UK Oval Track Legends

update - 12th May, 2009

WHAT A LITTLE STAR!
Ellie Hales, daughter of Ian and Sarah
Hales took part in a local Race For
Life Fun Run on Sunday May 3rd and
was sponsored by many, many people,
including some of you from Oval Track
Legends.
Ellie completed the course in 51 minutes
and would like to thank all the very kind
people who sponsored her. Her efforts
and your support helped to raise a
staggering £260 and still rising!

WELL DONE ELLIE! YOU AND YOUR PARENTS SHOULD BE SO PROUD!
(photo and story by Peggyann Lilley with kind permission from Sarah Hales)

SPECIAL NOTE FROM HELEN HALES & PEGGYANN LILLEY - We all know and appreciate just how much the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance assisted Des Chandler after his racing accident at Mallory Park in May 2008. The DLRAA is a Registered Charity and later this year Oval Track Legends will be holding a raffle to raise funds for the DLRAA.
In the meantime, we are looking for help via your donation of a great prize! Contact either Helen or Peggyann (see the LINKS/CONTACT page) if you wish to donate a prize or you can visit the DLRAA website to make a contribution now!

update - 23rd May, 2009 THE 'NEW LOOK!!!'

The website has a 'new look' background as of today!
Updates included are photos from Round 4 at Hednesford Hills on 4th May uploaded to Gallery 06 2009 (G06 2009) on the PHOTOS page - by kind permission of Andy Hankin www.ovalpix.com click here to take a look now!

RICHARD STAGG - Legends Car #2 has a new website launched
and features lots of information about Richard, his racing career
and Legends Cars. www.richardstaggracing.com

CLICK HERE TO HAVE A LOOK AROUND STAGGY'S NEW WEBSITE!

update - 27th May, 2009

NEWS FROM ROUND 5 AT NORTHAMPTON, MONDAY 25th MAY

BULLS EYE IS AIMING FOR THE TOP!
RUSS CLIMBS HIGHER IN THE POINTS STAKES

Russ Bull (100) has moved from 8th place in the National Points to 3rd spot following a near perfect score at Northampton on Bank Holiday Monday. A win in the second heat was matched in the feature final from pole postion. Russ also put in the fastest time of the day during the final on lap 5. His only 'blot on the landscape' came in heat three by finishing in second place.
Heat one produced the first win of the year for Andy Embery (45) in a cool, clean drive for the honours.
The win in heat three was a maiden victory for top rookie Branson Poyner (5). That performance was followed up with a second place finish in the final to Russ and enough points won throughout the day to sit him in 4th place in the National Points Chart.
Peter Blundell (156) didn't put a foot wrong in the final and put in a superb drive for a 3rd place finish. Good to see the trophies to the top three in the final were presented on the track by Des Chandler.
FULL RACE RESULTS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE RACE REPORTS PAGE
Photos from the whole days racing can be seen on Martin Kingston's (mkpics.net) website click here to view now! and includes the three photos, featured right, of Ian Hales in a roll over in heat one. You can also view more photos from Martin taken at round 1 on 15th March click here to view now!

More photos from Northampton coming soon from Andy Hankin at www.ovalpixs.com

The UNOfficial Points Chart has been updated to include points from the fifth round at Northampton - click here to view now!

IMPORTANT MESSAGE ON THE LEGENDS FORUM ABOUT THE 2009 AWARDS PRESENTATION. It may seem like a long time away but it's important to book your tickets NOW with the organisers Stuart Whalley and Rebecca James to avoid disappointment and Oval Track Legends loosing the venue.
Click here to read the message NOW!

update - 7th June, 2009

DAN'S THE MAN AT BIRMINGHAM
Dan Holden (161) pulled out all the stops at Oval Track Legends first Birmingham Wheels meeting and first night meeting of the year too. Conditions were difficult to start with but, on a drying track, Dan flew through the final from a pole start. Ian Hales (6) and Russ Bull (100) stayed with him to finish second and third respectively for a fast and furious 25 laps with a full track of cars and no huge accidents to speak of. It was excellent to watch! In fact the whole meeting was a credit to the drivers who have been clamped down on by the Race Stewards. All have been given fair warning over the last two meetings to tidy up their act and race in true 'non-contact' style.
Racing has its ups and downs, especially for Andy Hartwell (55). He took his first win of 2009 in the first heat but unluckily bent a half shaft in the second to suffer a DNF.
Back on the up is Ian Hales (6) for a win in heat two. He gained enough good results from a red grade status to qualify 3rd on the grid for the final and feature as runner-up to Dan. Steve Jay (95) was retired under the black flag in the same heat for an incident on the home straight with Peter Blundell (156).
Local star, Dean Thompson (19) carefully picked his way through the grid from a 9th position start to win the third heat and received the biggest cheer of the night from the spectators. The win along with good results in the other races sees Dean move from 20th in the National Points to 13th and possibly the highest climber on the night.
Into his fifth meeting now, rookie Kev Kettlewell (29) drove well to his best result to date for a second place finish to Dean.
Two new rookies were introduced at the sixth round meeting and they couldn't have chosen a worse debut as conditions were fairly cold and wet. Rick Lee (578) all the way from St. Austell in Cornwall, had a recent try-out in a car from Race Car Direct and signed a lease to race for the rest of the year. He started along side fellow newbie Barry Randall (395) in the recently acquired ex #77 Terry Pullen car. Both raced clean and well for a finish in all their heats and the final.
Back to Terry, he has reluctantly retired from the formula for the time being, having to give in to elbow problems which will lead onto a couple of operations in the near furture.
EVERYONE FROM OVAL TRACK LEGENDS WOULD LIKE TO WISH TERRY ALL THE BEST IN THE COMING WEEKS AND HERE'S TO A SPEEDY RECOVERY - We all look forward to seeing you at a track soon to pass on our good wishes personally!

IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT THE LEGENDS 2009 AWARDS PRESENTATION
The Lea Marston Hotel has been booked for Saturday 6th February 2010. Tickets are £39 per person for a four course meal and disco following the Awards Presentation. A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF £15 PER TICKET IS REQUIRED BY 20TH JULY 2009. The remaining balance is not due until the end of December 2009. Menu choices are also needed by the end of December, a menu is available now for you to choose from (please see Stuart Whalley for further details.)
Pre-order of wine and beer will be available at a reduces rate. The form to pre-order will be sent out nearer the time.
ROOMS - THE HOTEL HAS HELD THE PRICE OF THE ROOMS AT £69 PER ROOM INCLUDING FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST. THERE WILL BE A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT TAKEN AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. THE MASTER GROUP CODE FOR BOOKING YOUR ROOM(S) WITHTHE HOTEL IS KX14236. The hotel phone number is 01675 470 468. The hotel have indicated that you are able to check-in for you room(s) after 11am but they cannot guarantee that you will be able to get into the room(s) before 2pm but you will be able to use the hotel facilities.
PLEASE FILL IN THE AWARDS PRESENTATION TICKETS BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM STUART WHALLEY AND RETURN BY POST, PERSON OR EMAIL TO legendschristmasparty@hotmail.co.uk.
If possible, please supply an email that is checked regularly so that information can be sent to you (saving time, stamps, ink and paper!)
The address to send your completed Booking Forms is:- THE OLD COTTAGE, MIDDLETON LANE, MIDDLETON, Nr TAMWORTH, B78 2BL.
click here to view the LEA MARSTON HOTEL website

update - 28th June, 2009

TWIN AXLE BOX TRAILER ON THE FOR SALE PAGE

Stef Lloyd (Legends #21) has his old Box Trailer up for sale - ideal for a Legends Car!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE DETAILS NOW!

Photos from the camera of Andy Hankin (www.ovapix.com) taken at Round 6 - Birmingham Wheels Saturday 6th June have been added to the PHOTOS page - Gallery 08 2009 (G08 2009)

CLIICK HERE TO VIEW NOW!