HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES visited Eaton Park for the local derby in South East Division 2 against Norwich Stars minus three of their first choice riders. Olly Buxton came in for a rare appearance to help out and he was his ebullient self and performed well, encouraged the team and produced some great team-riding with Aiesha Musa as […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had 16 riders at Eaton Park for Round 5 of the Norfolk GO-RIDE and Grand Prix series. Riders in this series have experienced a variety of track conditions in the previous four rounds from cold winds, rain and dust but nothing quite like round 5 – 31 degrees heat and a strong hot breeze […]
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The month of June began with 5 Norwich riders in action at Newport for the Home Internationals on the 3rd. Paddy Wenn, Steve Copping, Gary Colby and Dave Blackmore all donned their Ireland shirts for the Over 40’s match which saw Ireland finish 4th with 33 points, their cause not helped by the fact that the 5th rider in the […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had a brilliant weekend of racing when they entered every category at the British Club Championships in Birmingham, something only them and holders and deserved winners Kesgrave achieved. It was disappointing that no official announcements were made of the final club scores and the Hawks came away not knowing where they finished although believing […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES staged Round 4 of the Norfolk GO-RIDE and Grand Prix series on a bright but cold Wednesday evening. Finally we had a change of winners with Ronnie Harding (U10s) and Matthew Sidell (U14s) taking gold medals in their first outings in this series. Nyla El-Labany continued to dominate the U8s as did Mason Martin […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had their top Under-16 rider Mason Martin at Southampton over the Bank Holiday weekend contesting the Southampton Junior Grand Prix as part of the Club’s 60th anniversary celebrations. In a top-class field including two Australian tourists he acclimatised himself very well to finish joint 7th with 13 hard-earned points. The Hawks staged the 4th […]
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The Hull Cycle Speedway Club are teaming up with Dove House Hospice to raise funds by staging a 24-hour sponsored ride at the clubs Hessle Raceway circuit. Dove House is Hull’s local hospice which began in the community, and is still deeply rooted in the community, that is Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. The event will take place […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES staged Round 2 of the Norfolk GO-RIDE and Grand Prix Series. After missing the worst of a storm which flooded Norwich an hour before start time, the weather did not relent and steady rain started to fall just as the riders lined up for heat 1. With puddles appearing the decision was made to […]
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The opening round of the EuroVets took place at Birmingham on Saturday April 8th and this saw Paddy Wenn and Steve Copping make the trip. Steve scored 11 points in the Over 35’s/Over 40’s heats which wasn’t enough for him to qualify for the finals whilst 16 points for Paddy in the Over 50’s/ Over 60’s heats saw him qualify […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES took 20 riders, including latest recruit Dakota Ridge, the short distance to Harford Park for the opening round of the Norfolk GO-RIDE and Grand Prix Series. On a pleasant afternoon at an improved track a good crowd were entertained by 35 races and cheered the younger riders receiving medals and certificates. The Hawks won […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had another busy weekend of racing with some of the younger members having four matches. Action started at Great Blakenham on Saturday with Round 2 of the South-East Grand Prix, part of which doubles as a regional round of the British Youth & Junior League. The Hawks took a squad of 21 riders to […]
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Wednesfield Aces are staging the Dash Trophies Midland Individual Grand Prix on Saturday April 22nd with events for Under 14’s, Women and Veterans which are scheduled to start at 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm respectively. If riders are interested in riding in any of these events they need to contact Steve Mullinder to register as places are on a first […]
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Hethersett was the venue for the opening BYJL & South-East Grand Prix Round on Saturday April 1st on an overcast, cold and damp, drizzly day but despite the weather the track stood up well.. Norwich had 6 riders involved and their results were as follows: Under 12: Zackery Eastwood runner up in the B FinalUnder 14: Will Blackmore runner-up in […]
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Words by Mel Perkins MBE HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had a busy weekend to start the 2023 season. On an overcast, cold and damp Saturday the track stood up well and provided some great entertainment when 62 riders, 28 from Hethersett, contested nine categories in the South-East Grand Prix Round 1 which, in some categories, doubled up as […]
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Words by Mel Perkins MBE HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES have a busy weekend ahead as they kick off their 58th season at the Memorial Playing Field. Pre-season has not ben easy with the wet March weather delaying track preparation and cancelling four of seven planned training sessions. Still, over 30 of last season’s regulars plus two new signings […]
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Newport Cycle Speedway Club stage this years Welsh Women’s Open on Saturday 29th April at the track alongside the Wales National Velodrome, tapes up at 2pm. Invites out very soon.
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Having turned forty earlier this year former double World Senior Individual Champion and Poole SeaView Coaches rider Daniel Pudney is to return to the scene of his successful racing days at Harbourside Park. He had no hesitation in accepting the invitation to contest the Ade Gale Veteran Laurels event on 15th July and in addition the opportunity to catch up […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES staged their Annual General Meeting at Hethersett Social Club with the focus on the season ahead and beyond over two hours of meaningful discussion. In the formal business the minutes and accounts were approved with the generous sponsorship of Yellow Brick Mortgages duly acknowledged. The decision was made to move £2000 from general funds […]
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