update - 18th September, 2008
PRESS RELEASE - POSTED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF DEANE WOOD
''Following the various rumours regarding the Legends Series in 2009 I would like to clarify my thoughts for the coming season.
As you are all aware the current economic climate and the rising cost of fuel dictates that your racing needs to become more affordable and, to this end, it is our intention to increase the number of meetings next year allowing you to race at your local tracks on a regular basis.
These measures will reduce your fuel costs throughout the year and hopefully build the Legends formula in your particular area.
Once the numbers have increased there may be, in the future, an opportunity to split the formula into a North and South Series but at the moment this is definately not the way forward.
The number of cars attending each meeting will, in turn, dictate the format of two or three heats and, of course, your final.
With regards to points, dropped meetings etc. etc. this will be decided by the Legends Committee in the normal way.
We do hope this settles your concerns and on behalf of Janet and myself, thank you for your support during 2008 and we look forward to you company in 2009.''
DEANE WOOD
Incarace
update - 7th October, 2008
NEWS FROM ROUND 13 AT BUXTON ON SUNDAY 5th OCTOBER
BUXTON CHAMPIONSHIP WIN FOR MARK DEWS
Mark Dews (78) narrowly mastered a win for the Championship final on Sunday
surrounded by Mike Walmsley (182) and Ian Hales (6). From second place and
in such a confined space, Mike took a late lunge to the outside of Mark's car at
the start of the last lap. The move was brave but didn't pay off and Ian came home
for second place, reducing Mike to third. The race was stopped with 13 laps to go
for Russ Bull (100) who blew his engine, glazing the track in oil on turn three.
Strangely enough, both heats were stopped with 13 laps to go and it was the
thirteenth round on the 2008 season. Superstition didn't get in the way
unfortunately for Trevor James (7). The lucky numbered car did a corkscrew roll
in the first heat causing the stoppage and Mike went into the wall with Nathan
Nicholls (16) in heat two causing that stoppage.
Steve Stretton (15) did a repeat performance from last years meeting and won heat
one. Jeff Pritchard (808) was determined to lay challenge to Steve's win and pulled
to the outside on the last bend for an exciting finish. They both put too much
power down out of the bend and Jeff finished the race in second but backwards
over the finish line.
Heat two nearly saw a race win for Stu Blyth (35) until Peter Blundell (156) caught
up with him and moved into the lead in the closing laps. The top three cars, after
every Legends race, are checked by the Techinical Inspectors and Stu's car was
found to be 'too long' therefore taking him out of the result. Mark was promoted to
second place finish and Jon Evans (11), another heat winner from last year, was
moved into third.
A warm welcome during the day went out to Mike Worrall (50) - the newest addition
to the Rookie club. Mike, the mechanic for Image Wheels driver Harry Nicklin (75)
decided to take the plunge and bought the ex #76 car from Darren Smith a few weeks
ago.
FULL RESULTS APPEAR ON THE RACE REPORTS PAGE
Photos from the camera of Stu Stretton SIXTH SENSE MEDIA are in
Gallery 15 (G15 2008) on the PHOTOS page
IMPORTANT NEWS
Oval Track Legends Need More Staff!
Several points came out at the last Steering Committee meeting, including the fact that if the formula expands with an increase in the number of meetings, then more staff will be needed.
Oval Track Legends needs commitment to help run the formula in these roles:-
TECHNICAL INSPECTORS - RACE STEWARDS - PIT ASSISTANTS
Simply, put your name forward to any Committee member in the first instance or email this website via peggyann.lilley@homecall.co.uk, stating which role you would be willing to assist in.
Committee Members are also needed
from the driver base
. If you are a driver and would be willing to commit your time and sit on the Steering Committee which organises Oval Track Legends then please forward your name to any Committee member or email this website via peggyann.lilley@homecall.co.uk
IT'S OVER TO YOU NOW!
OVAL TRACK LEGENDS
NEXT MEETING:-
update - 15th September, 2008
NEWS FROM BOVINGDON YESTERDAY
It's nearly the end of the race season and the number of cars on the grid seems to be getting low. Round 12 at Bovingdon produced only 21 cars, the second lowest turnout this year. The lowest was at the European Championship last weekend which only saw 14 cars on the Warneton track.
The good weather was present at Bovingdon and made for some good racing. Legends are renown for 'under performing' in the wet. In the States they simply don't race if it rains! It was Paul Fiore (516) that got the day off to a good start with a flag to flag victory. He nearly got pipped at the post by Dan Holden (161). In fact, as the top six cars crossed the finish line, they were all locked in their own battle. It got quite hectic watching third man home, Dave Baker (5) fend off Ian Hales (6) into fourth. In turn, Mike Walmsley (182) only just finished fifth by fighting off Darron Lewis (285) and all of this in a matter of just over one second!
Heat two turned out to be a bit of a stock car race with a lot of contact. It was a total restart after the first lap. Dave, however, cruised home for a win over Trevor James (7) but a black cross had gone out to Dave. They also went out to Andy Hankin (55) and Darron. Derek Hales (8) also received the black cross for an incident which caused Ricky Wilkes (20) to quickly divert to the infield. Luckily, he kept the car and Ricky mangaged a finish.
Paul received the dreaded black cross in the third heat for contact on Stu Blyth (35) but pulled in anyway to the centre track along with Stu. Kev Hughes (105) was holding on tight to the lead until Dan came on the scene. In a moment, the 105 car got in a spin and Dan took up the lead closely followed by the Hales posse.
Three cars were unfit to start the final. John Hudson (65) had engine problems, Stu had no brakes and Terry Pullen (77) had his rear axle severely shifted after hitting the wall backwards in the opening lap of heat three, causing the restart. Ian took a superb win in the final from Dan. They both raced impeccably, along with Dave, through the traffic to show just how good Legends racing can be.
FULL RESULTS APPEAR ON THE RACE REPORTS PAGE
DES CHANDLER NEWS DIARY
update - 28th July, 2008
Message from Peggyann Lilley on behalf of Des Chandler
After talking to Des today, he has asked me to write a message from him thanking EVERYONE that
has sent messages of good will via email, forum messages and cards. Your wishes of a full recovery
have almost been met although he would like to tell you that, at this moment, his long term memory
is good but short term memory is still very testing when it comes to reading and writing. Sometimes
he struggles to remember everyday words.
Des told me ''The hospital is fantastic and everything they have done for me is unreal.'' He also includes
the Air Ambulance crew, Medical Staff and facilities at Mallory. From their excellent work, such good
progress has been made that it enables Des to go home at weekends although it will be a few more
weeks before he is allowed home for good. The medical staff at the hospital have indicated however
that he will not be allowed to drive on the road for another 6 months, such was the severity of the racing
accident at Mallory on 11th May.
Des also has this to say ''I will never race a car again. The accident was so serious and I did so much
damage to my skull that I could well of not survived, without the dedicated support of Pat and the girls
I may well of not survived!''
Also, just to let you know, Des is really hoping to be at Hednesford on Sunday to watch the racing and thank people in person.
So don't be surprised if you see him there!
Bye for now - Peggyann Lilley
added 20th July, 2008
NEWS ON DES CHANDLER THIS WEEKEND CONTINUES TO BE GOOD. IT'S TEN WEEKS NOW SINCE THE ACCIDENT AT MALLORY AND HAPPILY HE IS STILL MAKING EXCELLENT PROGRESS.
added 13th July, 2008
NEWS ON DES CHANDLER CONTINUES TO BE GOOD!
HE IS STILL IMPROVING ALTHOUGH HIS SHORT TERM MEMORY IS STILL A BIT 'WOBBLY' AND HE GETS A BIT FRUSTRATED WITH IT ALL, BUT IT'S EARLY DAYS AND THE IMPROVEMENT IN HIM IS NOTHING SHORT OF STAGGERING. IT IS, OF COURSE, APPRECIATED THAT EVERYONE WANTS TO WISH HIM WELL AND MAYBE CONTACT HIM BUT PLEASE BE PATIENT, HE NEEDS TO TAKE IT EASY AND NOT GET SWAMPED BY IT ALL. THIS WEBSITE WILL KEEP YOU ALL UP TO DATE AS SOON AS NEWS COMES IN.
update - 5th July, 2008
DES CHANDLER IS GETTING BETTER ALL THE TIME!
It's very good news to hear this week that Des's recovery is improving and going according to plan. Although his short term memory (in his words) is 'crap', he is slowly but surely getting better all the time.
update - 22nd June, 2008
NEW ON DES CHANDLER IS GOOD!
The latest update came from Bob Clayfield (#66) that this week Des is very talkative and less confused. He has been able to walk a little and has been moved into a room with two other patients. His left arm was damaged in the accident six weeks ago and physiotherapy has been stepped up a little to get his left hand to actually grip. So, happily, good progress is slowly being made.
update - 8th June, 2008
GOOD NEWS - THE LATEST UPDATE ON DES CHANDLER CAME FROM BOB CLAYFIELD AT THE PRE RACE DRIVERS MEETING THAT, ON FRIDAY, DES SAID ONE OR TWO WORDS BUT ONLY FOR A SHORT TIME. THE NEWS WAS ENOUGH TO LIFT THE SPIRITS OF EVERYONE LISTENING AND NO DOUBT TO EVERYONE READING IT NOW. DES IS STILL DESCRIBED AS 'IN A COMFORTABLE CONDITION' AND MORE NEWS WILL BE POSTED JUST AS SOON AS WE HEAR ANYTHING.
EXTRA update - 3rd June, 2008 @ 23:15pm
NEWS UPDATE ON DES CHANDLER - It's good to hear news from the hospital tonight that Des is comfortable, slowly waking and making steady progress.
MORE NEWS WILL BE POSTED JUST AS SOON AS INFORMATION COMES THROUGH - STAY POSTED!
update 26th May, 2008
A STATEMENT FROM THE HOSPITAL FOR DES CHANDLER WAS READ OUT AT THE PRE-RACE DRIVERS MEETING AT NORTHAMPTON TODAY TO CONFIRM THAT DES IS COMFORTABLE AND STABLE. THANKS WERE ALSO READ OUT FROM THE FAMILY FOR EVERYONE'S GOOD WISHES AND SUPPORT THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
update - 23rd May, 2008 @ 23.45pm
UPDATE CONCERNING DES CHANDLER. Des is still very much the same as the previous report. From the hospital tonight, his condition is described as similar to earlier in the week and, on a positive note, he is comfortable. It is, however, still very serious and it will take a long time until Des reaches a full recovery. News updates will be posted just as soon as information becomes available so please bear with us.
update - 18th May, 2008 @ 20:45pm
GOOD NEWS! UPDATE CONCERNING DES CHANDLER. News from the hospital tonight is that Des has been taken off all sedation and is now breathing for himself. He is still asleep however and will occasionally twitch! Doctors have said that he is still stable. Excellent news then! More updates just as soon as they come through.
update - 12th May, 2008 @ 10:50am
OFFICIAL NEWS UPDATE FROM INCARACE CONCERNING DES CHANDLER.
Everyone at Incarace and Oval Track Legends really appreciate you concern and messages of good will for a speedy recovery for Des. We thank you all so much!
On behalf of Incarace and Oval Track Legends we would like to say that although Des is in the Critical Care Unit he is stable. More news will be added just as soon as it becomes available, so please bear with us.
We, at Incarace and Oval Track Legends, wish to add that our thoughts are with Des and his family through what will be a difficult time ahead. We offer our continued and full support to the family and sincerely wish Des to get well soon - we are thinking of you all.
written by Peggyann Lilley
for and behalf of OVAL TRACK LEGENDS and
OFFICIALLY ISSUED BY INCARACE
update - 11th May, 2008 @ 23:00pm
INFORMATION CONCERNING DES CHANDLER. News from the hospital tonight is that Des is under heavy sedation until such time as Doctors can accertain his condition. They would like this to continue until Tuesday/Wednesday. We won't have any more information until then but will, of course, keep you informed with more news as and when it comes through.
Many of you will know that Des was involved in an accident today at Mallory Park during the Allcomers race and was air-lifted to hospital.
update - 13th September, 2008
Link to Stu Stretton's photos from the European Championship in Belgium last weekend on the PHOTOS page -
click here to view now!
The National Points Chart has been updated on the POINTS CHART page to include points from Round 11 at Hednesford on 25th August.
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updated - 9th September, 2008
DAN HOLDEN IN FOR EURO CHAMPIONSHIP WIN
Norfolk's Dan Holden (#161) took home the 2008 European Championship title from Belgium at the weekend, his second major title this year after winning the British Long Track Championship at Mallory Park back in May. Defending Champ, Ian Hales (#6) featured as runner up to Dan and Trevor James (#7) came home for third.
Results from the qualifying heats on Saturday put Derek Hales (#8) on pole for the big race next day. Handling problems in the opening laps of the European final put him into a spin and later pressed him to retire.
By the end of the first lap Ian had taken the lead but got into trouble when overtaking Richard Poulter (#98). Their cars touched and got 'locked' together giving Dan ample room and opportunity to race off into the lead and win the European Championship title for 2008.
Within the first few laps Trevor lost his bonnet but raced on, keepin on the low side of the track while the others stayed mostly on the high side.
After the main race, Legends had two more heats and a final set out on the programme in which to race a team event. Still, with all 14 cars fit to race, they were split into two groups - The Young Guns and The Old 'Uns. The Young Guns soared into the lead after the first heat and with only Trevor representing The Old 'Uns in the final it was a 'walk over' win for The Young Guns at 2,270 points to 1,190.
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2008 EUROPEAN CHAMPION
#161
DAN HOLDEN
HEDNESFORD HILLS
Sunday 2nd NOVEMBER
ROUND 14 - THE FINAL ROUND of 2008
also featuring BriSCA F1, REBELS, MINI STOX & BANGERS
racing starts at 1pm
#161 DAN HOLDEN and
#78 MARK DEWS at Warneton (photo by Stu Stretton).
CALLING ALL DRIVERS................
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2nd NOVEMBER at HEDNESFORD
BEFORE NOON on
TUESDAY 28th OCTOBER
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IT'S
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COUNTDOWN!
HEAT ONE WINNER - #15 STEVE STRETTON
HEAT TWO WINNER - #156 PETER BLUNDELL
#78 MARK DEWS LEADS THE WAY IN THE
2008 BUXTON CHAMPIONSHIP
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quick update - 14th October, 2008
MORE PHOTOS (FROM EOIN & JENNY SHEARING) HAVE BEEN ADDED FOR THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2008 AND ROUND 10 AT NORTHAMPTON 17TH AUGUST - SEE GALLERIES G12A 2008 AND G12B 2008 ON THE
PHOTOS
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PHOTOS
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