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Redcar Bears promoters Jitendra Duffill and Kevin Keay head to Teneriffe next week for the sports AGM which is scheduled to take place over a three day period in the holiday resort.
Kevin Keay said “Whilst I’m a little surprised at the choice of venue for the conference I do hope the trip is worthwhile. There is a lot to discuss as we all need to pull together to get the sport back back to where it should be in 2018. Both Jitendra and I have put several points forward for discussion as have most other clubs and let’s hope we can all agree on the best way forward.” 

Redcar are already making plans for next season with both riders and sponsors old and new being spoken too and once the AGM is concluded hope to make a few announcements at the club’s social function on Thursday 23rd November. The fans will have the chance to ask what was discussed and what are the repercussion’s for the Bears for next season.

Redcar Bears will hold a social/quiz night on Thursday 23rd November. This is just days after the AGM is finalised and we will be able to answer any questions on the outcome. The night will be free entry with a donation bucket on way in/out. Also hot food will be available to purchase on the night.

Redcar Speedway hosted the Northern Junior League individual Riders Championship today and those that took advantage of the free entry saw some top class racing from all who took part.
Organiser Jamie Swales said “Today saw some of the closest racing I have seen all season and it was full on all day from every rider. To get all 47 races in under 4 hours with breaks between was a credit to the referee ( Michael Breckon ) and every volunteer who helped out today”. 

Redcar Speedway would like to thank all the sponsors who helped to offset the costs of hosting such a meeting and provided trophies for the finalists.

500cc winner Joe Lawlor , (Halifax)
Runner up Dale Lamb , Ashifield ( Glasgow)
3rd James Hitchen ( Northside )
4th Josh Embleton ( Newcastle )

125 class winner Sam McGurk ( Berwick)
Runner up Archie Freeman ( Newcastle)
3rd Corbin Pavitt ( Northside)
4th Gregor Millar ( Northside )

Redcar Cubs Gavin Parr and Elliott Kelly both made the semi finals

Redcar SG Petch Bears ended the season on a positive note, after a 39-33 defeat at Sheffield gave the Bears the point they needed to climb back above Peterborough to finish fifth.

The day had started badly for the Bears, after they suffered another break in at their clubhouse at the Media Prima Arena. The patched up side made the trip to Sheffield, and were watched from terraces by injured duo Ben Barker and Charles Wright. The meeting start was then delayed to the ambulance being held up on route, but once it got going it was a good meeting. After a couple of hold ups throughout the meeting, unfortunately the curfew was reached after heat 12 and the result was declared. 

It was a solid performance from the Bears Select, with Paul Starkes top scoring with 9 and Simon Lambert scoring 6+1. Sheffield guest, and ex Redcar man, Ty Proctor top scored for the Tigers with 11.

Sheffield Tigers = 39

1. Scott Nicholls (G) – 2, 3, 3, 1 = 9
2. Todd Kurtz – 1′ = 1+1 WITHDRAWN
3. Josh Bates – 0, 1, 1, 3, 3 = 8
4. Ty Proctor (G) – 3, 3, 2, 3 = 11
5. Kyle Howarth R/R
6. Jan Graversen – 3, 0, 2, 3, 2′ = 10+
7. Georgie Wood – R, 0, 0, X, 0 = 0

Redcar Bears = 33

1. Paul Starke (G) – 3, 2, 3, 1 = 9
2. David Wallinger (G) – FX, 0, R = 0
3. Charles Wright R/R
4. Jonas B. Andersen – 1′, 1, 2, 2 = 6+1
5. Josh Auty (G) – 2, 2, 2, 0 = 6
6. Simon Lambert (G) – 1′, 2, 1′, 1, 1′ = 6+3
7. James Sarjeant (G) – 2, 1′, 3, 0 = 6+1

With that, the Bears season is now over. We would like to thank all the riders who have represented us this season, all the staff who have gave their time and all the fans for their support this season. See you all again in 2018!

Redcar SG Petch Bears patched up side lost 48-41 away at Newcastle on Sunday, in their second last meeting of the season. With 5 riders injured, and Ellis Perks having returned to Australia for the Winter, Jonas B Andersen was the Bears lone rider in a unfamiliar lineup. 

The Bears select side put up a good fight however, with ex-Bear captain top scoring with 12 and James Sarjeant scoring 11+1 from reserve. Stevie Worrall top scored for the Diamonds with 13.

Newcastle Diamonds = 48
1. Robert Lambert – 3, 3, F, 2*= 8+1
2. Ashley Morris – 2*, F, 3, 2=7+1
3. Stuart Robson – 1, 3, 1, R=5
4. Ludvig Lindgren – 3, 1, 3, 3, Fx=10
5. Stevie Worrall – 3, 2, 3, 3, 2=13
6. Ben Hopwood – 1*, Fx, 1, 0=2+1
7. Alfie Bowtell – 2, 0, Fx, 1=3

Redcar Bears Select = 41
1. Aaron Summers (G) – 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 3=12
2. David Wallinger (G) – 0, 0, 0=0
3. Charles Wright R/R – (JA-2), (AS-3) (JS-3) (JBA-2*)
4. Joonas B Andersen – 0, 1, 1, 2*, 2=6+1
5. Josh Auty (G) – 2, 1*, 2, 2, 0, 1=8+1
6. Max Clegg (G) – 3, 1*, 1*, 0= 5+2
7. James Sarjeant (G) – R, 2, 2, 3, 3, 1*=11+1
8. Gavin Parr – DNR

The Bears finish their season tomorrow evening with a trip tp Sheffield. It will again be a patched up side, with Jonas again flying the flag for the Bears! It is another competitive side being put out though, and we will be looking to end the season on a positive!

1 Paul Starke

2 David Wallinger

3 RR Charles Wright

4 Jonas B Andersen

5 Josh Auty

6 Simon Lambert

7 James Sarjeant 

A reminder that the S.G.Petch Bears are away at Newcastle tonight, in the second part of a double header which starts at 4pm.

Expected lineups:

Newcastle Diamonds: Robert Lambert, Ashley Morris, Stuart Robson, Ludvig Lindgren (captain), Steve Worrall, Ben Hopwood, Alfie Bowtell

Redcar Bears: Aaron Summers (guest), David Wallinger (NL Guest), Charles Wright – Rider replacement, Jonas B Andersen (captain), Josh Auty (guest), Max Clegg (guest) , James Sarjeant (guest)

The Bears ‘nearly end of season awards evening ‘ takes place at Jury’s Inn on Saturday evening with six of the Bears riders in attendance . With almost 150 people in attendance it promises to be an entertaining evening with the ‘Bear of the Year ‘ award up for grabs.

At last some good news for the Redcar a Bears as club volunteers and fund raisers Janice Jackson and Claire James were awarded the Evening Gazette’s Unsung Sporting Hero award at a presentation evening in Middlesborough last night.
The club are very proud of the ladies who put a lot of time and effort into helping the club, it’s riders and various charities throughout the year and are very pleased the ladies have been recognised with such a prestigious award.
Congratulations and well deserved ladies.

Tonights scheduled meeting away at Sheffield has been postponed due to the weather. 

It has been re arranged for Monday 23rd October.