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Following a meeting of the Northern League, Northumbria were
accepted into the league at Division 1, Division 2 and
Division 3 levels. Division 3 was a training league for under
10s, Northumbria had little dealing in this group. As there
was now a track to ride, the Nomads nickname was dropped, and
Northumbria became Vikings, last used in the 1960s.
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Ex riders in Glasgow had followed the Northumbria set-up with
interest, and the old Cathkin Park track was updated. Officials at
Northumbria, Edinburgh and Glasgow came up with a plan that would
feature all clubs in a triangular tournament, with meetings at the
three tracks. It was decided teams would be of roughly Division 2
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March 2013 Edinburgh v Northumbria, Pre Season Challenge, Team-A
Away, Lost 66-113. |
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The season started with an early visit to Edinburgh for a
pre-season challenge match. It was not to be a successful
start. The home side were clearly much fitter and stormed to
victory in both meetings. Gavin Parr top scored in the senior
match, despite a fall in his first ride. Jason Keith was the
only other Viking to get a win.
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Edinburgh 113
Lee
Lawrence 14+1(4), Chris Lee 16+3, Mikey Hewison 17+1, Neil
McPherson 14, Craig Newsome 18+2, Kamal Grezla 15+1,
Marcin Czarkowski 6+1(3), Calum Slight 13+2(4)
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Northumbria 66
Mick Parr 10, Terry Kirkup 7, Jason Keith 14, Fred Mitchell 5(4), Gavin Parr 16, Dan
Redshaw 4(4), Neil Magee 7, Jim Graham 3(3)
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March 2013 Edinburgh v Northumbria, Pre Season Challenge, Team-B
Away, Lost 64-86 |
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The second meeting saw an improvement, but the visiting Vikings
still went down by 22 points. Four Edinburgh riders were unbeaten. |
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Edinburgh 86
Gavin Kennedy 15+1(4),
Ewan Kennedy10 (4),
Mark Lee 14+2(4), Dougie Morgan 16(4), Paul Kelly 13+3(4),
Neil Swanson 11(4), Colin Cairney 4+1(3), Sean Hewitson 3(3).
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Northumbria 64
Dan
Redshaw 12, Fred Mitchell 7+2(3), Neil Magee 8(3), Glenn Parr
11+1, Jim Graham 11, Scott Latimer 8+2(5), Jim Smith 5(2),
Keith Dyer 2(2).
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| 17 March 2013 Hull v Northumbria
League Division 1 Away, Lost 76-103 |
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History
was made today when Newcastle/Northumbria raced a league meeting
for the first time in 21 years. A tough match was on the cards
with home team Hull tracking British Champion Andy Angell and
international rider, Adam Stephenson., Fittingly heat 1 went to
Gavin Parr, and he went on to top score for the Vikings. Things
went downhill after this with only Jason Keith and Mick Parr
managing wins, both in their last rides. Jason's win over Angell
was the Hull tider's only defeat, and Ben Swanborough also dropped
one point. Racing was tough on a waterlogged track, which again
showed up our lack of riding fitness. |
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Hull
130
Adam Stephenson 11(4), Rich Pawson 12+1, Andy
Angell 19, Craig Boddick 13, Ben Swanborough 18+1, Lewis
Aylmer 13+1, Rob Stockton-Gardner 7+2(3), David Cooper
10+3(4).
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Northumbria 76
Gavin Parr 16, Neil Magee 6(4), Mick Parr 14, Terry
Kirkup10+1, Jason Keith 14, Fred Mitchell 6+1, Dan Redshaw 5(3),
Jim Graham 4(4). |
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| 17 March 2013 Hull v Northumbria
League Division 2 Away, Won 88-62 |
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In
Division 2, racing debuts were made by husband and wife Andy and
Christine Amos-Adams, both having done well in the winter indoor
training sessions. We believe this is unique in cycle speedway,
having spouses racing for the same team. Both showed up well in
the match where the visitors scored a surprise 26 point win.
Everyone rode well, with Dan Wharrier catching the eye, dropping
only one point. Keith Oldham on his first outing of the season
weighed in with two wins from reserve. |
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Hull 62
Harrison
Davis 4(4), Rob Stockton-Gardner 14(4), Andy Cooper 12(4),
Katy Greaves 4(4), Josh Bellis 6(4), Charlie Davis 8(4), David
Cooper 11(3). Charlie Wade 3(3).
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Northumbria 88
Dan Redshaw 10+1 93), Scott Latimer 11 (4), Glenn Parr 13+2(4),
Andy Amos-Adams 12+1(4), Dan Wharrier 18+1, Christine
Amos-Adams 7+1(4), Norman Carson 7+3(3), Keith Oldham 10+1(3).
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| 24 March 2013 Bury v Northumbria,
League Division 1 Away, Lost 71-107 |
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The
fixture list wasn't being kind to the team, as the following week
saw them away again, this time to League favourites, Bury. A
similar result to the Hull match occurred with Gavin and Mick Parr
with Jason Keith leading the way again. Seven Bury riders were in
double figures with Ben Higham and Jack Lush unbeaten. |
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Bury
107
Jake Reed 13+2, Joe
Pickford 13+1, Terry Norman 17+2, Matt Lush 13+2, Ben
Higham 18+2, Jack Lush 19+1, Connor Simpson 13+2, David
Cooper 1(1).
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Northumbria 71
Gavin Parr
15, Neil Magee 7, Mick Parr 14, Terry Kirkup 8+1, Jason Keith 11,
Fred Mitchell 7, Dan Redshaw 6+2(3), Ash Patterson 3(3). |
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24 March 2013 Bury v Northumbria,
League Division 2 Away, Won 80-69 |
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Better
news in the Division 2 meeting as Northumbria pulled off another
win. Unfortunately after winning his first ride, Glenn Parr
(Gavin's son) crashed badly and sustained a serious arm injury,
putting him out of the meeting. Solid scoring by the rest of the
team saw an eleven point victory. Star man was Bury's Joe Pickford
with 19+1. |
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Bury 69
Joe Pickford 19+1,
James Barry 7, Ashley Taylor 13, Ryan Coyle 5, Connor Simpson
14, Kyle Taylor 11. David Cooper+Charlie Wade dnr. |
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Northumbria 80
Dan Redshaw
15+1, Scott Latimer 16+2, Glenn Parr 4(2), Andy Amos-Adams
13+2(4), Dan Wharrier 14+1, Christine Amos-Adams 10, Jim Graham
8+2(4). |
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| 31 March 2013 Northumbria
v Edinburgh, League Division 1 Home, Lost 74-102 |
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Edinburgh
were the visitors for the Viking's first home match of the season.
Gavin Parr won heat 1 with a fine win over Lee Lawrence, but
Northumbria were soon in trouble. By the half way stage Edinburgh
had moved into a 54-37 lead. Edinburgh continued in the same vein
in the rest of the meeting, ending up easy winners, 102-74. For
Northumbria Mick Parr top scored with a very good 18 points, while
Gavin Parr had an unlucky exclusion, otherwise was only beaten by
Chris Newsome. There were no other decent performances in what was
a poor overall show. |
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Northumbria 74
G Parr 15,
Keith Oldham 6+2(4), Mick Parr 18, Fred Mitchell 7+1(5), Jason
Keith 11, Terry Kirkup 7, Jim Graham 5(4), Neil Magee 5(3).
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Edinburgh 102
Lee Lawrence 14+3, Chris Lee 13+2, Chris
Newsome 17+1, Kamil Grezla 10+2, Mikey Hewitson 18+1, Neil
McPherson 9+2, Mark Lee 6+1(2), Jale Slight 15+1 (4) |
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| 31 March 2013 Northumbria
v Edinburgh, League Division 2 Home, Lost 70-80 |
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Northumbria's unbeaten Division 2 record also ended as Edinburgh
picked up a 10 point win. Dan Redshaw and Dan Wharrier scored
well, as did John Wilson on his season debut. A run of four 6-4s
from heats 9 to 12 were enough to put the Falcons out of reach,
despite a single 7-3 in heat 14.Mikey Hewitson dropped his only
point to Jason Keith, while Jake Slight was unbeaten in four rides
from reserve. |
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Northumbria
70
Dan Redshaw 18, Scott Latimer 7(4), Glenn Parr 6(4), Andy Amoa-Adams
5+1(3), Dan Wharrier 14+1, Christine Amos-Adams 6(3), Richie
Smith 4(3), John Wilson 10(3).
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Edinburgh 80
Mark Lee 16, Dougie Morgan 9, Gavin
Kennedy 12(4), Paul Kelly 12+2(4), Calum Slight 17+2, Neil Swanson
9+2,(4), Ewan Kennedy 3+1(2), Calum Cairney 2(1). |
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| 21 April 2013
Astley and
Tyldesley v
Northumbria, League Division 1 Away, Won
77-71 |
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Northumbria headed to Greater Manchester to take on Astley and
Tyldesley at the well appointed Gin Pit track. The meeting was
tight with Northumbria leading by just 3 points after 9 heats.
The Vikings were holding on well until the second last heat when
disaster struck Gavin Parr. Leading easily on the third lap, his
crank snapped in two, managing to free wheel for a lap and a half,
he managed to claim a point. Going into the final race, a maximum
7-3 would give Astley a share of the points, but Jason Keith
headed home Mark Graham to gain Northumbria's first Division 1
points of the season. Jason was top scorer with a season's best
19 points, but the difference was the addition of Mark Mulvey,
who had been talked out of retirement after many years away from
the sport. His 11 points were vital. Mark is Manchester based and
faced a lot of travelling as he pledged himself to complete the
season. |
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Astley and Tyldesley 71
Paul Graham 12+2,
Stephan Whitelegg 2(2), Mark Graham 9(4), Danny Swales 15+1,
Danny Hughes 14(5), Ron Makin 9+2, George Hughes 4(2), Roy
Heslop 6(2).
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Northumbria 77
Terry Kirkup
10, Gavn Parr 15+2, Ashie Patterson 2(2), Mick Parr 16, Jason
Keith 19, Mark Mulvey 11+1, Keith Oldam 1(1), Dan Wharrier 3(2).
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| 21 April 2013
Astley and
Tyldesley v
Northumbria, League Division 2 Away, Lost 68-81 |
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Northumbria were hoping to make it a double in the Division 2
match, but without star man Dan Redshaw, didn't quite have the
strength, and went down by 13 points. Dan Wharrier top scored with
16 points, while Scott Latimer was paid for 15. Ron Makin starred
for the home side, dropping just a single point. |
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Astley and Tyldesley 81
Ron Makin 18+1, Stephan Whitelegg 10(4), Daniel Burns 3(3), Roy Heslop 15+2, George Hughes 14+3, Ciaran Collins 12+1. Max Evans 9(3), M Snell dnr.
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Northumbria 68
Jim Graham
9(4), Christine Amos Adams 6(4), Ashie Patterson 7+2(3), Dan
Wharrier 16, Scott Latimer 14+1, Keith Oldham 6+1(3), Neil Magee
4+1(2), Andy Amos-Adams 6(4).
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View of the well appointed Gin Pit track, Vikings riders first
and third.
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4 May 2013
Orchid Euro Vets Individual - Staged at Northumbria |
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Newcastle hosted the second round of the 2013 Orchid Euro Vets
Individual. This competition is in aid of the male cancer charity
"Orchid", and is open to any rider over the age of 40, It is an
informal concept, where any eligible rider can turn up on the day
and ride. Meetings are held throughout the UK,with scores combined
to find the overall winner. |
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15 riders took part, and the winner was home rider Gavin Parr who was
unbeaten on 20 points. Only beaten by Parr was pre match favourite
Mark Griffiths from the Wednesfield (Wolverhampton) club. Third
place was Mick Parr who dropped his only points to the top two.
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Mark Griffiths (Wednesfield) |
19 |
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Mick Parr (Northumbria) |
18 |
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Jason Keith (Northumbria) |
16 |
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Steve Woodruff (East London) |
15 |
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Norman Venson (Leicester) |
15 |
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Dave Mearnley (Wednesfield) |
14 |
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Fred Rothwell (PedalSport) |
12 |
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Mick Knowles (Sheffield) |
12 |
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Steve Hodgkinson (Birmingham) |
11 |
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Phil Hemmings (Wednesfield) |
10 |
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Rob Mawhood (Sheffield) |
8 |
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Andy Knowles (Unattached) |
8 |
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Terry Kirkup (Northumbria) |
7 |
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Dave Frith (Coventry) |
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Unluckiest rider of the day was Dave Frith of Coventry. Having won his
first race, he fell in his second and was forced to withdraw.
The finals were next and the results were:-
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Over 40s A Final: G Parr, Griffiths, Keith, M Parr. |
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Over 40s B Final: Meanley, Venson, M Knowles, Woodruff |
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Over 50s A final: Timms, Woodruff, McLaughlan, Kirkup |
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Over 50s B Final: Hodkinson, Hemmings, Patterson, Rothwell |
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Over 60s A Final: Kirkup, Rothwell, Patterson, Mackie |
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Over 60s B Final:
Graham, Carson. |
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| 19 May 2013
Northumbria v Astley & Tyldesley
Northern League Division 1 Home, Won 95-55 |
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The return meeting against a weakened Astley and Tyldesley proved to be
an easy win for Northumbria as they cantered to a 40 point win.
Making his home debut, Mancunian Mark Mulvey almost remained
unbeaten, only a bike failure in his last race spoiling things.
Unbeaten for tthe home team were Gavin and Mick Parr and Terry
Kirkup from his four rides. Keith and Redshaw were both well among
the points. With Astley failing to provide a race winner, their
top rider was Paul Graham, who twice team rode partner Becky
Heslop to second places. |
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Northumbria 95
Jason Keith 15+3, Mark
Mulvey 17, Gavin Parr 20, Terry Kirkup 12+4(4), Dan
Redshlaw 11(4), Mick Parr 18+2, Keith Oldham 2(2), Fred
Mitchell dnr.
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Paul Graham 11+2, Becky Heslop 9, Mark Graham 9+2(4), Steve Mills 7(4), Roy Heslop 7, Ron
Makin 9 Mike Hack 3(2).
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19 May 2013 Northumbria v Astley & Tyldesley
Northern League Division 2 Won 77-72
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The Division 2 encounter was a much closer affair with Northumbria not
taking the lead until heat 11. A 6-4 and a 7-3 in heats 13 and 14
saw Northumbria home. The Vikings scored solidly throughout, as
did Astley, but the edge was with the home side.
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Northumbria
77
Fred
Mitchell 14(4), Scott Latimer 9(4), Dan Wharrier 10+1(4),Andy Amos
Adams 10+1(4), Jim Graham 13+1(4), Christine Amos-Adams 7(4), Andy
Knowles 7+1(3), Norman Carson 7(3).
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Astley & Tyldesley 72
Steve Mills 8+2, Mike Hack 14, Mark Graham 13+1, Roy Heslop
12+2, Ron Makin 14+1, Becky Heslop 11.
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26 May 2013 Northumbria v Sheffield Northern
League Division 1 Won 94-85
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Sheffield were the next visitors to Cramlington, and despite putting up a
strong performance, went down by 9 points. After 12 races
Sheffield were only adrift by three points, but a 6-4 and a 7-3
put the home side 9 points up. Sheffield then hit back with a 7-3
of their own in heat 15. Two 6-4s to finish the meeting saw
Northumbria home. Zac Smurthwaite was top man for Sheffield, but
had no answer to Gavin Parr 20 and Jason Keith 19. Terry Kirkup
also impressed with a brace of wins. On holiday Mick Parr luckily
was not missed. |
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Northumbria
94
Gavin Parr 20, Dan Redshaw
8+1, Terry Kirkup 14+2, Jim Graham 9+1(4), Jason Keith, Scott
Latimer 6(4), Dan Wharriern10, Fred Mitchell 8+1(3).
Sheffield 85
Liam Webster 9+1, Karol Mikolajczyk 5(3), Kyle Holland 12+1
Zak Smurthwaite 14+2, Matt Parrott 9 Richard Hudson 13+2, Rob
Mawhood 11(4), Mick Knowles 12(4).
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26 May 2013 Northumbria v Sheffield Northern
League Division 2 Lost 65-84
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Sheffield gained revenge in the second match. Taking the lead in heat 3,
their lead steadily increased, and took the win by 19 points. Star
man was young James Bunting, With only a few meetings under his
belt he powered his way to 4 wins, only dropping points in heat 6
to partner the unbeaten Hudson and Northumbria's veteran Norman
Carson. There was also an excellent performance from Ellie
Sullivan with a paid 16 score, Carson and Gavin Parr's son, Glenn
were best for the home side, with Andy Knowles from Middlesbrough
making his debut.
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Northumbria
65
Norman
Carson 10 +3(4), Glenn Parr 11(4), Keith Oldham 8(4), Christine
Amos-Adams 5+1(4), Andy Amos-Adams 8(4), Andy Knowles 6+1(444)Ashie
Patterson 8+1(3), Dan Redshaw 9(3).
Sheffield
84
Ellie Sullivan 15+1, Matt Parrott 11+1(3),
Billie Owen 9+1, Jack Brownell 4(4), James Bunting 18, Richard
Hudson 15+1(4), Zak Smurthaite 6(2), Kyle Holland 6+2(2).
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26 May 2013 Northumbria v Sheffield Northern
League Division 3 Lost 14-36.
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Sheffield overwhelmed Northumbria having three riders against two
inexperienced Vikings
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Northumbria
14 Isaac Ferry 10(4),
Devon Amos Adams 4(4).
Sheffield
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Joe Brownell 7(4), Jack Brownell 13(4),
James Bunting 16(4).
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2 June 2013 Sheffield v Northumbria Northern
League Division 1 Lost 81-99
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The following week Northumbria made their way to Cookson Park to face
Sheffield in the return match. Despite taking an early lead,
Sheffield soon put on the pressure, and were eight points ahead at
the half way stage. Too many last places was instrumental in the
home team eventually going down by 18 points. Gavin and Mick Parr
with Jason Keith led the way, with another solid performance from
Mark Mulvey. The home side were solid throughout showing their
mastery of the pacey track. |
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Sheffield
99
Radek Handke 19, Luke Morton 7+1(4), Zac Smurthwaite
13+1, Kyle Holland 15+3, Richard Hudson 12+2, Aiden Owen 17+1,
Liam Webster 7+1(4), Louis German 9(3).
Northumbria 81
Gavin Parr 19, Terry Kirkup 9+1, Mick Parr 13, Dan Redshaw
5(4), Jason Keith 16+1, Mark Mulvey 10, Jim Graham 5(34), Ashie
Patterson 4(3).
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2 June 2013 Sheffield v Northumbria Northern
League Division 2 Lost 55-95.
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The Division 2 meeting was a disaster for the visitors, Only Dan Redshaw(2),
Dan Wharrier and Scott Laitmer were race winners, while the rest
of the team struggled against much fitter opponents. Matt Parrott,
Niall Morton and Vicky Brown were unbeaten for the home side. A
very disappointing 40 point was the end result.
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Sheffield
95
Ellie Sullivan 15+2, James Bunting 15+2,
Matt Parrott 13+3(4), Mick Knowles 14(4), Niall Morton
13+3(3), Vicky Brown 16(4), Ed Morton 6+2(3), Rob Mawhood 3+1!).
Northumbria
55
Andy Knowles 6(4), Glenn Parr 5(4), Dan Wharrier 9(4),
Christine Amos-Adams 5(4), Andy Amos-Adams 6(4), Scott Latimer
10(4), Neil McGee4(3),Dan Redshaw 10(3). |
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16 June 2013 Heckmondwike v Northumbria
Northern League Division 1 Won 83-62.
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Northumbria journeyed to West Yorkshire to take on Heckmondwike. The home
team had a problem raising a full side, and they were allowed to
ride a six man team over 15 heats instead of 18, and did not
partake in Division 2.
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On match day things got worse, and only five riders were available, this
handed an advantage to Northumbria, one that was eagerly taken and
they ran out easy winners by 21 points. Home star Darren
Kent dropped just one point to Gavin Parr in heat 2, while Jake
Wood impressed with 17 points. Gavin Parr was unbeaten, while the
rest of the side scored heavily. In fact Northumbria had just
three last places. |
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Heckmondwike
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Jake Wood 17 Laura Watson 9+2, Adam Watson
12, Andy Norris 5, No Rider, Darren Kent 19.
Northumbria
83
Mick
Parr 17, Mark Mulvey 12+4, Gavin Parr 19+1, Dan Wharrier
9+1, Dan Redshaw 8+1, Jason Keith 18.
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23 June 2013 Northumbria v Hull Northern League Division 1
WON 93-85
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Hull were missing the 2012 British Champion, Andy Angell, so were up
against it from the start. However they put up a strong challenge,
and only went down by 8 points. A 7-2
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Vikings team. 5 Hull riders scored double points with Adam Stevens
dropping one point and an exclusion in that final race, and a paid
17 from Lewis Aylmer, Gavin Parr (maximum) Jaso Keith and Mick
Parr once again headed the home point scorers. Ashie Patterson
scored well from reserve, just dropping one point. In fact the
home reserves outscored Hull 15+2 to 8+1. |
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Northumbria
93
Gavin Parr 20, Terry
Kirkup 10+1, Jason Keith 16, Dan Wharrier 8, Mick Parr 15, Dan
Redshaw10+1, Jim Graham, 5+1(3), Ashie Patterson 9+2(3).
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Hull
85
Ben Swanborough 13, David Cooper 9+2, Lewis
Aylmer 15+2, Sam Schofield 16, Adam Stevenson 13+2, Ryan Harrison
12, Tom Bellis 2(2), Nathan Everett 5+1(4). |
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23 June 2013 Northumbria v Hull Northern League
Division 2 Lost 74-75.
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In a thoroughly exciting meeting, Hull gained revenge in Division taking
the points by the smallest margin possible, one point. The scores
changed hands many times, by heat 7 the home time had inched into
a 4 point lead. No change until heat 10 when Andy Amos-Adams broke
the tapes, Hull subsequently took a 7-2 and an overall one point
lead. A 7-3 in heat 12 put the home team ahead, Hull took their
own 7-3 in the next. heat. The final two heats were shared and
Hull had scraped home. David Cooper was unbeaten for Hull, while
Ryan Harrison dropped just one. Northumbria rode with eight
riders, and shared the rides around (perhaps to their detriment).
A paid 16 for Andy Knowles, and a season's best for Christine Amos
Adams topped the home score chart.
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Northumbria
74
Norman Carson 7+1(3),
Christine Amos-Adams 14, Keith Oldham 11+1(4), Neil Mage 9(3) Andy
Amos-Adams 13, Andy Knowles 11+5, Richie Smith 5+2(3), Jm Smith
4+2(2).
Hull
75
Charlie Wade 5, David Cooper 20, Ryan
Harrison 17+2, Josh Bellis 11, Nathan Everett 16, Katy Greaves 6.
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23 June 2013 Northumbria v Hull Northern League Division 3 Lost
12-16
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Devon Amos Adams and Charlie Wade took part in 4 match races with the
more experienced Wade winning all four |
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Northumbria
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Devon Amos-Adams
Hull
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Charlie Wade
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29 June 2013 Sheffield v Northumbria Northern
League Division 2 Challenge Lost 61-85
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Sheffield were holding their round of Orchid Veterans at their Graves
track. With Sheffield's agreement a Northumbria Division 2 team
also travelled and raced at Cookson Park.
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Strengthened by Division 1 star, Pole Radek Handke, Sheffield proved too
strong for the visitors. However, it was an enjoyable experience,
especially for newcomer Jack Watson who topped scored for the
Vikings. Unfortunately Jack, a multi-talented cyclist had other
commitments that precluded him racing on Sundays. Sheffield's
young rider, Ellie Sullivan had an excellent meeting winning her
first four rides. |
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Sheffield
85
Ellie Sullivan 17, Rob Mawhood 5+1(2), Adrian
Brownell 10(3), Jack Brownell 6, Radek Handke 15+1(4).
James Bunting 16, 9Richard Hudson 11+1(3), Zak Smurthwaite
9 +3(3),
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Northumbria
61
Dan Wharrier 12+1, Christine Amos-Adams 8+2, Dan Redshaw
10, Simon Watson 5(3), Andy Amos-Adams 5(2), Jack Watson 14,
Martin Ballinger 4+1(3), Peter Watson 3(2).
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18 August 2013 Northumbria v Stockport
Northern League Division 1 Lost 87-92.
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A big break in league racing (although various meetings were
raced, see below), saw ultra-strong Stockport on show at
Cramlington. Not quite at full strength with two inexperienced
riders at reserve, they still managed to keep their unbeaten
record. Northumbria ran them however, and had it not been for a
couple of falls by Mick Parr in decisive races could have pulled
off a shock win. Gavin Parr rode strongly, but even he had to give
way to flying brothers, Matt and Jack Lush. Jack Lush dropped his
only point in his last race to Jason Keith.After 15 heats there
was only one point between the sides, but a soul destroying 7-3 in
heat 17 sealed the points.
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Stockport remained unbeaten in the league, but records show this
was the closest they came to losing. |
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Northumbria 87
Michael
Parr 14, Terry Kirkup 8+1, Jason Keith 17, Andy Knowles 5+1(4),
Gavin Parr 18, Dan Wharrier 9, Dan Redshaw 10+1(4), Jim Graham
7+2(3).
Stockport 92
Jake Read 11, Connor Simpson 13+2, Terry Norman 16, Joe Pickford
11+3, Jack Lush 19, Matt Lush 15+3, James Barry 4(3), Georgina
Healey 3(3).
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18 August 2013 Northumbria v Stockport
Northern League Division 2 Won 65+ 39 penalty points
104-85.
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Stockport had little chance in the Division 2 clash, as they were
forced to use ineligible division 1 riders, Jake Read and Jack
Lush, and losing 19 points as a result. Connor Simpson scored a
fine 20 points, helped by Lush (5 bonus points) and Read. Joe
Pickard dropped just one point to Dan Wharrier who was
Northumbria's top scorer. Northumbria kept getting enough vital
points to ensure victory, despite losing by 20 points on track.
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Northumbria
104
Dan Redshaw 12+1, Jim Graham 8+3(4), Scott Latimer 10,
Norman Carson 11+2(4), Neil Magee 5(4), Dan Wharrier 12(4), Andy
Knowles 5+2(3), Terry Kirkup 2(1). 65+39= .
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Stockport 85
Jack Lush 15+5, Connor Simpson 20,
Jake Read
19+1, James Barry
5, Joe Pickard 18+1, Georgina Healey 8. |
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1 September 2013
Edinburgh v Northumbria Northern League Division 1 Lost 71-108. |
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Edinburgh 108
Lee
Lawrence 13+3, Jake Slight 13+2, Craig Newsham 15+4, Kamil Grezla
15+2, Neil McPherson 16+3, Marcin Czarowski 9+1(3)12,
Neil Swanson (3)
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Northumbria 71
Mick
Parr 11+1, Andy Amos-Adams 5(4), Jason Keith 15, Jack Watson 8,
Gavin Parr 17, Terry Kirkup 5, Dan Wharrier 4(3), Dan Redshaw
6(4). |
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1 September 2013
Edinburgh v Northumbria Northern League Division 2 Lost 65-83 |
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Edinburgh 83
Neil
Swanson 15+1(4), Lewis Balsillie 6(4), Marcin Czarowski 11+4, Sean
Hewitson 3(3), Kieran Swanson 3(2), Mark Lee 20, Ewan Kennedy 15,
Calum Cairney 6+1(3).
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Northumbria 65
Jim
Graham 12+1, Andy Knowles 11+4, Dan Redshaw 6+1(3), Jack Watson
7(3), Christine Amos-Adams 9, Dan Wharrier 8(3), Martin Ballinger
8+1(4), Andy Amos-Adams 4+1(2). |
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7 September 2013
Birmingham v Northumbria Combination Challenge Won 65-63 |
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Birmingham 63
Dave Ball 13(4), Reese Winwood 8+1(4),
Lee Kemp 16(4),
Mark Winwood 13+3(4), Richard Stevenson 9(4), Jake Ryan 4(4). |
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Northumbria 65
Dan Redshaw 12(4), Christine Amos-Adams 10+1(5), Dan Wharrier
12+1(4),, Andy Amos Adams 10+2(5), Jason Keith 5(3), Scott Latimer
12+1(4), Jim Graham 4+1(2). |
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8 September 2013
Northumbria v Heckmondwike Northern League Division 1 Won 84-66 |
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Northumbria 84
Mick
Parr 16(4), Andy Amos-Adams 4(3), Gavin Parr 18, John Wilson
13+1, Jason Keith 15, Terry Kirkup 12+3, Jim Graham 4+1(2), Dan
Redshaw 1(1). |
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Heckmondwike 66
Pavel Idzorek 17+1, Darren Kent 15, Adam Watson 9, Justin
Naylor 4(4), Jake Wood 12, Laura Watson 7(4), Andy Norris
2(2).
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September 2013 Bury v Northumbria Northern League
Division 1 Lost 88-90
Bury
Chris
Parrish 20, Chas Whalley 4(4), Joe Allen 18, Danny
Taylor 10+1, Neil Howarth 11+3, Luke Jamson 12+2,
Steve Mann 5(3), Paul Dyson 10(4). 90
Northumbria
Mick Parr 16+1, Andy Amos-Adams 8, Jason
Keith 17, Dan Wharrier 12+2, Gavin Parr 19, Mark
Mulvey 7+1, Terry Kirkup 5+(4), Andy Knowles 4+1(2).
88
15
September 2013 Bury v Northumbria Northern League
Division 2 Lost 71-75
Bury
Adam Turnbull 11+2, Steve Mann 17+1, Tom Whitwam
7+2, Joe Holleran 10, Louis Turner 7(4), Danny
Taylor 19+1, Chris Whalley 4(1). 75
Northumbria
Jim Graham 8, Scott Latimer 13, Dan Redshaw 13+1, Christine Amos-Adams 9+1, Neil Magee
8+1(3), Ashie Patterson 10+1(3), Sam Carter 2(2), Andy
Knowles 8(2). 71
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6 October
2013 Northumbria v Northumbria Northern League Division
1 Lost 86-91
Held at Bury
as Northumbria's track was unavailable due to new track
being laid.
Northumbria
86
Mick Parr 15, Andy Amos-Adams 5+1(4), Jason Keith 18+1,
Dan Wharrier 8, Gavin Parr 20, Mark Mulvey 11+1,
Terry Kirkup 6+1(5), Andy Knowles 3(2). 86
Bury 91
Joe Allen 14+1, James Elston 10+3, Neil Howarth 13+2,
David Renc 8, Luke Jamson 10, Will Owens 16, Kristian
Ramsden 6(2), Paul Dyson 14+1(4).. 91
6 October
2013 Northumbria v Bury Northern League Division 2 Lost
58-90
Northumbria
Dan Redshaw 13, Christine Amos-Adams 7, Jim Graham 7(4),
Scott Latimer 9+1, Ashie Patterson 9+2(4), Andy Knowles
7+2(3). Sam Carter 1(1). 58
Bury
Kristian Ramsden 15+2, Steve Mann 17+1, Ryan
Livesley 19+1, Joe Holleran 7, James Elston 8+2(3),
Danny Taylor 20, Adam Turnbull 1(1), Tom Whitwam 3(1).
90
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The 3 Rivers League |
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The Three Rivers
League was the brainchild of team managers Neil Magee
(Northumbria) and Steve Gilroy (Edinburgh. The idea was to
give more meaningful meetings to second team riders and
newcomers. Glasgow had entered the Northern League this year,
but only at Division 2 level, so it would hopefully help their
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Racing would be ridden at each track, and feature all three
teams racing against each other. The rules were fairly lax
with guests (for Glasgow), and some senior riders taking part.
The end result was a great success, and would be continued in
the following years.
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20 July 2013
Northumbria v Glasgow Three Rivers League Won 71-59 Raced
at Glasgow |
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Northumbria
Dan Wharrier 14(4), Christine Amos-Adams 5+1(4), Jim Graham
7+2(4), Andy Amos-Adams 9+1(4), Jason Keith 15+1(4),
Andy Knowles 13+1(4), Neil Magee 7(2), Keith Dyer 1(1). 71 |
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Glasgow
Andy McDougall 11+1(4), Ande Murdoch 8(4), Ewan
Kennedy 8(3), Joe Beukmann 7+2(3), Chic Mackie 4(3), Gavin
Kennedy 9(3), Isabel Taromsala 9+1(4), Shane Lawton 2(1), Andy
Slater 1(1). 59 |
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20 July 2013
Edinburgh v Northumbria Three Rivers League Lost 59-71
Raced at Glasgow |
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Edinburgh
Mark Lee 14+1(4), Sean Hewittson 6(5), Neil Swanson
15(4), Paul Kelly 5(4), Neil McPherson 14+2(4), Douglas
Morgan 17(5). 71 |
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Northumbria
Dan Wharrier 9+1(4), Christine Amos-Adams 7+1(4), Jim Graham 8(3),
Andy Amos-Adams 7+1(4), Jason Keith 12(4), Andy Knowles 5(3),
Neil Magee 6, Jim Smith 5+1(2). 59 |
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28 September
2013 Northumbria v Glasgow Three Rivers League Drawn
65-65. Raced at Northumbria.
Northumbria
Norman Carson 8+2(3), Christine Amos-Adams 11(4), Andy
Amos-Adams 9+1(3), Scott Latimer 11+1(4), Glen Parr 6(5),
Dan Wharrier 12(3), Isaac Ferry 4+2(2), Jim Smith
4+1(2). 65
Glasgow
Andy
McDougall 18+2(5), Chic Mackie 6(3), Joe Beukmann
5(3), Ande Murdoch 18(5), Gavin Kennedy(g) 11(4), Ewan
Kennedy(g) 5+1(4), Louis Kennedy(g) 2(2). 65
28 September
2013 Northumbria v Edinburgh Three Rivers League Won
71-55. Raced at Northumbria
Northumbria
Dan Wharrier 14(4), Andy Amos-Adams 4+1(2), Dan Redshaw
16(5), Jim Graham 8+2(4), Fred Mitchell 11(3), Scott
Latimer 8+2(3), Isaac Ferry 6+1(3), Christine Amos-Adams
5+1(2). 71
Edinburgh
Mark Lee 16+1(5), Sean Hewitson 4(4), Douglas
Morgan 7(4), Neil McPherson 19+1(5), Neil Swanson
9, Kieran Swanson 4(4). 59
28 September
2013 Three Rivers League Edinburgh 69 Glasgow 61
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October 2013 Northumbria v Glasgow Three Rivers League
Lost 62-66 Raced at Edinburgh |
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Northumbria
Dan Wharrier 9(4), Andy Amos-Adams 5+1(3), Dan Redshaw
12+1(4), Jim Graham 4+1(3), Scott Latimer 25(5), Norman
Carson 6+1(3), Jason Keith 6(2), Christine Amos-Adams
5+1(2). 62 |
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Glasgow
Ewan Kennedy 13(4), Sean Webster 6+1$0, Andy
McDougall 19+1(5), Ian Fraser 1(2), Norman Venson
16(5), Jim Alexander 4(4), Chic Mackie 5(2).. 66 |
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20 October
2013 Northumbria v Edinburgh Three Rivers League Lost
61-68 Raced at Edinburgh |
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Northumbria
Dan Wharrier 9(4), Andy Amos-Adams 7+1(3), Andy Knowles
6(4), Scott Latimer 7+1(3), Jim Graham 3+1(2). Dan Redshaw
7+1(3), Jason Keith 14(4), Christine Amos-Adams 8+2(3).
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Edinburgh
Neil Swanson 16(4), Mark Lee 11+3(4), Marcin
Czarkowski 16(4), Kieran Swanson 4(3), Neil McPherson
12(4), Calum Cairney 6(3) Sean Hewitson 2(2), Jake Shek
2(2). 69 |
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20 October 2013 Edinburgh 69-59 |
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Website owner Keith Dyer says: As well as team
matches, there was also a number of individual meetings.
Results are shown below.
A Grand Prix style of
individual was continued from 2012.. Devised by Team
Manager, Neil Magee, riders were given a handicap total
based on their current average. The idea being that all
riders could finish with around the same scores by the end
of the meeting. At the end of the meetings points would be
totaled, and a winner proclaimed. As it turned out only
two meetings were held.
Totals shown are points from the first meeting plus bonus.
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Grand Prix 1 |
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| Pos. |
Rider |
Points Scored |
Total Points
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Ashie Patterson |
16+7 |
23 |
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| 2nd |
Fred Mitchell |
15+6 |
21 |
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Dan Redshaw |
14+6 |
20 |
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Jim Graham |
11+9 |
20 |
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| = 3rd |
Gavin Parr |
20+0 |
20 |
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Mick Parr |
19+1 |
20 |
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| 7th |
Jason Keith |
18+1 |
19 |
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Norman Carson |
9+9 |
18 |
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John Wilson |
15+3 |
18 |
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Terry Kirkup |
14+4 |
18 |
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| 11th |
Richie Smith |
9+8 |
17 |
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Neil Magee |
10+6 |
16 |
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Scott Latimer |
9+7 |
16 |
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Dan Wharrier |
10+6 |
16 |
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| 15th |
Jim Smith |
5+9 |
14 |
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| 16th |
Glenn Parr |
5+6 |
11 |
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| 11th May 2013 Grand
Prix 2 |
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| Pos. |
Rider |
Points Scored |
Total Points Plus Bonus Points |
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| 1st |
Jim
Graham |
13+9 |
22 |
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| 1st |
Dan Wharrier |
16+6 |
22 |
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| 1st |
Dan Redshaw |
16+6 |
22 |
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| 1st |
Ashie Patterson |
15+7 |
22 |
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| 5th |
Gavin Parr |
20+0 |
20 |
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| 6th |
Jason Keith |
18+1 |
19 |
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| 7th |
Fred Mitchell |
12+6 |
18 |
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| 7th |
Andy Amos-Adams |
10+8 |
18 |
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| 7th |
Richie Smith |
10+8 |
18 |
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| 7th |
Andy
Amos-Adams |
11+7 |
18 |
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| 11th |
Mick Parr |
16+1 |
17 |
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| 12th |
Terry Kirkup |
12+4 |
16 |
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| 12th |
Neil Magee |
10+6 |
16 |
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| 12th |
Jim Smith |
7+9 |
16 |
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| 15th |
Norman Carson |
6+9 |
15 |
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| 16th |
Christine Amos-Adams |
6+8 |
14 |
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Due
to other fixtures and commitments, no other meetings were raced,
After two rounds, the leading three riders were as follows: -
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Total Pts |
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| 1st |
Ashie Patterson |
45 |
Ashie Patterson used his handicap to good effect, |
| 2nd |
Jim Graham |
42 |
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| 2nd |
Dan Redshaw |
42 |
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| 4th |
Gavin Parr |
40 |
Scratch rider
Gavin Parr starting with no handicap points was unable to catch
the top three,
although he was unbeaten on the track. |
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2 July 2013 Best Pairs |
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Scoring in this event was 4 3 2 0 |
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Qualifying Scores |
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Jason Keith & Andy Amos-Adams |
25 |
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Dan Redshaw & Jim Graham |
25 |
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Gavin Parr & Paul Atkinson |
24 |
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Ashie Patterson and Dan Wharrier
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22 |
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Richie Smith & Reserves
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Terry Kirkup and Christine Amos-Adams |
19 |
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Semi Final |
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Ashie Patterson & Dan Wharrier beat Jason Keith and Andy
Amos-Adams. Dan Redshaw & Jim Graham beat Gavin Parr and
Paul Atkinson
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Ashie Patterson & Dan Wharrier beat Dan Redshaw & Jim Graham.
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13 July 2013 Cramlington Crown Individual
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A 12 man Individual was held, Missing were Gavin and Mick
Parr, so the favourite was fellow top man, Jason Keith. He did
not disappoint and duly was top man with an unbeaten 20
points. Second was Fred Mitchell, with third for Jim
Graham after a run-off with Dan Redshaw. Terry Kirkup
crashed in his first ride, and was forced to pull out.
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1 Jason Keith 20
2 Fred Mitchell 18
3 Jim Graham 17
4 Dan Redshaw
5 Ashie Patterson 16
6 Dan Wharrier 15
7 Neil Magee 14
7 Andy Knowles 14
9 Issac Ferry12
9 Christine Amos-Adams 12
11 Andy Amos-Adams 4 (2 rides)
12 Terry Kirkup 0 1 ride)
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10 August 2013 Olympique
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The handicap meeting was held for the second year. The
programme consisted of 10 riders over 12 heats. This was
followed by an A, B and C finals.
Points were totalled to decide the positions.
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Qualifying scores :- C Amos-Adams 7
Magee 8 Patterson 12 Keith 16, Carson 7 A Amos-Adams 9 Redshaw 11,
M Parr 16 Graham 11 Wharrier 13 |
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C Final N Carson 4, C Amos-Adams 3
B Final D Redshaw 4, J Graham 3, A Amos-Adams 2 N Magee 1
A Final J Keith 4, D Wharrier 3 A Patterson 2 M Parr nf 0
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Positions decided by placing in the
finals, so a win for the unbeaten Jason Keith from Wharrier and
Patterson. |
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2013 was a successful season for the team. The track was
finished, and was among the best in the League.
Northumbria finished a very satisfactory 6th place out of 8 in
the 1st Division, In Division 2 5th out of 7 was another fine
performance. As far as individual performances were
concerned, Gavin Parr came 6th, Jason Keith was 13th and Mick
Parr 20th. In Division 2, top man Dan Redshaw was 21st,
Dan Wharrier 22nd, Andy Knowles 26th and Jim Graham 27th.
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