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Post by speedyguy on Apr 13, 2014 19:20:55 GMT
From the Leicester Spedway website. Lakeside update not so far available: Leicester 48 : Lakeside 41 Posted: 13 Apr 2014 10:04 The Rapid Solicitors Lions collected their first Elite League points of the season with an all-round performance that brought its rewards with a 48 points to 41 winning margin against the Lakeside Hammers at the Jordan Road Surfacing Stadium on Saturday.
Each of the top five recorded heat wins and with the reserves picking up vital points the Lions just held the upper hand. “We were conscious of the fact that we had a huge challenge facing us as Lakeside have started the season in terrific form and the Hammers were not top of the league table by chance. They had earned the right to be there and so anything less than a big performance from the team would have seen us fall short. The spread of scoring in the side was solidarity at its best, as just three points separated the highest scorer in the side to the lowest and with the reserves chipping in, the team performed exactly as it was set up to do with every rider in the 1 to 5 winning at least one race apiece. Admittedly we had a little slice of luck when Lakeside lost the services of Adam Ellis but we were in a good position ourselves and had worked hard to be where we were at that point. In fact Max Clegg had the edge on the two Hammers reserves when they fell. Good luck and bad luck tends to even itself out over a season and this result is just the tonic we need and an endorsement that we have a competitive side” commented the Lions Team Manager, Norrie Allan.
Scorers
Leicester 48 points: Jason Doyle 10+1, Peter Ljung 8, Mads Korneliussen 7, Simon Stead 7, Patrick Hougaard 7+3, Tom Perry 6+1 and Max Clegg 3
Lakeside 41 points: Peter Karlsson 6+1, Richard Lawson 8+2, Davey Watt 5, Mikkel Bech 12, Lewis Bridger 4+1, Ben Morley 3+1 and Adam Ellis 3
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Post by speedyguy on Apr 14, 2014 18:10:05 GMT
GOOD FRIDAY FEVER BUILDS
The countdown to the Vortex Hammers Good Friday showdown with the Eastbourne Eagles is underway with the teams clashing at the Arena Essex Raceway at 1pm.
The Hammers will include Mikkel Bech in the home meeting but he flies home to Denmark after the meeting, missing the return in Sussex as he prepares for his Danish qualifier the next day.
Before that all eyes are on Wolverhampton’s Monmore Green stadium for the British Under 21 Final where the Club have three representatives led by Adam Ellis and joined by local lads Jack Kingston and Marc Owen.
The Vortex Hammers Co Promoter,Jon Cook commented: "We are already looking forward to Good Friday. It's a real highlight of the season and with a great forecast it's going to be a meeting to savour. In the meantime we are looking forward to seeing how the youngsters go on Tuesday".
Cook confirmed he would be travelling to the Sport’s HQ on Tuesday to formally make the Club’s complaint with regards to Ellis' match changing forced withdrawal from their Saturday visit to Leicester.
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Post by speedyguy on Apr 17, 2014 7:42:16 GMT
GOOD FRIDAY SHOWDOWN FOR THE VORTEX HAMMERS
The Vortex Lakeside Hammers face rivals, the Eastbourne Eagles, this Good Friday, in traditional afternoon action at the Arena Essex Raceway with the start time at 1pm.
With the teams in the top two League positions it's a tough home test for the Hammers.
The Vortex Hammers Co Promoter Jon Cook commented: "These are amongst the best matches of the season and we need to keep our home form rolling with the win but this will go down to the last few heats for sure."
Teams for Friday are (in alphabetical order):-
Vortex Lakeside Hammers:
Mikkel Bech, Lewis Bridger, Adam Ellis, Peter Karlsson, Richard Lawson, Ben Morley and Davey Watt (captain).
Eastbourne Eagles:
Dan Halsey, Ben Hopwood (guest for Lewis Blackbird), Joonas Kylmakorpi, Timo Lahti, Mikkel Michelsen, Bjarne Pedersen and Cameron Woodward (captain).
Gates at The Raceway open from 11.30am, with advance tickets available via the Lakeside Hammers website
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Post by speedyguy on Apr 19, 2014 10:23:15 GMT
VORTEX HAMMERS MAINTAIN TITLE CHALLENGE
The Vortex Lakeside Hammers maintained their title challenge, taking four points from two Good Friday meetings against the Eastbourne Eagles.
The Hammers controlled the first meeting at the Raceway winning 55-41, with Peter Karlsson top scoring with 13 and the impressive Mikkel Bech, delivering a paid maximum.
In the evening meeting at Arlington, with the Essex based team operating Rider Replacement for Mikkel Beck, the Hammers secured an away league point following a 48-42 point loss. Lewis Bridger shone, top scoring on his old track with 13 points, backed by Richard Lawson (9 paid 11) and Adam Ellis (8 paid 9)
Following the meeting and the afternoon victory at The Raceway, Vortex Hammers Co-Promoter Jon Cook commented:
“It was a very good day, all things considered. We had a great home win and a great crowd at The Raceway, and then achieved an extra point tonight which was well deserved for our efforts on the night. Roll on next Friday when we return to The Raceway determined to avenge the point we dropped to Swindon last month”
Raceway Scores:
Lakeside Hammers: 55
Peter Karlsson 13+1, Mikkel Bech 11+1, Davey Watt 8, Richard Lawson 7+1, Lewis Bridger 5+2, Adam Ellis 4, Ben Morley 7+2
Eastbourne Eagles: 41 Bjarne Pedersen 11, Timo Lahti 6 Joonas Kylmakorpi 2+1, Mikkel Michelsen 7+1, Cameron Woodward 10, Ben Hopwood (G) 1+1, Daniel Halsey 4+1
Arlington Scores:
Eastbourne = 48
Bjarne Pedersen 14, Timo Lahti 6, Joonas Kylmakorpi 10+1, Mikkel Michelsen 8, Cameron Woodward 2+1, Ben Hopwood (G), 1 Daniel Halsey 7+1
Lakeside Hammers = 42
Peter Karlsson5+3, Richard Lawson 9+2, Davey Watt 5, Mikkel Bech R/R, Lewis Bridger 13, Ben Morley 2+1, Adam Ellis 8+1
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Post by speedyguy on Apr 23, 2014 6:34:34 GMT
THE HAMMERS AIM TO KEEP RIDING HIGH
The Vortex Lakeside Hammers are back in track action at the Arena Essex Raceway on Friday night as they aim to keep their excellent start to the season on track.
Visitors Swindon have the best record of any side in Essex in recent years and have already taken a League point home from their March visit and present a tough night’s challenge.
The Hammers Co Promoter Jon Cook commented: "We are pleased with things so far and it’s going to be very interesting to see how we go against Swindon this time around.
Like our fans I am very excited about seeing our young guns Mikkel Bech, Adam Ellis and Ben Morley as you never quite know what to expect, apart from plenty of action, and with the rest of the Hammers they represent the most entertaining team I think we have had since 2008. Let’s hope they can go as far, if not further, than that side."
The two teams for Friday are:
Vortex Lakeside Hammers: 1. Peter Karlsson, 2. Richard Lawson, 3. Davey Watt (captain), 4. Mikkel Bech, 5. Lewis Bridger, 6. Ben Morley, 7. Adam Ellis. Team Manager: Neil Vatcher.
Swindon Robins: 1, Peter Kildermand (captain), 2. Dakota North, 3. Mick Morris, 4. Simon Gustafsson, 5. Bjarne Pedersen (guest), 6. Dan Greenwood, 7. Benji Compton (guest).Team Manager: Alun Rossiter.
Admission prices are: Adults £17, Senior Citizens, Students and Disabled £14, Unemployed and 17 and 18 year olds £12, children aged six to sixteen inclusive just £1 and children under the age of six will be admitted free of charge provided they are accompanied by a paying adult. Proof of age or status may be requested.
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Post by speedyguy on Apr 26, 2014 9:06:31 GMT
Vortex Hammers go back to the top
The Vortex Lakeside Hammers stormed back to the top of the Elite League with a convincing 56 – 38 victory over the Swindon Robins at the Arena Essex Raceway, on a night which saw Hammers reserve Ben Morley becoming the first Fast Track reserve of the new era to score a paid maximum.
Despite the threat of rain throughout the day, the Raceway crowd witnessed a solid team performance from the Hammers. Captain Davey Watt lead the way with 10 paid 11 points, backed by the evergreen Peter Karlsson along with Mikkel Bech and Lewis Bridger, who provided numerous entertaining on track tussles, especially against visiting Number one rider Peter Kildemand.
After extracting revenge on the Robins, who snatched a point on their previous visit to the Raceway, Hammers Co-promoter Jon Cook commented:
“It was another good night for the team with all seven riders on form and Ben’s performance was very special. He is a cult hero at the Raceway and his second ride battle with Dakota North was a real highlight”.
The Essex team now head to Wolverhampton on Monday, with the aim of consolidating their position at the top of the Elite League table.
Lakeside Hammers = 56
Peter Karlsson: 9+1, Richard Lawson: 6+1, Davey Watt: 10+1, Mikkel Bech: 8 Lewis Bridger: 9+2, Ben Morley: 8+4, Adam Ellis: 6
Swindon Robins = 38
Peter Kildemand: 16, Dakota North: 2+1, Nick Morris: 9, Simon Gustafsson: 5 Bjarne Pedersen: 2+1, Dan Greenwood: 4+1, Benji Compton: 0
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