MERRY CHRISTMAS
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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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 […]
Read moreOBITUARY: 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 […]
Read moreINDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS: Entries close on Sunday 16th December
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
Read moreCLUB 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 […]
Read moreCLUB NEWS: Norwich stage Presentation Evening
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 […]
Read moreOBITUARY: 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 […]
Read moreRIDER NEWS: Copping back on track
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 […]
Read moreAUSTRALIA: 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 […]
Read moreCLUB 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 […]
Read moreCLUB 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 […]
Read moreINDOOR: 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 […]
Read moreCLUB NEWS: Newport hold annual awards evening
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 […]
Read moreINTERNATIONAL: Another busy year for Ireland
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 […]
Read moreMATCH REPORT: Bush Rangers capture Little League.
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 […]
Read moreOBITUARY: 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 […]
Read moreINDOOR: 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. […]
Read moreMATCH 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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