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Post by Administrator on May 29, 2018 8:30:14 GMT
I saw on a forum that a Poster claimed he was able to head count the spectators for Rye House v Kings Lynn and he made it barely 400.
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Post by Administrator on May 29, 2018 8:32:53 GMT
A sparkling performance by a resurgent Edward Kennett tipped the balance in the “BP Mitchell” Rockets’ favour as they held off King’s Lynn 49-41 in their A10 SGB Premiership battle at Rye House on Bank Holiday Monday night in front of the BT Sport cameras.
The former World Cup Lion and Cardiff Wildcard was unbeaten in his programmed rides, before having to settle for third spot in the nominated race, to finish on paid 14. He was joined in double figures by Scott Nicholls (10+1), with Aaron Summers (8) supplying two race wins – including another “obligatory” success in Heat 1 - and Krzysztof Kasprzak (7) a further two, with the returning Nikolaj Busk Jakobsen (8) bookending his own evening with wins.
There were only two 5-1s all night, and Kennett featured in both of them. The first saw him follow home Kasprzak in Heat 9, with former Rye star Robert Lambert all over his back wheel for much of the race, as the Rockets pulled clear to 32-22.
The second came when Kennett powered inside Thomas Jorgensen off the fourth bend of the third lap to join NBJ at the front in Heat 14 for the high-five that wrapped up the match in the Hertfordshire club’s favour – at 46-38 – with a race to spare, and although Lambert took the finale, Scott Nicholls and Kennett kept themselves clear of Ty Proctor to prevent the visitors from taking home a consolation match point.
Lambert finished the match with a superb 17 from seven rides for the visitors, a total that included a terrific pass of NBJ for victory in Heat 7. The 20 year old was given excellent support by Lewis Kerr, whose paid 10 total would have been higher but for a last bend tumble when holding second spot behind Nicholls.
It was Kennett, however, who ultimately proved the difference maker, saying afterwards that “On a personal level, it was nice for me for come out as my old self again. I’ve been lacking a little bit of confidence, but I am starting to put the knee injury (from a grasstrack incident a month ago) behind me now. I have started to wear a knee brace, which I am beginning to get used to now. It has been little things like that, and also having to start riding slightly differently in terms of my style.
“Obviously, I am not riding as much as I would like to (as a Premiership-only rider currently), but I am hoping that that will change in the next week or so. Fingers crossed that I can get more bike time.
“I’m really pleased with the way all the boys rode. It was a good result for us; we had a good win earlier against Swindon last Wednesday, and the track was a little bit different and, I think, helped us.”
The Rockets endured another mid-match mini-wobble at home before pulling clear again in the closing stages. What does Kennett put that unwanted “trademark” down to? “I honestly don’t know! As long as we pull it back in the end, it doesn’t really matter. I know that a few of the boys dipped temporarily; it was maybe down to having different starting positions. But if we were to click through the whole meeting, I think that it would be much more one-sided.”
Finally, on his thoughts about the forthcoming British Final at Belle Vue on June 11th: “I’ve got nothing to prove to anyone, so I am just going to go out there like I did at Sheffield (in the Semi-Final round). I can still beat top riders when I want to, so if I can go to Manchester with the same head that I took to Sheffield….. You know, it’s just six races from going to Cardiff and being British Champion.”
“BP Mitchell” Rockets: Edward Kennett 11+3 (5 rides), Scott Nicholls 10+1 (5), Aaron Summers 8 (4), Nicolaj Busk Jakobsen 8 (5), Krzysztof Kasprzak 7 (4), Chris Harris 4+1 (4), Max Clegg 1 (3).
King’s Lynn: Robert Lambert 17 (7 rides), Lewis Kerr 9+1 (6), Ty Proctor 8+1 (6), Michael Palm Toft 5+1 (5), Kasper Andersen 1+1 (3), Thomas Jorgensen 1 (3), Niels-Kristian Iversen R/R.
Match Points: Rye House 3 King’s Lynn 0
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Post by Administrator on May 29, 2018 8:46:29 GMT
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Post by Administrator on May 29, 2018 9:38:51 GMT
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Post by Administrator on May 29, 2018 10:27:50 GMT
A previous Post estimated that on a headcount 400 spectators viewed the Rye House v King's Lynn match. That's good when you reflect that back in the mid-1950s in the "bad old Southern Area League era" attendances for Sunday afternoon matches were only averaging a mere 3,000!!!n
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Post by Administrator on Jun 1, 2018 9:05:16 GMT
YOUNG LIONS SET TO ROAR The latest wave of future-ready talent will be on show at Rye House on Saturday, when the stadium stages the second round of the British Youth Championship, with a 3pm start time. Some 41 races are scheduled across the four classes, with the action fast and furious. Leon Flint, who is affiliated with Birmingham in the National League, will be looking to make it two-out-of-two in the 500cc bracket, having won the opening round of the series at Redcar. Northumbrian Flint has won the 250cc category the last two years, and before that the 150cc. Joe Thompson was runner-up on Teesside, ahead of Chard Wirtzfeld and Buxton Hitman Corban Pavitt. The first round of the 250s was taken by Rye House regular Nathan Ablitt, with the supporting roles claimed, in order, by Jordan Palin and Jacob Clayton. Archie Freeman won the 150cc Final at Redcar, and Sam McGurk the 125cc one. As Rye House Co-Promoter Steve Jenson says, “(Young Lions Manager) Neil Vatcher is doing a terrific job to keep the conveyor belt of new British talent going, and we are proud to support the programme by once again staging a round. “With adult admission pegged at just £5 and children going free, the meeting offers great value for money for 41 races, and we hope to see as many of you here on Saturday to get behind the Young Lions.” The Young Lions’ management would like to use this opportunity to thank their series sponsors Nuneaton Speedway Supporters Club, Wessex Marine, Meridian Lifts, Rentruck, Friends of Speedway, Drains First, Koz Klassics, and PBHS of Barnsley.
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Post by Administrator on Jun 2, 2018 7:41:08 GMT
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Post by Administrator on Jun 2, 2018 18:15:09 GMT
Rye House Press Release:
KENNETT INJURY BLOW The “BP Mitchell” Rockets have been hit by the news that Edward Kennett has suffered a broken arm competing in his World Longtrack Semi-Final in the Czech Republic today. The former World Cup Lion, who was in resurgent form for the Rockets in Bank Holiday Monday’s televised victory over King’s Lynn, has suffered a double fracture. His arm is now in a cast, with a view to an operation when he is back in Britain. Further details in terms of a likely absence will be published when known, but we obviously wish Edward the speediest of recoveries.
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Post by Administrator on Jun 2, 2018 20:50:23 GMT
Saturday, June 2, 2018: BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP Round 2, Rye House 500cc: Leon Flint, Joe Thompson, Dan Thompson, Chad Wirzfeld 250cc: Jordan Palin, Nathan Ablitt, Sam Norris, Sam Hagon 150cc: Archie Freeman, Gregor Miller, Charlie Jenson, Soony Springer 125cc: Max Perry, Elliot Kelly, Luke Harrison, Sam McGurk
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Post by Administrator on Jun 3, 2018 8:57:18 GMT
FLAT TRACK DATES AT RYE HOUSE: BMR Flat Track Dates for BMR Flat Track :- 23 June 28 July 25 August 29 September 20 October Classes :- Expert Intermediate Novice Vintage Mini Bike We will see how time goes on first event and look at bringing Youth class into second round
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Post by Administrator on Jun 3, 2018 9:27:34 GMT
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Post by Administrator on Jun 3, 2018 18:30:32 GMT
BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP: ROUND TWO Results from the round staged on Saturday at Rye House (1-2-3-4 in each class):
500cc: Leon Flint, Joe Thompson, Dan Thompson, Chad Wirzfeld 250cc: Jordan Palin, Nathan Ablitt, Sam Norris, Sam Hagon 150cc: Archie Freeman, Gregor Miller, Charlie Jenson, Soony Springer 125cc: Max Perry, Elliot Kelly, Luke Harrison, Sam McGurk There was plenty to excite the crowd at the second round of the British Youth Championship in Hoddesdon. The 32 young hopefuls present gave fans a good chance to cast an eye over the stars of the future. Birmingham Brummie Leon Flint who was successful at 250cc last season took the 500cc class but only after being pushed all the way by Joe Thompson. The Warwickshire youngster beat the championship leader in their first meeting but couldn’t make the most of another quick gate in the final, the impressive Flint taking the outside line off the fourth bend of the first lap to ensure victory. Jordan Palin saved the best until last in the 250’s, after the 13 year old had trailed behind rival and track specialist Nathan Ablitt throughout the qualifying campaign. There were indications, though, in the final qualifying heat that Palin was beginning to settle at the start. The positive signs continued in the final as he produced the perfect start from gate two, clamping down Ablitt on the opening bend to take the win. Newcastle youngster Archie Freeman looked a real prospect in the 150cc class in maintaining his unbeaten record in the championship. Freeman’s only real opposition came from local lad Charlie Jenson who put three impressive wins together to ease into the final. But after the lively Sonny Springer had fallen in the initial running of the decider, the unfortunate Jenson’s bike died on the line of the re-run, much to the dismay of the home crowd and leaving Freeman to maintain his impressive start to the season by outpacing the chasing Gregor Miller. The 125cc class provided the biggest surprise of the afternoon. There was an immediate sign that things might get interesting when round one winner Sam McGurk was beaten by Luke Harrison in the opening race. The two progressed to the final as clear favourites along with the consistent Max Perry and Elliot Kelley. At the first time of asking, McGurk took an uncharacteristic tumble out of the second bend leaving the unbeaten Harrison seemingly set to mop up the victory. The 10 year old, though, fell on the first lap of the re-run leaving Perry to beat Kelley in a match race to take the honours. 500cc L.Flint 2 3 3 2 = 10 J.Thompson 3 2 1 3 = 9 D.Thompson 3 1 2 3 = 8 C.Wirtzfeld 2 1 1 2 = 6 H.McGurk 1 0 0 1 = 2 M.Simpson X 0 0 0 = 0 Final: Flint, J.Thompson, D.Thompson, Wirtzfeld, 61.8 250cc N.Ablitt 3 3 3 3 = 12 J.Palin 2 2 2 2 = 8 S.Norris 0 1 1 1 = 3 S.Hagon 1 0 0 0 = 1 Final: Palin, Ablitt, Norris, Hagon, 63.5 150cc A.Freeman 3 3 3 3 = 12 C.Jenson 3 3 3 1 = 10 G.Miller 2 2 2 3 = 9 S.Springer 1 2 2 3 = 8 A.Vale 3 F 2 2 = 7 J.Bell 2 1 1 2 = 6 F.Fox-Baron 1 0 1 2 = 4 D.Smith 0 0 1 1 = 2 C.Gill 0 1 0 X = 1 J.Wright 0 X 0 n.s = 0 Final: (re-run) Freeman, Miller, Jenson (ret), Springer (f.exc), 68.2 125cc L.Harrison 3 3 3 3 = 12 S.McGurk 2 3 3 3 = 11 E.Kelley 2 3 3 1 = 9 M.Perry 2 3 2 2 = 9 A.Goldsborough 3 0 2 3 = 8 K.Lyden 2 1 2 2 = 7 B.Trigger 1 2 2 R = 5 V.Foord 2 1 X 1 = 4 M.James 1 1 1 1 = 4 F.Dimmock 0 0 0 1 = 1 M.Fellows 1 0 X 0 = 1 C.Martin 0 1 0 0 = 1 Final: (re-run) Perry, Kelley, Harrison (f.exc), McGurk (f.exc), 68.8 With thanks to Pete Hill for the above report.
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Post by Administrator on Jun 12, 2018 5:56:32 GMT
NICHOLLS 5TH IN BRITISH FINAL “BP Mitchell” Rockets captain Scott Nicholls came within three laps of making the winner-takes-all-decider in the British Final at Belle Vue’s National Speedway Stadium in Manchester on Monday night. The 7-times national title winner had earlier piled up 10 points from his main programme to safely navigate a path into the Semi-Final shoot-out – and that total would have been higher but for dramatic last lap passes by eventual meeting winner Robert Lambert and defending champion Craig Cook in Heats 13 and 19, respectively, that denied him victories in those two races. Come the shoot-out and Nicholls was on course for a place in the Grand Final until Dan Bewley found a way through on his inside on the third bend of the second lap, to ultimately leave him third behind the teenager and Jason Garrity in the heat, and 5th overall. Rye House team mate and 3-times winner Chris Harris had a more mixed evening, claiming a race win in Heat 6 as part of a 7 point total that left him 9th in the field. 2015 Rocket and Rye House track record holder Robert Lambert went through the card to lift the title and add to May’s second success in the U-21 event. In so doing, he also claimed the Wildcard slot in July’s British Grand Prix at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The 20 year old won out against Dan Bewley in the Grand Final, with Craig Cook finishing third ahead of Jason Garrity. Result and scorers from the British Final at Belle Vue on Monday:
Scores from Main Programme: Robert Lambert 15, Craig Cook 11 (straight to Grand Final), Dan Bewley 10, Jason Garrity 10, Scott Nicholls 10, Kyle Howarth 10 (qualified for Semi-Final), Rory Schlein 9, Danny King 8, Chris Harris 7, Josh Auty 7, Richard Lawson 6, Lewis Kerr 5, Adam Ellis 3, Steve Worrall 3, Richie Worrall 3, Ashley Morris 3, Jack Smith (res) 0, Kyle Bickley (res) 0.
Semi-Final (first two to Grand Final): Bewley, Garrity, Nicholls, Howarth.
Grand Final: Lambert, Bewley, Cook, Garrity
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Post by Administrator on Jun 12, 2018 14:01:43 GMT
ROBBO’S RETURN! The “BP Mitchell” Rockets will welcome Stuart Robson back to the fold this week – but in a twist to the tale it will be the side-lined Edward Kennett that he replaces! Kennett suffered a badly broken arm in his World Longtrack Semi-Final ten days ago, and the injury is likely to keep him out of the saddle for at least two months. With Rider-Replacement an untenable option for that length of period, Rye have opted instead to reintroduce Robson – who is now fit again following his own nasty hand injury – as a direct replacement. The Robson-for-Kennett manoeuvre also enables Nikolaj Busk Jakobsen to remain part of the Rye House’ roster – but under his own guise rather than as an injury stand-in - within a re-declared line-up. The Dane was originally brought back to town as an injury replacement for Robbo and has already posted highs of paid 15 against Wolverhampton and 8 in the televised victory over King’s Lynn last time out. As for Robson, he has already returned to SGB Championship action with Newcastle, contributing a race win and healthy 7 points total at Scunthorpe on Friday. Looking back on the accident that had kept him out of action since April 19th, he detailed the problem: “It was a spiral fracture of the bone at the top of my ring finger; it’s only a small bone but it was broken in four or more places. My finger caught Matej Kus’ back tyre mid-corner (while riding in an SGB Championship match at Redcar) and I had to lay the bike down before I hit the fence. It was such a silly thing, but with quite a severe injury on the end of it. I needed an operation to put a plate in across the top of it and more recently I have been wearing a splint and undergoing physio to help straighten it while also getting it to bend again. It was pretty fragile for a while, but it is pretty good now as far as the strength goes. “I’m aiming to get back into gear as soon as I can. My start to the season (before my injury) wasn’t bad, and I will work on that to really get going now.” Rye House Team Manager Peter Schroeck believes the Rockets have managed to roll pretty well with the punches. “While it was obviously a major blow to lose Edward for what is likely to be a rather lengthy period – and just as he had found his form again, at that – it is great to welcome Robbo back to action. He brings so much to this club both on and off the track. On it, he is a 100% trier and the “Mr Consistent” of the side. Off it, he is such a great character, and a total team man. “We’ve also got NBJ on a permanent basis now, and we all know that he can do the business too.” The Rockets will return to action from their hiatus for the Speedway of Nations at Swindon this Thursday, determined to take a major step forward from their 59-31 defeat in Wiltshire in the Knock-Out Cup last month. With the new “Green Sheet” averages taking effect for the fixture, Krzystztof Kasprzak will take on the mantle of the No.1 race jacket, and there are two further switches further down the riding order, albeit for one night only. With Aaron Summers and NBJ both committed to SGB Championship action on what is a non-fixed race night for the top flight, Rye have called on Michael Palm Toft – whose last completed visit to the Abbey Stadium netted a top-scoring 9 points for King’s Lynn - and former Prague GP Wildcard Matej Kus as guest replacements for the evening. Say’s Schroeck ahead of the trip, “We’ve got a top five who are all on form across the two leagues at the moment, so we may just surprise a few people on Thursday. What is obviously important is that we hit the ground running. The first four or five races will be crucial to setting the tone for the night – I’m 100% about that - but if we can make the right start there is no reason why we can’t push on from there.” Rye House “BP Mitchell” Rockets at Swindon: Max Clegg, Chris Harris, Krzysztof Kasprzak, Matej Kus (guest), Scott Nicholls (captain), Stuart Robson, Michael Palm Toft (guest)
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Post by Administrator on Jun 13, 2018 16:29:23 GMT
MORRIS FOR KUS FOR NBJ The "BP Mitchell" Rockets have had a late change of guest for Nikolaj Busk Jakobsen ahead of tomorrow night's SGB Premiership clash at Swindon. Wolverhampton and Newcastle rider Ashley Morris will now cover NBJ's absence, replacing the originally scheduled Matej Kus. The 24 year old Midlander scored paid 6 when visiting the Abbey Stadium as a Wolf last month.
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