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Post by speedyguy on May 12, 2016 22:14:39 GMT
ROCKETS HOLD WITCHES TO TWO The BMR Rockets will definitely fancy their chances of making progress in this season’s Knock-Out Cup after holding East Anglian rivals Ipswich to a 46-44 score-line after a storming finish to the first leg of their opening round tie at Foxhall Heath. The Rockets trailed by 10 points at Heat 10, and were still 8 adrift at 43-35, before stunning the Witches with a 4-2 and 5-1 in the two heats that may well prove pivotal to the final aggregate standing. Ben Morley took the first of those races to bookend his earlier victory in Heat 2, while Leigh Lanham may consider himself unlucky not to directly follow him home after being caught for second place by Morten Risager right on the line. Rye made absolutely no mistake in the finale, however, with Stuart Robson and Edward Kennett disappearing into the sunset when pitched against Nico Covatti and Lewis Kerr. The 5-1 completed Edward Kennett’s fifth maximum – and second straight – of the season, but in many ways it was Morley’s paid 10 that was even more impressive, with Robson not far off double figures on 9. Elsewhere, former Witch Cameron Heeps recovered from an opening race exclusion for bringing down race leader Lewis Kerr on the final lap of Heat 3 to secure three second places, while fellow former Ipswich star Leigh Lanham matched the Aussie’s paid 6 tally despite his Heat 14 frustration. Kasper Lykke plugged away for four third place points, but it proved another luckless night for Peter Karger, who failed to open his account. Rye House Team Manager Peter Schroeck was ecstatic afterwards. “I’m almost speechless. We were ten points behind, but then we had one of our team talks, and I said to the boys that one or two of them were due a win. It’s all about confidence, and it ultimately showed again tonight. “Edward (Kennett) was fantastic again, and Ben (Morley) was an absolute hero too. He’s never scored as well as that around Ipswich before, but he was on fire tonight. “And even though Peter (Karger) struggled on the track, he was there for the team and helping out wherever he could, which highlights the spirit in the camp and how hard everyone is trying. “It was an absolutely marvellous performance tonight. I am so proud of them. It really feels like a win. “We’re not going to take anything for granted on Saturday, though. We’ll start again then, and aim to complete the job. But our confidence is high, and we know that we can do it.” Rye House scorers: Edward Kennett 14+1, Stuart Robson 9, Ben Morley 8+2, Cameron Heeps 6, Kasper Lykke 4, Leigh Lanham 3+1, Peter Karger 0 Ipswich scorers: Nico Covatti 11, James Sarjeant 9, Lewis Kerr 9, Morten Risager 7+1, Danny King 5+1, Paco Castagna 4+1, Darryl Ritchings 1+1
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Post by speedyguy on May 13, 2016 22:11:12 GMT
ROCKETS TRIO EXIT BRITS It proved a quiet evening for the BMR Rockets involved in Friday night’s British Semi-Final at Scunthorpe, with all three ending their involvement in the Championship at this stage of the event. Leigh Lanham recovered from a difficult start that saw him pointless after three outings to finish on 5 points, while Edward Kennett slipped away from contention for making the cut after securing 4 points from his opening three rides, and Stuart Robson also finished on 4. Making it through to the Big Night at Belle Vue on June 13th were meeting winner Simon Stead (13), Josh Auty (12), Kyle Howarth (11), three-times Champion Chris Harris (11), Jason Garrity (10), Robert Lambert (10) and Richard Hall (9), the latter after a run-off victory over British U-21 Champion Josh Bates. Rye House Co-Promoter Steve Jenson and Team Manager Peter Schroeck were there to support their riders at the meeting, with Schroeck admitting afterwards that “It was what it was, although Leigh got a race win in his last ride, which was good for him as he’s been struggling with his bikes. “But they’ve all been around long enough to get over it, and they’re not crying about it. Their focus is now back on the Rockets. Roll on tomorrow.” That “tomorrow” brings Ipswich to Hoddesdon for the second and deciding leg of a first round Knock-Out Cup tie, with the Rockets trailing their adversaries by just two points after a 46-44 score-line in Suffolk last night. As Schroeck reiterates, “We’re taking nothing for granted in the return. We’re only half way there, but we will be absolutely determined to complete the job.” British Semi-Final scorers (all 5 rides): Simon Stead 13, Josh Auty 12, Kyle Howarth 11, Chris Harris 11, Jason Garrity 11, Robert Lambert 10, Richard Hall 9 (all qualify for British Final), Josh Bates 9 (qualifies as reserve), Lewis Kerr 7, Carl Wilkinson 7, Simon Lambert 5, Leigh Lanham 5, Edward Kennett 4, Stuart Robson 4, Robert Mear 2, Ashley Morris 0
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Post by speedyguy on May 15, 2016 7:17:37 GMT
ROCKETS UP FOR THE CUP! The BMR Rockets overcame some initial stubborn resistance to push aside East Anglian arch-rivals Ipswich 53-37 and head into the quarter-final stage of this season’s Knock-Out Cup 97-83 on aggregate. A competitive early salvo saw the Rockets nudge ahead 13-11 after four races, before successive 5-1s took them clear at 23-13. Two further maximums from Heats 9 and 10 rubber-stamped their success at 39-21 prior to the tie being mathematically clinched with a full three races to go. Edward Kennett celebrated the occasion with his sixth full house of the season. He rode undefeated throughout the tie, after previously going through the card against Ipswich in April’s League encounter in Hoddesdon. You get the feeling the Witches will be happy to see the back of him until July 7th’s return League fixture at Foxhall Heath! The night wasn’t all Kennett’s, however. Cameron Heeps (10+!) and Leigh Lanham (8+!) inflicted plenty of damage on their former club, the duo also combining for two of the Rockets’ 5-1s, but the biggest cheers of the night were reserved for Kasper Lykke, who thrilled the crowd with no less than three from-the-back performances in his paid 12 total. The Dane’s first magic moment came as early as the opening race, when he repeatedly tried the inside line to pass adversary Paco Castagna for third spot, before finally driving past his rival on the outside on the third lap. That set the scene for a Heat 6 that saw Nico Covatti focus his attention on Edward Kennett, taking the Rye House skipper out wide on the second bend – but allowing Lykke to dive under him in the process. Covatti’s tumble on the fourth corner ended the battle, with Kennett and Lykke rattling up a comfortable 5-1 in the re-run. Lykke secured a full race win of his own in Heat 8, prior to coming from the back against the experienced Morten Risager to join partner Kennett at the front of Heat 10, and fully deserved his place in the nominated race, where he zipped inside World Cup Lion Danny King for second position on the opening circuit and very nearly caught winner Risager right on the finish line. A delighted Lykke said, “It’s really going well now. I got the bikes going well tonight; We’ve been testing a lot, and doing a lot of work, and my mechanic and I have been trying a bit of a crazy set-up… and it works. Awesome! “It makes it easier with a good team spirit, and great team mates who are looking after each other both on and off the track.” Despite the ultimately one-sided score-line, the Dane also emphasised the fiercely competitive nature of the tie. “Everyone wanted to go through in the Cup. It’s been an excellent two meetings, and there’s a trophy to win. So everyone was fired up – both them and us – and it was all about going out there and doing our best.” Lykke’s recent return to the rich vein of form he showed in 2015 followed a winter operation on a troublesome knee. How is that knee doing now, and had it impacted on his earlier quiet spell? “The leg is absolutely perfect, and it’s been good all season. I haven’t been struggling with it at all. That’s not why I had a bit of a bad start; I’ve got to be honest with that. I was struggling with a few things, mentally and stuff, and it was a bit hard. But now I feel that we’re getting back on it, and I’m also getting more meetings back home now as well to build momentum.” The Rockets will now meet Berwick in the final eight, as they did last season, with dates for the two fixtures to be arranged. BMR Rockets: Edward Kennett 12 (4 rides, maximum), Kasper Lykke 10+2 (5), Cameron Heeps 10+1 (5), Leigh Lanham 8+1 (4), Stuart Robson 7 (4), Ben Morley 3+2 (4), Peter Karger 3+1 (4)
Ipswich scorers: Morten Risager 11 (5 rides), Danny King 8 (5), Paco Castagna 7 (5), Lewis Kerr 5+1 (4), Nico Covatti 4 (4), Danyon Hume 1+1 (4), James Sarjeant 1 (4)
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Post by speedyguy on May 20, 2016 5:39:16 GMT
RYE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE :::::::: FROM RAINED-OFF TO REIGNING CHAMPS The BMR Rockets saw the second scheduling of their Premier League away match at Sheffield follow directly in the footsteps of its predecessor, as once again wet weather put paid to the fixture. On this occasion, the call-off came just under half an hour ahead of tonight's planned start time. Rye House Team Manager Peter Schroeck takes up the story: “It was just after 7pm. It was pouring down with rain. The referee and the two captains went up to the first bend, came back to the pits, and that was basically that. It was one of those things, but I guess we live to fight another day.” That next fight will come on Sunday, when the Rockets return to Hoddesdon to face back-to-back Premier League Champions Edinburgh. The Monarchs team includes 2011 PLRC winner Sam Masters, double German national titlist Kevin Wölbert, former American World Cup ace “The Fish” Ryan Fisher and new kid on the block Daniel Bewley, who impressed with 15 when the Belle Vue Colts were in Hertfordshire just a fortnight ago. The Scottish side will also be hoping to see Erik Riss back in action after the 2014 World Longtrack Champion suffered a heavy fall during Monday’s Grand Prix Qualifier at Abensberg. Schroeck and his Team are clearly relishing Sunday’s challenge. “If we can perform the way we did last week against Ipswich, we can definitely get the result. There’s no reason why we can’t. “Beating the League Champions would also lay down a little marker, and help put us on the map. It would make people sit up and give credit. “I really do believe that we’ve got something this year, because the League is so consistently good. No one is unbeatable. We can be up there with all of them, and do some damage. I really believe that. Sunday’s League match starts at 6pm. Prior to that main event, at 5.30, the pre-meeting will feature three 150cc demonstration races involving the Young Lions of the future. BMR Rockets: Cameron Heeps, Peter Karger, Edward Kennett (captain), Leigh Lanham, Kasper Lykke, Ben Morley, Stuart Robson Edinburgh: Daniel Bewley, Max Clegg, Jye Etheridge, Ryan Fisher, Sam Masters, Erik Riss (or R/R), Kevin Wölbert
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Post by speedyguy on May 22, 2016 22:31:18 GMT
ROCKETS BEAT CHAMPS, LOSE LANHAM The BMR Rockets undoubtedly turned a few more heads outside of Hertfordshire by upending back-to-back Premier League Champions Edinburgh 47-42 in dramatic and emotional circumstances at Rye House on Sunday evening. That they achieved the result despite a difficult night from regular anchor man Edward Kennett was even more remarkable. The Rockets’ No.1 managed just 8 points, coming off on the worse end of a high intensity first bend with Sam Masters in Heat 1 that saw him shed a chain and later suffering a last lap pass from Kevin Wölbert at the front in Heat 10. Kennett switched bikes with success to win Heat 13, with his other victory coming via a trademark fourth bend surge past Ryan Fisher in Heat 6. Rye’s so-called lesser lights filled the gap nicely, however, with Ben Morley topping the score-chart with two wins in a 10+1 haul, Kasper Lykke adding 7+1 and missing out on victory against Erik Riss by inches in Heat 8, and stalwart Stuart Robson contributing 7. The Rockets’ biggest hero, however, was undoubtedly Peter Karger, whose visible determination and effort had hitherto delivered few points to date but who finally got his reward in a paid 7 score that included his very first victory in club colours. It came in Heat 11 against none other than the previously unbeaten Masters no less, as the Dane held his adversary at bay for the duration to bring the house down at the chequered flag. His fist in the air as he crossed the finish line said it all. The Rockets’ victory came at a cost, however, as Heat 14 saw Jye Etheridge collide with Karger within the opening metres, which in turn sent the Dane into team-mate Leigh Lanham who then brought Max Clegg down as all four riders hit the deck in domino fashion. It was Lanham who came off the worst, suffering concussion, as well as abrasions and lacerations to his hand, which will almost certainly keep him out of the Rockets’ next fixture on Bank Holiday Monday. Karger bravely emerged for the re-run, nursing a wrist injury as he struggled at the back of the field, and although Morley took the victory, a Heat 15 5-1 from Wölbert and Masters over the hard-chasing Lykke and Cameron Heeps rescued an away match point for Edinburgh. While there was little doubt that the events of Heat 14 put a bit of a dampener on the Rockets’ success, Peter Karger still managed a smile after the match. Of his first victory in Heat 11, he said: “That’s the best heat of my life! I was so happy to finally get that first heat win out of the way. I definitely got a real confidence boost there, and hopefully I can build on that now. “I was so disappointed when Thursday (at Sheffield) was rained off, because when I got there I thought “This ’s my kind of track and I can score points here”. It wasn’t to be then, but fortunately it was tonight.” Pressing an ice pack to his wrist, he continued, “It’s a bit bruised up but I don’t think anything is broken. It will be alright, but I had a hard time holding onto the handlebars (in the re-run of Heat 14); we had to wrap it in duct-tape to get me out for the race, but it was a real struggle and I finally had to ease off on the last lap. “I hope that Leigh will be alright soon. He was really bruised up, and he had a big bruise on his head. “But we are all really happy to get the win today. Everybody did well, and it got us the result.” BMR Rockets: Ben Morley 10+1 (5 rides), Edward Kennett 8 (4), Kasper Lykke 7+1 (5), Stuart Robson 7 (4), Peter Karger 5+2 (4), Cameron Heeps 5+1 (5), Leigh Lanham 5+1 (3)
Edinburgh: Kevin Wölbert 11 (5 rides) , Sam Masters 10+1 (5), Max Clegg 8 (6), Ryan Fisher 7 (4), Erik Riss 5+1 (4), Jye Etheridge 1+1 (3), Dan Bewley 0 (3) Match Points: Rye House 3 Edinburgh 1
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Post by speedyguy on May 31, 2016 5:59:29 GMT
HEAP BIG POINTS FOR HEEPS Cameron Heeps proved the difference maker for the BMR Rockets as they out-powered a game Redcar outfit 55-37 in the entertaining main event of Bank Holiday Monday’s double header at Rye House. The 20 year old Aussie reeled off four straight race wins before Jonas B Andersen played party-pooper to spoil his maximum hopes by sneaking past him on the third lap of Heat 14. Heeps was more than happy afterwards, however. “It’s been a great day. I’m finally getting my set-ups figured out and making the starts I want to. Hopefully I can get dialled in now and there’ll be plenty more scores like that to come.” Even the one that got away – Heat 14 – was some race. “I made the right start, and he (Andersen) sort of crept up inside me but I went around him and thought that I was set. But I could hear him around me all race. Maybe if I had relaxed and ridden the way I did earlier on I would have been alright, but perhaps I rode too defensively and he was smart and did me inside – and there goes the maximum! “Redcar didn’t make it easy for us. They certainly put up a fight, and made it a good meeting. We enjoyed it; it’s good to be around a group of boys that are enjoying what they do.” Heeps was aided and abetted by his team-mates, who each contributed at least 7 paid points apiece, with Edward Kennett racking up three wins himself in a paid 13 haul, Ben Morley (9+1) once again quietly slipping into double figures and both Stuart Robson (9) and Kasper Lykke (7+2) not far off that mark. The Dane also provided two great passes when nabbing third spot over Jacob Bukhave and Hugh Skidmore in Heats 1 and 3, respectively. Rob Branford, who was guesting for the side-lined Peter Karger, added a solid paid 7. Continues Heeps, “Edward said that he was struggling, but I wish that I could struggle as well as he does! Either way, we pulled through in a team performance, and that’s what counts.” One BMR Rocket who was frustrated to have to sit out the match, but was still in the pits to help his team, was concussion victim Leigh Lanham. “It’s always hard as a rider to spectate, especially when it’s your team that’s racing and you feel you should be out there, but the boys did well today and they all chipped in with good points. We’re sitting quite well in the League table at the moment, which is really pleasing to see. Talking about his injury, Lanham admitted that “I still feel a little bit second hand, to be honest. I’m feeling a lot better than I did in the middle of last week; I was pretty groggy and there were a couple of days where I could just about get out of bed. So it was pretty bad, but I was also pretty lucky in that I never broke any bones. It was just a lot of bruising, plus my head injury, which has been giving me headaches and the most grief this week.” Of his memories of the Heat 14 incident against Edinburgh that sent him to the side-lines after a “domino effect” that took down all four riders: “I was minding my own business really, and made quite a good start. I remember the crash and then it was a bit of a blur until I woke up under the air fence. It was just one of those things in Speedway – a hard first corner with no intent – and I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.” And Leigh’s thoughts on the possible timescale for a track return? “I’m hoping for this Saturday (against Berwick), but I’ll make a late decision on that one and see that I’m right. I’ll only be back when I’m right; I’ve done it before and come back a week early, and I’ve learned from that. It wouldn’t be fair on me, the team and everyone.” BMR Rockets: Cameron Heeps 14 (5 rides), Edward Kennett 12+1 (5), Ben Morley 9+1 (5), Stuart Robson 9 (5), Kasper Lykke 7+2 (5), Robert Branford (guest) 4+3 (5), Leigh Lanham R/R
Redcar: Jonas B Andersen 13 (5 rides), David Bellego 11 (5 rides, inc 4 as a TR), Lasse Bjerre 5 (4), Jacob Buckhave 5 (4), Lee Payne 4 (5), Hugh Skidmore 1 (4), Daniel Bewley (guest) 0 (4)
Match Points: Rye House 3 Redcar 0
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Post by speedyguy on Jun 3, 2016 7:35:00 GMT
ROCKETS AIM TO BURN BANDITS The BMR Rockets’ 2016 season swings into June as the Team prepares for its next Premier League action in the race for the play-offs, tomorrow’s (Saturday’s) home fixture against Berwick (7pm start time). Not only is the match important to both clubs because of the League points that are at stake, it is also effectively a dry run for August’s Knock-Out Cup quarter-final tie between the sides. The Bandits have experienced a mixed start to the season, with home reverses against Edinburgh, Sheffield and Newcastle balanced by a tremendous away victory over the League Champion Monarchs and a battling 41-49 defeat at Glasgow which is the best performance to date of any visiting side to “Fortress Ashfield”. Their squad for Saturday includes familiar Borderers Kevin Doolan, who was the 2011 winner of the Ace of Herts, Matthew Wethers and Thomas Jorgensen, while Hoddesdon track exponent Michael Palm Toft – who famously romped to a 6 ride maximum when called upon for the equivalent fixture last year – will deputise for injured No.1 Sebastian Alden. There is further guest cover at reserve via Arthur Sissis, who stands in for the World Longtrack-committed Romano Hummel. The Rockets, for their part, are expected to welcome Leigh Lanham back to the fold following his recent side-lining through concussion, while Rider-Replacement will operate for wrist injury victim Peter Karger, who has moved into the main body of the team effective the new averages. Kasper Lykke has headed in the opposite direction, with Rye House Team Manager Peter Schroeck optimistic that the young Dane can build on his recent hot streak in his new reserve position. “Kasper is moving in the right direction again, but the rolling averages for June actually take him down to 4.95, which will give us a not-so-secret weapon at reserve. “While things are looking positive for Leigh, the news on Peter (Karger) is less so. He has now found out that he has a broken bone in his hand that wasn’t picked up by his original x-ray due to the swelling. It looks like he will be out for up to three weeks. “Kasper’s presence at reserve will help to compensate, and as far as Saturday goes, we will just get stuck in as we always do and give 100%.” BMR Rockets: Cameron Heeps, Peter Karger, Edward Kennett (captain), Leigh Lanham, Kasper Lykke, Ben Morley, Stuart Robson Berwick: Liam Carr, Kevin Doolan (captain), Thomas Jorgensen, Theo Pijper, Michael Palm Toft (guest), Arthur Sissis (guest), Matthew Wethers Saturday’s match will be preceded at 6.30 by three 150cc demonstration races featuring Nathan Ablitt and twin brothers Joe (the British 125cc Champion) and Dan Thompson
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Post by speedyguy on Jun 5, 2016 7:50:29 GMT
ROCKETS AND BANDITS BURN DOWN THE HOUSE The BMR Rockets and visitors Berwick combined to provide a superb advert for Speedway in a riveting 45-45 Premier League draw at Rye House on Saturday night. The evenness of the encounter was emphasised in the statistics that at no stage were the two sides ever separated by more than four points, while the match also supplied some nine different race winners. One of those was Kasper Lykke, who revelled in his new position at reserve with a sensational 17 point haul from seven outings – most of those earned in stunning style from the back. The Dane’s first personal ovation was received after a terrific Heat 6 that saw him round Thomas Jorgensen on the first circuit and then zip inside Bandits guest Luke Bowen on the third to join Rye House No.1 Edward Kennett for the 5-1 that briefly gave the Rockets a 20-16 advantage. Better was to come, however, in an incredible drive past both Matthew Wethers and Kevin Dooolan exiting the fourth bend as Lykke secured another maximum with Kennett in Heat 10, on this occasion to bring the Rockets back to 30-30. The 22 year old was the centre of attention once more in the penultimate race, this time rounding Wethers on the third lap and sneaking inside Bowen on the very last corner to produce a 4-2 with Leigh Lanham and give Rye back the lead at 43-41 with just the nominated heat to go. The Rockets needed a drawn result from that race to clinch the victory, but with Kennett stranded in no man’s land on the second bend it was left to Lykke to carry the race for Rye. He soon found his way past Michael Palm Toft then set about leader Thomas Jorgensen, ultimately missing out on the victory by the narrowest of margins as his bike lifted in one last desperate attempt in the run-in to the finish line. It was perhaps fitting the Jorgensen took the final chequered flag as it compensated for a snapped chain when the Dane was en route to a 5-1 with MPT in Heat 13 and which had handed the Rockets a get-out-of-jail card, although few would argue that overall a draw was a fitting result between two sets of riders that left absolutely nothing in the can. Talking after the match, Lykke admitted that “It was a great night, but my starts are annoying me SO much. I felt I did get them slightly better in the end, to make life a little bit easier, and I will work on that for our next match. “I was using my second bike, which I haven’t been riding all season, and it seemed to be right. “We’ve been working hard on the bikes, both myself and my mechanic Steve, and we tried different things tonight, which created a bit more speed, and it was that combination with the change of bikes that worked for me.” About his sensational Heat 6 in which he passed both Bandits in the space of a straight, Kasper confessed that “I don’t really know what happened there. I just hit a rut coming into turn three and it shot me so hard coming into the corner that I gained so many metres on the other guys. That’s what made it possible.” And about the race that – just – got away in Heat 15, “I had to try 100%, and it was just a bit too much and the bike lifted a bit. I kept the throttle on until we crossed the line because I thought I might just do it. It was a good race, though – with some fair racing with both Thomas (Jorgensen) and Michael (Palm Toft), so I can’t argue there. It was very annoying that we lost the win, however. A draw is better than nothing, but I would have liked to have won it, to be honest.” Lykke will have that opportunity when the two clubs meet again in August in the Knock-Out Cup. If this was the dress rehearsal for that tie, it should be something very special! BMR Rockets: Kasper Lykke 14+3 (7 rides), Edward Kennett 10+1 (5), Cameron Heeps 7 (4), Leigh Lanham 6 (5), Ben Morley 4+2 (5), Stuart Robson 4 (4), Peter Karger R/R
Berwick scorers: Michael Palm Toft (guest) 11 (5 rides), Kevin Doolan 8+1 (4), Thomas Jorgensen 8+1 (5), Luke Bowen (guest) 6 (5), Theo Pijper 5+2 (4), Liam Carr 4+1 (3), Matthew Wethers 3 (4)
Match Points: Rye House 1 Berwick 2
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Post by speedyguy on Jun 10, 2016 14:20:31 GMT
ROCKETS SHARPEN UP FOR DIAMONDS Following last week’s barnstormer against Berwick, everything points to an equally action-packed encounter at Rye House this Saturday, as the BMR Rockets tackle Newcastle in the Premier League. The Diamonds have a strong look about them for 2016, courtesy of riders like parallel Elite League Belle Vue Ace Steve Worrall, 2015 World U-21 Finalist Victor Palovaara, fifth year Tynesider Ludvig Lindgren and former Czech GP Wildcard Matej Kus. Most local eyes, however, will be on teenager Robert Lambert, the Hoddesdon track record holder who had a brief stint with the Rockets last year and is now installed as the Diamonds’ No.1. Rye House Team Manager Peter Schroeck looked back on last Saturday’s 45-45 draw to look forward to this Saturday’s clash. “The match against Berwick was a real spectacle, which sucked everyone in - and not just the crowd - but although a draw was ultimately a fair result, we were very disappointed not to win. Yes, we had a little bit of luck in Heat 13 (when Bandit Thomas Jorgensen lost a chain) but these things tend to even themselves out. To be honest, it hurts a lot more when you don’t win the close ones. “But we put a really good meeting on for the sport as a whole, and the feedback since has been absolutely fabulous. That is an important builder for this week. “I think it will be another exciting meeting. The fans’ focus will be on Robert Lambert, but our focus will be on our team and what we do against them overall as a team. “Some of the boys came down for a practice yesterday; we had Eddie (Kennett), Robbo (Stuart Robson), Ben (Morley) and George (Hunter). It was a good bonding session, and we also had a bit of fun. “Robbo had problems with his engines against Berwick, and his bikes really let him down. But he’s just had two engines back from tuning, and he was really happy how they ran at the practice. “I’m delighted to say that George also came through the session well, and he will be our No.8 on Saturday, as well as be back with the Raiders at Kent on Monday.” BMR Rockets: Cameron Heeps, George Hunter, Peter Karger R/R, Edward Kennett (captain), Leigh Lanham, Kasper Lykke, Ben Morley, Stuart Robson Newcastle: Matej Kus, Robert Lambert, Ludvig Lindgren (captain), Victor Palovaara, Danny Phillips, Lewis Rose, Steve Worrall Footnote: Rye House fans will briefly become Plymouth supporters tonight as the Devils take on Somerset in the final round-robin match in the League Cup’s Southern group. The Rebels need to win on the road in order to sneak top spot in the group, whereas a Plymouth victory or a draw would mean that the Rockets would progress as top dogs to the competition’s semi-finals, where they would face Sheffield on a home-and-away basis. The other semi-final tie will be between Glasgow and Workington.
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Post by speedyguy on Jun 12, 2016 7:05:51 GMT
Anyone who chose to stay away from Saturday’s Premier League fixture at Rye House in favour of the England football on TV missed another white-hot battle – as well as a more positive outcome – as the BMR Rockets edged out Newcastle 48-42.
It was a meeting that matched the passion and drama of the previous week’s thriller against Berwick, with never more than six points separating the two sides at any stage, and the margin at a slender two points after no less than eleven of the fifteen races.
Rockets captain Edward Kennett ultimately led his Team to victory, dropping a single point from five races and also winning his direct head-to-heads with Diamonds No.1 – and 2015 Rocket – Robert Lambert 2-1 in what proved three of the most exciting heats of the night.
His teenage adversary took their first face-off via a blistering last lap pass in Heat 1, but Kennett gained revenge when disappearing into the distance as Lambert and Steve Worrall were forced to fend off Stuart Robson in Heat 13. He then won again, despite Lambert’s late charge, in Heat 15.
Kennett’s biggest support came from Kasper Lykke, who racked up a monster paid 16 from a full complement of seven rides and also featured in all three of the Rockets’ 5-1s. The first came alongside Ben Morley in a Heat 2 that took four attempts to complete due to a number of starting infringements that typified the tension and determination to win evident from both sides.
The Rockets’ second maximum came in a drawn-out Heat 6 that went as far as Instalment No.6 (!), with both Worrall and Kennett warned for separate early movements at the tapes, Ben Morley going down on the first bend, Lewis Rose being excluded for bringing down Morley on the second lap and then the Southend rider himself being disqualified for exceeding the two minute allowance after hitting problems with his steel shoe. Lykke duly appeared as Morley’s replacement to drive inside Worrall off the second bend and join his captain at the front.
The Rockets’ final 5-1 proved decisive, with Leigh Lanham and Lykke holding off Ludvig Lindgren in Heat 14 to clinch the match with a race to spare and also take Lanham into double figures for the night, although the Diamonds earned a fully deserved away match point by keeping the margin at 6 in the finale.
Rye House captain Edward Kennett said afterwards, “It was a great team performance tonight. The boys dug deep, and I was proud of them again. It was a great win.
“For me on a personal note, I swapped bikes after Heat 1. I wasn’t too happy with it - I haven’t been for the last week or so – and jumped on my spare bike and it was fantastic and really working for me. In Heat 13 especially: I pulled SUCH a lead on Robert (Lambert), who is fantastic around here. In Heat 15, he was pushing me SO hard, but I just knew I had the edge on him. Fair play to him, he rode it hard but fair, and that’s what it’s all about.”
Saturday’s match is the latest in a series of exciting and dramatic matches at Rye House, with Kennett quick to draw attention to the track improvements that have helped make that possible. “The racing here is so, so much better of late. I think that the little bit of rain in the air probably did it the world of good, and certainly from a fan’s perspective tonight, I expect it was a thriller to watch.”
The Rockets now face three matches on the road – at Sheffield (Thursday, June 16th), Scunthorpe (Sunday the 19th) and Somerset (Friday the 24th) before returning to home climes to face Plymouth (Saturday the 25th). Says Kennett of those matches: “We will definitely be looking for points. It’s a shame that I won’t be at Sheffield on Thursday because of Elite League duties (2011 Premier League Riders’ Champion Sam Masters will deputise), but I am going to push the boys hard at the other ones, as I know Peter (Schroek) will on Thursday.
“On our day, we are all firing and there is no reason why we can’t get positive results.”
BMR Rockets:
Edward Kennett 14 (5 rides), Kasper Lykke 10+6 (7), Leigh Lanham 9+1 (5), Ben Morley 6+2 (5), Stuart Robson 6 (5), Cameron Heeps 3+1 (4), Peter Karger R/R, George Hunter (No.8) dnr
Newcastle:
Robert Lambert 12+1 (5 rides), Steve Worrall 10+1 (5), Matej Kus 9 (4), Ludvig Lindgren 4+1 (4), Victor Palovaara 4 (4), Lewis Rose 3+1 (5), Danny Phillips 0 (3)
Match Points: Rye House 3 Newcastle 1
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Post by speedyguy on Jun 16, 2016 15:11:02 GMT
SHEFFIELD VS RYE HOUSE – OFF The BMR Rockets’ scheduled Premier League match at Sheffield has been postponed due to Thursday’s wet weather. It is the THIRD time that the Steel City match has been rained off! A new date will be announced as soon as agreed. The Rockets’ next fixture is away to Scunthorpe on Sunday, followed by a trip to Somerset next Friday and a return to home shale the following evening (June 25th at 7pm) to face Brady Kurtz and the Plymouth Devils.
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Post by speedyguy on Jun 19, 2016 6:17:52 GMT
RAIDERS MAKE THEIR POINT! RYE HOUSE manager Peter Schroeck will turn his attention to the BMR Rockets today (Sunday), as his senior side looks to finally get its away Premier League programme off the ground following a relentless string of postponements. The Rockets travel to Scunthorpe to face a Scorpions team that is currently bottom of the table, and which has already been beaten no less than five times around its own circuit this season. The Rockets will need little reminding that the Eddie Wright Raceway was the scene of their last away League victory, last May, and remain unchanged from the line-up that defeated Newcastle at Hoddesdon a week ago, while Lewis Kerr will make his home debut for the Scorpions following the departure of Andreas Lyager. Kerr has already featured away from home in the Lincolnshire side’s last outing, a 58-34 defeat in wet conditions at Workington. Schroeck is quietly confident that the Rockets can open their away calendar with the right result. “The boys are ready for tomorrow; they’re hyped up and can’t wait to get out there. If we can get our gating boots on, there is no reason why we can’t get the win. “We’ve been to Ipswich, Plymouth and Somerset already (in the KO and League Cup) and shown what we can do away, and we are determined to get a result that will put us on the map again.” BMR Rockets: Cameron Heeps, Peter Karger R/R, Edward Kennett (captain), Leigh Lanham, Kasper Lykke, Ben Morley, Stuart Robson Scunthorpe: Josh Auty, Josh Bailey, Alex Davies, Ryan Douglas, Lewis Kerr, Michael Palm Toft, Carl Wilkinson
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Post by speedyguy on Jun 19, 2016 21:12:45 GMT
ROCKETS’ HOPES WASHED AWAY The BMR Rockets are STILL looking to complete their first Premier League away match of 2016 after the wet weather returned to claim their fixture at Scunthorpe with just two races run. With the racing calendar nearing the end of June, the Rockets have managed just THREE competitive fixtures on the road: a tantalising defeat at Somerset and victory at Plymouth – both in the League Cup – and a narrow reverse at Ipswich IN THE Knock-Out Cup. Sunday’s meeting in Lincolnshire lasted just eight laps, with the Kasper Lykke taking second place in the rain in Heat 1 after Edward Kennett had been excluded for exceeding the two minute allowance, and Ben Morley and Lykke reversing that opening race 4-2 with one of their own next time out to make it 6-6. And with the rain continuing to fall, that was that. As Rye House Team Manager Peter Schroeck explained afterwards, “The rain hit just before the first heat. It wasn’t the track that was the problem; the riders just couldn’t see. Even Ben (Morley) had a problem with visibility – and he was in the lead. “You know me; I wear my heart on my sleeve. To say it was all very frustrating, especially after what had been a dry afternoon, is an understatement. But we’ll channel that frustration into our next match at Somerset on Friday, and we’ll start again there.”
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Post by speedyguy on Jun 23, 2016 9:03:29 GMT
WHAT A RUSH! Following last week’s relentless series of washouts, there’ll be a whirlwind of track activity for Rye House this coming weekend to help redress the balance. The first port of call, tomorrow night, is the Oak Tree Arena, as the BMR Rockets aim to go one better than their last visit to Somerset, when they went down by a tantalising 49-40 in the League Cup after pulling back from 40-20 behind without the use of the Tactical Ride facility! Rye House Team Manager Peter Schroeck is looking forward to the return trip. “We were so frustrated when the weather intervened on Sunday at Scunthorpe because we were really pumped up to get a result, and we will be taking the same attitude down to Somerset. All the boys are up for it, and we’ll be going for it 100 percent.” The Rockets will be back to full strength for the fixture, with Peter Karger returning to action after some five weeks spent nursing a broken bone in his hand. The Dane famously defeated 2011 PLRC winner Sam Masters in his last meeting to collect his first race win as a Rocket. Updates Schroeck, “Peter has phoned to say he successfully came through a practice session on Tuesday. He felt a bit stiff, but there was no pain.” BMR Rockets: Cameron Heeps, Peter Karger, Edward Kennett (captain), Leigh Lanham, Kasper Lykke, Ben Morley, Stuart Robson Somerset: Jake Allen, Josh Grajczonek (captain), Paul Starke, Rohan Tungate, Zach Wajtknecht, Bradley Wilson-Dean, Charles Wright There will be limited time for rest and respite following tomorrow’s Rebels fixture, as the Rockets make an abrupt about-turn and head back the 174 mile trail to Hoddesdon in time for Saturday night’s home clash with Plymouth. It’s a head-to-head that will bring them up against the likes of new signing and Australian National Champion Brady Kurtz, double Aussie Longtrack titlist and elder brother Todd Kurtz and World U-21 Finalist Jack Holder. The Devils will operate Rider-Replacement for Kyle Newman, who suffered a broken collarbone in an alarming crash at Peterborough on Tuesday. Continues Schroeck, “It should be another exciting match, because Plymouth’s own track is not dissimilar to ours and they’ve also now got Brady Kurtz in their team – but they’re still coming into OUR backyard. “Win or lose, we’ll be aiming to get a good result at Somerset to set ourselves up in the best possible way for Saturday’s match.” BMR Rockets: Cameron Heeps, Peter Karger, Edward Kennett (captain), Leigh Lanham, Kasper Lykke, Ben Morley, Stuart Robson Plymouth: Jack Holder, Brady Kurtz, Todd Kurtz (captain), Kyle Newman R/R, Stefan Nielsen, Ellis Perks, Sam Simota Finally, the attention will shift from the Rockets to the BMR Raiders, who will be heading up to Buxton on Sunday intent on capturing their first away victory in the Travel Plus National League. The Raiders will be more than buoyed by last Saturday’s fighting 42-48 result at Eastbourne which garnered the side its first away match point, and will also be keenly aware that the Hitmen have won just once in eleven outings this season. Says Schroeck, “It will be a first for me because I haven’t been to Hi Edge before, but most of the boys, with the exception of Connor Locke, have ridden there. “We will have to make do without Kenny Bowdery, who has a work commitment, but if we can pop out of the starts there is no reason why we can’t get the Raiders on the map alongside the Rockets on the back of what we’ve already achieved at Eastbourne.” Although the Raiders will be in Derbyshire, there WILL be plenty of track action at Rye House on Sunday afternoon, courtesy of the fourth round of the Mitas British Youth Championship. Please see the separate news piece for full details. YOUNG LIONS ON THE PROWL Britain has got young talent, and there will be plenty of it on show at Rye House on Sunday afternoon, with the staging of the fourth round of the Mitas British Youth Championship at 2pm. The national U-16 event, which started life back in 2004 as a single class (500cc) series for U-15s has also evolved into a four tier event, with a 250cc class, plus 150cc and 125cc support classes, now sitting alongside the original 500cc as a natural progression path.
All four classes will run on Sunday, and with the series now entering its business end, there will be plenty on the line at Rye House as no less than 44 Young Lions compete in 44 qualifying races across the four classes. With a Final then following for each, it makes for a hefty agenda of 48 races. However, the programme is set to run at a terrific pace, with the action coming thick and fast in what is typically a three hour show. The series reaches its half-way point on Sunday. Already this season at the three previous rounds there have been some spectacular contests between all the different classes, and Young Lions Manager Neil Vatcher sees no reason why Round 4 will be any different. “This will be the first time for the majority of these Youth riders attending the new shaped Rye House circuit, and one that we are all looking forward to.” There are many standout performers in this season’s 500cc class, but with series leader Tom Brennan and winner of two of the first three rounds Kyle Bickley both competing it would be hard to look beyond these two, if you are a betting man. Local Boy Jason Edwards will be trying to extend his lead in the 250cc class, although Leon Flint who will be travelling down from Berwick, and together with new boy Drew Kemp is sure to have a say in this class. In the 150cc class Nathan Abblit, who is yet to lose a race after the first three rounds, will be hoping to continue that success on a circuit that he won the 150cc class in 2015. A large attendance of 18 riders will be competing in the 125cc support class, which will see the return of Harry McGurk who broke his arm in round 1 at Glasgow in April. Rye House Co-Promoter Steve Jenson is looking forward to welcoming Vatcher and the Young Lions back to Hoddesdon. “The lads put on a terrific show last year. The action was fast and furious, and everyone gave their best, and I know that this year’s round will be no different. “We are also delighted to be able to play a part in supporting these youngsters by staging an event. It slots in nicely alongside what we will be aiming to achieve with our new Training Track project and our regular Training Schools. “Adult admission will be just £5, and kids will go free, which for 48 races is fantastic value, so if you can please do come along on Sunday to back the newest breed of Young Lion. They really appreciate it.” NEW DATE FOR SHEFFIELD AWAY The BMR Rockets will be hoping it will be FOURTH time lucky for their Premier League trip to Sheffield. The Rockets have already seen their meeting in the Steel City washed away three times by the rain, with a new date now scheduled for Thursday, September 1st. A new date of Friday, September 9th, has been announced for the Rockets’ visit to Scunthorpe, which was abandoned after just two races on Sunday.
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Post by speedyguy on Jun 24, 2016 21:33:17 GMT
ROCKETS DOWNED BY REBELS The BMR Rockets finally got their away Premier League programme off the ground with a respectable 55-38 defeat at Somerset. A strong opening by the Rebels, who mounted a 17-7 advantage within the first four races, rapidly ended the Rockets’ hopes of taking away major points from the fixture. However, with Edward Kennett in terrific form prior to a last race exclusion for exceeding the two minute time allowance, and Kasper Lykke augmenting his captain’s three race victories with one of his own in Heat 8, Rye were still in with a shout of salvaging a match point as late as Heat 11, when they trailed 40-29. Somerset effectively ended that possibility with a 5-1 in the next race, and a further 4-2 in the nominated heat after Edward Kennett had hit chain problems at the start line gave the result its final 17 point spread. Kennett finished the evening with 14, with Lykke also into double figures with 8+2 and Stuart Robson contributing 8 via a solid four second places from five starts. Elsewhere, Peter Karger made a welcome return to the saddle after a five week absence with a broken bone in his hand, but unfortunately failed to score from three outings. Those were the statistics, but as Rye House Team Manager Peter Schroeck said afterwards, “The score didn’t really reflect what was an excellent meeting, with some really good racing. “Listen, Somerset is a tough place to come to, and tonight was one of those things. We can’t grumble too much. “But we deserved to finish closer. Edward (Kennett) had a chain come off when he was at the gate in Heat 15, and Cam (Heeps) went down when he was second in Heat 7, so we could have grabbed a few more points. “The boys are disappointed because they felt they had more in them, but tomorrow is another day. We’ll be back on our own track and absolutely determined to bounce back against Plymouth.” That next action at Hoddesdon against the Devils gets underway at 7pm sharp. BMR Rockets: Edward Kennett 14 (inc 6 as a TR), Kasper Lykke 8+2, Stuart Robson 8, Leigh Lanham 4, Cameron Heeps 3, Ben Morley 1, Peter Karger 0 Somerset: Rohan Tungate 12+1, Jake Allen 12, Josh Grajczonek 8+1, Charles Wright 8+1, Bradley Wilson-Dean 7, Paul Starke 6+2, Zach Wajtknecht Match Points: Somerset 3 Rye House 0
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