The Wightlink Warriors’ experiment of hosting a ‘winter warmer’ track spectacular proved a rip-roaring success, as 63 riders ignored the intermittent drizzle and produced 40 heats of close quarter racing at Ryde’s Smallbrook Stadium at the weekend.
With speedway, flat track and grass track all represented, the meeting had something for everyone; an exhibition of handling skills and great racing.
It was quite a sight, with some races welcoming 12 riders on the track, while other heats pitted conventional petrol power against the latest electric bike technology.
Fittingly, the main finals which rounded the meeting out were all races of high quality, skill and determination.
Wightlink Warriors co-owner, Barry Bishop, said: “What an excellent training meeting ridden under true race conditions.
“Not one rider complained about conditions. They just rolled their sleeves up and got on with their racing in a terrific spirit of cooperation.
“At the end of the meeting, I was delighted to receive many compliments, which makes me think we should try this again fairly soon.”
Results:
Open flat track A final: 1 Jack Bell, 2 George Pickering, 3 Rowan Haughey.
GT140 A final: 1 Wayne Broadhurst, 2 Cameron Taylor, 3 Ian Clark.
Minibike flat track final: 1 Chris Bailey, 2 Max Inman, 3 Mike Fisher.
Development speedway A final: 1 Chad Wirtzfeld, 2 Arran Burcher, 3 Jamie Sealey.
Open flat track B final: 1 Anthony Brown, 2 Vince Hurst, 3 Christian Loveday.
GT140 B final: 1 Richie Knight, 2 Darren Sargeant, 3 Adam Hawker.
Development speedway B final: 1 Morgan Williams, 2 Jake Breeze, 3 Jamie Evans.
Junior speedway rider of the day: Charlie Southwick.
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