SPEEDWAY LIVE: Bob Kilby Memorial
Updated 10:14pm Thursday 14th March 2013 in Latest Sport News
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Latest
- Niels-Kristian Iversen wins the Bob Kilby Memorial Trophy
- QUALIFYING SCORES: Chris Harris (0-3-2-2-1) 8, Jason Doyle (1-2-2-2-1) 8, Niels Kristian Iversen (2-1-2-3-3) 11, Hans Andersen (3-2-3-3-3) 14, Nicki Pedersen (1-2-1-2-2) 8, Rory Schlein (3-R-1-0-0) 4, Grzegorz Zengota (0-0-0-1-0) 1, Edward Kennett (2-1-1-0-R) 4, Nick Morris (F-0-X-1-2) 3, Bjarne Pedersen (2-1-2-1-2) 8, Freddie Lindgren (1-3-0-3-1) 8, Peter Kildemand (3-FX-3-0-2) 8, Troy Batchelor (1-1-1-1-1) 5, Mads Korneliussen (0-3-3-3-0) 9, Tai Woffinden (2-2-F-2-3) 9, Scott Nicholls (3-3-3-0-3) 12.
- REPORTING BY ANDY WARREN
10:14pm
That's it for our live coverage of this evening's meeting.
Thanks for joining me, and see you all next week when the Robins take on a GB Lions side.
Night all.
10:12pm
Final: Iversen, Woffinden, Nicholls, Andersen. 66.08
Andersen makes the start but is squeezed out as Iversen cuts up the inside to win the meeting.
10:02pm
I went for Andersen at the start, and I stand by that now. Hans has looked superb, and the outside gate has been looking very good all night.
9:59pm
FINAL: Red- Iversen, Blue - Woffinden, White - Nicholls, Yellow - Andersen.
9:57pm
So, we have a final of Andersen, Nicholls, Iversen and Woffinden.
9:57pm
Semi-final: Iversen, Woffinden, Kildemand, Korneliussen. (66.46)
A big start from Iversen earns him a place in the final, with Woffinden close behind.
9:53pm
One minute
9:51pm
Semi-final line-up: Mads Korneliussen, Peter Kildemand, Tai Woffinden, Niels-Kristian Iversen.
9:46pm
Looks like Kildemand has just sneaked in by virtue of winning two heats and beating Freddie Lindgren when they met in heat three.
9:43pm
Andersen and Nicholls straight through to the final, with Woffinden, Iversen and Korneliussen in the semi. They will be joined by one of the six riders who finished on eight points, which is now being worked out.
9:42pm
QUALIFYING HEATS SCORES: Chris Harris (0-3-2-2-1) 8, Jason Doyle (1-2-2-2-1) 8, Niels Kristian Iversen (2-1-2-3-3) 11, Hans Andersen (3-2-3-3-3) 14, Nicki Pedersen (1-2-1-2-2) 8, Rory Schlein (3-R-1-0-0) 4, Grzegorz Zengota (0-0-0-1-0) 1, Edward Kennett (2-1-1-0-R) 4, Nick Morris (F-0-X-1-2) 3, Bjarne Pedersen (2-1-2-1-2) 8, Freddie Lindgren (1-3-0-3-1) 8, Peter Kildemand (3-FX-3-0-2) 8, Troy Batchelor (1-1-1-1-1) 5, Mads Korneliussen (0-3-3-3-0) 9, Tai Woffinden (2-2-F-2-3) 9, Scott Nicholls (3-3-3-0-3) 12.
9:40pm
Heat 20: Andersen, Pedersen, Lindgren, Korneliussen. (67.58)
Andersen looks in superb form has he takes it from the tapes to the line.
9:36pm
Heat 19: Iversen, Kildemand, Batchelor, Schlein. 67.12
Kildemand is all over the back of Iversen, but the Dane holds off his compatriot.
9:32pm
Heat 18: Nicholls, Morris, Doyle, Zengota. (67.35)
Nicholls gets back to winning ways with ease.
9:28pm
Heat 17: Woffinden, B Pedersen, Harris, Kennett. 67.09
Woffinden steals it on the line.
9:21pm
SCORES: Chris Harris (0-3-2-2), Jason Doyle (1-2-2-2), Niels Kristian Iversen (2-1-2-3), Hans Andersen (3-2-3-3), Nicki Pedersen (1-2-1-2), Rory Schlein (3-R-1-0), Grzegorz Zengota (0-0-0-1), Edward Kennett (2-1-1-0), Nick Morris (F-0-X-1), Bjarne Pedersen (2-1-2-1), Freddie Lindgren (1-3-0-3), Peter Kildemand (3-FX-3-0), Troy Batchelor (1-1-1-1), Mads Korneliussen (0-3-3-3), Tai Woffinden (2-2-F-2), Scott Nicholls (3-3-3-0)
9:19pm
Heat 16: Andersen, Woffinden, Morris, Schlein. 67.67
A sweeping move in the first corner wins it for the Robins skipper.
9:18pm
Heat 15: Iversen, N Pedersen, B Pedersen Nicholls. 66.84
Race of the night as Pedersen storms round Iversen, only for the Lynn man to snatch it on the line.
9:18pm
Heat 14: Lindgren, Doyle, Batchelor, Kennett (67.67)
Lindgren from the tapes
9:18pm
Heat 13: Korneliussen, Harris, Zengota, Kildemand (66.93)
Kildemand is all over the place as Mads takes the win.
9:13pm
Having some computer issues here, bear with me
8:55pm
So Nicholls leads the way on a perfect nine from three rides, with Robins captain Andersen on eight. Those two looking good for a place in the final.
8:52pm
Heat 12: Andersen, B Pedersen, Batchelor, Zengota. (66.61)
A sweeping move in turns three and four of lap one sees Andersen take the win.
8:49pm
Heat 11: Korneliussen, Iversen, Kennett, Ritchings. (66.92)
Korneliussen wins the battle of the King’s Lynn men after Morris was excluded for missing the two minutes.
8:46pm
Nick Morris excluded for two minutes, Darryl Ritchings in in his place.
8:41pm
Heat 10: Kildemand, Doyle, N Pedersen, Woffinden (fell) Awarded.
Kildemand is flying out in front as Pedersen looks to take Woffinden off, but the race is awarded.
8:37pm
Heat nine: Nicholls, Harris, Schlein, Lindgren. (66.11)
Nicholls makes it three from three after getting the battle of Harris on the first lap.
8:25pm
Heat eight: Nicholls, Andersen, Kennett, Kildemand (FX). 67.44
All four riders came out the first corner together, but on the second lap Kildemand is forced into the fence. Nicholls gates well and wins the re-run.
8:22pm
Kildemand is eased into the fence and is excluded from heat eight. Re-run to come.
8:17pm
Heat seven: Lindgren, Woffinden, Iversen, Zengota. (66.65)
Woffinden locks up which allows Lindgren to take the lead, and despite the Brit's best efforts he can't pass his Wolves teammate.
8:14pm
Heat six: Korneliussen, Doyle, B Pedersen, Schlein (retired) (66.77)
Korneliussen superbly passes Schlein for the win.
8:10pm
Heat five: Harris, N Pedersen, Batchelor, Morris. (66.58)
Morris has a right go in turns one and two of lap two but falls to the back as Harris wins.
8:06pm
YOUR SAY
7:43pm Thu 14 Mar 13
mancrobin says
Very impressive line up befitting for a Swindon legend. No doubt a meeting Bob Kilby would have revelled in and done battle with them all.
7:59pm
That's one ride for each rider, with Andersen, Schlein, Kildemand and Nicholls the men on three points.
7:58pm
Heat four: Nicholls, Woffinden, Batchelor, Korneliussen. (66.33)
Nicholls wins from the tapes, but the real race is between Woffinden and Batchelor with the Wolves man edging it on lap three.
7:54pm
Heat three (re-run): Kildemand, B Pedersen, Lindgren, Morris (fell). (65.92)
After jumping the start on the original staging of the race, Morris slips off in the re-run. Kildemand takes the win with a superb ride.
7:49pm
Red lights on in heat three, looked like Morris may have jumped it.
7:47pm
Heat two: Schlein, Kennett, N Pedersen, Zengota. (66.33)
Kennett makes the start ahead of Pedersen but Schlein sweeps around the outside of both of them in turns one and two to lead the pack home.
7:44pm
Pedersen, Zengi, Schlein and Kennett up in this one.
7:42pm
Heat one: Andersen, Iversen, Doyle, Harris. (65.86)
Andersen makes the gate and leads all four riders round. Great start for the Robins captain.
7:39pm
Remember the meeting is over a Grand Prix format, but with only one semi-final.
7:37pm
The riders are on two minutes now for heat one.
7:34pm
That completes the field for this evening's meeting, which is nearly ret to get underway.
Heat one up in a few minutes, which involves Harris, Doyle, Iversen and Andersen.
7:33pm
16: Scott Nicholls: Former Robins number one will feel at home in impressive field.
SCOTT NICHOLLS
7:33pm
15: Tai Woffinden: The young Brit is back in the GP series, and needs some momentum.
TAI WOFFINDEN
7:32pm
14: Mads Korneliussen: Knew Bob Kilby well, and would be a popular winner.
7:31pm
13: Troy Batchelor: The Grand Prix hopeful will be looking to prove he has what it takes to win from an impressive field.
TROY BATCHELOR
7:31pm
12: Peter Kildemand - It may be a memorial meeting, but the all-action Dane will put it all on the line.
PETER KILDEMAND
7:30pm
11: Freddie Lindgren - Celebrated his testimonial last week, and is now gearing up for the GP series.
FREDDIE LINDGREN
7:29pm
10: Bjarne Pedersen: The reigning champion will be looking to retain his crown.
BJARNE PEDERSEN
7:29pm
9: Nick Morris: Faces a number of experienced riders, but will be looking to make an impact.
NICK MORRIS
7:28pm
8: Edward Kennett - A good meeting would be the perfect start to his time in Robins colours.
EDWARD KENNETT
7:27pm
7: Grzegorz Zengota - The former Robins is back in Britain and looking to impress his former fans.
GRZEGORZ ZENGOTA
7:26pm
6: Rory Schlein - Track specialist who is capable of beating anyone.
RORY SCHLEIN
7:25pm
5: Nicki Pedersen - The star attraction is a three-time world champion but is recovering from injury, but will still put on a real show.
NICKI PEDERSEN
7:24pm
4: Hans Andersen - The Robins captain knows Blunsdon like the back of his hand, and will be a contender for sure.
HANS ANDERSEN
7:23pm
3: Niels-Kristian Iversen - The Dane is using the meeting as vital track-time for his GP return.
NIELS-KRISTIAN IVERSEN
7:23pm
2: Jason Doyle - Now a Robins asset but riding for Birmingham this season, but the Aussie will be keen to impress.
JASON DOYLE
7:21pm
Let's start by having a look through tonight's field.
1: Chris Harris - A former British Grand Prix winner who will be looking to put down an early-season marker.
BOMBER
7:17pm
Bob raced in more than 500 meetings for the Robins and scored more than 4,000 points, as well as representing Oxford and Exeter during a 20-year career.
BOB KILBY
7:13pm
Good evening one and all, and welcome to another season of speedway at Blunsdon. We have 16 of the world's best riders in the world with us this evening to remember one of Swindon's greatest ever riders, Bob Kilby.
mancrobin says...
7:43pm Thu 14 Mar 13