It was a very humid 34°C last Sunday at Findon for the running of the 2017 Annual Memorial Open Championship. The event is dedicated to the members of all clubs who have passed on for their hard work in promoting the clubs and sport. Over 80 riders participated and the competition was very strong and fierce in all grades with […]
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With over three hours of highly competitive racing on a sunny afternoon of 30°C, plus a free BBQ for all competitors and spectators, made the club’s 59th birthday a resounding success. In the Veterans class, Andrew Blatchford continued his form from the previous week to take the major podium position from David Amey, Sam Rochester and Brad Delmenico. Division 1 […]
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Findon based father and son competitors, Andrew and Blade Blatchford, have already registered high scoring results with World Championship events as their target. During the recent meeting at Findon, Andrew marked up four impressive heat wins from his five completed rides in the Veterans category, with Brad Delmenico and Sam Rochester also showing impressive form. In the U15 division Blade […]
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After the long summer break followed by his motor speedway commitments, highly talented Australian junior, Jack Norman, made his initial 2017 appearance at Le Fevre to contest the individual “Scurry” event. However, it was clear favourite, Ty Geertsen, who captured the “A” Final from Norman, D.J.Thompson, Paul White and Lucy Miliken. Letitia Collins continued her improving form to take out […]
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Over the weekend in Adelaide, Australian international competitor Bobby McMillan (#4) revealed he has received an offer to compete in Poland this coming season. It is understood that during his brief stay at Coventry, and subsequent association with the club’s Polish assets, the offer was generated by Leszno. McMillan commented: “Michal Sassek and I got on really well riding together with Coventry […]
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Holly Greenhalgh celebrated her 16th birthday at Findon on Sunday by taking out the Women’s individual grade. With a powerful performance, she must surely have confirmed selection for the national test squad in November. Jackie Kinross and Kayleigh Clarke filled the minor positions with a series of eye catching heats. In the U15 category, Jackson Dobie just clinched overall victory from […]
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Due to the continuing extreme heatwave, the Le Fevre club opted to stage their second race meeting of the season on Friday evening and hope for cooler weather. However, the temperature at start time was still 37°C! The high temperature did not prevent an evening of excellent racing with former Australian Champion, Ty Geertsen, taking the main event from Paul […]
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Close on fifty competitors attended the 2017 opening meeting at Findon on Sunday despite an afternoon of frequent heavy rain showers. The open category featured between seven and eight riders on the gate, which led to interesting first bends! However Bobby McMillan emerged as overall winner closely followed by Braden Makepeace, Todd Clarke and Shane Bentley. The Womens event was a family […]
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Although Ty Geertsen had a previous family commitment and Jack Norman was sidelined due to his involvement in a motor speedway event, the club still provided an action packed meeting covering all age categories to start the 2017 season. In the combined older age group event, Paul White took the major award with a well deserved 30 point maximum and in turn […]
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Last weekend the Le Fevre 2016 season came to a close with the staging of the Bush Rangers versus Bandits league final, with both squads including competitors who had represented their home nation at international level. Although the Bandits provided the majority of heat winners, the superior team racing tactics from their opponents kept them within striking distance. The Bandits were […]
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The penultimate meeting of Findon’s 2016 season included the Little League Grand Final, which featured top competitors in the U13 age category. Although an even scoreline at the interval stage, the Outlaws edged to victory, due in the main, to heat wining performances from Tyson Amey and Lionel Sansbury. Without doubt, a fitting climax for the youngsters, who now eagerly await the […]
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Despite being slim favourites and with the luxury of rising star Blade Blatchford at reserve, the Bandits suffered early setbacks with exclusions to both Darren Schultz and Jayden Ray. However the Bush Rangers then took advantage of the situation with match winning performances from Andrew Blatchford and Kayleigh Clarke, and in turn, victory by a solitary point. Bush Rangers 59 Andrew […]
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The Division 4 League (Under 13 on 20″ wheels) Grand Final between Salisbury Jets and Findon Comets was a great match, where the score line didn’t reflect the closeness of the racing. Using the 12 heat formula, there was just 6 points between the two teams, but with a couple of 6-4s in the second half sealed it for the Jets. […]
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The wet and windy unseasonal weather conditions failed to deter supporters of the competing Le Fefevre and Salisbury clubs from attending the Australian League Grand Final, at the Reserve Parade, Findon on Sunday. With both sides tracking the cream of Australian senior talent, a closely contested outcome was predicted, and this proved the case when Ty Geertsen defeated newly crowned Australian Individual Champion […]
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With less than a year before the commencement of the 2017 World Championships, the Australian Cycle Speedway Council has recently announced their team manager appointments for the World Cup and Test Match series. The vastly experienced Brad Hoppo has retained the senior role from the 2015 World Series staged in the United Kingdom and victory on “home ground” is a challenge […]
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On a warm sunny day with in excess of 120 nominations contesting the various grades, the capacity attendance at the progressive Findon Club were treated to five hours of racing, that culminated with Salisbury based, Joel Chadwick, capturing the 2016 Australian Open Individual final. Although one of the favourites for the title, there is no doubt that the luxury of four […]
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The 2016 Australian Championships are scheduled to be staged at Findon on Sunday 6th November. Nominations were announced this week and the draw sees home based Angus Freeman, Braden Makepeace, Bobby McMillan and World Junior Individual Champion Shane Bentley in the line up. Joel Chadwick and Ryan Edson will represent the Salisbury Club, whilst junior competitor Jack Norman has made the brave decision to contest a […]
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This year’s Brian Herd and Trevor Dutton Invitationals were raced and won last weekend at Salisbury Cycle Speedway, which saw some great competitive racing. Joel Chadwick won the Brain Herd 26 inch invitational. Joel top scored on the day with 19 points, followed by Ryan Edson on 17 points and a three way tie for the last 2 spots between Shane Bentley, […]
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