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2000 North American Archive of International Speedway
Message Section
July 28, 2000
From: speedboy@uni-paderborn.de
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: The Future of the SGP
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 19:37:07 +0200
Today I found this information on the SGP website (www.speedwaygp.com):
THERE will be a major announcement about the future of the Speedway Grand
Prix at 18.30 hrs (BST) on Saturday, July 29th.
That announcement will be included on this website at that time.
regards,
--
martin
From: jan@staechmann.com
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: Jan / Brian Andersen
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 19:51:29 +0100
Well, the cat's out of the bag.
Just had a 'phone call this morning to say that I am in fact being replaced
with Brian Andersen.
I get one more meeting next Friday 4th August, as Brian has Swedish
commitments.
I'm pretty disappointed, especially after making the effort of getting my
dad to take time of work, to drive the 2000mile round trip over here with my
Danish engines so I could ride at Poole, when all 3 of my UK engines broke
down in as many meetings.
But hey - that's twice this year that I've spoken to Steve Purchase! (Still
not seen him yet this year).
Best wishes Jan
From: rowe.m@cableinet.co.uk
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: Does anyone know...
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 20:52:38 +0100
Hi everybody, I'm in touch with Elaine Guasco by e-mail,whose late husband
Gordon rode for Wolves and Poole back in the sixties. She told me she would
like to chase up a MARGARET CRESSWELL so Margaret if your out there, or
anyone who knows
about her,please contact me on my e-mail address below
Robert.rowe@cableinet.co.uk
Thanks a lot
Bob
From: Sideways31@aol.com
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: San Bernardino Results - July 27, 2000
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 16:10:13 EDT
Speedway racing returned to the National Orange Show in San Bernardino for
the first time since 1987 and the riders treated the fans to some
entertaining racing and perhaps the rebirth of regular speedway racing at one
of Southern California's historic speedway venues.
Billy Janniro almost gave the lead away on two occasions but held on to
capture the Scratch Main. Janniro took the lead from the pole and was
quickly challenged on the outside by Bobby Hedden. As they came off turn
four the first time, Janniro led on the inside line, but Hedden stayed wide
and Josh Larsen challenged him for second. Larsen took control of second as
they exited turn two and began chasing Janniro. Janniro parked badly in turn
three which forced Hedden a little wider than he wanted and out of
contention, and it also allowed Larsen and Ryan Fisher to close a lot of
ground. Janniro opened up his lead again and was on his way to victory when
he hit a hole in turn four and straightened up toward the fence. Larsen and
Fisher tried to capitalize on the mistake, but Janniro won the three-man drag
race to the finish ahead of Larsen and Fisher.
Mike Mattocks, racing for the first time since a horrific crash at Costa Mesa
earlier this year, took the lead from the 10 yard line in the Handicap Main.
Mattocks was quickly displaced by Ian Ferris who immediately stretched his
lead. The back yardage riders made their way past Mattocks as Janniro,
Fisher, and Larsen set out after Ferris. Ferris never relented and
maintained a comfortable lead through lap four when the action got wild
behind him. Janniro was running second when Fisher lifted in turn four and
took him down and forced several riders to take evasive action.
Surprisingly, there was no red flag and the race was allowed to continue.
Ferris took the victory ahead of Fisher who was able to stay upright despite
his contact with Janniro, Hedden finished third, Randy DiFrancesco finished
fourth, and Larsen finished fifth. Janniro, expecting a red flag, argued
vehemently with the referee when he didn't get one and returned to the pits
shaking his head in disbelief.
Brent Smith was alone on the 10 yard line and led the beginning of the Second
Division Main Event. Smith established a sizable lead over the field as the
riders behind him continuously swapped positions. 17 year old Shaun
Harmatiuk emerged from the pack in second place and began chipping away at
Smith's lead. As they took the white flag Harmatiuk was on Smith's back tire
and made an inside move as they entered turn one. Harmatiuk exited turn two
with the lead and led Smith to the checkered flag to take the victory. Billy
Lyons finished third, Bill McCarley finished fourth, and Rudy Laurer finished
fifth.
The evening also brought the innovation of the Dash for Cash Challenge. This
was established for the First Division riders who didn't compete in the
scratch heats. It was established to give these riders some valuable laps on
the track and scratch experience. It featured two heats with the top two
transferring to the Dash for Cash Challenge Main Event. Danny Perkins, who
had his usual large entourage of fans, was a very popular winner of the main
event with a superbly smooth performance.
Charlie "The Edge" Venegas and Dukie Ermolenko joined forces as C & C
Promotions to bring speedway racing back to San Bernardino. The track was
built inside the stock car track and measured approximately 250 yards around
the pole.
Although this was considered a one-night event, the purpose of promoting the
event was to establish another speedway venue in Southern California for
riders to compete on, to branch the sport into other geographical areas, and
to help develop some young riders that could eventually race overseas.
Venegas and Ermolenko have high aspirations for the future of speedway in San
Bernardino and if all goes well, not only will they promote weekly events in
the future, but they have plans for special events as well. As with all
ventures, not everything can go absolutely perfectly. The track had some
problems staying together and developed some rough spots. However, the
riders put on a great show, were very happy with the size and overall design
of the track, and they're quite confident that the track will succeed and
indicated that they would like to race there on a regular basis. The most
important thing was the good fan turnout and the enthusiasm they showed
throughout the evening.
The event drew a good crowd that, based on their noise level, was thoroughly
entertained. Their noise was no doubt helped by legendary speedway announcer
Bruce Flanders who was the announcer at San Bernardino during speedway's
prior stint in the city, and although he hadn't announced a speedway race in
four years, his skills had not diminished. When he asked the crowd if they
would like to see speedway become a regular event on Thursday nights they
roared with approval.
Venegas and Ermolenko kept a busy promotion schedule by visiting local
motorcycle shops and contacting local media. Family, friends, and riders all
helped the two aspiring promoters to get their project off the ground by
volunteering help whenever or wherever necessary. California's other
promoters helped as well by informing the crowd about the event and also
allowing them personal air time to express their purposes behind the event.
Brad Oxley competed in the event, Dave Joiner was the referee, and Mark
Joiner gave his usual performance as the flagman.
The promoters were encouraged with the show overall, however their evening
didn't go very well on the racetrack. Ermolenko failed to transfer from
either of his heats, and Venegas had to withdraw from the rest of the meeting
after suffering an injury in a crash with Eddie Castro in his Handicap Semi.
The crash will force him out of action in Northern California this weekend.
With the future of Costa Mesa beyond 2000 in doubt, Southern California is
desperate to establish another venue for the riders to compete on. Should
Costa Mesa continue to operate in 2001, then Southern California riders will
have multiple venues to compete on for the first time in several years.
Operating as Inland Motorcycle Speedway, racing was held on Wednesday nights
in San Bernardino from 1975 to 1987 on a track that was built on the parking
lot behind the stock car stadium that this event was held in. The facility
consistently hosted large crowds and was the site of the California State
Championship from 1975 to 1987. The promotion moved out of the city to Glen
Helen for the 1988 season but never captured the immense popularity that the
original location had. The San Bernardino area should prove to be an
excellent place to host weekly speedway events.
RESULTS
Second Division Consolation
234 - Frank Pecce 30
131 - David Lynch 30
198 - Mike Boyle 10
338 - Dave Delbridge 20
336 - Bill Green 10
197 - Greg Starcevic 20
175 - John Vandermeulen 20
147 - Winston Williams 10
Second Division Main
139 - Shaun Harmatiuk 20
103 - Brent Smith 10
321 - Billy Lyons 30
120 - Bill McCarley 30
182 - Rudy Laurer 20
200 - Gerry Duttweiler 30
177 - Mark Hitchcock 30
219 - John O'Neill 20
Dash for Cash Challenge Main Event
189 - Danny Perkins
122 - Mike Mattocks
223 - Mark Adams (fell, remounted)
47 - Johnny Walker
Handicap Main
36n - Ian Ferris 20
36 - Ryan Fisher 40
63n - Bobby Hedden 50
12 - Randy DiFrancesco 50
4 - Josh Larsen 40
122 - Mike Mattocks 10
14n - Billy Janniro 50 (fell)
3 - Gary Hicks 50 (non-starter)
43 - Charlie Venegas 50 (non-starter, replaced by Mattocks)
Scratch Consolation
Gary Hicks, Eddie Castro, Chris Manchester, and Randy DiFrancesco qualified
but
the race was not contested.
Scratch Main
14n - Billy Janniro
4 - Josh Larsen
36 - Ryan Fisher
63n - Bobby Hedden
Ryan Evans
sideways31@aol.com
From: RS135423@exchange.Canada.NCR.com
To: "Internet Speedway Fan Club List"
Subject: WANTED!!!!
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 16:18:27 -0400
I am wondering if someone could help me obtain a couple of Coventry
programmes.
30/09/91 U-21 World Final and 25/08/87 World Team Cup.
I am willing to pay (within reason) your asking price.
Roger Stevens
roger.stevens@canada.ncr.com
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