Newport Cycle Speedway Club were saddened to hear of the passing of Nigel Walsh, a former club rider of the 70’s, on 21st February at a Newport care home. Nigel was well known and liked in both the cycle speedway and motor speedway world with his great sense of humour, and sometimes strange antics around the circuits.(he was a star at Newport’s […]
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Merry Christmas to all of our readers around the world. Many thanks for the support in 2018 and we look forward to more of the same in 2019. From the 33/18 News team.
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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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All clubs and riders are reminded that entries for the 2018 British Cycling Cycle Speedway Indoor Championships close this Sunday 16th December. The event takes place in Coventry on the 5th and 6th January 2019, entries can be made here: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/176339/2018-British-Cycling-Cycle-Speedway-Indoor-Championships
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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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Norwich Stars held their 2018 Presentation Evening at Little Gems Function Room on Saturday 1st December. The estimated 50 people in attendance enjoyed an excellent buffet, the biggest majority of which was prepared by Paula Wenn. Thanks must go to Paula for this as well as those who contributed towards the buffet also. The trophies were then handed out and […]
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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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A call-up into a Great Britain “B” squad for an unofficial Veterans Test Match against Australia during the 2017 World Tour has encouraged Norwich rider Steve Copping to return to regular racing in 2019 and try for the official GB Veterans squad Steve’s cycle speedway involvement actually started way back in 1988 where he overheard a conversation about it by […]
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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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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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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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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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Newport cycle speedway club held an enjoyable annual awards evening at Llanwern golf club to celebrate another year of success for the club. The 75 people in attendance saw 130 trophies being presented by club sponsors Dig it landscapes. The clubs juniors were handed their awards as South and South Wales league runners up, awards were also given for the […]
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Ireland’s riders have had another busy year of racing in 2018 beginning with the Home Internationals which were staged at Great Blakenham. The Veterans opened proceedings and Ireland were missing John Murphy, Phil Widdas & Phil Hemming, the latter due to clutch failure on his car. Steve Copping & Ray Pyke joined Gary Colby & Paddy Wenn in a 4-man […]
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A warm and sunny Adelaide was the perfect setting for the 2018 Little League Grand Final held at Findon on Sunday. The closely contested event saw the Outlaws gain the majority of race winners but the team riding Rangers managed to take a final eight point victory. A brilliant nineteen point scoreline from Braylan MacDonald saw him unbeaten by an […]
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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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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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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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