Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2015 16:17:21 GMT
The Pride
Official Media Outlet of the Charlemont Chargers Speedway Team
02/10/2015 at ALL SAINTS STADIUM - ATTENDANCE 739
SIM SPEEDWAY 2015/16 - ACADEMY LEAGUE -
The Charlemont Chargers went second in the Acdemy League with a impressive but closely challenged match against the Burslem Braves. The All Saints Stadium had a record crowd for the Speedway with 739 pouring through gates to get to see the title challenging side.
The meeting started very badly with the home side went down 1-5,1-5 in the opening two heats after the away side seemed to find the set up quicker than than the home. The weather had been surprisingly dry and the track had been heavily watered before the meeting which may have caused the slow start.
The ship was steaded by Dirtl who scored a good 4-2 to get the home sides score up and running but it wasn't until heat 10 when captain Johnston and fans favourite France scored a 5-1 to bring the scores level at 30-30 going into the interval! The captain sheparded the youngster home after a demanding ride from the two Braves riders all over the back of the should be reserve.
The second half after the interval was where the Chargers came alive and rode like the home side to bring the home fans smiles rising with two 4-2s and a 5-1 to win well at home in front of a number crowd.
Manager Comments
'Great result but we need to start meetings properly and stop chasing the fixture at home. Ray France again fantastic and is really showing his worth and reasoning why I put him in the main body of the team.'
'I'm not fully happy with the side, we have backed some of our riders well and the inprovement is just not there. We will see how we approach the rest of the season with this squad! Our aim was to get the side set up and for everyone to get more have an idea ready for next season. But now we are looking strong and we have to get fans to come an watch our side so maybe we could make a change or two!'
CHARLEMONT CHARGERS - 47
1. Neil Johnston............. F 3 3 3 1 - 10
2. Ray France................ 1 2* 3 2* - - 8+2
3. Ewald Dirtl............... 3 2 2 R - - 7
4. Wayne Douglas............. 1 0 1* 3 - - 5+1
5. Chris Williams............ 3 3 3 2* 3 - 14+1
6. Ian Lennon................ 1 0 0 2 0 - 3
7. Lewis Drager.............. 0 0 0 - - - 0
BURSLEM BRAVES - 42
1. Bradley Foster............ 2* 3 2 0 2 - 9+1
2. Maxie North............... 3 0 1 1* 1* - 6+2
3. Craig Gooderham........... 2 1* 0 3 1* 0 7+1
4. Mike Van Arsden........... Rider replacement
5. Nurasyl Ibrayev........... 2 0 2 3 1 - 8
6. Scott Calder.............. 2* 1 0 - - - 3+1
7. Steve Bechet.............. 3 1* 2 1 F 2 9+1
No. Results CH BU CH BU
1: Maxie North, Bradley Foster, Ray France, Neil Johnston (F)....... 1 5 1 5
2: Steve Bechet, Scott Calder, Ian Lennon, Lewis Drager............. 1 5 2 10
3: Ewald Dirtl, Craig Gooderham, Wayne Douglas, Maxie North......... 4 2 6 12
4: Chris Williams, Nurasyl Ibrayev, Steve Bechet, Lewis Drager...... 3 3 9 15
5: Bradley Foster, Ewald Dirtl, Maxie North, Wayne Douglas.......... 2 4 11 19
6: Neil Johnston, Ray France, Scott Calder, Nurasyl Ibrayev......... 5 1 16 20
7: Chris Williams, Nurasyl Ibrayev, Craig Gooderham, Ian Lennon..... 3 3 19 23
8: Ray France, Steve Bechet, Maxie North, Lewis Drager.............. 3 3 22 26
9: Nurasyl Ibrayev, Ewald Dirtl, Wayne Douglas, Scott Calder........ 3 3 25 29
10: Neil Johnston, Ray France, Steve Bechet, Craig Gooderham......... 5 1 30 30
11: Chris Williams, Bradley Foster, Maxie North, Ian Lennon.......... 3 3 33 33
12: Craig Gooderham, Ian Lennon, Ewald Dirtl (R), Steve Bechet (F)... 2 3 35 36
13: Neil Johnston, Chris Williams, Nurasyl Ibrayev, Bradley Foster... 5 1 40 37
14: Wayne Douglas, Steve Bechet, Craig Gooderham, Ian Lennon......... 3 3 43 40
15: Chris Williams, Bradley Foster, Neil Johnston, Craig Gooderham.. 4 2 47 42
CHANGES
CHARLEMONT CHARGERS
Heat 12 - Ian Lennon in as a reserve replacement for Lewis Drager
BURSLEM BRAVES
Heat 3 - Maxie North in as a rider replacement for Mike Van Arsden injured
Heat 7 - Nurasyl Ibrayev in as a rider replacement for Mike Van Arsden injured
Heat 10 - Steve Bechet in as a rider replacement for Mike Van Arsden injured
Heat 12 - Steve Bechet in as a reserve replacement for Scott Calder
Heat 14 - Craig Gooderham in as a rider replacement for Mike Van Arsden injured
**STARMAN** Chris Williams (Charlemont Chargers)