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OVAL TRACK LEGENDS CHRISTMAS PARTY & AWARDS NIGHT 2008
Just a reminder that your deposits are required (£15 per head) for the
Christmas doo by 12th July, 2008. Please could you arrange payment
with Stuart Whalley on or before that date. He will be at Birmingham
Wheels for round 9 that night, so please secure your ticket requirements
with him then.
REFRESH OF THE DETAILS - Saturday 17th January, 2009 at The LEA
MARSTON HOTEL Sutton Coldfield, approx. £38 per person (£15 deposit
per person required on or before 12th July, 2008)
email Stuart Whalley at legendschristmasparty@hotmail.co.uk

update - 8th June, 2008

NEWS FROM ROUND 7 TODAY AT ALDERSHOT - A large turnout of 34 cars were all
eager to try out the new track at Aldershot today. It was Oval Track Legends first meeting
and it was local driver, Paul Fiore (#516) who 'looked to be at home' in a comfortable first
heat win from Jeff Pritchard (#808). Kev Hughes (#105) was out in a fresh car, having
recently acquired the ex#9 car of Stu Wright and came home in third. Peter Blundell (#156)
was still carrying the misfire from round 6 and recorded a DNF. Newbie, Steve Jay (#95),
made a good start for a 19th place finish in his maiden heat, which couldn't have been easy
in what seemed to be a hectic race! Trevor James (#7) punted Derek Hales (#8) out in an
accident in the second half of the race, leaving Derek stranded on turn 3 until the chequers
went out to Paul.
Heat two produced a fresh winner in Richard Poulter (#98), taking his second career win in
Legends. Paul maintained only a second place finish but the result is under investigation for Richard may be deemed at fault for Pete Amas (#33) not finishing. They both got caught up in an incident on the fourth turn when negotiating round a backmarker. Darren Smith (#76) hit the wall hard on turn 3 with only a handfull of laps to go and was unable to repair the car for the final. In heat three, from last place on the grid, Ian Hales (#6) drove through for an 'eventual' second place finish, only just taking fourth man, Mike Walmsley (#182) over the finish line. Trevor went all out to win the heat three and only just beat Ian coming out of the last bend. Robie Jukes (#22) was in second but got his car wide. Ian was quick to clear through the incident but Trevor just pipped him to the post leaving Robie in third and Mike fourth
By the rules, only 24 cars could go to the grid in the feature final won by Ian, his third points final win this season. Paul had earnt pole position but was overtaken by second place man, Trevor and Russ Bull (#100) in third, for a fourth place finish. Martin Heath (#242) soon broke through from the back of the second pack but lost valuable places by taking to the infield to avoid trouble with loose cars on the home straight. Martin's low finishing result of 18th is under investigation as his car 'missed the loop' on the transponder readings in the evasive action which put him a lap down.
THE FULL RESULTS CAN BE SEEN ON THE RACE REPORTS PAGE. PHOTOS FROM ALDERSHOT WILL BE UPLOADED SOON

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.

update 26th May, 2008

NEWS SHORTS FROM ROUND 6 AT NORTHAMPTON TODAY.
Thirty one cars were out to race in yet another wet meeting. Dan Holden (#161) had his heat one win removed for contact when challenging for the lead from Nathan Nicholls (#16) giving Dean Thompson (#19) a surprise win. Peter Blundell (#156) had the threat of engine gremlins during practice but held onto a fine win from Ian Hales (#6) in heat two. Steve Dakin (#99) got all shook up again, but this time with Martin Heath (#242) in the second heat. Mike Walmsley (#182) got clear away in heat three but Nathan was on a mission and snatched the win for some much needed points after suffering a DNF in heat one through accident damage. 24 cars lined up for the feature final won by pole sitter Ian. Peter had the misfire again but kept running until Dan collided with him and now the incident is under investigation. Darron Lewis (#285) kept the pressure on in the points chase by closely following Ian home. The pace in the final was quick and only the top eight cars finished on the same lap.
The UNOFFICIAL results from Round 6 at Northampton today have been posted on the RACE REPORTS page.

A STATEMENT FROM THE HOSPITAL FOR DES CHANDLER WAS READ OUT AT THE
PRE-RACE DRIVERS MEETING 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.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DES WILL BE ADDED HERE JUST AS SOON AS WE RECEIVE ANY NEWS

update - 28th May, 2008

TECH ITEM - Revision of the Rules

Derek Hales would like to inform all drivers of the following:-

'' I have, today, received a revision to the rules regarding the lifetime ban on the cranking compression regarding 1200cc engines.
I will try and get a copy of the letter from INEX to you by including it in the next drivers newsletter.''
DEREK HALES
Oval Track Legends Dealer

5/27/08
To : All Legends Competitors, INEX Inspectors & 600 Racing Inc. Dealers.
From : INEX
   The lifetime ban penalty will be removed from the 1200 cranking compression rule. The cranking compression rule will be enforced as written in the current (2008) INEX rulebook, using 165 as the maximum cranking compression.
   The other rules addressed in the rule change letter (dated May 1st 2008) will remain as written in the letter. Being found in violation of the tampered shock, tire softness, tampered engvine seal and traction control rules will still carry the lifetime ban from all INEX sanctioned events.
   Also, The $50,000 appeal fee (on above listed items) will be reduced to $5,000.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION,
INEX

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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 - 15th May, 2008 @ 23:00pm

NEWS UPDATE CONCERNING DES CHANDLER. News has come through that Des is still about the same, in that he is still under heavy sedation and this may continue for a few more days. He did have a CT Scan today and the family are awaiting the results. It does seem he may have broken his elbow, although this has yet to be confirmed. More news will come through within the next few days.

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 - 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.

#16 NATHAN NICHOLLS PICTURED WITH STABLE MATE #7 TREVOR JAMES

#182 MIKE WALMSLEY

TEAM LEWIS-THOMPSON #285 DARRON LEWIS & #19 DEAN THOMPSON

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

SPONSORSHIP NEWS - Darren Smith (Legends Car #76) has been allocated
sponsorship money from the RAC.  It's great news for Darren and his team  because
he was considering selling the race car through lack of funds. The deal will put him   firmly back on the track which will please a lot of people. It also means that the RAC will be present at some meetings, giving you the opportunity to join if you haven't already done so.
                       WELL DONE SMUDGA!!
             Use the link below to join now!

DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR COPY OF THE JUNE 2008 WHEELSPIN MAGAZINE AT ALDERSHOT ON SUNDAY. READ WHAT TOP LEGENDS ROOKIE, MIKE WALMSLEY #182, HAD TO SAY TO PAUL HUGGETT WHEN ASKED ABOUT THE COMPARISON OF RACING A SUPERSTOX vs. A LEGENDS CAR - IT'S A GOOD READ! price £3, available at all Spedeworth tracks

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!

OVAL TRACK LEGENDS
NEXT MEETING:-

CALLING ALL DRIVERS ...... PLEASE REMEMBER TO BOOK IN FOR ROUND 9 AT BIRMINGHAM WHEELS WITH INCARACE BEFORE NOON ON TUESDAY 8th JULY

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update - 14th June, 2008

ALDERSHOT - ROUND 7 - 8th JUNE 2008
PHOTOS from the cameras of Eoin Shearing and
Stu Stretton have been uploaded to Gallery 08
(G08 2008) on the PHOTOS page.
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BIRMINGHAM WHEELS
Saturday 12th July, 2008
ROUND 9 - Triple Crown Championship II
racing starts at 6pm
also featuring BOMBERS, STOCK RODS & LIGHTNING RODS

update 22nd June, 2008

NEWS FROM ROUND 8 AT ARENA ESSEX TODAY AIN'T BAD! TWO OUT OF THE THREE MARSHALLS WIN THE HEATS.
Lee Holden (#266) held 'em off well in heat one for his first win of 2008. Jeff Marshall (#74) got clean away from the front of the grid to win heat two and his son John (#614) had no problems to win heat three from Richard Stagg (#2). Lee piled on the pressure to the back of the #2 car to no avail. 'Staggy' held the inside line perfectly to make sure Lee didn't get by. Accident damage in heat three to the front of the Ian Hales (#6) car, after and accident with Dean Thompson (#19) into turn 3, meant that Ian couldn't continue. Ian's bad luck continued in the final when he got tagged and suffered another non-finish.
It was good news in the final though for Richard Poulter (#98). He revelled in taking his first feature final win and the Arena Championship title after recently loosing his heat win at Aldershot earlier this month through a stewards enquiry.

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.

CONGRATULATIONS TO RICHARD POULTER (#98) WINNER OF THE ARENA CHAMPIONSHIP pictured here, earlier this year, at Bovingdon

Photo by Grace Sharpe