MATCH REPORT: Eagles finally beat Whirlwinds

The Ipswich Eagles beat the Ipswich Whirlwinds 78-76, to record their first win over the league champions in five attempts. Both teams were at full strength, a cracker of a match looked to be on the cards and that’s exactly what the two teams offered up to the ‘home’ crowd. Things started of perfectly for the Whirlwinds, when Harvey/Chittock produced a well […]

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MATCH REPORT: Whirlwinds win double header

Ipswich whirlwinds welcomed league newcomers Hellingly to Whitton Raceway in the first of the day’s meetings last Sunday. The Whirlwinds welcomed Pierce Bacon back into the squad, taking the place of younger brother Harrison, who was unavailable for the first match of the day, while Hellingly were lead by club stalwarts Jesse Moore and Neil Hollebon. The first half was […]

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MATCH REPORT: Whirlwinds get title defence off to good start

Ipswich Whirlwinds started the defence of their SE1 title by welcoming Kesgrave Panthers to Whitton Raceway. Kesgrave bolstered by the loan signing of Leon Mower, a Whirlwind last year, had a good mix of youth and experience and Ipswich welcomed back Dan Pike after an extended break from the sport. Ipswich dominated the opening heats, with the power pairing of […]

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PREVIEW: Whitton set for South East League showdown

This Sunday brings the curtain down on one of the most exciting South East League title races for years, with no more than three teams still in with a chance. Ipswich Whirlwinds and Ipswich Eagles both have eighteen points, while just two points behind are Hethersett with a match in hand, but with the top three all set to meet one another this […]

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MATCH REPORT: Kesgrave pull off famous victory

League champions, Ipswich Whirlwinds made the short trip across Ipswich to take on Kesgrave in this South East Division One encounter. The away side were slightly under strength with several key riders missing but still could call upon the likes of Jacobs, Roberts and the Bacon brothers, while Kesgrave had the likes of Brown, Pyke and Johnson, as well as being well supported by […]

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MATCH REPORT: Great Blakenham show their quality

These fierce local rivals went head to head in this Division One clash looking to keep momentum, after both teams securing wins in their opening fixtures. Great Blakenham were looking to beat Ipswich for the first time since April 2012. Ipswich arrived at Blakenham with a depleted side, with only five riders available due to call offs and other commitments, […]

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MATCH REPORT: Whirlwinds start where they left off

Defending champions, Ipswich Whirlwinds, started with their longest journey of the season with a trip to East London. They were soon into their stride in the opening heats recording six heat advantages in the first half, taking a commanding fourteen point lead. The second half was much like the first, with the champions picking off the heats at will. The Whirlwinds know […]

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