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Last Updated: Nov 28th, 2010 - 10:22:29 |
Astley & Tyldesley will be promoting the biggest event on the domestic cycle speedway racing calendar on Bank Holiday Monday, 30th August.
The country's top 16 racers will be in action to contest the British Individual Final at Astley's Gin Pit circuit. Wednesfield's Lee Aris returns to defend the title he won at Leicester last year. He can expect some stiff opposition from Gin Pit track specialists, veteran riders Steve Harris, runner-up last year, of Horspath (Oxford) and Terry Norman, the 2005 champion, Stockport based but wearing the colours of Wednesfield (Wolverhampton). The Open Final is preceded by the U-16 Final, which will feature the cream of Britain's young talent.
The racing promises to be fast and furious, with plenty of action at the Gin Pit circuit. Spectator admission is free, with car parking, spectator seating and catering available. The Mayor of Wigan, Councillor Michael Winstanley, will be in attendance, along with Tony Barry, British Cycling Board member and North West Division Chairman. Racing starts at 12 noon with the U-16 Final, followed by the Open Final at 3 pm. The track is located at the Astley & Tyldesley Miners' Welfare Club, Meanley Road, Gin Pit, Astley, Gt. Manchester. M29 7DW. Car parking will be on the football field at the back of the circuit, with a charge of £1 per car, to go to the football club. For further details, visit the Astley & Tyldesley club's website at www.astleycyclespeedway.org.uk
Both the Open and U-16 Individual Finals are being sponsored by J. Fisher & Sons, Heavy Haulage, of Atherton. Jimmy Fisher has been the Astley & Tyldesley club's main sponsor for the past two years and the club are delighted that he has extended his support to include this prestigious meeting.
The official hotel is the Sporting Lodge Inn (the Greyhound), Warrington Road, Leigh, Gt. Manchester, WN7 3XQ. The hotel is located at the roundabout where the A580 meets the A574, approximately 4 miles from the Astley track. It was the official hotel for the 2003 World Championships and proved to be a popular choice amongst the visiting parties. Prices are £60 per night per double room and £50 per night per single room. Both rates include a full English breakfast. The hotel boasts excellent facilities, which include free use to patrons of a heated indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, jacuzzi, sauna.
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