16/6/06

Pre TT Classic 2006

The 2006 Pre TT Classic saw a lower Greeves entry than in previous years, however the regulars of Paul Coward, Mervyn Stratford (250s) and Ian Rycroft (350cc) were entered. Also entered on a Greeves in the 250cc Races was Kiwi Paul Dobbs, although this failed to materialise. After Practice the fastest for the 250cc Singles was Paul Coward, and Mervyn Stratford, so these started as favourites.

The 250cc/350cc Singles race got underway on Saturday evening in fine conditions, unfortunately Paul coward failed to make it for the start, as he had fell heavily from Dave Nourish's Weslake in the preceding practice session. The 350cc race win went to Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) with Mike Hose (Bultaco) second. Ian Rycroft had a good run to bring his Oulton home in 12th place. The 250cc race saw a start to finish victory for Mervyn, with the ever youthful Ted Fenwick second and Roger Birkenhead third ( Both Ducatis).

Mervyn did not fair so well in the rain soaked 250cc Lightweight race on Monday, as he crashed out at Castletown corner on the last lap suffering a bruised shoulder and slight concussion. Paul Coward, having recovered from Saturdays spill took the win on board an Ariel Arrow.

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14/4/06

CRMC Mallory Park 9/4/06

The 2006 season got underway at Mallory Park last Sunday. The day was one of four seasons with almost every kind of weather possible, Sun, rain, hail and sleet. Four Greeves were present in the 250cc European races, Dave Whitehouse, Jeff Bing, Clive Adley and Norman Baker. The first 250cc race was the first on the programme, and Dave Whitehouse got his Greeves off the line in first and led the first lap. As the race went on he slowed and eventually finished 5th. The race was won by Mike Hose (Ariel), 2nd Mike Smith (Ducati) and 3rd Alan Witt (Ducati). Jeff Bing finished 12th.

The Second 250cc Race was held in wet conditions, this time only three Greeves lined up on the grid, with Dave Whitehouse missing from the starting line up. Top Greeves was Jeff Bing in 10th place, Norman Baker was 15th and Clive Adley in 17th. The win again went to Hose with Smith second and Tony Hierons 3rd (Saxon Ducati).

Next Meeting is at Lydden on 29/30th April

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