Referee Mike Legge
BTC Semi - Final 2
Kesgrave showed their quality throughout, winning with ease. However, there was a tight battle for the other qualifying berth until the last round of races when Horspath pulled clear, built around a George Horsley maximum and good scoring backing him.
Scorers
Kesgrave 53 ( Oliver Vobe 11, Harrison Bacon 12, Pierce Bacon 11, Ollie Knight 15
Jody Howard 4)
Horspath 46 ( Alfie Russell - Sharp 11, Alfie Wakefield 3, Jack Currell 10, George Horsley 16, Eban Wakefield 6.)
Poole 40 ( George Newman 12, Harry Hiscock 6, Alex Strutt 12, Hayden Rowles 2, Callum Smith 7.)
Ipswich 34 ( Brandon Gilbert - Rolfe 9, Alex Harvey 9, Jack Chaplin 10, Charlie Brooke 3, Gemma Hill 3.)
Astley & Tydlesley 28 ( Max Evans 9, Adam Turnbull 7, Tyler Koch 6, Ross Green 6)
Referee Albert Bentley
BTC Veteran Semi -Final 1
In a match sprinkled with World, British and European Champions the expected thriller unfolded, two costly exclusions to pre meeting favourites Leicester saw them bow out, Horspath with three of last year's winning team from Filton now racing eased through with East London a point clear of Leicester,
Scorers
Horspath 55 ( Ian Lawrence 11, Steve Harris 12, Mike Burgess 14, Paul Gibbs 6, Mark Janes 12.)
East London 44 ( Les Stevens 10, Steve Woodruff 8 Dave Tulloch 12, Dennis Hubble 14 Kevin Smith dnr)
Leicester 43 ( Mark Newey 10, Norman Venson 11, Mick Skinner 9, Dave Hemsley 11, Stef Whitehead 2.
Sheffield 28 ( Luke Morton 4, Craig Owen 3, Martin Gamble 10, Mick Knowles 10, Richard Whiteley 1.)
Hull 27 ( Richard Pawson 6, Andy Moody 5, Ian Swanbough 5, Simon Plows 7, Barry
Ashton 4.)
Referee Albert Bentley
BTC Veteran Semi -Final 2
Another three way scrap - eventually both Poole and Wednesfield pulled clear of Norwich during the second half of the match to book their place in the final. Pete Young unbeaten for Poole and some years rolled back for the others indeed. Again some great cycle speedway names involved and a pleasure to see.
Scorers
Poole 53 ( Rob Haywood 13, Pete Young 16, Dave Murphy 13, Colin Sutton 2, Colin Wheeler 9.)
Wednesfield 51 ( Mick Aris 9, Steve Mullinder 14, Roger Ellis 14, Mark Griffiths 14)
Norwich 45 ( Gary Riley 6, Alan Parsons 13, Dave Soloman 15, Gary Colby 11.)
Hethersett 33 ( Roger Carter 6 Dave Chambers 9, Tim Grimes 10, Mel Perkins 8)
Ipswich 16 ( Tony Stant 3, Bill Brooks 5, Ivan Pike 4, Dave Hill 4.)
Referee Pete Dalley
BTC U10 Final - sponsored by Upsetter69
Kesgrave proved their intentions from the start, dropping just one point in the first set of races and that to home rider George Horsley who scored another maximum. They were never really troubled on their way to the title with four strong scorers, East Newport again looked secure for silver with a better quintet whilst Horspath just pipping Bretford for bronze.
Scorers
Kesgrave 51 ( Harrison Bacon 12, Oliver Bacon 11, Pierce Bacon 15, Ollie Knight 12
Jody Howard 1.)
East Newport 43 ( Liam Morris 6, Ieaun Payne 10, Tudor Coombes 11 Sean Bennett 12, Ryan Davies 4.)
Horspath 34 ( Alfie Russell - Sharp 7, George Horsley 16, Alfie Wakefield 4, Jack Currell 5, Eban Wakefield 2.)
Bretford 32 ( Niall Cleaver 13, Jake Gray 6, Dan Price 9, Jason Cleaver 4, Scott Price dnr.)
Referee Mike Legge
BTC Veterans Final - sponsored by GG Express Couriers
Horspath became the first winners of the new perpetual trophy donated by Dash Trophies for the Vets team. Poole led by one point after the first set of races however with Hammers using World Veteran Champion Steve Harris as a tactical reserve, he raced four of Horspath's grids 3 & 4 heats they soon eased into a comfortable lead by the half way stage. A strong quintet that registered one third place or better throughout. Poole took the silver with some solid scoring, Wednesfield grabbed the bronze, Mark Griffiths scoring a great win over Harris to boot, whilst East London were hampered by Steve Woodruff's injury from the semi.
Scorers
Horspath 57 ( Ian Lawrence 13, Paul Gibbs 7, Mike Burgess 15, Mark Janes 7, Steve Harris 15.)
Poole 44 ( Dave Murphy 12, Colin Wheeler 10, Rob Haywood 8, Pete Young 14 Colin Sutton dnr )
Wednesfield 32 ( Roger Ellis 6, Steve Mullinder 6, Mark Griffiths 12, Mick Aris 8.)
East London 27 ( Les Stevens 8, Steve Woodruff 2, Dave Tulloch 6, Dennis Hubble 8, Kevin Smith 3.)
Referee Pete Dalley
Astley & Tyldesley v Edinburgh - Junior Challenge Match - 20th June 2010
Report: Mike Hack
Astley & Tyldesley entertained Edinburgh in a junior challenge match at Gin Pit on Sunday. A really good match took place, as Edinburgh took the lead three times before A & T again drew level after heat 9. The home side took the lead for the first time after heat 1, with two successive 7-3 heat wins, after hard riding by first Luke Jamson and then Adam Phillips saw them bring their partners through. A & T sealed the match with a 6-4 in heat 13 and a 7-3 in heat 14. Credit to both teams who each fielded eight junior riders, who gave it their all in a very hard fought, sporting, competitive match.
Adam Phillips raced unbeaten for A & T, whilst Luke Jamson dropped his only point in the last race to Michael Lee. First year riders Bethan Braithwaite and Reece Pollitt continue to improve, whilst Stefan Whitelegg battled on after a fall on the back straight. The three Lee brothers all impressed for Edinburgh, along with Paul Kelly, all of whom won races. Douglas Morgan recovered well after taking a heavy fall third time out.
Junior Challenge match result
Astley & Tyldesley 81: Adam Phillips 20, Luke Jamson 18 (1), Reece Pollitt 12 (1), Stefan Whitelegg 10 (1), Bethan Braithwaite 9, Matthew Turnbull 5 (1), Alex Green 4 (1), Adam Turnbull 3.
Edinburgh 69: Michael Lee 16 (1), Paul Kelly 14, Mark Lee 12 (1), Christopher Lee 11, Ewan Kennedy 6, Douglas Morgan 4, Callum Cairney 3, Louis Kennedy 3.
Referee - Bill Phillips.
An entertaining club practice match took place afterwards, between Adam's Aces and Luke's Leopards. The scores were level for most of the match, before the Leopards finished off with two 6-4 heat wins to take a 62-58 win.
A & T Club Practice match result
Adam's Aces 58: Reece Pollitt 14 (1), Adam Phillips 14, Matthew Turnbull 10, Alex Green 8 (1), Ross Green 8 (1), Caitlin West 4.
Luke's Leopards 62: Luke Jamson 15, Bethan Braithwaite 14, Adam Turnbull 11 (1), Max Evans 10 (2), Tyler Koch 7 (2), Charlotte Fairhurst 5.
Referee - Bill Phillips.
East Newport v Swindon - 20th June 2010
Report: Gilbert Davis
East Newport Cycle Speedway team recorded their third Division one victory of the season with an impressive away win at Swindon. Missing two of their top riders, the Club promoted riders from their combination and conference teams to fill the first team vacancies. On the difficult Wiltshire circuit the home team started strongly building up an early five point lead, but the East Enders kept plugging away never allowing the Swindon team to build up a bigger lead.
With the East Newport team having a stronger second half pairings a very close match was inevitable as this proved with East Newport running out victorious 90 - 89. Each rider played their part in a surprising but well deserved victory, no more so than the brilliant young duo of Aaron Hughes, Louis Harvey & the fast starting Dan Bock.
Scores:
Mike Rice 11+3, Ryan Lewis 11.
Dan Bock 13+1, Aaron Hughes 13+1
Matt Davis 9+3, Louis Harvey 14+2
Neil Power 12+1, Rob Absalom 7
East Newport's division 2 combination team scored an impressive 68 - 40 victory at Swindon maintaining their position as league leaders. Youngsters Khalid Mitha and Tudor Coombes were the star riders on the day for the East Enders & were well supported by Cory B Jones & Welsh veteran Ian Sizer.
The East Newport team are next in action against local rivals Newport on Sunday 27th June, racing at Spytty Park Sports Village circuit starting at 2pm.
Other Results
South-East League Division 1 - 16th June 2010
HETHERSETT 86: David Adams 17+1 Dan Chambers 16+2 Ben Collins 14+2
NORWICH 93: Lee Grange 18+1 Leigh Cossey 17+2 Josh Colby 14+2
Referees - various
South-East League Division 1 - 20th June 2010
HETHERSETT 95: Dan Chambers 17+1 Dave Adams 15+1 Phil Adams 15+1
EAST LONDON 85: Toby Millen 19 Dennis Hubble 15+1 Neil Lester 11+3
Ref - Tim Grimes
South-East Combination Division - 20th June 2010
HETHERSETT B 60+51)111: Scott Grimes 16 Calvin Grimes 11 Dave Chambers 10
EAST LONDON B (100+2) 102: Neil Lester 23+1 Lee Ridgwell 17+3 Nicky Gunkel 17+3
Carmichaels Norfolk U16 Individual Championship at Harford Park - 23rd June 2010
1 Josh Colby Norwich 20
2 Scott Grimes Hethersett 19
3 Danielle Riley Norwich 17 after race-off
Also qualified for East Anglian Final
4 Oliver Riley Norwich 17
5= Calvin Grimes Hethersett 16
5= Tiffany Collins Hethersett 16
Referee - Gary Colby
British Youth and Junior League Tables
Midland League Results @ 22nd June 2010
Wednesfield v East Park - 20th June
WEDNESFIELD 104: MARK GRIFFITHS 18+2, TONY DE'LEON 18+1, CHRIS JEWKES 15+1, MATT TURLEY 15+1, SAM SMITH 13+3, MICK ARIS 12+1, JORDAN HOLDCROFT 7+1, ROGER ELLIS 6.
EAST PARK WOLVES 76: LEE ARIS 18, LUKE DRAISEY 15+1, LIAM JOHNSON RICH 10+2, STEVE GUY 9, DAN GARNER 9, STUART BENTLEY 7+1, JAMIE BURKE 4, JORDAN RICH 4.
League 2
WEDNESFIELD 61: HARRY EVERITTS 14+2, JORDAN HOLDCROFT 12+1, JOHN RUSSELL 11+1, CHARLIE ELLITTS 8+2, COURTNEY ARIS 8, MIKEY BASSI 8.
EAST PARK WOLVES 68: LIAM JOHNSON RICH 16, JORDAN RICH 14+1, DAN GARNER 13, TARA WARREN 7, RICKY REEVES 6, JOE GUY 5+1, BRANDON WHETTON 4, JAMIE WHETTON 3.
Ken Graham Memorial Trophy, Bury, 19th June 2010
Nathan Groves Birmingham 19pts after Run-off
Darius Pilas Sheffield 19pts
Darren Kent Heckmondwike 17pts after Run-off
Chris Timms Birmingham 17pts
Chris Parish Bury 16pts
Simon Munden Stoke 14pts
Ben Dickenson Sheffield 13pts
Ben Higham Stockport 2006 12pts
Jack Lush Stockport 2006 12pts
Matt Lush Stockport 2006 11pts
Paul Timms Birmingham 11pts
Tom Doyle Bury 10pts
Luke Jamson Sheffield 10pts
Jake Reed Stockport 2006 8pts
Matt Turner Stockport 2006 6pts
Laura Watson Sheffield 5pts
Referee Mr Brian Eaton
Midland League - Sheffield v Leicester
Sheffield 84 (D Pilas 20, A Angell 18+1, R Hoyland 16, B Dickinson 12+1, S Gamble 6, M gamble 6, R Hudson 3, L Watson 3)
Leicester 92 (C Jarvis 16+1, C Marchant 16, M Whitehead 12+1, L Nowacki 12, M Hartshorn 10+3, N Whitehead 9+1, J Kemp 9, A Doughty 8)
South & South Wales Division 1 - 20th June 2010
Horspath 86 ( M.Coulter 15+2, Z.Payne 10+1, S.Harris 20, J.Lamb 7, W.Clarke 16+1, L.Clarke 10+1, R.Edge 5, J.Richardson 4.)
Exeter 93 ( C.J.Herbert 4, D.McCrae 18, D.Winchester 10+2, M.Reed 18, C.Nethercott 14, A.Coles 10+3, A.Herbert 13+1, D.Dart 7.)
referee R.Carpenter
Combination
Horspath 50 ( R.Edge 13+1, C.Russell-Sharp 7, L.Horsley 12, J.Lamb 9+3, G.Horsley 9.)
Exeter 42 ( J.Herbert 6, L.Hookway 6, J.Lovering 5+1, M.Trechman 2, W.Tidball 11, penalty points 12)
Conference League
Horspath 83 ( W.Clarke 13+3, J.Richardson 13, R.Edge 9+2, G.Horsley 10, Z.Payne 11+3, L.Horsley 15, M.Coulter 7+1, C.Russell-Sharp 5.)
Exeter 65 ( C.J.Herbert 2, J.lovering 3, W.Tidball 11+1, J.Herbert 5+1, L.Hookway 9, M.Trechman 4, A.Herbert 14+1, A.Coles 17+2.)
