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30/01/09
TWO MORE ADDED FOR
MADSEN’S BIG NIGHT
TWO more names have been added to
Tom P. Madsen’s Testimonial line-up at King’s Lynn in March.
Travis McGowan and Jan Graversen are the latest riders to confirm their
presence for the event at the Norfolk Arena on Friday, March 20.
Madsen has confirmed that plans for his big night are going well and is
pleased to have the latest duo on board.
He said: “I’m delighted that Travis and Jan have agreed to turn out for
me. Everything is coming together nicely and we're making good progress
with all aspects of the meeting.
“I’ve known Travis since we both rode at King's Lynn in 2000 and we’ve
become very good friends since then. He’s a great guy and is now one of
my best friends.
“He’s also a very exciting and popular rider and his inclusion in the
meeting should add to the spectacle of it all.
“I was also very pleased that Jan has accepted the booking.
“He’s a good young improving Danish rider and what with him now having
joined King’s Lynn for the forthcoming season, it will help create
plenty of interest from the local fans on the night.”
Meanwhile, Madsen has accepted an invitation to attend the Speedway and
Grasstrack Show on February 22, at The Sports Connexion,
Ryton-On-Dunsmore, Coventry. The Dane will be on hand to answer
questions on the day and also plans to have a range of Testimonial
merchandise available to view and buy.
TOM P. MADSEN TESTIMONIAL
NORFOLK ARENA KING’S LYNN
FRIDAY MARCH 20,
RIDERS ANNOUNCED SO FAR:
ULRICH OSTERGAARD, DARCY WARD, NIELS K IVERSEN, JOHN OLIVER, TRAVIS
McGOWAN, JAN GRAVERSEN
29/01/09
LEE STILL ON
TOP....BUT ONLY JUST.
Former Stoke Potters rider
Emiliano Sanchez has won rounds eight and nine of the Argentina
International Challenge series to take maximum points from the two
rounds on his return to action after missing the previous three rounds
due to having no engine available. Sanchez's new engine arrived just
days prior to round eight allowing him to finally get back out onto the
track. Sanchez defeated Poole's Kyle Legault into second place in round
eight with Lusandro Husman taking third place and Lee Complin finishing
fourth.
1. Emiliano Sanchez
2. Kyle Legault
3. Lusandro Husman
In round nine Sanchez took the flag ahead of former Workington and
Birmingham rider Mattia Carpanesse with Stoke's Lee Complin finishing in
third place ahead of Guglielmo Franchetti and Kyle Legault who finished
in fifth place.
1. Emiliano Sanchez
2. Mattia Carpanesse
3. Lee Complin
After nine rounds just one point separates friends and rivals Lee
Complin and Kyle Legault with Potters number one Complin leads the
series with 113 points just edging the Pirates winter signing out with
Legault on 112 points. Guglielmo Franchetti is currently third on 102
with Mattia Carpanesse fourth on 94 points.
STANDINGS AFTER NINE ROUNDS
1. Lee Complin 113
2. Kyle Legault 112
3. Guglielmo Franchetti 102
4. Mattia Carpanesse 94
5. Matias Lopez 92
6. Nicolas Covatti 90
7. Emiliano Sanchez 73
27/01/09
AIR FENCE PRICING
Eazy-Rider have announced the
pricing for advertising on the Potters air fence.
The price is £360 per panel for the 2009 season.
The panel size is 4.5m x 0.6m and Eazy-Rider will take care of the
printing etc.
All advertising money raised from the air fence goes directly back into
the upkeep of the air fence.
For further details contact Cyril
on
01785 242356.
25/01/09
WIZZER IS FIT AND
READY
PHIL Morris has
reported that his shoulder operation was a complete success as he
returns after seeing last season ruined by injuries.
Morris, a Birmingham asset, is going into his second spell with Stoke
having lined up for the Potters over a decade ago.
He said: "I'm still having physiotherapy, but there are no problems and
I'm feeling strong and positive. I will be physically and mentally
ready."
21/01/09
LEE STILL LEADS AFTER
ROUNDS 6 AND 7
Round 6
Nicolas Covatti took victory in the sixth round of the Argentina
International challenge series in front of 3,000 supporters at the
circuit of Carlos Casares. Covatti took victory from Matias Lopez with
Potters number one Lee Complin finishing in third place ahead of Julio
Romano who finished fourth with Poole's Kyle Legault retiring in the
final.
1. Nicolas Covatti
2. Matias Lopez
3. Lee Complin
4. Julio Romano
Round 7
Guglielmo
Franchetti won round seven of the Argentina International challenge
series. Franchetti finished ahead of of former Workington and Birmingham
rider Mattia Carpanesse with Poole's Kyle Legault finishing in third
place.
Stoke Potters number one Lee Complin failed to make the final but he did
have the consolation of taking victory in the pre-final.
1. Guglielmo Franchetti
2. Mattia Carpanesse
3. Kyle Legault
4. Lucas Allende
After seven rounds Stoke's Lee Complin leads by six points. The next
four riders have just a single point between them with Kyle Legault,
Guglielmo Franchetti and Nicolas Covatti all tied on 83 points and
Mattias Lopez just a point behind on 82 points.
1 Lee Complin 89
2 Kyle Legault 83
3 Guglielmo Franchetti 83
4 Nicolas Covatti 83
5 Matias Lopez 82
6 Mattia Carpanesse 71
18/01/09
REG FEARMAN SHARES HIS
POTTERS MEMORIES
Potters legend Reg Fearman has
gladly agreed to share his memories and old photos with Potters Power.
It is truly absorbing reading.
Reg now has his own section under HISTORY.
It is well worth a look and a big thank you to Reg for taking the time
to get involved with us here at Potters Power.
15/01/09
IS PHIL SMARTER THAN A
10-YEAR-OLD?
SPEEDWAY star Phil Morris'
appearance on the SKY One TV quiz show ‘Are You Smarter Than a
10-Year-Old?’, is to be aired this Friday, January 16, at 5.00pm.
The popular Welshman has appeared on a number of TV quiz shows over the
last 18 months and although we are sworn to secrecy over how he gets on,
we can reveal his stay rolls over to the following episode on Monday
January 19.
The format of the show hosted by Dick and Dom, sees the contestant asked
a maximum of eleven questions, spanning ten subjects (such as History,
Maths or Science) taken from textbooks for 6 to 10-year-old students.
Each question is associated with an age level; there are two questions
per age group, from 6 to 10. The player can answer the questions in any
order, and
each correct answer raises their cumulative amount of winnings to the
next level. There is a safe point after 5 correct answers, guaranteeing
the player the value of the fifth question, and after ten questions
players may take a jackpot question for the top prize (£50,000).
Contestants can be assisted by a ‘classmate’, one of five school-age
cast embers, in answering the questions. The classmate, chosen for two
questions at a time, attempts to answer the question at the same time as
the contestant, writing their answer on a virtual blackboard hidden from
the contestant's view. The contestant will have three forms of
assistance from the classmate (two cheats and a save) each available for
use once per game.
Once all three forms of assistance are used, the children no longer play
an active role in the game.
Each contestant has a friend in the audience who is there for
moral support and encouragement. Paul Hunsdon a familiar face
to those who have watched speedway at Reading in recent seasons where he
was the Centre Green Presenter, is the man in Morris' corner.
15/01/09
DARCY CONFIRMED FOR
MADSEN TESTIMONIAL
DARCY Ward is the latest
name to be added to the line-up for Tom P Madsen’s Testimonial meeting
at King’s Lynn on Friday, March 20.
The highly-rated Australian will be helping the Dane celebrate ten-years
of racing in the British League.
Ward impressed during his appearances on British shale during the 2008
season and as a result, has earned himself a full contract with King’s
Lynn for their forthcoming Premier League campaign.
Aged just 16, the Queensland born rider is just starting out on what is
already showing all the signs of being a promising career in the sport.
An excited Madsen said: “I’m really pleased that Darcy has agreed to
ride in my meeting and with how things are going in general.
“He’s an exciting rider and his inclusion in the meeting should create
plenty of interest with the home fans. Also with the meeting being so
early in the season it will probably be many people’s first chance to
see this talented teenager in action.
“Some more riders will possibly be confirmed next week. We are just
waiting on the issue of the fixture lists so we can clarify what teams
and riders are racing elsewhere that evening.
“There will be plenty of things happening on the night, so much so, that
we will be having two presenters on the microphone.
“I’m very pleased that Kevin Long from Ipswich has agreed to do my
meeting, and also Reading’s Paul Hunsdon will be adding his style of
humour to proceedings.”
Meanwhile, affordable sponsorship packages are now available and
supporters welcome and encouraged to get involved.
This includes having the opportunity to walk out onto the track with a
favourite rider, plus at the end of the night being presented with a
signed photo of themselves and their chosen rider.
FURTHER SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
- Main sponsor £2,000. 10 tickets and programmes. Also includes Buffet
in VIP lodge Cabin
- Rider sponsorship £200. 2 tickets and programmes
- Race sponsor £200. 2 tickets and programmes. Plus VIP and name in
programme
- Race and rider £300. 4 tickets and everything name or company
- Tyre and fuel £50. Your name included in the programme
- Tyre £35.00
- Fuel £10.00
- Rider mascot £50.00. You will get 1 adult ticket. Children under-15
get a signed photo of themselves and their rider. This will be signed on
the day and be available to collect after the meeting in the bar. You
will also be able to walk out with your rider on parade and watch heats
from the centre green
- Race jackets will be up for Auction after meeting in the bar, signed
by the rider.
To confirm and for more details, please contact:
E-Mail:
madsenracing@live.co.uk
Telephone: 07916 696 563
TOM P MADSEN TESTIMONIAL
NORFOLK ARENA KING’S LYNN
FRIDAY MARCH 20,
RIDERS ANNOUNCED SO FAR: ULRICH OSTERGAARD, DARCY WARD
12/01/09
NEW WEBSITE FOR PHIL
MORRIS
Phil Morris has launched his brand
new site and it's a cracker, full of information about himself and
there's a forum too!
Full statement
STOKE Potters and Lakeside Hammers rider
Phil Morris is pleased to announce the launch of his brand new website.
The site (www.philmorris.info)
is now online, with news, information and a forum for fans of the
popular rider.
The Welshman, who is lining up for the Potters in the Premier League and
also as part of the Hammers Elite League squad, commented: "We have
taken the opportunity of completely re-launching my webpage.
“It will not only carry all the news and information about my racing, it
will also be regularly updated with my results.
“Another addition will be a weekly news column, as well as giving fans
the opportunity to ask me a question, or leave a comment.
“I enjoy hearing from the supporters. I think it is very important that
riders give the fans an opportunity to interact with them.”
Phil's site has been produced by the leading speedway web-design company
AP Media.
Morris' racing manager Paul Hunsdon is delighted with the site, he said:
"As usual AP Media have produced an excellent site.
“It is clear to see why more and more teams and riders are turning to AP
Media for their webpage design.”
You can check out the new website by going to
www.philmorris.info
07/01/09
TOM P GETS TESTIMONIAL DATE
TOM P Madsen is set to stage his Testimonial meeting at King’s Lynn on
Friday, March 20.
The Dane, who has just recently agreed a loan deal with Stoke
for the 2009 season, will be celebrating ten-years in British Speedway.
The 31-year-old first arrived on these shores to ride for Berwick in
1999 and has since raced for a variety of clubs, which include Ipswich,
Oxford, Belle Vue, Mildenhall and Reading.
During this time he has proved himself to be a reliable and
popular team-man for all his teams, but will be going back to
King’s Lynn to stage his big event, where he spent several enjoyable
seasons racing between 2000-2004.
Madsen said: “It seems like only yesterday that I first came over
to Britain to ride and here we are ten years later thinking
about organising a Testimonial.
“I’ve really enjoyed my time here and have always given my British clubs
number one priority.
“I now live permanently just a few minutes away from the King’s Lynn
track, so I suppose it’s quite fitting that I should be staging my
meeting there. I always enjoyed riding at the Norfolk Arena track and I
still have a lot of sponsors in the area.
“I’d like to thank the Stars promotion for giving me the opportunity to
stage it there. Buster Chapman (King’s Lynn promoter) has always been a
massive assistance since I first came to ride over here. He’s been like
my English dad; helping me get set-up off-track and generally looking
after me.
“Now that I’ve got a date and venue confirmed I’ll be focusing
all my energies on my meeting. I’m determined to put on a good show for
the supporters.
“I have a few things in mind as to what I’d like to do on the night and
what riders will be invited.
“In fact, my former Reading team-mate Ulrich Ostergaard has already
agreed to ride, plus one former and another current Grand Prix rider
have also accepted invitations.
“I’m very pleased with how things have gone so far and it
promises to be a very good night.”
Further news updates will be issued in due course.
07/01/09
LEE STILL LEADS IN
ARGENTINA
Mattia Carpanesse took
victory in the fourth round of the Argentina International Championship
series. Series leader Lee Complin and second placed Kyle Legault both
made the final but were unable to overhaul the former Workington and
Birmingham rider.
The result means that Carpanesse moves into seventh place in the series
on thirty points. Stoke Potters rider Lee Complin has a narrow two
point lead in the series having amassed fifty four
points so far with Poole's Kyle Legault in second place on
fifty-two points.
Standings after four rounds
1. Lee Complin 54pts
2. Kyle Legault 52
3. Matias Lopez 48
4. Nicolas Covatti 44
5. Guglielmo Franchetti 41
6. Emiliano Sanchez 37
7. Mattia Carpanesse 30
06/01/09
04/01/09
Lee fails to make the final in round 3
Stoke Potters number one Lee Complin failed to finish in the final of
the third round of the Argentina International championship
after being excluded for falling in the final. The meeting was won by
Kyle Legault with Matias Lopez finishing second and Nicolas
Covatti finishing in third place. The result means that just six points
separate the top six riders in the championship.
Lee Complin and Kyle Legault are joint leaders after three rounds of the
series with thirty eight points with Matias Lopez just a point behind in
third on thirty seven points and Guglielmo Franchetti fourth on thirty
five points. Former Potter Emiliano Sanchez is currently fifth with
thirty three points.
Argentina International Championship Round 3 Result
1. Kyle Legault
2. Matias Lopez
3. Nicolas Coatti
Standings After Three Rounds
1. Lee Complin, Stoke/Great Britain, 38
1. Kyle Legault, Poole/Canada, 38
3. Matias Lopez, Argentina, 37
4. Guglielmo Franchetti. Italy, 35
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