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2000 North American Archive of International Speedway
Message Section
June 17, 2000
From: johnlowe@callnetuk.com
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: Match report: Edinburgh 48 Workington 39
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 03:05:54 +0100
Edinburgh Monarchs 48: Workington Comets 39
Premier National Trophy
Lothian Arena, Armadale
Friday 16th June 2000
Edinburgh won a hard fought battle at Armadale in which neither team really
hit top form. While the track looked to be in perfect condition, many of
the riders found it difficult with nine falls and numerous exclusions.
The lead in the match swung from one side to another with Peter Carr having
a nightmare start with only one win in his first three rides and that was
in a heat when he was the only finisher. Carr delivered in heat 13 when he
teamed up with Eriksson to stop Carl Stonehewer's eight ride unbeaten run
at Armadale. Ross Brady and Blair Scott then secured the win in heat 14.
The final margin of nine points could see Edinburgh struggling to take the
bonus point after next week's return fixture, but it a welcome morale booster.
Edinburgh were at full strength but Workington used Lee Hearne at number 7
in place of Barry Campbell who is out for the season.
The weather was bright and sunny. There was another big crowd with a
massive Workington travelling support.
Monarch's Captain Peter Carr lost yet another toss. Gate position B
operated after Workington went for 1 and 3 for the first heat.
Heat 1: Carl Stonehewer, Robert Eriksson, Lee Smethills, Blair Scott [57.3]
Carl Stonehewer made the gate from trap one with Eriksson struggling to get
on terms. An excellent ride by Lee Smethills saw the youngster outgate
Beveridge and hold on.
(2-4) (2-4)
Heat 2: Blair Scott, Christian Henry, Lee Hearne [60.3]
Blair Scott stormed ahead was joined by Christian Henry coming out of the
second bend. Geoff Powell fell on the second bend, restarted and then
retired. Lee Hearne was going well and Henry was never able to pull away
until Hearne fell and restarted.
(5-1) (7-5)
Heat 3: Brent Werner, Peter Karlsson, Kevin Little, Ross Brady [59.2]
Karlsson and Werner gated and despite the best efforts of Ross Brady on the
outside line and Kevin Little on the inside so it remained.
(1-5) (8-10)
Heat 4: Peter Carr [72.4]
Mick Powell was first away ahead of Peter Carr. Christian Henry fell at the
second bend and restarted. Mick Powell had been passed by Peter Carr when
he fell on the fourth bend. Mick Powell was excluded from the rerun as was
Lee Hearne who was adjudged to be not under power. The rerun went ahead
with two Edinburgh riders but ominously, Henry's bike was spluttering on
the first lap and he packed up going into the third lap. He tried to push
round but Peter Carr was coming around. Carr slowed right down to try and
avoid lapping his teammate before giving up the idea and speeding up to
finish.
(3-0) (11-10)
Heat 5: Carl Stonehewer, Ross Brady, Kevin Little, Lee Smethills [57.8]
Brady and Little seemed to be first away but Stonehewer went smoothly
around the outside on the second bend despite efforts by Brady to push him
wide.
(3-3) (14-13)
Heat 6: Robert Eriksson, Mick Powell, Will Beveridge [58.1]
Robert Eriksson made the start ahead of Mick Powell. Geoff Powell had a
good line on the second bend and passed Beveridge. The Monarchs second
string came back on the third bend and looked to be passing on the inside
when Geoff lost control and slewed across Beveridge's path. Will laid down
and the race was stopped. Mick Powell made the gate in the rerun but
Eriksson swept past on the second bend.
(4-2) (18-15)
Heat 7: Peter Karlsson, Brent Werner, Blair Scott, Peter Carr [59.7]
Karlsson and Werner made the start. Peter Carr tried a second bend cutback
but fell and restarted. Blair Scott took up the chase and passed Werner but
later also fell and restarted ahead of Carr for a point.
(1-5) (19-20)
Heat 8: Blair Scott, Will Beveridge, Lee Hearne [Awarded]
Edinburgh brought in Blair Scott for Christian Henry as a reserve change.
Beveridge and Scott gated and led all the way. Lee Hearne fell on the
second bend and restarted. Lee Smethills chased all the way before he fell
causing the race to be stopped and awarded.
(5-1) (24-21)
Heat 9: Kevin Little, Mick Powell, Ross Brady, Geoff Powell [58.1]
Kevin Little rounded Mick Powell on the second band and held on to win.
Ross Brady lifted alarmingly on the back straight of the first bend but
Geoff Powell somehow avoided him to move into third place. Ross tried to
get back but as he moved, Geoff moved across nearly causing a crash. Brady
went past on the fourth bend.
(4-2) (28-23)
Heat 10: Robert Eriksson, Brent Werner, Peter Karlsson, Will Beveridge [58.3]
Werner and Karlsson were first away again but Eriksson again used the
outside line on the second bend to move ahead. Beveridge tried hard but
found the strong Comets pairing too good to pass.
(3-3) (31-26)
Heat 11: Carl Stonehewer, Lee Smethills, Peter Carr, Blair Scott [58.8]
Peter Carr made a dreadful start and was third. Carl Stonehewer led from
Blair Scott with Smethills third. Carr couldn't seem to find any speed.
Blair Scott kept to the outside line as Smethills passed on the inside.
Carr took over from Scott but couldn't make any progress.
(1-5) (32-31)
Heat 12: Peter Karlsson, Kevin Little, Christian Henry [58.6]
Peter Karlsson made the start to beat Little but Christian Henry took a
solid third place with Geoff Powell falling when last and retiring.
(3-3) (35-34)
Heat 13: Robert Eriksson, Peter Carr, Carl Stonehewer, Brent Werner [57.4]
The crunch was coming with the toiling Carr facing the seemingly invincible
Stonehewer. From the tapes, Carl was certainly first away but Carr cut
inside him on the second bend while Eriksson was sweeping around the
outside. Carr and Eriksson then team rode to put Edinburgh five points ahead.
(5-1) (40-35)
Heat 14: Ross Brady, Brent Werner, Blair Scott, Lee Hearne [58.9]
Ross Brady managed to get round Brent Werner on the second bend and held on
to win. Blair Scott took third place to secure the win.
(4-2) (44-37)
Heat 15: Peter Carr, Carl Stonehewer, Robert Eriksson, Peter Karlsson [57.9]
Peter Carr exploded out of gate 2 to lead. Eriksson was at the back but
pulled off a stunning outside pass of Karlsson on the back straight of the
second bend to stretch Edinburgh's lead.
(4-2) (48-39)
Edinburgh Monarchs
Robert Eriksson 2 3 3 3 1 12
Will Beveridge 0 1 2* 0 3+1
Kevin Little 1 1* 3 2 7+1
Ross Brady 0 2 1 3 6
Peter Carr 3 0 1 2* 3 9+1
Blair Scott 3 1 3 0 1 8
Christian Henry 2* R 1* 3+2
Workington Comets
Carl Stonehewer 3 3 3 1 2 12
Lee Smethills 1 0 X 2* 3+1
Peter Karlsson 2* 3 1* 3 0 9+2
Brent Werner 3 2* 2 2 9+1
Mick Powell X 2 2 0 4
Geoff Powell R X O R 0
Lee Hearne 1 X 1 0 2
Robert Eriksson top scored for Edinburgh although he was beaten twice by
Stonehewer. Peter Carr came good in the end with two brilliant wins over
Stonehewer. Kevin Little had an average meeting but could not do much about
Stonehewer, Karlsson and Werner. He did beat a below-par Mick Powell. Ross
Brady was also hit and miss but did manage a good win in heat 14 over Brent
Werner.
Blair Scott was the pick of the bottom end with two wins and an eight-point
score. Will Beveridge again found the number two slot hard work especially
against the powerful Comets top-four but he shows signs of getting there.
Christian Henry did nothing wrong apart from his heat 4 engine failure.
Stonehewer started off where he left off last time with three straight
wins. Carr and Eriksson dented this record in heats 13 and 15. Peter
Karlsson and Brent Werner formed a formidable middle pairing. From
Monarchs' point of view, it was as well that Mick Powell had an off day.
Geoff Powell toiled throughout seemingly unable to get around the track.
Lee Hearne was never off the pace but picked up only gifted points. Lee
Smethills was very impressive and was probably worth more than his points
tally. He managed a win over Peter Carr and Blair Scott!
Man of the match: Peter Carr who came good when it mattered!
Most exciting rider: Robert Eriksson
Next home meeting: v Berwick, Premier League, Shielfield Park on Saturday
17th June 2000
John Lowe
http://johnlowe.net
Edinburgh Monarchs Official Website
http://www.edinburghmonarchs.org.uk/
From: steve.ruskin@cwcom.net
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: Re: [speedway] Nahlin news
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 08:15:28 +0100
With all due respect Rob, I suspect that once again we are only
getting one side of the story. I have had several conversations with
Peter this season about various aspects of Speedway in general,
and you can take it from me, that there were lots of things going on
in the background that Peter was not at all happy with (and other
members of the team I suspect). The major point that came from
those discussions was the total lack of professionalism exhibited
by the promotion at Belle Vue. Having known Peter for many years
now, I was very, very surprised that he stuck it out for as long as
he did at Belle Vue.
I am sure that all supporters will wish Peter all the best in
whatever he does now, and I just hope that people have the
common sense to not knock Peter for standing up for himself - and
ultimately his team mates.
Regards
STEVE
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From: "Rob Beckingham" rbecking@btinternet.com
Date sent: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 22:52:30 +0100
Send reply to: speedway@egroups.com
Subject: [speedway] Nahlin news
> At 6:45 tonight Peter Nahlin was given his wages by cheque as usual as with
> the rest of the team, he tore the cheque up and said he wanted cash, he then
> stormed out of the pits saying he wasn't riding tonight. He was then told
> that he won't be riding again then. Belle Vue had paid for a return flight
> for him to come over just for this match. Due to this we were only allowed
> to use a junior and only one of the juniors (not the best) had a
> professional license! Peter Nahlin and Lawrence Hare won the match for
> Ipswich. More in the match report coming soon.
> Cya
> Rob
>
> ICQ : 9098389
> Belle Vue Aces Unofficial Speedway Website
> http://www.belle-vue-speedway.co.uk
> Collins Boys Website
> http://welcome.to/collins.boys
Regards
Steve Ruskin
King's Lynn , GB
steve.ruskin@cwcom.net
ICQ 5726300
From: sassy@sassybrass.com
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: Overseas Final
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 01:39:38 -0700
Just wondering if the news has been posted that Mike Faria (USA) will
not make the trip to England for the Overseas Final. Mike could not
afford the expense of flying to the meeting and it appears that the US
will only have three representatives.
Faria finished 3rd in the scratch main event at Auburn this evening.
Regards,
Carl Maestre
From: anthonymcguire@dingoblue.net.au
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: Jason Crump U21 victory
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 19:46:59 +1000
I was wondering if someone could tell me where Jason Crump won the world u
21 in 1995?. Cheers Anth
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