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April 20th - Even the unclement weather couldn't dampen the spirits of the LGTJRC meeting at Much Hoole. Over 100 riders turned up for what was a fantastic days competition. A minutes silence was observed by all in remembrance of former LGTJRC member Tom Begin before the start of the meeting. - Full report

If you would like to see a copy of a 1967 Lancashire Grass Track Club programme go to the forum:- See if you can recognise any riders name and number in the competition thread?

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April 9th 2008 Tragic Loss:- I am sorry to have to report that Tom Begin (pictured above right) tragically lost his life whilst practising on his Yamaha R1 road race bike at Oulton Park at the weekend. Tom rode his Short-Track style KTM to second place in the LGTJRC Adult unlimited MX class of 2006 and was a very impressive rider who will be sadly missed. Our sincerest condolences go to Tom's family, friends and loved ones. - R.I.P. Tom Begin.

Meeting preview:-

Entries are now in for the meeting at Much Hoole on Sunday the 20th April and it looks set to be a great day of racing! Adult classes are very well attended and we can look forward to some fantastic action not least in the Adult 250's and Adult Unlimited Moto X. Youth classes are a little less well supported, as is often the case at this early stage of the season but the Junior class will see some very competitive riding from established racers like Josh Rockley and Nathan Greaves battling it out with 'Star of the shale' Reece Downes. Throw into this mix a couple of newcomers to the club including Joe Young, who gave a very good account of himself in his first ride at Scunthorpe last month and we can expect the usual high level of excitement and atmosphere. Hope to see you there.

p.s. Please remember:- if you would like to take pictures or video footage of the meeting you must first register your camera at the 'signing-on' tent on your arrival, thankyou.

Closing date for regs to Much Hoole April 20th meeting is Saturday 5th April

GET YOUR REGS IN NOW!!!!!

Scunthorpe Speedway March 15th results are now on-line - Click:- here - Meeting report can be viewed:- here

Scunthorpe Speedway March 15th - A fanastic days racing was enjoyed by all, very refreshing to see some great action in the Junior/Intermediate classes too. A full report, results and Short-Track Championship standings will be posted next week as I am out of town for the next few days. The class winners are as follows:-

Auto Cadet:- Tom Stewart, Cadet:- Daniel Van Der Hoeven, Junior:- Nathan Greaves, Inters:- Joshua Birkett, Moto X 85:- Sam Stewart, Junior Short-Track:- Tom Woolley, Unlimited Novice:- Ken Baldwin, Adult Moto X:- Tim Greig, Short-Track 'B' Grade:- Steve Coles, Adult 250:- Rob Bradley, Short-Track 'A' Grade:- Glyn Pocklington, Adult 350:- Andrew Mellish, Adult 500:- John Smart.

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Please Read:- Can all competitors, parents and families of competitors and prospective spectators please read the 2008 LGTJRC rules by using the following link:- 2008 Rules Thankyou.

2008 race dates - The updated 2008 race dates are now available, click on the Race Dates button above.

LGTJRC - are at the Manchester G-Mex Bike show - again!

Once again Lancashire Grasstrack Junior Riders Club had a stand at the G-Mex Bike Show over the 4th, 5th and 6th of January 2008. There were 15 bikes on display including bikes from each class of Grasstrack racing, these included Speedway superstar Joe Screen's own Grasstrack machine! There were also Adult and Junior Short-Track machines on the stand as our club wil be running races/championship for these type of machines throughout 2008.

December 23rd

Lancashire Grass Track Junior Riders Club - We would just like to wish all our members, supporters, sponsors and followers:-

A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

December 5th

Please Note:- New race classes for 2008 Season - There will be a Club Championship for Short Trackers A, B and Junior in the 2008 season. This should provide some excellent racing!

October 29th
Scunthorpe race results now posted View Here - Race report Click Here

October 9th
Much Hoole pictures added to gallery View here - Championship Standings for year now complete View here

September 25th
Sam Stewart and Kerry Heaton were involved in a coming together at MX Championship at the weekend down in Tallington, Both Sam and Kerry have broken collar bones and Kerry unfortunately has broken her wrist, L.G.T.J.R.C. would like to wish them both a speedy recovary.

August 28th
Pictures added to gallery from Northern Riders Championship Meeting View Here

July 3rd
LGTJRC - Have been informed that we are to expect a spot visit from Lancashire County Council Health and Safety Officers following recent unanounced visits to MX events around the Lancashire boundries - It is therefore imperative that we all stick to the ACU regs regarding the carrying of a 2kg dry powder extingisher, bikes on enviromental mats and all generators to be earthed to the ground - these are area's that LCC are clamping down on within the paddock and do hold the powers to cancel any of our meetings on the spot. We would like to thank you in advance for your co-operation in this area.

May 9th
LGTJRC would like to thank all concerned with the recent success of the bringing together of grasstrack and speedway.
It was a great boost for the Club to have Belle Vue speedway rider Kevin Doolan take to the grass, also to generate the interest of Channel M,who we believe did the Club what can only be described as excellent publicity.
Special thanks must also go to Jeff Howarth whom worked with Kevin and Channel M to ensure the day went smoothly.
You can view footage of the day here

February 26th
LGTJRC Riders get their well deserved rewards full story read here

National News

ACU National Youth Grasstrack Championship Victory MCC, Royal Leamington Spa, July 5th 2008