DRAWS: 2018 British Indoor Championships

The draws are in for the 2018 British Indoor Championships which will take place at Sports Connexion, Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry on 5th & 6th January 2019 Saturday 5th January 2019 Venue open to riders from 9.30 10.00 Over 40’s  1. Craig Marchant 2. Jason Ashford 3. Malcolm Redpath 4. Jason Keith 5. Paddy Wenn 6. Paul Timms 7. Luke Morton 8. Phil Clarke 9. Andrew Johnson 10. Mark Whitehead 11. James […]

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OBITUARY: Les McIlwane

33/18 News was saddened to learn that former Brandon Bees Cycle Speedway rider Les McIlwaine has passed away. Les rode for the Bees during the 1960’s along with the likes of John Harrhy, John Smith, Bob Colley, John O’Leary, Bronco Lane, Keith Smith, and Barry Shapley. Les was a real character whose trademark style of gating involved just having his […]

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CLUB NEWS: Ambitious Heckmondwike Meeting Open to All

Heckmondwike Cycle Speedway team members and all interested parties alike are invited to attend the club’s Annual General Meeting. The meeting, scheduled for 19.30pm on Tuesday 18 December at The Star Inn, Roberttown, will discuss a strategy for attracting new blood to help boost the club’s re-entry into the North & Scotland League next year. Team manager, Justin Naylor is […]

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OBITUARY: David Farrow

David Farrow, a former Trimley regular who rode for the Tigers in the 1980’s, passed away on Wednesday 5th December after a short fight with cancer. His funeral will be held at Seven Hills Crematorium, 18th December at 3.45pm and afterwards at Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach. Dress code: black with a splash of colour. All welcome 33/18 news […]

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AUSTRALIA: Aussies preparing for the 2019 Worlds

With the dates and venues now confirmed by the ICSF the Australian Cycle Speedway Council are now seeking rider nominations from their member clubs and in turn take advantage of early flight options. To date the Le Fevre club have indicated that Rob Fleming,Paul White,Tyrone Walters and Lucy Millican will be contesting the events at various levels whilst former World Junior Individual Champion Shane […]

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CLUB NEWS:Astley stage Presentation event

Astley & Tyldesley club members enjoyed Sunday afternoon’s (2nd December) celebration of the club’s achievements in 2018. 65 people attended the club’s 28th annual Presentation & Social Event in the Concert Room at the Miners’ Welfare Club. Members enjoyed watching big screen footage of this year’s racing at Gin Pit, followed by a splendid buffet, supplied by club volunteer Andrew […]

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CLUB NEWS: Hethersett stage Presentation Evening

HETHERSETT HAWKS / MYHILL DECORATORS staged their Presentation Evening at Hethersett Social Club which was attended by almost a full squad of members and families who heard about a successful season. The highlights were international performances in Euro Club Championships and racing in the Euro Individuals in Poland, reaching the British Open Club Final and being runners-up in the Division […]

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INDOOR: Rule reminder for all riders

All riders who will be participating in the 2018 British Indoor Championships are reminded of the below as published in the Cycle Speedway handbook 21.12: The application of any substance on tyres at any indoor event shall be banned The Midlands Region will uphold rule 21.12 as above at these Championships. There will be an official scrutineer who will be appointed by The Midlands Regions Committee, he or she […]

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OBITUARY: Shane Carter

Australian Cycle Speedway is in mourning once again with the news that Shane Carter, a former Findon and Salisbury member who was selected for the 2001 Australian team, died suddenly on Tuesday 20th November Shane was a fun loving and caring member who shared his love for the sport with his son Jack Deepest condolences go out to Shane’s family […]

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INDOOR: Coventry practice sessions start tonight

Coventry Cycle Speedway Club host their first indoor training session this evening(Sunday 25th November) ahead of the British Indoor Championships in January. All riders welcome to come train on the official surface. Cost: £4 adults/£2 children Location: Coventry Sports Connexion, Leamington Rd, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry CV8 3FL Time: 7pm-9pm Riders need plastic caps on wheel nuts to avoid damaging the floor. […]

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MATCH REPORT: White takes Veterans Championship round.

Although now firmly settled in South Australia former Swindon club member Paul White had little hesitation in wearing his “Robins” race shirt to complete four unbeaten rides and take the event major award in the final round of the Veterans Grand Prix Series. Warren Corbett,Robert Fleming and Sam Rochester all scored heavily to add to their significant competition totals to date and […]

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