From: johnlowe@callnetuk.com
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: Match report: Edinburgh 48 Newcastle 44
Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2000 04:02:17 +0100
Edinburgh Monarchs 48: Newcastle Diamonds 44=20
Premier League=20
Lothian Arena, Armadale
Friday 30th June 2000=20
Edinburgh were made to work hard when facing a full strength Newcastle side
at Armadale. Robert Eriksson blew his engine before the match started and
struggled through the meeting riding Blair Scott's spare bike.=20
With Eriksson failing to win a heat and Ross Brady and Blair Scott rather
hit and miss, it was left to Peter Carr and Kevin Little to guide Monarchs
to see Monarchs home. The bonus point looked a possibility for Edinburgh
when they led by eight points going into heat 12. Newcastle were able to
use a tactical substitute in heat 12 to salvage a draw and Bjarne Pedersen
won heat 13 ahead of Eriksson and Little. Newcastle used a golden double in
heat 14 to gain a 7-1 heat advantage and secure the bonus point. The match
went to a last heat decider but Peter Carr and Kevin Little took a 4-2 to
settle things.=20
This win took Monarchs back to the top of the table, but they will need
some results on the southern tour if they are to remain there for long.=20
Both teams were at full strength. Christian Henry had recovered from his
wrist injury to take his place in the Edinburgh team. Newcastle introduced
new signings Andr=E9 Compton and Rob Grant to the team that last visited
Armadale. They also had Jesper Olsen back after injury.
Jesper Olsen won the toss and took gate position B using 1 and 3 in heat=
one.
Heat 1: Bjarne Pedersen, Robert Eriksson, Grant MacDonald, Will Beveridge
[57.7]=20
Robert Eriksson gated ahead of Pedersen. Will Beveridge made a good start
from gate four but found it a long away round the outside line and Grant
MacDonald cut inside to take third. Eriksson was clearly struggling for
speed and Pedersen slipped through on the inside on the back straight and
pulled ahead.=20
(2-4) (2-4)=20
Heat 2: Blair Scott, Christian Henry, Rob Grant, Darren Pearson [59.6]=20
Christian Henry made a great start and joined Blair Scott in front. Rob
Grant chased but looked rather wild and was losing ground on most bends.
Darren Pearson just looked slow and the Monarchs pair pulled ahead steadily
to win by a big margin.=20
(5-1) (7-5)=20
Heat 3: Peter Carr, Jesper Olsen, Stuart Swales, Ross Brady [57.4]=20
This was a superb heat. Ross Brady made the start but Jesper Olsen stormed
past. Peter Carr cut inside to give chase and soon passed Olsen only for
Jesper to come back to regain the lead and pull away slightly. Meanwhile
Ross Brady was passed by Stuart Swales but recovered to re-pass on the
outside. While many in the crowd watched Swales again get his nose in front
Carr produced a superb inside pass on Olsen to win the heat.=20
(3-3) (10-8)=20
Heat 4: Andr=E9 Compton, Kevin Little, Christian Henry, Rob Grant [58.1]=20
Andr=E9 Compton made a cracking start from gate one, while Kevin Little cut
inside from gate 4 to take second place. Christian Henry was last but rode
a tight inside line to easily pass Rob Grant and ensure a tied heat.=20
(3-3) (13-11)=20
Heat 5: Ross Brady, Peter Carr, Bjarne Pedersen, Grant MacDonald [57.8]=20
Ross Brady and Peter Carr gated to shut the door on Bjarne Pedersen who
made no impression on the team-riding Monarchs pairing.
(5-1) (18-12)=20
Heat 6: Andr=E9 Compton, Will Beveridge, Robert Eriksson, Darren Pearson=
[58.2]=20
Compton made another start ahead of Beveridge. Eriksson was slow away on
his borrowed bike and could make no real impression on Beveridge after
passing Darren Pearson.=20
(3-3) (21-15)=20
Heat 7: Jesper Olsen, Kevin Little, Stuart Swales, Blair Scott [58.4]=20
Jesper Olsen won ahead of Kevin Little. Blair Scott started well but Stuart
Swales passed him on the inside. Swales then closed in on Little and wasn't
far short at the finish.=20
(2-4) (23-19)=20
Heat 8: Grant MacDonald, Will Beveridge, Christian Henry, Robert Grant=
[59.3]=20
The heat 7 advantage denied Newcastle a tactical substitute option. Grant
MacDonald made the gate to head his former Glasgow and Newcastle teammate
Will Beveridge. Christian Henry had another solid third place ahead of=
Grant.=20
(3-3) (26-22)=20
Heat 9: Peter Carr, Andr=E9 Compton, Ross Brady, Darren Pearson [57.5]=20
Carr and Brady gated once more but Compton came around the outside of Brady
coming out of the second bend before the Monarchs' pair had the opportunity
to block his path.=20
(4-2) (30-24)=20
Heat 10: Jesper Olsen, Robert Eriksson, Stuart Swales, Will Beveridge [58.1]=
=20
Eriksson made a start but couldn't keep out Olsen and indeed had his work
cut out to stay ahead of Swales.=20
(2-4) (32-28)=20
Heat 11: Blair Scott, Kevin Little, Bjarne Pedersen, Grant MacDonald [59.1]=
=20
Blair Scott made a great start and was joined in front by Kevin Little.
Bjarne Pedersen missed the start and struggled to pass MacDonald. When he
did move into third place he could not mount a serious challenge to Kevin
Little who marshalled Scott home.=20
(5-1) (37-29)=20
Heat 12: Peter Carr, Stuart Swales, Jesper Olsen, Blair Scott [58.1]=20
Blair Scott replaced Christian Henry as a reserve change while Newcastle
introduced Jesper Olsen as a tactical substitute for Pearson. Peter Carr
was away ahead of the Newcastle pair with Blair Scott challenging on the
outside until he was seen off.=20
(3-3) (40-32)=20
Heat 13: Bjarne Pedersen, Robert Eriksson, Kevin Little, Andr=E9 Compton
[58.4]=20
Pedersen made the gate and led throughout but Robert Eriksson and Kevin
Little had few difficulties keeping Compton at the back. This maintained
Edinburgh's eight-point lead and opened things up for a golden double in
heat 13.=20
(3-3) (43-35)=20
Heat 14: Jesper Olsen, Bjarne Pedersen, Blair Scott, Ross Brady [58.7]=20
Bjarne Pedersen came in as a golden double tactical substitute for Rob
Grant. Olsen just made the gate ahead of Brady and Scott. The Edinburgh
riders concentrated on team riding to keep Pedersen at the back. This
appeared to have worked but they got into a tangle on the second bend of
the last heat leaving a big gap for Pedersen to go through. Blair Scott
came back hard and at least ended any thought Olsen may have had of trying
to let Pedersen through to win.
(1-7) (44-42)=20
Heat 15: Peter Carr, Andr=E9 Compton, Kevin Little, Jesper Olsen [58.9]=20
Peter Carr blasted ahead to win easily and clinch the win. Kevin Little
rode a good race to keep Jesper Olsen at the back.=20
(4-2) (48-44)=20
Edinburgh Monarchs =20
Robert Eriksson 2 1* 2 2 7+1
Will Beveridge 0 2 2 0 4
Peter Carr 3 2* 3 3 3 12
Ross Brady 0 3 1 0 4
Kevin Little 2 2 2* 1* 1 8+2
Blair Scott 3 0 3 0 1 7
Christian Henry 2* 1* 1* 4+3
=20
Newcastle Diamonds =20
Bjarne Pedersen 3 1 1 3 4* 12+1
Grant MacDonald 1 0 3 0 4
Stuart Swales 1* 1 1 2 5+1
Jesper Olsen 2 3 3 1* 3 0 12+1
Andr=E9 Compton 3 3 2 0 2 10
Darren Pearson 0 0 0 0
Rob Grant 1 0 0 1
=20
Robert Eriksson bike problems resulted in his lowest Armadale score of the
season and this was only the second time he has not made the nominated
heat. Peter Carr was untouchable throughout although he was made to work
hard by Jesper Olsen in heat 3. Kevin Little rose to the occasion and was
very good value for a paid ten score after taking some hard rides at number
5 including a rare heat 15 appearance. Kevin deserves a lot of credit for
the win.=20
The rest of the team scored steadily rather than spectacularly. All
dominated the weak Diamond's reserve pairing. Blair Scott predictably won
heat 2. He was also helped to a second heat win by Kevin Little. Peter Carr
also helped Ross Brady to a win. Christian Henry was rock-solid and scored
in every ride.=20
Bjarne Pedersen looked impressive when he gated but was no great shakes
otherwise. He did pass the toiling Eriksson in heat 1 but didn't have an
answer to team-riding opponents in heats 5 and 11. He only managed to pass
Scott and Brady in heat 14 after they left a huge gap. Jesper Olsen was
back to his old Armadale form and was only beaten by Carr prior to running
last in heat 15. Andr=E9 Compton started well and did everything expected of
him apart from trailing in heat 13. Stuart Swales and Grant MacDonald were
both steady but the visiting reserves were off the pace.=20
Man of the match: Kevin Little=20
Most exciting rider: Peter Carr/Jesper Olsen
Next meeting: v Sheffield, Premier League, Armadale on Friday 6th July 2000=
=20
John Lowe
http://johnlowe.net
Edinburgh Monarchs Official Website
http://www.edinburghmonarchs.org.uk/
From: anthonymcguire@dingoblue.net.au
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: RE: Oz GP Venue
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2000 14:37:53 +1000
Good point Kev,
Whilst every Speedway purist across the globe applauds the
renaissance of Speedway provided by the S.G.P..Lets hope that Olle and hi=
s
promoters remember where "grassroots" of Speedway and not let it get to
elitist with its lofty ambitions and that it puts it out of the reach of =
the
average enthusiast or S.G.P. will be a thing of the past within 5 years a=
nd
Speedway will only revert back to the Dark Ages of the late 80's and earl=
y
90's.....Cheers Anthony
-----Original Message-----
From: Maiser@ksinet.univ.gda.pl [mailto:Maiser@ksinet.univ.gda.pl]On
Behalf Of kevin@meynell.com
Sent: Saturday, 1 July 2000 8:34 AM
To: Internet Speedway Fan Club List
Subject: Re: Oz GP Venue
In reply to Stein:
>One drawback is that FIM for next season as far as I have heard ONLY wil=
l
>go for tracks which can take 20-50 000 spectators. This again means that
>we will loose one of the rounds in the Nordic countries, and that Vojens=
,
>Lindk=F6ping and Coventry wil be out of the questions.
If these rumours are correct, one has to ask why the GP promoters are goi=
ng
for such large stadiums when the average attendance is only about 15,000
per GP (and that figure is much lower if you exclude the Polish GPs)? By
all means expand the series to new venues, but don't neglect the places
which provide the hardcore support.
Kevin Meynell
From: anthonymcguire@dingoblue.net.au
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: RE: Oz GP venue
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2000 14:41:37 +1000
Lets hope so Steve,
Being in Sydney we as a major capital
city are starved of a decent bike track and having only Parramatta which is
for predominantly Sprint cars. I heard that David Lander or Wade Auger were
thinking of doing some shows at Sydney Showground?....u heard anything about
this?....cheers Anth
-----Original Message-----
From: Maiser@ksinet.univ.gda.pl [mailto:Maiser@ksinet.univ.gda.pl]On Behalf
Of stvmagro@tig.com.au
Sent: Friday, 30 June 2000 4:53 AM
To: Internet Speedway Fan Club List
Subject: Oz GP venue
The FIM delegate who came to Australia last year and visited the new
Sydney Showground (not too sure of his name) liked what he saw.
Most certainly, the stadium is better than the Brisbane Exhibition Ground
and it leaves Melbourne's Olympic Park for dead too.
At the Showground - which is next door to the Sydney Olympic stadium -
the terraces and stands are all raised (similar to Bradford) and since it
was only built three years ago the facilities are first class.
The only problems have been the concrete fence and the diabolical shape
of the track. However the new air fence would discount the concrete,
this necessitating a new track to be cut further infield.
My mail suggests there is a very good chance that the RAS (owners) would
allow a new track to be cut, particularly as there are no drains.
Capital city, yes, but out of Melbourne or Sydney I suggest that the latter
has the inside running on 2001.
Steve Magro
Brisbane, Australia
http://www.motorcyclesonly.com/worldspeedway.htm
From: LWMORRIS@bigpond.com
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: OZ GP
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2000 15:07:45 +1000
I wonder if there's any truth in the rumour that Australia didn't get a =
GP this year because prospective promoters thought there was not enough =
sponsorship money around, due to the Sydney Olympics? It certainly makes =
some sense, but would the same sponsors be interested in speedway?
Lee.
From: sboz@vtown.com.au
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: Oz GP Comp.
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2000 20:46:37 +1000
Still a few stragglers to send in their round 3 tips. Don't miss out. =
Good luck all.
Peter Henderson
Gold Coast, Queensland
'Speedway Bikes of Oz'
http://plhenderson.tripod.com/index.htm=20
From: marianb@amedec.amg.gda.pl
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: 01.07.2000, Wroclaw, Grand Prix of Poland
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2000 22:12:20 +0200 (MET DST)
Heat winner runner-up third fourth
1: M.Karlsson Stefan Danno S.Ulamek H.Gustafsson
2: Chris Louis Brian Karger Greg Hancock P.Protasiewicz
3: Joe Screen C.Stonehewer Rafal Dobrucki Andy Smith
4: Antonin Kasper Peter Karlsson Billy Hamill Brian Andersen
5: Rafal Dobrucki S.Ulamek P.Protasiewicz Brian Andersen
6: Billy Hamill Greg Hancock H.Gustafsson Andy Smith
7: Joe Screen Peter Karlsson M.Karlsson Brian Karger
8: Antonin Kasper Stefan Danno C.Stonehewer Chris Louis
9: Chris Louis Greg Hancock M.Karlsson Rafal Dobrucki
10: Billy Hamill S.Ulamek Brian Karger C.Stonehewer
11: Leigh Adams Jason Crump Joe Screen Stefan Danno
12: Ryan Sullivan Mark Loram Antonin Kasper Peter Karlsson
13: Tomasz Gollob Chris Louis Todd Wiltshire S.Ulamek
14: Billy Hamill T.Rickardsson Greg Hancock Jimmy Nilsen
15: Todd Wiltshire Peter Karlsson Joe Screen Jimmy Nilsen
16: Greg Hancock Stefan Danno S.Ulamek Antonin Kasper
17: Tomasz Gollob Mark Loram T.Rickardsson L.Adams - M
18: Jason Crump Billy Hamill Chris Louis Ryan Sullivan
19: Stefan Danno T.Rickardsson Ryan Sullivan Todd Wiltshire
20: Chris Louis Leigh Adams Peter Karlsson Greg Hancock
21: Billy Hamill Leigh Adams Stefan Danno T.Gollob - E
22: T.Rickardsson Chris Louis Jason Crump Mark Loram
23: Mark Loram Tomasz Gollob Jason Crump Stefan Danno
24: T.Rickardsson Billy Hamill Chris Louis Leigh Adams
Final standings
Pos No Rider GP Classic scoring
1 1 Tony Rickardsson SWE 25 21233
2 11 Billy Hamill USA 20 1333232
3 10 Chris Louis GBR 18 30321321
4 5 Leigh Adams AUS 16 3M220
5 16 Mark Loram GBR 15 2203
6 2 Tomasz Gollob POL 14 33E2
7 6 Jason Crump AUS 12 2311
8 9 Stefan Danno SWE 10 2202310
9 8 Ryan Sullivan AUS 8 301
10 19 Peter Karlsson SWE 8 22021
11 7 Greg Hancock USA 7 122130
12 21 Todd Wiltshire AUS 7 130
13 4 Joe Screen GBR 6 3311
14 24 Sebastian Ulamek POL 6 12201
15 3 Jimmy Nilsen SWE 5 00
16 18 Antonin Kasper CZE 5 3310
17 12 Mikael Karlsson SWE 4 311
18 14 Brian Karger DEN 4 201
19 13 Carl Stonehewer GBR 3 210
20 22 Rafal Dobrucki POL 3 130
21 15 Henrik Gustafsson SWE 2 01
22 23 Piotr Protasiewicz POL 2 01
23 17 Andy Smith GBR 1 00
24 20 Brian Andersen DEN 1 00
Current GP standings
Pos Rider 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tot.
1 1 Tony Rickardsson SWE 14 16 25 55
2 16 Mark Loram GBR 20 20 15 55
3 11 Billy Hamill USA 25 6 20 51
4 2 Tomasz Gollob POL 15 14 14 43
5 10 Chris Louis GBR 18 7 18 43
6 6 Jason Crump AUS 5 25 12 42
7 21 Todd Wiltshire AUS 16 18 7 41
8 5 Leigh Adams AUS 6 10 16 32
9 8 Ryan Sullivan AUS 8 12 8 28
10 3 Jimmy Nilsen SWE 6 15 5 26
11 12 Mikael Karlsson SWE 12 7 4 23
12 13 Carl Stonehewer GBR 10 8 3 21
13 7 Greg Hancock USA 7 5 7 19
14 18 Antonin Kasper CZE 7 6 5 18
15 9 Stefan Danno SWE 3 4 10 17
16 4 Joe Screen GBR 5 5 6 16
17 15 Henrik Gustafsson SWE 8 4 2 14
18 19 Peter Karlsson SWE 3 2 8 13
19 22 Rafal Dobrucki POL 4 3 3 10
20 14 Brian Karger DEN 2 3 4 9
21 24 Rune Holta NOR - 8 - 8
22 20 Brian Andersen DEN 4 2 1 7
23 24 Sebastian Ulamek POL - - 6 6
24 17 Andy Smith GBR 2 1 1 4
25 23 Piotr Protasiewicz POL - - 2 2
26 23 Michal Makovsky CZE 1 - - 1
27 23 Nicki Pedersen DEN - 1 - 1
28 24 Bohumil Brhel CZE 1 - - 1
From: rowe.m@cableinet.co.uk
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: Re: Gordon Guasco
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2000 22:03:47 +0100
Many thanks to Trevor and everyone else who replied to my message. Would
anyone who saw Gordon ride like to describe his racing style for my article,
as unfortunately I was too young to remember him riding...
Thanks,
Mark Rowe.
-----Original Message-----
From: budget@winshop.com.au
To: Internet Speedway Fan Club List
Date: 25 June 2000 22:44
Subject: Re: Gordon Guasco
>As for Gordon's British League Career he rode for Wolves in 1965 and 1966
>riding in 71 matches, having 287 rides and scoring 523 points. He did not
>travel to England in 1967 and 1968 and resumed with Poole in 1969 and 1970
>riding in 73 matches and scoring 534 points from 285 rides. Unfortunately
>1970 was to be his last season in England as he was killed in a track
>accident at Liverpool in a very innocous looking accident. So in his
>British League career he rode in 144 matches and scored 1057 points from
>572 rides for a career average of 7.39 but figures never show the real
>quality of the man. I never knew Gordon personally butfrom everybody I have
>spoken to who knew him or rode with/against him he was true gentleman.
>Trevor Gordon
>
>
>----------
>> From: rowe.m@cableinet.co.uk
>> To: Internet Speedway Fan Club List
>> Subject: Gordon Guasco
>> Date: 25 June 2000 5:32
>>
>> Does anyone on the list have any memories of the late great Gordon
>Guasco,
>> the Australian rider who rode for Wolverhampton in 1965 and 1966 and for
>> Poole Pirates in 1969 and 1970 before losing his life in a track crash in
>> Australia. I have recently received an e-mail from Elaine, Gordon's wife
>who
>> passes on her regards to her friends in England and around the world.
>>
>> I would like to produce an article on Gordon for Wolfcry, the Wolves
>> speedway fanzine, so any information would be appreciated, and I can put
>you
>> in touch with Elaine if anyone wishes to contact her...
>>
>> Best Wishes,
>> Mark Rowe.
>>
>>
>
From: anthonymcguire@dingoblue.net.au
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: Australian u 16 Solo Australian Title
Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2000 12:12:29 +1000
South Australia's Rory Schlein has taken out the 2000 Australian U/16 Solo
Championship held in N.T on the 1st July. The South Australian was rock
solid as he went through undefeated in his five heats and then went onto to
win the Final in handsome style followed home in 2nd place by exciting young
NSW prospect Daine Stevens, son of Gosford rider Dave and brother of Jaye
and finishing third was Victorian Mark Jones.
Classic scoring as follows
NSW 1 Joel Parsons:DNF,2,2,Ex,fell,=4
Vic 2 Reece Farr:Ex,Ex,1,2,1=4
NSW 3 DaineStevens:3,3,2,3,2=13 (2ND)
WA 4 Trevor Harding:2,2,3,dnf,1=8
Vic 5 Brock Gates:DNF,1,2,1,=4
NSW 6 Michael Slade:1,2,DNF,2,1=6
NT 7 Ryan Pope:3,1,2,3,DNF=9
NT 8 Johnnie Pope:2,1,1,3,2,=8
SA 9 Rory Schlein:3,3,3,3,3,=15 (1ST)
WA 10 Daniel Harding:Ex,out,1=1
NSW 11 Jason Doyle:2,2,1,1,3=9
Vic 12 Cameron Woodward:1,3,3,1,3,=11(3RD)
NT 13 Jarrod Mackenzie:DNF,1=1
Vic 14 Mark Jones:3,3,2,2,=10 (4TH)
WA 15 Stewart Russell:DNF,DNF,DNF,=0
SA 16 Mathew Wethers:2,1,3,2,2,=10 (5)
NT 17 Trent Fien(reserve)3,=3
NT 18 Luke Tabone(reserve)1,=1
Final:Schlein 1st,Stevens 2nd,Jones 3rd.
Meeting info courtesy of Peter Henderson
http://plhenderson.tripod.com/index.htm
and H.M.C.C.
Anthony McGuire
