Nick Morris Racing News

Big Event News - Nick included in Rob Woffinden Classic Field

Taken from australianspeedway.com

Press Release

One of the biggest success stories to come out of the UK this year has been the revelation of young North Queensland wizz kid Nick Morris. At the tender age of 17 Nick has taken no prisoners in his march up the British league rankings in season 2011. Nick rides for the legendary Glasgow Tigers in the British Premier League and this year has also doubled up at the reserve position with the all powerful Coventry Bee's in the Elite League.

Nick was a high priority target for the SMCWA promotion team and the club were absolutely delighted when Nick confirmed his spot earlier today for the biggest bike show in Perth this summer. I had the pleasure a couple of months back to see Nick ride first hand at Eastbourne in the UK, Nick was really on the gas and gave a gusty display around one of the trickiest tracks in England. It was after that meeting i knew Nick was someone we required to fill one of the international positions for the Woffy Classic said SMCWA Promotions officer Brad Muller...

This young racer won't be intimated by the bigger names and has shown a real liking for the smaller tracks throughout England. A very compact and stylish racer with an absolute bucketful of talent that will thrill the Pinjar terraces. Make no mistake Nick Morris is the real deal and is a name to remember in international speedway for many years to come. Nick's in with a big chance of a podium position at the 2011 Rob Woffinden Classic.

The SMCWA are delighted to have Nick's commitment to the event and we look forward to seeing Nick in action come December 3rd...

Remaining Fixtures

14/10/11 - Newport v Glasgow / Premier League

16/10/11 - Glasgow v Newport (Double Header) / Premier League

21/10/11 - Edinburgh v Glasgow / Scottish Cup

23/10/11 - Glasgow v Edinburgh / Scottish Cup

24/10/11 - Wolverhampton v Coventry / Challenge

A Premier League Champion

After a slightly disappointing couple of weeks, Nick and the Glasgow Tigers finally had the opportunity to celebrate after wrapping up the Premier League Title at Ashfield on Sunday.

Although they won't be officially presented with the trophy until next weekend, they made it mathematically impossible for any of their rivals to reel them in, winning both the meetings in a double header on Sunday, whilst at the same time their nearest rivals Workington lost at Rye House.

It was a very busy weekend starting at Somerset on Friday night, Nick also represented Coventry in a four team tournement at Leicester on Saturday before heading North to Glasgow for the all important double header against Scunthorpe and Somerset.

At Somerset the Tigers were still in the running for a bonus point going into the very last race after a fairly tight meeting. They came away empty handed but the meeting was kept close throughout mainly due to the form of reserve Theo Pjiper and a tactical ride win by Nick.

The 4TT meeting at Leicester saw a Coventry rep side take on the locals as well as a Touring American Team and the World Select. The Bees came out on top with all four of their riders putting in a consistant performance. Nick finished the meeting with two good wins.

So onto Glasgow, and two potentially difficult meetings against in form teams. Despite the nerves there was no stopping the rampant Tigers, who absolutely demolished both Scunthorpe and Somerset. All seven members of the Glasgow team were in fine form, and never looked like dropping points.

Results of the four meetings Nick compted in over the weekend appear below.

Friday 7th October 2011

Somerset Rebels : 51

• 1. Kauko Nieminen (G) 2,3,3,2',3 = 13+1
• 2. Christian Hefenbrock R/R (KN-0) (AD-2') (CG-2) (AD-2') = 6+2
• 3. Kyle Newman (G) 0,Fx,1,3,1 = 5
• 4. Cory Gathercole 2,R,2,1,1 = 6
• 5. James Wright 1,1,3,3,0 = 8
• 6. Alex Davies 3,2',3,2',2',3 = 15+3 PAID MAXIMUM
• 7. James Holder 1,3,0,0 = 4
• 8. Matt Bates = 0 Did Not Ride

Glasgow Tigers : 42

• 1. Joe Screen 3,3,1,1,1' = 9+1
• 2. Michal Rajkowski R/R (TP-1) (TP-2') (NM-1) (TP-0) = 4+1
• 3. Nick Morris 1,Fx,1,1,6!,2 = 11
• 4. Richard Sweetman 3,2,0,0 = 5
• 5. James Grieves 2,1,0,0 = 3
• 6. David Bellego 0,0,0,2 = 2
• 7. Theo Pjiper 1,2,2',3,0,2',2 = 12+2

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Saturday 8th October 2011

Leicester = 35

• 1. Kauko Nieminen 3, 3, 2, 3 = 11
• 2. Jan Graversen 2, 2, 1, 2 = 7
• 3. Ilya Bondarenko 2, 1, 2, 2 = 7
• 4. Magnus Karlsson 3, 2, 2, 3 = 10
• 5. Chris Widman

Coventry = 38

• 1. Ryan Fisher 3, 3, 3, 2 = 11
• 2. Nick Morris 1, 2, 3, 3 = 9
• 3. Josh Auty 1, 2, 3, 2 = 8
• 4. Rohan Tungate 2, 3, 2, 3 = 10
• 5. Lee Geary

Rest of World = 20

• 1. Henning Bager 2, 3, 3, 1 = 9
• 2. Russell Green 1, 1, 1, 0 = 3
• 3. Jason Garrity 1, 1, 1, Fx = 3
• 4. Jari Makinen 3, 1, 1, F = 5
• 5. Liam Rumsey

USA Touring Team = 03

• 1. Mike Buman 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 = 1
• 2. Austin Novratil 0, 0, 1 = 1
• 3. Eddie Castro 0, 0, 0, 1 = 1
• 4. Michael Raines 0, Fx, Fx = 0
• 5. Tuff Mcbride 0 = 0

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Sunday 9th October 2011

Glasgow 66

• 1 Joe Screen (C)...........3 3 2 3 - - - : = 11
• 2 Michal Rajkowski.........2' 2' 3 1' - - - : = 8+3
• 3 Nick Morris..............3 2 3 2' - - - : = 10+1
• 4 Richard Sweetman.........1 1' 2' 3 1' - - : = 8+3
• 5 James Grieves............3 3 1 2' - - - : = 9+1
• 6 David Bellego............2' 1 3 2' - - - : = 8+2
• 7 Theo Pijper..............3 2' 2' 3 2 - - : = 12

Scunthorpe 'Henderson Insurance' Scorpions - 27

• 1 David Howe (C)...........1 6^ 2 1 3 - - : = 13
• 2 Ben Wilson...............0 R 0 - - - - : = 0
• 3 Thomas Jorgensen.........R 2 3 1 0 - - : = 6
• 4 Richard Hall.............2 - - - - - - : = 2
• 5 Carl Wilkinson...........1 0 R 0^ - - - : = 1
• 6 Michael Palm Toft........R 1 1 0 0 0 - : = 2
• 7 Steve Worrall............1 0 0 1 0 1 - : = 3

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Glasgow 'A Plant' Tigers - (62)

• 1 Joe Screen (C)...........2 3 3 2' - - - : = 10+1
• 2 Michal Rajkowski.........1' 1 3 FX - - - : = 5+1
• 3 Nick Morris..............3 2' 3 1 - - - : = 9+1
• 4 Richard Sweetman.........2' 3 1 - - - - : = 6+1
• 5 James Grieves............3 3 1 3 - - - : = 10
• 6 David Bellego............2' 2' 3 3 0 - - : = 10+2
• 7 Theo Pijper..............3 2' 2' 3 1 1 - : = 12+2

Somerset 'Dickies' Rebels - (28)

• 1 Aaron Summers (G)........3 R^ 2 0 - - - : = 5
• 2 Christian Hefenbrock.....Rider Replacement
• 3 Henning Bager (G)........0 0 1 2 2 2' - : = 7+1
• 4 Cory Gathercole..........1 F 0^ 1' R - - : = 2+1
• 5 James Wright ...........1 2 1 1 3 - - : = 8
• 6 Alex Davies. ............N N N - - - - : = 0
• 7 James Holder (C).........1 R 1 R 0 R 2 : = 4

CUP FINAL

After Friday's away premier league fixture at Scunthorpe, Glasgow turn their attention to the Premier League Knock Out Cup Final where they take on the Newport Wasps over two legs. The first leg takes place at Newport's purpose built Queensway Meadows Raceway on Saturday night, with the return at Glasgow taking place at 4pm the following day. Despite Glasgow's dominant position in the league, Newport pose a formidable threat, having made several changes to their team in recent months, they are now considered the form team, and look solid throughout. It is also there only opportunity to take silverware in 2011 after a poor start in the league. The Tigers will be hoping to stay within striking distance for the return at Ashfield and Nick will be hoping to keep up the very good form of recent weeks. As a footnote Nick rode at Newport several times in 2010, scoring consistantly well, however both he and Josh Grajczonek were injured when the two teams met in July this year. The wasps enjoying a comprehensive victory against the Tigers.

Grudge Match

Sunday's Premier League fixture at Glasgow became somewhat of a grudge match after the first attempt at staging it was postponed. The Sheffield promotion had been grumbling long and hard about the circumstances surrounding that particular postponement, but it was all to be resolved on track...finally. With Glasgow sitting six points clear at the top of the premier league table and Sheffield second having raced three extra meetings, the pressure was really on the Yorkshire club, and a loss to Rye House on Saturday night didn't help their cause, neither did the absence of one of their star riders "Ricky Ashworth" who was injured during the premier league riders championship the previous day.. Glasgow got off to a good start with maximum points in heat one, but the meeting was really quite close. With tactical rides threatening to keep Sheffield within grasp of at least a point. Nick started off with a win over former Glasgow legend Shane Parker, although Parks got revenge next time out when he went around the poutside of Nick on the opening turns and pulled away. Nick won his last two rides although he was very lucky to escape without injury after a collision with teamate Theo Pjiper during his third ride, when Theo and Nick were in a 5-1 position, leading Josh Auty on the back straight. The race was re run and won by Nick, although Nick and Theo needed medical treatment with Theo coming off worse with a possible hand injury. In his final outing was involved in a good race with Argentinian Emeliano Sanchez, with Emeliano snapping at his back wheel throughout..

Sunday 26th September 2011

Glasgow 'A Plant' Tigers - (54)

• 1 Joe Screen (C)...........3 3 3 1 3 - - : = 13
• 2 Michal Rajkowski.........2' 2' 3 1 - - - : = 8+2
• 3 Nick Morris..............3 2 3 3 - - - : = 11
• 4 Richard Sweetman.........0 0 0 - - - - : = 0
• 5 James Grieves............3 2 2 3 2' - - : = 12+1
• 6 David Bellego............1' 1' 0 3 - - - : = 5+2
• 7 Theo Pijper..............2 1 1 X 1 - - : = 5

Sheffield 'Window Centre' Tigers - (40)

• 1 Shane Parker (C).........1 2 3 3 2 1 - : = 12
• 2 Hugh Skidmore............0 1 3 0 1 - - : = 5
• 3 Emeliano Sanchez.........1' X 0 2 4^ - - : = 7+1
• Ricky Ashworth...........Rider Replacement
• 5 Josh Auty................2 1 4^ 2 0 0 - : = 9
• 6 Ashley Birks.............R 0 1' 1' - - - : = 2+2
• 7 Simon Lambert............3 0 2 0 - - - : = 5

Midland Cup

Nick represented Coventry over two consecutive nights when the Bees took on the Birmingham Brummies in the Midland Cup recently. There was very little between the two teams over two legs, but it was two totally different scorelines for Nick. The first meeting was at Birmingham's Perry Barr Stadium on Thursday night, and Nick was on the wrong side of refereeing decisions in two seperate races, one of the decisions being particularly contreversial. Despite the two duds, Nick was always amongst the action, and could have just as easily scored well in the opener.

Thursday 22nd September 2011

Birmingham Brummies : 46

• 1. Tai Woffinden (G) 2,3,3,2 = 10
• 2. Ulrich Ostergaard 0,Fx,1',1 = 2+1
• 3. Daniel King 1,1',1,3 = 6+1
• 4. Ben Barker 3,2,0,2',2 = 9+1
• 5. Daniel Nermark 3,3,2,1',1' = 10+2
• 6. James Wright 1',R,0,0,3 = 4+1
• 7. Claus Vissing 2,1,2 = 5

Coventry Bees : 44

• 1. Emil Sayfutdinov R/R (RF-1) (CW-3) (CH-3) (OA-0) = 7
• 2. Olly Allen (G) 3,0,3,1,0 = 7
• 3. Ryan Fisher 1,0,1',2,1' = 5+2
• 4. Cameron Woodward (G) 2,3,2,0,0 = 7
• 5. Chris Harris (G) R,2,3,3,3,3 = 14
• 6. Josh Auty 3,1',1',2,0 = 7+2
• 7. Nick Morris X,2,X,1 = 3

The following night at Brandon saw the Bees take the trophy, it also saw Nick make an appearance in the main body of the Bees team and in his very first Elite League nominated race (heat 15). After a consistant performance where he scored valuable points in all his races, Nick's last three races resulted in three heat wins for Coventry, two of them by maximum points. Quite a valuable contribution towards the Bees win.

Friday 23rd September 2011

Coventry Bees....49....(93)

• 1. Rory Schlein (G) 3,1',3,2',1,3 = 13+2
• 2. Nick Morris 1,2,2,2',2',1 = 10+2
• 3. Ryan Fisher 1,3,0,3,0 = 7
• 4. Przemyslaw Pawlicki 0,2',0 WITHDRAWN = 2+1 (Shoulder Injury)
• 5. Edward Kennett R/R (NM-2) (RF-0) (RS-2') (JA-3) = 7+1
• 6. Josh Auty 2,1,3,3,2 = 11
• 7. Piotr Pawlicki 1',0,3,1,1' = 6+2

Birmingham Brummies....41....(87)

• 1. Tai Woffinden (G) 2,X,0,2,0 = 4
• 2. Ulrich Ostergaard 0,1,0,1 = 2
• 3. Daniel King 2',2',1,2',2 = 9+3
• 4. Ben Barker 3,3,0,0 = 6
• 5. Daniel Nermark 3,3,1',0 = 7+1
• 6. Aaron Summers (G) 3,0,2,3,3 = 11
• 7. Claus Vissing 0,1,1 = 2

Spanish Excursion

In between fixtures Nick has taken a mini break, flying to Spain for three days in the sun. Nick will return in time for Coventry's Midland Cup Challenge matches against Birmingham on Thursday and Friday

Battle of the Tigers - Monday 26th September / 5pm

Glasgow Tigers v Sheffield Tigers, Premier League Decider 2011?

Not quite, but next Monday's meeting between the league leaders and their closest challengers will go a long way towards deciding the destiny of this year's title.

Prior to this clash, the Tigers of Sheffield have to face Rye House in an away meeting, and realistically they will need to win that to have any chance of pipping the Glasgow Tigers to the title. A loss at Rye House will make a win at Glasgow vital for Sheffield. If they win both its game on, and real pressure on Glasgow in their remaining fixtures.

Whatever happens, the Monday fixture will be the highlight of the season so far, and a very large crowd is expected on what is a public holiday in Glasgow.

Cup Finalist

After a closely fought cup semi final against the Newcastle Diamonds the Glasgow Tigers have made it through to the final of the Premier League knock out cup where they will meet the Newport Wasps, winners of the other semi final against Workington.

Ten points seperated the sides after the first leg at Glasgow's Ashfield stadium, and the second leg at Newcastle was tight throughout.

In what was a hectic day, Nick put in two solid performances, his 11 and 9 point hauls proving vital. He did however have mechanical problems prior to heat 5, in the first leg, his second race of the day. Having to jump on Joe Screen's machine with just seconds to spare. However he couldn't get to grips with the bike and trailed in last in that particular race, which blotted an otherwise impressive meeting in which he was first to the finishing line three times.

Glasgow 'A Plant' Tigers - (50)

• 1 Joe Screen (C)...........3 3 3 0 EF - - : = 9
• 2 Michal Rajkowski.........2' X 1 1 - - - : = 4+1
• 3 Nick Morris..............3 R 3 3 2 - - : = 11
• 4 Richard Sweetman.........1 1 0 1' - - - : = 3+1
• 5 James Grieves............2 0 3 - - - - : = 5
• 6 David Bellego............2' 2 0 - - - - : = 4+1
• 7 Theo Pijper..............3 1' 3 3 2' 2 - : = 14+2

Newcastle 'Sapphire Engineering' Diamonds - (40)

• 1 Mark Lemon...............1 3 1' 1' 1 - - : = 2
• 2 Derek Sneddon (C)........0 2' 2 2 1 - - : = 2
• 3 Joe Haines...............Rider Replacement
• 4 Stuart Robson............2 3 2 3 3 - - : = 13
• 5 Claes Nedermark..........3 2 1' 2 - - - : = 8+1
• 6 Kyle Newman..............1 0 1' 2 0 0 - : = 4+1
• 7 Richie Worrall...........X 0 1 0 0 0 - : = 1

After packing bikes and equiment into the van, both teams had little time to spare in order to get to Newcastle in time for the second leg. The Diamonds got to within four points of the Tigers on aggregate but just couldn't make up the ten points. A Joe Screen / James Greeves 5-1 in heat 13 finally sealing the Tigers passage to the final.

Newcastle Diamonds = 47 (87)

• 1. Mark Lemon - 1' , 0 , M/RW , 1 = 2+1
• 2. Derek Sneddon - 2 , 3 , 3 , 0 , 1' , 2 = 11+1
• 3. R/R for Joe Haines - RW = 3 , RW = 2 , KN = 1' , DS = 1' = 7+2
• 4. Stuart Robson - 2' , 1' , 2 , 3 , 1' = 9+3
• 5. Claes Nedermark - 1' , 2 , M/RW , 0 = 3+1
• 6. Kyle Newman - 1 , 2 , F , 1' , 2 , 2 , 2' = 10+2
• 7. Richie Worrall - 3 , 3 , KN , 2 , 1 , 3 , R , KN = 12

Glasgow Tigers = 43 (93)

• 1. Joe Screen - 3 , 3 , 3 , 3 = 12 MAX
• 2. Michal Rajkowski - 0 , 0 , 0 , TP = 0
• 3. Nick Morris - 1 , 3 , 2 , 3 , 0 = 9
• 4. Richard Sweetman - EF , 1 , 1' , 1 = 3+1
• 5. James Grieves - 3 , 2 , 3 , 2' , 3 = 13+1
• 6. David Bellego - 0 , 1' , 0 , TP , F/X = 1+1
• 7. Theo Pijper - 2 , 0 , 2 , 1 , 0 , DB = 5

Home Calling

With just over a month of the British speedway season remaining. Thoughts will soon begin to turn to a return home for the Australian summer. Where Nick will catch up with family and friends, whilst competing in some high profile events down under.

So far Nick has nominated for the following;

Queensland Under 21 Championship - Ayr 19th November
Queensland Senior Championship - North Brisbane 26th November

He has also accepted an invitation to ride in the Rob Woffinden Classic which is being held at Pinjar Park (Perth) Western Australia on 3rd December. A prestegous meeting on the Australian calander which was won by Sweden's Freddie Lingdren last year.

Although the lineups have not yet been determioned the Australian Championship will be run over three rounds this year, with the first round at North Brisbane, followed by rounds at Kurri Kurri in NSW and Gillman SA. The Australian Under 21 Championship will be held at Kurri Kurri.

All the national championship meetings will be held in January.

Up for the Cup

Nick will be a busy boy on Sunday when the Glasgow Tigers take on the Newcastle Diamonds in the Premier League Knock Out Cup Semi Final, with the first leg at Ashfield at 2.30pm followed by the return leg at Newcastle's Brough Park taking place later that night.

The Tigers are pushing for the league and cup double and will be wanting to take a reasonable lead to Newcastle for the second leg. Where an overall victory will see them take their place in the final against the winner of the other semi final - Workington v Newport.

King's Lynn

So with pride at stake but nothing else as far as Elite League standing s were concerned, Nick made his final league appearance of the season at Brandon, against playoff hopefulls the Kings Lynn Stars.

Coventry were without number one Emil Sayfutdinov again, and were unable to use a high scoring guest rider, meaning it was always likely that Nick would have a busy night . The likely scenario was further compounded when both Todd Kurtz and Kenni Larsen were ruled out of the meeting very early on. With Coventry's two reserves filling in where possible.

Nick took his full seven rides in a very tight meeting, and apart from an engine failure in his fourth ride, rode magnificently to be equal top scorer on the night.

Thursday 15th September 2011

Coventry Bees....45

• 1. Todd Kurtz Fx --WITHDRAWN-- = 0 (Medical Advice)
• 2. Kenni Larsen 2,Fx --WITHDRAWN-- = 2 (Gone to Hospital)
• 3. Ryan Fisher 2,2',2,3,3,2 = 14+1
• 4. Przemyslaw Pawlicki 1',3,1,3,1',1' = 10+3
• 5. Edward Kennett R/R (PiP-0) (RF-2) (PrP-3) (PiP-1) = 6
• 6. Piotr Pawlicki 1,0,0,3,0,1 = 5
• 7. Nick Morris 3,2,3,R,2,2',2 = 14+1

Kings Lynn Stars....45

• 1. Kenneth Bjerre 3,R,1',2' = 6+2
• 2. David Howe 1,1,2,2 = 6
• 3. Olly Allen Fx,1,1,1 = 3
• 4. Mads Korneliussen 3,3,3,3,3 = 15 MAXIMUM
• 5. Niels Kristian Iversen 3,2,2,3,R = 10
• 6. Filip Sitera 2,1',0,0 = 3+1
• 7. Sam Masters F,1,1',0 = 2+1

Elite League Finale

With Coventry's season dependent on them getting at least a draw in the televised meeting at Eastbourne, the pressue was really on all of the team. Nick was caught up in very heavy traffic on the way to the track and at one stage there was concern that he would not make it in time. However a quick diversion off the gridlocked motorway and into the countryside saw him at the stadium in time for his first ride.

It was another impressive performance which came to an abrupt ending when Nick clipped the air fence whilst making a brave outside move on the Eagles Swedish rider Simon Gustafsson in heat 12, his sixth ride of the night. Prior to that he had recorded heat wins in his second and third rides, and was in the thick of the action in his fourth, where he battled with Cameron Woodward.

Nick took the prized scalp of 2012 grand prix rider Bjarne Pedersen whilst winning his third ride.

Eastbourne won the meeting and dented any lingering hopes Coventry had of making the playoffs.

Monday 12th September 2011

Eastbourne Eagles = 53

• 1. Bjarne Pedersen - 3 , 2 , 2' , 3 , 3 = 13+1
• 2. Simon Gustafsson - 2' , 0 , 0 , 3 , 3 = 8+1
• 3. R/R for Lukas Dryml - CW = 3 , CW = 2 , TL = 1' , SG = 3 = 9+1
• 4. Lewis Bridger - 2' , 1' , 2 , 3 = 8+1
• 5. Joonas Kylamkorpi - 2 , 3 , 3 , 1 , 1 = 10
• 6. Cameron Woodward (Captain) - 3 , 3 , 2 , TL , 3 , 0 , 0 = 11
• 7. Timo Lahti - 0 , R , 2' , CW , 1' , 1 = 4+2

Coventry Bees = 40

• 1. Emil Sayfutdinov - 1 , 3 , 3 , 6^ , 2 , 0 = 15
• 2. Kenni Larsen - 0 , 1 , 0 , 1' , 1 = 3+1
• 3. Ryan Fisher - 1 , F/X , 1 , NM = 2
• 4. Przemyslaw Pawlicki - F , 1 , F/NM , 0 , 2 , 2 = 5
• 5. R/R for Edward Kennett - KL = 1 , NM = 3 , ES = 3 , PP = 0 = 7
• 6. Piotr Pawlicki - 2 , 1 , 0 , 2 , 1' = 6+1
• 7. Nick Morris - 1' , 3 , 3 , 2 , 2 , PP = 11

Nick at Scunthorpe but Glasgow Off

After a fine performance at Ipswich the previous night, Nick was once again guesting, this time for the Scunthorpe Saints who were riding at home against the Redcar Bears. Nick again did well, scoring 9+1, and this could well have been even more had it not been for a broken primary chain when in a good position in his third ride. Nick started off with two second places, prior to the chain mishap, he then finished with a win and paid win. Scunthorpe won the meeting with Nick amongst there top scorers.

Glasgow's scheduled premier league showdown with Somerset on Sunday was postponed early due to very heavy rain in the Glasgow area.

Last chance saloon

The Coventry Bees face the Eastbourne Eagles in a vital Elite League meeting at Arlington tonight (Monday 12th Sept). The Bees need at least a draw in what will be a very tough televised encounter. Nick once again lines up for the Bees, and his performance will be crucial for the Bees who could be at full strength for the first time in many weeks (with RR for the suspended Edward Kennett). If Coventry do manage to take points away from the Eagles they will then have to beat Kings Lynn at home this Thursday. Coventry can overtake the Lakeside Hammers and reach the playoffs with two favourable results, it won't be easy but we wish the Nick and teh Bees all the very best.

If Coventry do fail to make the playoffs, they will finish the season with challenge matches home anda way against local rivals Wolverhampton and Birmingham.

Radio Star

Local radio station BBC Radio Coventry and Warwickshire broadcast a monthly speedway show, and last Friday's program featured interviews with Bees team manager Alun Rossiter as well as Alan Trump, there was also a pre recorded interview with Nick. Coventry Bees fan and one of Nick's sponsors "Jim West" was a studio guest. The program is available to listen to for the next few days at http://www.bbc.co.uk/coventry/programmes/schedules/2011/09/09

Photographs

Quality photographs of Nick in action for Coventry and Glasgow can be viewed via various websites including official Coventry photographer Jeff Davies website and Glasgow's Ian Adam's Website

Quiet week? You gotta be kiddin.

The week off didn't materialise due to two guest bookings at the end of the week.

Nick's attractive rolling average has obvioulsy alterted other premier league clubs who are looking for replacement riders and Nick stepped in to replace Richard Lawson for Workington at Ipswich on Thursday, and will also replace Ben Wison for Scunthorppe who are at home to Redcar on Friday.

At Ipswich on Thursday, Nick transferred his Glasgow form to the Comets, and despite being in strange territory he stormed to paid 20 points, dropping just one point to an Ipswich rider when he was beaten by Morten Risager in his very first ride. Nick took six rides, won his third race when taking a tactical ride on double points, and was also involved in two 5-1 wins for the Comets, there only two in what was an easy victory for the Witches.

Good few days!

So overall a very good few days for Nick despite the fall at Eastbourne. He now has a week off, which both body and machinery badly need. Returning to action at Glasgow next Sunday, where the Tigers take on the Somerset Rebels, and then back to Eastbourne for what could potentially be Coventry's final away elite league fixture of 2011.

Nick will also be involved in the Premier League KO Cup semi final meetings against Newcastle Diamonds on the 18th September. With a cup final spot being decided on the day, the Tigers will meet the Diamonds away in the morning and then at home later that same day. The winner of that semi final will then meet the winner of the Newport v Workington semi in the final.

Sunday 4th September 2011

After a late finish at Eastbourne the previous night, Nick made the very long journey back to Glasgow for a premier league meeting against Redcar on Sunday afternoon. This was Nick's first meeting in the main body of the Glasgow side, after spending the season up to date in one of the reserve births. What a start it was with three impressive wins and then a paid win in what turned out to be an emphatic victory for the table topping Tigers. With three riders unbeaten by the opposition and James Greaves also scoring very well it was anyones guess who would represent the Tigers in the nominated heat 15. However it was Nick and Richard Sweetman who got the nod, after they had scored maximum points when riding together in earlier heats. A 5-1 would have given both riders paid maximums, there first for the Tigers in 2011 and it appeared to be likely when they shot to the lead early in the race. However Nick pulled up with machine problems leaving Richard to take the win and join Joe Screen on a maximum. This result saw the Tigers pull 14 points clear at the top of the premier league table with nearest rvals Sheffield having just one meeting in hand.

Glasgow 'A Plant' Tigers - (62)

• 1 Joe Screen (C)...........3 3 3 3 - - - : = 12
• 2 Michal Rajkowski.........1 1 1' 2' - - - : = 5+2
• 3 Nick Morris..............3 3 3 2' EF - - : = 11+1
• 4 Richard Sweetman.........2' 2' 2' 3 3 - - : = 12+3
• 5 James Grieves............3 3 3 1 - - - : = 10
• 6 Ritchie Hawkins (G)......2' X 2' EF - - - : = 4+2
• 7 Theo Pijper..............3 X 2 3 - - - : = 8

Redcar 'Simpson Racing' Bears - (30)

• 1 Jason Lyons..............2 X^ - - - - - : = 2
• 2 Matej Kus................Rider Replacement
• 3 Peter Juul...............0 1 1' 0 - - - : = 2+1
• 4 Gary Havelock (C)........1 2 1 EF 1' - - : = 5+1
• 5 Aaron Summers............1' 2 6^ 1 2 EF - : = 12+1
• 6 Jade Mudgway (G).........0 R 0 0 1 0 - : = 1
• 7 Robert Branford..........1 2 0 1 0 2 2 : = 8

Saturday 3rd September 2011

The tough return match against the Eagles took place at Arlington on Saturday night. The Eagles v Bees meeting being the second part of a double header which also saw the home side take on Wolverhampton. The Eagles were in top form against Wolves winning the meeting very comfortably, however the Bees provided much sterner opposition. Unlike the previous two nights Nick had to be content with second place in his first ride, he also rode very well to get a second place next time out, after making the start with team mate Chris Harris, both Bomber and Nick were rounded up by the Eagles flying Finn Joonas Kylmakorpi. He gated well again in his third race and was looking good for a paid second behind Bees guest Troy Batchelor until disaster struck on lap three, when his footrest clipped the air fence, sending him out of control. The fall resulted in a badly bent bike and a sore elbow but Nick carried on riding and after finishing last in his next ride went on to an impressive win in a contreversial heat 12, his team mate Ryan Fisher being excluded for an incident involving Cameron Woodward. Nick then finished the night taking a fifth ride where he again beat the high scoring eagles reserve Woodward in heat 14. Coventry needed maximum points in the last race to enable them to collect an important bonus point, but it was the home side that took the points leaving the Bees to make their way home pointless and with a real battle on there hands to make the playoffs.

Eastbourne Eagles = 53

• 1. Bjarne Pedersen 3, 3, 1, 3, 3 = 13
• 2. Lukas Dryml R/R (CW: 2')(TL: 1)(SG: 3)(CW: 3) = (9+1)
• 3. Simon Gustafsson 0, 2, 3, 2, 1' = 8+1
• 4. Lewis Bridger 1, 1', 1', 3 = 6+2
• 5. Joonas Kylmakorpi 3, 1, 3, 0, 2' = 9+1
• 6. Cameron Woodward (C) 2', 3, 3, 2', 3, 2, 0 = 15+2
• 7. Timo Lahti 1, 0, 1, 0 = 2

Coventry Bees = 40

• 1. Troy Batchelor (G) 0, 3, 2, 1', 1 = 7+1
• 2. Przemyslaw Pawlicki R/R (KL: 1)(NM: F)(CH: 1)(RF: 2) = (4)
• 3. Ryan Fisher 2', 2, F, 1', X = 5+2
• 4. Kenni Larsen 1, 3, 0, 2, 2 = 8
• 5. Chris Harris (G) 1', 2, 1, 6!, 2, 0 = 12+1
• 6. Dakota North (G) 0, 0, 0 = 0
• 7. Nick Morris 2, 2, F, 0, 3, 1' = 8+1

Friday 2nd September 2011

The following night the Bees were at home to high flying Eastbourne Eagles, with the Eagles sitting in second spot overall, looking comfortable but still not mathematically certain of a play off spot themselves, this looked like being a tough meeting for Nick and the Bees, and so it proved. Once again he got off to a flyer, winning heat two after overtaking Cameron Woodward on the last bend of lap four. He did have a couple of average rides mid meeting, however finished the night with a great paid win in heat 14, when he followed home team mate Kenni Larsen in what proved to be a vital race.

Coventry Bees : 51

• 1. Scott Nicholls (G) 1',2,3,3,1' = 10+2
• 2. Przemyslaw Pawlicki R/R (KL-2) (NM-R) (CH-3) (RF-2') = 7+1
• 3. Ryan Fisher 2',0,1',2',1 = 6+3
• 4. Kenni Larsen 2,3,2,2,3 = 12
• 5. Chris Harris (G) 3,3,3,2,2',2 = 15+1
• 6. Todd Kurtz 1,0,0 = 1
• 7. Nick Morris 3,1,R,1,0,2' = 7+1

Eastbourne Eagles : 42

• 1. Bjarne Pedersen 3,1,6!,0,0 = 10
• 2. Lukas Dryml R/R (TL-0) (CW-3) (SG-2) (CW-1) = 6
• 3. Simon Gustafsson 0,2,2,0,3 = 7
• 4. Lewis Bridger 1,1',1,0 = 3+1
• 5. Joonas Kylmakorpi 2,3,3,1,3 = 12
• 6. Cameron Woodward 2,3,0,0,1,2',1 = 9+1
• 7. Timo Lahti 0,0,0,1 = 1

Thursday 1st September 2011

First up it was Coventry's away fixture at Swindon's Abbey Stadium, with the Bees desperate for points in their chase for one of the elite league play off spots. The Bees were somewhat depleted with no fewer than four riders missing. This maybe put a little extra pressure on Nick who could have taken up to seven rides on the night. He got off to a great start winning the rserves race and then rode well throughout the close meeting, helping the Bees to an important win on the night.

SWINDON ROBINS = 43

• 1. Scott Nicholls - 2,EF,3,3,1 = 9
• 2. Grzegorz Zengota - F,1,0,2* = 3+1
• 3. Jesper B Monberg - 1*,3,2,2 = 8+1
• 4. Simon Stead - 2,2*,1*,3 = 8+2
• 5. Nicolai Klindt - 3,3,3,1,0 = 10
• 6. Sergey Darkin - 1*,0,EX,1 = 2+1
• 7. Cory Gathercole - 2,EF,1,EF = 3

COVENTRY BEES = 47

• 1. R/R
• 2. Kenni Larsen - 3,1,3,2,2 = 11
• 3. Ryan Fisher - 1,3,2,1,3,2* = 12+1
• 4. Jordan Frampton - 0,0,1*,0,F = 1+1
• 5. Chris Harris - 2,2*,3,1*,EF,3 = 11+2
• 6. Ritchie Hawkins - F,3,0 = 3
• 7. Nick Morris - 3,1*,2*,1,2 = 9+2

A Busy Bee

Nick now has a few days to recouperate before his next very busy spell of racing which commences at Swindon's Abbey Stadium on Thursday evening. Although not confirmed it is expected that Nick will be in the Coventry Bees lineup to take on the Swindon Robins, and also the Eastbourne Eagles at home the following night. Coventry also have to go to Arlington to take on Eastbourne on Saturday. Nick returns to Premier League action with Glasgow on Sunday for the meeting at home against Redcar, which could potentially be his fourth meeting in as many days.

Coventry v Peterborough - Monday 29th August 2011

On Monday evening Nick appeared in Elite League action for the Coventry Bees, the second meeting between the sides on the day, however Nick only rode in the evening fixture at Brandon. The Bees were missing several riders in both legs and had lost the morning meeting at Peterborough's East of England Showground by 14 points. Nick replaced Josh Auty at reserve for Coventry, the only change from the earlier meeting between two sides still pushing for a play off spot.

Nick started off slowly after missing the start in heat two. Despite trying hard he had to settle for a third behind the two Panthers riders. He trailed in at the back in his second ride before deciding to change bikes, a decision which changed his fortunes and one which also had a big bearing on the overall result. Nick's next two programmed rides resulted in a paid win and a win, both races securing maximum points for the Bees. He then replaced James Holder in heat 14 and again secured a paid win, following his team mate home for a third 5-1 result.

This was a televised meeting, and it turned out to be another good performance in front of the sky cameras.

Coventry Bees = 49

• 1. Rory Schlein (g) 2, 1, 3, 2, 3 = 11
• 2. Kenni Larsen 0, 2, 3, 3, 1 = 9
• 3. Ryan Fisher 3, 2*, 2, 2*, 1, M = 10+2
• 4. Danny King (g) 1, 3, 2, 1*, 3, 1 = 11+1
• 5. Edward Kennett R/R (KL 2, DK 2, RS 2, RF 1 = 7)
• 6. Jim Holder (g) 0, R, 0 = 0
• 7. Nick Morris 1, 0, 2*, 3, 2* = 8+2

Peterborough Panthers = 41

• 1. Nicki Pedersen 1, R, 3, X, 2* = 6+1
• 2. Krzysztof Buczkowski 3, 1, 1, 1 = 5
• 3. Michael Jepsen Jensen 0, 1, 0, 1 = 2
• 4. Linus Sundström 2, 3, 2, 1 = 8
• 5. Troy Batchelor 3, 2, 3, 2, 3 = 13
• 6. Dakota North 3, R, 0, 0 = 3
• 7. Kacper Gomolski 2*, 1, 0, 0 = 3+1

Glasgow Vs Edinburgh

The return meeting against Edinburgh took place at Glasgow's Ashfield Stadium on Sunday afternoon. With Christian Henry out injured and Theo Pjiper on official FIM grasstrack duty, some thought this meeting would provide the Tigers with more of a test than previous recent encounters with the Monarchs, and to some extent that was the case, despite the Edinburgh side suffering there own losses with two key riders withdrawing from the meeting within six heats. Matty Weathers was out before completing a race and young reserve Kyle Howarth withdrew from the meeting after a fall in his second ride, leaving the remaining Monarchs to battle it out with only one reserve covering for the injured Weathers.

Nick was again extremely impressive, but it was Tully who once again deprived him of maximum points, with a win in heat 12. Nick had won his previous four races in impressive style and was looking good for a full house. However it was another great team performance by the Glasgow Tigers, one which took them even closer to their first League Trophy for 14 years.

Glasgow 'A Plant' Tigers - (55)

• 1 Joe Screen (C)...........3 2 3 3 - - - : = 11
• 2 Michal Rajkowski.........2' 3 1' 2' 1 0 - : = 9+3
• 3 Christian Henry..........Rider Replacement
• 4 Richard Sweetman.........2' 1 3 1' 3 1 - : = 11+2
• 5 James Grieves............3 2' 1 1 - - - : = 7+1
• 6 Nick Morris..............3 3 3 3 2 - - : = 14
• 7 Adam McKinna (G).........1 0 1 0 1 - - : = 3

Edinburgh 'Scotwaste' Monarchs - (39)

• 1 Kevin Wolbert............1 4^ 3 0 3 - - : = 11
• 2 Kalle Katajisto..........0 F 1 2' - - - : = 3+1
• 3 Andrew Tully.............X 1 2 3 - - - : = 6
• 4 Matthew Wethers (C)......N N - - - - - : = 0
• 5 Craig Cook...............2 3 4^ 2 2' - - : = 13+1
• 6 Byron Bekker.............0 1 0 F 0 0 2 : = 3
• 7 Kyle Howarth.............2 1' FX N - - - : = 3+1

Edinburgh v Glasgow - Friday 26th August 2011

The following evening Nick showed no ill effects of his Redcar fall, scorching to an impressive paid 17 score at Edinburgh's Armadale Stadium. Nick had previously shown his liking for the tight Monarch's raceway and continued where he left off a couple of weeks ago by dropping just one point to the opposition. Edinburgh's Andrew Tully being the only home rider to take points from Nick when he won heat 9, after three restarts, at least one of which saw Nick leading prior to the stoppages. It was a great score and victory for the Glasgow Tigers on what was otherwise a poor night of speedway, with track conditions having an effect on racing. Glasgow's Christian Henry being an unfortunate casualty on the night, being taken to hospital with a suspected broken colar bone. Glasgow won the meeting 54 - 39 and pulled 11 points clear of Sheffield at the top of the Premier League.

Run of Good Form

Nick's good run of form has continued over the last few days despite a minor hiccup after a fall at Redcar on Thursday. Nick took a very heavy tumble after catching Gary Havelock's back wheel during heat 9 of the Redcar v Glasgow Premier League fixture. Prior to the fall Nick had taken paid 8 points from his first three rides, but he was withdrawn from his remaining rides as a precaution with two important fixtures with Edinburgh coming up. In earlier heats Nick had got a paid win behind partner Theo Pjiper in the reserves race, he then had to settle for second place behind the in form Jason Lyons in heat 6 despite pushing the experienced Aussie all the way, before he recorded a win in heat 8, the second 5-1 of the evening with fellow reserve Pjiper.

Redcar = 48

• 1. Jason Lyons 3, 3, 3, 3, 2 = 14
• 2. Adam Roynon R/R
• 3. Kozza Smith (G) 3, 2, 1, 3 = 9
• 4. Gary Havelock 2', 1', 1, 3, 3 = 10+2
• 5. Aaron Summers 3, 2, 2, 2', 1' = 10+2
• 6. Peter Juul Larsen 1, 1, 2', 0, 0, 1 = 5+1
• 7. Robert Branford 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 = 0

Glasgow = 42

• 1. Joe Screen 2, 3, 3, 1, 3 = 12
• 2. Michal Rajkowski 0, 0, 1 = 1
• 3. Christian Henry 0, 1, 2, 2 = 5
• 4. Richard Sweetman 1, 3, 1', 2, 0 = 7+1
• 5. James Grieves R, 1', 2, 0 = 3+1
• 6. Nick Morris 2', 2, 3, Fx = 7+1
• 7. Theo Pijper 3, 1, 2', 1', R = 7+1

Coming up next

Another busy period coming up next week with Glasgow having consecutive away meetings at Redcar on Thursday and at local rivals Edinburgh on Friday. The Edinburgh team are the visitors to Glasgow's Ashfield circuit next Sunday.

21/08/11 - against Workington

On Sunday, it was the top of the table clash between the league leaders and there most serious rivals the Workington Comets, and yet again the Tigers showed the speedway world what a formidable outfit they are, taking a comprehensive victory which saw them pull even further clear at the top of the table, nine points clear to be exact. Again Nick was in fine form, dropping just one point in four races, to a Comets rider, Aussie Rusty Harrison. In his remaining heats Nick teamed up with his partners for maximum results. His contribution helping the Tigers to a win which was by a much larger margin than most people expected.

Glasgow v Workington - Sunday 21st August 2011

Glasgow = 60

• 1 Joe Screen (C)...........2 3 3 2' - - - : = 10+1
• 2 Michal Rajkowski.........1' 2' 0 1 - - - : = 4+2
• 3 Christian Henry..........3 1' 3 1' - - - : = 8+2
• 4 Richard Sweetman.........0 2 2' 3 3 - - : = 10+1
• 5 James Grieves............3 2 3 3 1 - - : = 12
• 6 Nick Morris..............2' 1' 2' 2' - - - : = 7+4
• 7 Theo Pijper..............3 2' 2 2 - - - : = 9+1

Workington = 33

• 1 James Wright.............0 0 0 0 - - - : = 0
• 2 Richard Lawson...........3 3 6^ 1 2 - - : = 15
• 3 Tomas Topinka (C)........1' 0 0 3 FX - - : = 4+1
• 4 Rusty Harrison...........2 3 2 1^ - - - : = 8
• 5 Peter Kildemand..........R EF R - - - - : = 0
• 6 Gary Irving..............1 1 1 0 - - - : = 3
• 7 Thomas Jorgensen (G).....0 1 1 1 0 - - : = 3

Bang on form

After missing Coventry's home Elite League fixture with Belle Vue on Friday due to a bout of food posioning, Nick returned to racing at Leicester on Saturday night, and what a return it was.

Nick took seven rides and scored a match winning paid 20, dropping just the one point to the opposition when Leicester rider Kauko Nieminen beat him in heat six, a race that was re run several times, one when Nick was clear at the front. He also won five of his other rides and came second to team mate Christian Henry in heat 12. What made this performance more noteworthy was the fact that Nick had actually borrowed Richard Sweetman's second bike after his own had died as he went out on track for his first ride. This result was Glasgow's eighth away win of the season and left them clear at the top of the Premier League table.

Leicester v Glasgow - Saturday 20th August 2011

Leicester = 43

• 1. Kauko Nieminen 3, 3, 3, 1, 3 = 13
• 2. Jan Graversen 0, Fx, 1', R = 1+1
• 3. Ilya Bondarenko 3, 2, 0, 1 = 6
• 4. Henning Bager 1, 1', 2, 4!, 2' = 10+2
• 5. Magnus Karlsson 3, 2, 2, 0 = 7
• 6. John Oliver 2, 1', 0, 0 = 3+1
• 7. Charles Wright 0, 1, 2, 0 = 3

Glasgow = 49

• 1. Joe Screen 2, 3, 1, 2', 1 = 9+1
• 2. Michal Rajkowski 1', 0, 0 = 1+1
• 3. Christian Henry 0, 0, 3 = 3
• 4. Richard Sweetman 2, 3, 1', 1 = 7+1
• 5. James Grieves 2, 1', 1, 3, 0 = 7+1
• 6. Nick Morris 3, 2, 3, 3, 3, 2', 3 = 19+1
• 7. Theo Pijper 1, 0, 2 = 3

Busy Period

Nick will return to action this Friday after a short enforced layoff due to a minor knee injury sustained last week. With Coventry's away meeting at Swindon on Thursday postponed, Nick's return takes place at Coventry's Brandon Stadium on where the Bees take on the Belle Vue Aces in Elite League action. The following evening, Nick switches to the Premier League, where he will be riding just down the road at Leicester, his top of the table Glasgow side take on the Lions in a very important fixture. With the Tigers chasing the PL title, a victory would really go a long way in keeping the Scottish outfit clear of the chasing clubs. On Sunday Nick will be back in Scotland, where the Tigers have a crucial fixture against fellow Premier League hopefulls the Workington Comets. Another very important fixture.

So a busy few days where we hope Nick will show no ill effects, and play a big part in helping both his Elite and Premier League teams to important victories.

Update - 15th August 2011 - Out for the weekend

After an unfortunate accident whilst riding a moto x bike, Nick has had to sit out Glasgow's two weekend fixtures, away at Rye House and at home against Leicester.

Nick was feeling discomfort from a minor knee injury, which also needed stitches after the mishap on Friday.

He will return to the track against the Liecester Lions next Saturday evening.

Nick being given instructions by Glasgow team manager Stewart Dickson

(photo attached of Nick riding for Glasgow in the 4TT at Leicester last week) - Courtesy of Hayley Bromley

Opportunity Missed

Any chance Nick had of representing Australia in the Under 21 World Team Cup Final being held in Russia next month have dissappeared.

Motorcycling Australia have made the decision to withdraw the Aussie team from the event claiming logistical and financial reasons.

Lack of Website Updates

Due to travel and other committments this site has not been updated for a number of weeks. Normal service will resume very shortly, including news on Nick's recent meetings, new photographs, and upcoming events. We would like to apologise to everyone that logs in to this site for the lack of activity recently. It goes without saying that Nick has been racking up points for Coventry in the Elite League and Glasgow in the Premier League, and we all hope that his successes continue.

Up for the Cup

After finally hitting some Premier League form against Plymouth the previous week, Nick followed on with two outstanding displays in the PL Knockout Cup on the weekend. Glasgow were without both Josh Grajczonek and Christian Henry so they were requiring a little extra from the lower order riders and Nick duly obliged.

It wasn't all rosy though, during an engine change after his second ride at Leicester on Saturday, metal shavings were spotted and after a quick phone call to his engine tuner it was decided to put that particular bike to bed for the night. Nick then took the opportunity to use a bike kindly supplied by Theo Pjiper, and apart from the fifth of his seven rides where he completely missed the start he did seem to enjoy riding on borrowed machinery. So much so or rather because there were no other options, Nick again borrowed Theo's bike at Glasgow the following day.

It was more of the same at Ashfield, without the one ride blitch experienced at Leicester, with six very solid rides. Nick was able to help steer the Tigers through to the next round, where they will meet the Berwick Bandits.

Sunday 15th May 2011

Premier League Konockout Cup 2nd Leg

Glasgow 'A Plant' Tigers - (55)

• 1 Joe Screen (C)...........3 3 3 1' 3 - - : = 13+1
• 2 Theo Pijper..............2' 1 2 3 3 - - : = 8+1
• 3 Christian Henry..........Rider Replacement
• 4 Matthew Wethers (G)......2 3 1' 1' - - - : = 7+2
• 5 James Grieves............1' 1 2 3 2 0 - : = 9+1
• 6 Nick Morris..............3 2 2' 3 2' 2 - : = 14+2
• 7 Michal Rajkowski.........2' 0 1' 1 - - - : = 4+2

Leicester 'Breedon Aggregates' Lions - (35)

• 1 Sergey Darkin............0 1 1 0 - - - : = 2
• 2 John Oliver (C)..........1 0 3 0 - - - : = 4
• 3 Mathieu Tresarrieu.......1 F 2 2 - - - : = 5
• 4 Richard Hall (C).........3 2 1' 3 1' - - : = 10+2
• 5 Richard Sweetman.........3 2 3 3 2 - - : = 13
• 6 Jamie Courtney...........0 0 0 0 - - - : = 0
• 7 Jan Graversen............1 0 0 0 - - - : = 1

Glasgow take the tie 96 - 84 on aggregate

Saturday 14th May 2011:

Premier League Knockout Cup 1st leg

Leicester (49) Glasgow (41)

Leicester Lions (49)

• 1. Sergey Darkin 2, 3, 1, 3, 3 = 12
• 2. John Oliver 1', 0, 1', 3 = 5+2
• >3. Mathieu Tresarrieu 2, 1', 1, Fx = 4+1
• 4. Richard Hall 1', 2, 3, 1 = 7+1
• 5. Richard Sweetman 2, 3, 3, 2', 0 = 10+1
• 6. Jamie Courtney 3, T, 0, 0 = 3
• 7. Jan Graversen 2', 1', 2', 2, 1 = 8+3

Glasgow "A Plant" Tigers (41)

• 1. Joe Screen 3, 3, 2, 1, 2 = 11
• 2. Theo Pijper 0, T, 0, 0 = 0
• 3. Christian Henry R/R
• 4. Ben Wilson (G) 0, 1, 2, 3 = 6
• 5. James Grieves 3, 2, Fx, 3, 0, 1' = 9+1
• 6. Nick Morris 1, 3, 1', 3, 0, 2', 2' = 12+3
• 7. Michal Rajkowski 0, 0, 0, 2, 1' = 3+1

Thursday 12th May

Nick found the going very tough in this particular Elite League meeting against a Birmingham team fielding the impressive Swede Dennis Anderson at reserve. His two points came from beating teamates in what turned out to be a dissapointing night for his team the Coventry Bees. Nick was involved in a couple of challenges for minor positions but a combination of inexperience and the Brummies all round strength showed up on the night.

Elite League A

Birmingham Brummies = 51

• 1. Rory Schlein (G) - 2, 1, 2, 3, 3, 1' = 12+1
• 2. Ales Dryml - 0, 1', 2, 0 = 3+1
• 3. Ben Barker - 3, 3, 2, 3, 2', 2 = 15+1
• 4. Daniel King R/R - (DA - 2', RS - 1, DN - 1', BB - 2' = 6+3)
• 5. Daniel Nermark - 3, 1, 1', 3, 1 = 9+1
• 6. Claus Vissing - 2', 0, FX = 2+1
• 7. Dennis Andersson (G) - 3, 2', 0, 0, 3 = 8+1

Coventry Bees = 39

• 1. Chris Harris (G) - 1, 2, 2, 2, 3 = 10
• 2. Przemyslaw Pawlicki R/R -(KL - 3, RF - 0, EK - 3, RS - 1' = 7+1)
• 3. Ryan Fisher - 1, 0, 2', 1', 0 = 4+2
• 4. Kenni Larsen - 3, 0, 3, 2, 1 = 9
• 5. Edward Kennett - 1', 3, 3, 3, 0, 0 = 10+1
• 6. Nick Morris - 1, 0, 0, 1 = 2
• 7. Richard Sweetman - EF, 2, 1, 1', 0 = 4+1

High's and Low's

The last few weeks have seen Nick experience the many high's and low's associated with the sport of speedway. From crashing out in the recent reserves race during the Premier league meeting against Newcastle to beating former three times World Champion Nikki Pedersen at Coventry on Good Friday.

Other high's have included him winning his first race on sky tv and beating another GP rider Chris Harris when guesting for Birmingham in an Elite League meeting at Belle Vue on bank holiday Monday.

Photo from Belle Vue v Birmingham thanks to Hayley Bromley.

He also blew up a brand new engine during Glasgow's away match at Sheffield, where he only managed to complete one race due to mechanic problems and a fall. There are plenty of encouraging signs to offset the falls and mechanical gremlins though. Plenty of Elite League action and a host of guest bookings are an indication of the progress being made.

Plenty to report

Glasgow v Berwick PL 17/4/11

Glasgow 'A Plant' Tigers - (50)

• 1 Joe Screen (C)...........3 3 3 3 3 - - : = 15
• 2 Theo Pijper..............2' 2' 2 0 - - - : = 6+2
• 3 Christian Henry..........3 0 2 0 - - - : = 5
• 4 James Grieves............1 2 1' 2 - - - : = 6+1
• 5 Josh Grajczonek..........3 0 3 2' 2' - - : = 10+2
• 6 Nick Morris..............FX 1 2' 1' - - - : = 4+2
• 7 Michal Rajkowski.........FX 1 1' 2 - - - : = 4+1

Berwick 'A & J Scott' Bandits - (39)

• 1 Charlie Gjedde...........1 3 1 1 - - - : = 6
• 2 Hynek Stichauer..........Rider Replacement
• 3 Kozza Smith..............0 2' 3 2 3 1 - : = 11+1
• 4 Josef Franc..............2 3 1' 3 0 - - : = 9+1
• 5 Lee Complin (C)..........0 1 3 0 - - - : = 4
• 6 Byron Bekker (G).........0 3 0 FX - - - : = 3
• 7 Jade Mudgway.............2' 2 1 0 0 1 0 : = 6+1

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Peterborough v Coventry ELA 11am 22/4/11

Peterborough = 46

• 1. Nicki Pedersen 3 2 3 3 3 = 14
• 2. Linus Sundstrom 0 1* 0 2* = 3+2
• 3. Kacper Gomolski 0 1 0 0 = 1
• 4. Krzysztof Buczkowski 1 3 3 1 = 8
• 5. Troy Batchelor 1 2 3 2* 1 = 9+1
• 6. Norbert Kosciuch 2 1* 1 3 = 7+1
• 7. Dakota North 1* R 2 1 = 4+1

Coventry = 44

• 1. Niels-Kristian Iversen (G) 2 2 2 1 = 7
• 2. Travis McGowan 1* 0 1 0 = 2+1
• 3. Ryan Fisher 3 3 F 3 2 = 11
• 4. Kenni Larsen 2* 0 1 0 = 3+1
• 5. Edward Kennett 3 3 2 0 = 8
• 6. Nick Morris 0 0 1* = 1+1
• 7. Przemyslaw Pawlicki 3 2* 3 2* 2 0 = 12+2

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Coventry vs Peterborough ELA 8pm 22/4/11

Coventry = 54

• 1. Chris Harris (G) - 2, 3, 2, 1, 2 = 10
• 2. Travis McGowan R/R - PP0, PP2', KL1', PP1' = (4+3)
• 3. Ryan Fisher - 2, 3, 1', 2' = 8+2
• 4. Kenni Larsen - 1', 1, 1', 2, 3, 0 = 8+2
• 5. Edward Kennett - 3, 2, 2', 3 = 10+1
• 6. Nick Morris - 0, 1, 1', 3, 2' = 7+2
• 7. Przemyslaw Pawlicki - 0, 3, 2', 2, 1', 3 = 11+2

Peterborough = 38

• 1. Nicki Pedersen - 3, 0, 1, 4^, 3 = 11
• 2. Linus Sundstrom - 1, 2, 3, 0, 1 = 7
• 3. Kacper Gomolski - 0, 3, 0, 1 = 4
• 4. Krzysztof Buczkowski - 3, 0, 3, 1 = 7
• 5. Troy Batchelor - 2, 1, 3, 0 = 6
• 6. Norbert Kosciuch - 2, 0, 0, 0 = 2
• 7. Richard Lawson - 1', 0, 0, 0 = 1+1

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Newcastle V Glasgow PL Mon 25/04/11

Newcastle Diamonds = 41

• 1. Mark Lemon - 3 , RW - 3 , RW - 1' , KN - 1 = 3 WITHDRAWN
• 2. Derek Sneddon - 0 , 1 , 3 , 2 = 6
• 3. Claes Nedermark - 0 , 0 , 3 , 2 , 0 = 5
• 4. Stuart Robson - 3 , 2 , 2' , 3 , 1 = 11+1
• 5. Matej Ferjan - 0 , 1 , 2 , 0 = 3
• 6. Kyle Newman - 2 , 0 , 0 , 1 , RW - 1 = 3
• 7. Ritchie Worrall - 1' , 1 , 3 , 2' , 1' , 1' , 1 = 10+4

Glasgow Tigers = 49

• 1. Joe Screen - 1' , 3 , 3 , 2' , 3 = 12+2
• 2. Theo Pijper - 2 , 1 , 1 , 1 = 5
• 3. Christian Henry - 1' , 3 , 0 , 3 = 7+1
• 4. James Grieves - 2 , 2' , 3 , 2 , 2' = 11+2
• 5. Josh Grajczonek - 3 , F/X , 0 , 3 = 6
• 6. Nick Morris - 3 , 2 , F/X , MR - 1 , 0 = 6
• 7. Michal Rajkowski - 0 , 2' , NM - 0 , 1 , 0 = 3+1

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Glasgow (50) Newcastle (43) PL 24/4/11

Glasgow 'A Plant' Tigers - (50)

• 1 Joe Screen (C)...........3 3 3 3 2 - - : = 14
• 2 Theo Pijper..............1 0 2 0 - - - : = 3
• 3 Christian Henry..........3 0 3 2' - - - : = 8+1
• 4 James Grieves............2' 1 1 2 - - - : = 6+1
• 5 Josh Grajczonek..........3 2 3 2' F - - : = 10+1
• 6 Nick Morris..............1 - - - - - - : = 1
• 7 Michal Rajkowski.........3 1 0 0 EF 3 1': = 8+1

Newcastle 'Sapphire Engineering' Diamonds - (43)

• 1 Mark Lemon...............2 6^ 2' 1 1 - - : = 12+1
• 2 Derek Sneddon (C)........0 2' 3 1' - - - : = 6+2
• 3 Cla es Nedermark..........0 1 1' 1 - - - : = 3+1
• 4 Stuart Robson............1 3 2 3 3 - - : = 12
• 5 Matej Ferjan.............2 2 2 0 - - - : = 6
• 6 Kyle Newman..............2 0 1' 1 0 0 0 : = 4+1
• 7 Richie Worrall...........FX - - - - - - : = 0

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Sheffield vs Glasgow (PL) 28/4/11

Sheffield = 52

• 1. Shane Parker 2', 3, 3, 3, 3 = 14+1
• 2. Emiliano Sanchez 3, 1, 2, F = 6
• 3. Josh Auty 0, 2', 2, 3 = 7+1
• 4. Hugh Skidmore 3, 3, 1', 0 = 7+1
• 5. Ricky Ashworth 3, 3, 2, 2', 0 = 10+1
• 6. Simon Lambert 1, 2', 1', 1 = 5+2
• 7. Ashley Birks 0, 1, 1', 1 = 3+1

Glasgow = 44

• 1. Joe Screen R, 1, 3, 1, 1' = 6+1
• 2. Theo Pijper 1, 0, 6!, 0 = 7
• 3. Christian Henry 1', 1, 1', 3 = 6+2
• 4. James Grieves 2, 0, 2, 6! = 10
• 5. Josh Grajczonek 2, 2, 3, 0, 2 = 9
• 6. Nick Morris 3, R, Fx, R = 3
• 7. Michal Rajkowski 2', 0, 0, 2' = 4+2v

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Glasgow v Plymouth PL 2/5/11

Glasgow 'A Plant' Tigers - (62)

• 1 Joe Screen (C)...........1' 3 3 1 - - - : = 8+1
• 2 Theo Pijper..............2 2' 3 2' 1 - - : = 10+2
• 3 Christian Henry..........3 0 3 2' - - - : = 8+1
• 4 James Grieves............1 3 2' 3 - - - : = 9+1
• 5 Josh Grajczonek..........3 3 2 3 3 - - : = 14
• 6 Nick Morris..............0 1 1' 2' - - - : = 4+2
• 7 Michal Rajkowski.........3 1 2' 3 - - - : = 9+1

Plymouth 'Stitches Tailoring/ Protyre' Devils - (31)

• 1 Ben Barker...............3 2 6^ 2 2 - - : = 15
• 2 Mark Simmonds (C)........0 1' 1 1 0 0 - : = 3+1
• 3 Seemond Stephens.........0 0 0 - - - - : = 0
• 4 Jason Bunyan.............2 2 2 1 1^ - - : = 8
• 5 Lee Smart................Rider Replacement
• 6 Jade Mudgway (G).........2 0 FX FX 1 0 - : = 3
• 7 James Cockle.............1' 0 0 1 R - - : = 2+1

Next Action

Next on track action for Nick will be for the Coventry Bees, the Bees have a Good Friday Elite League double header against the Peterborough Panthers, with an away match at the East of England Showground on the morning, and the return at Brandon later that same day. His busy schedule continues with home and away meetings for Glasgow, with the Newcastle Diamonds opponents at Ashfield on Sunday and Newcastle's Brough Park on Monday. The meeting at Newcastle is being televised by Sky Sports and will be shown live in the UK and in Australia, the telecast actually commences at 4.30 am in Australia, where many of Nick's family and friends will be glued to their television sets.

Elite & Premier Action

A very busy weekend with Nick once again representing Coventry on Friday night, and after a quick breather on Saturday it was all systems go for Glasgow's first home meeting of 2011 at Ashfield on Sunday afternoon. It was a mixed bag for Nick at Coventry, with two thirds a paid win and a last place, the last coming after Nick overcooked the first turn on lap one of his second ride and was unable to make up the ground required. The paid win came in heat 14 when Nick partnered Kenni Larsen home for a 5-1 result, and in doing so beat Birmingham Brumies top scorer Daniel King in the process. So onto Ashfield and Nick's first hit out on the all new Glasgow circuit. Unfortunately Nick slid off on the very first lap of his very first race at the new track, he had made the gate but was sitting in second spot when he slid off on the third bend. Next time out Nick and his partner Josh Grajczonek were outgunned at the start and trailed off to the Bandits pairing, but they made no mistake in their next race, scorching to a maximum heat win and effectively putting the Tigers team in a match winning position.

Friday 15th April 2011

Coventry Bees = 56

• 1. Hans Andersen - 3, 3, 1, 1, 1 = 9
• 2. Richard Sweetman - 1, 2', 2', 0 = 5+2
• 3. Ryan Fisher - EF, 3, 2', FX = 5+1
• 4. Kenni Larsen - 2, 0, 3, 3 = 8
• 5. Edward Kennett - 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 = 15 FULL MAXIMUM
• 6. Nick Morris (G) - 1, 0, 1, 2' = 4+1
• 7. Przemyslaw Pawlicki - 3, 2', 3, 2 = 10+1

Birmingham Brummies = 38

• 1. Krzysztof Kasprzak - 2, 1', 4^, 2, 0 = 9+1
• 2. Ales Dryml - 0, 2, 0, 0 = 2
• 3. Ben Barker - 1, 1', 2', 3 = 7+2
• 4. Daniel King - 3, 4^, 3, 1, 2 = 13
• 5. Daniel Nermark - 1, FX, X = 1 WITHDRAWN
• 6. Theo Pijper - 0, 1, 1, 1 = 3
• 7. Aaron Summers (G) - 2, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 = 3

Sunday 17th April 2011

Glasgow 'A Plant' Tigers - (50)

• 1 Joe screen (C)...........3 3 3 3 3 - - : = 15
• 2 Theo Pijper..............2' 2' 2 0 - - - : = 6+2
• 3 Christian Henry..........3 0 2 0 - - - : = 5
• 4 James Grieves............1 2 1' 2 - - - : = 6+1
• 5 Josh Grajczonek..........3 0 3 2' 2' - - : = 10+2
• 6 Nick Morris..............FX 1 2' 1' - - - : = 4+2
• 7 Michal Rajkowski.........FX 1 1' 2 - - - : = 4+1

Berwick 'A & J Scott' Bandits - (39)

• 1 Charlie Gjedde...........1 3 1 1 - - - : = 6
• 2 Hynek Stichauer..........Rider Replacement
• 3 Kozza Smith..............0 2' 3 2 3 1 - : = 11+1
• 4 Josef Franc..............2 3 1' 3 0 - - : = 9+1
• 5 Lee Complin (C)..........0 1 3 0 - - - : = 4
• 6 Byron Bekker.............0 3 0 FX - - - : = 3
• 7 Jade Mudgway.............2' 2 1 0 0 1 0 : = 6+1

Nick's a Star - 14/4/11

The Kings Lynn Stars team manager Rob Lyon made a bold decision to draft Nick into the Stars team to face the Swindon Robins tonight. Despite looking on the pace Nick was finding points hard to come by after three races. However his night turned around dramatically after he switched bikes, finishing the night with two paid wins and an important third, and in the process he partnered team mates to two 5-1's and a 4-2 in three of the last five heats, and played a big part in Kings Lynn winning the meeting. Nick fell in his second ride after his throttle jammed and also had a couple of lively battles with his Glasgow team mate Josh Grajczonek who was riding for the Robins. It will however be his contributions in heats 11, 12 and 14 that this meeting will be remembered for.

Swindon = 42

• 1. Scott Nicholls 3 2* 3 2 2 = 12+1
• 2. Grzegorz Zengota RR (TC - 1 JG - 3 MJ - 3 JS - 1 )
• 3. Tomasz Chrzanowski 1 0 1 1* 0 = 3+1
• 4. Maciej Janowski 1 3 3 2 0 = 9
• 5. Simon Stead 2 1 1 1* 0 = 5+1
• 6. Justin Sedgmen 2* 0 1 0 = 3+1
• 7. Josh Grajczonek 3 1* 3 F 1 2 = 10+1

King's Lynn = 48

• 1. Kenneth Bjerre 2 2 3 3 3 = 13
• 2. Tomas Topinka RR (FS - 0 FS - 0 OA - 2 NM - 2*)
• 3. Olly Allen 2* 2* 2 R 3 = 9+2
• 4. Mads Korneliussen 3 3 2 3 1 = 12
• 5. Niels Kristian Iversen 3 1 3 0 = 7
• 6. Nick Morris (G) 1 F 0 1* 2* 2* 1 = 7+3
• 7. Filip Sitera 0 R 0 0 = 0

More Elite Action

The Elite League bookings keep rolling in for Nick, with Kings Lynn drafting him into their side to face Swindon on Thursday evening. The stars are without riders who are tied up with Premier League commitments. Nick also has another outing with Coventry the following night, as the Bees open their Elite League campaign against the Birmingham Brummies at the Brandon Stadium.

More Elite League Exposure

Coventry v Peterborough / Hokey Pokey Cup 2nd Leg / 9/4/11

This was the second leg of the aptly named Hokey Pokey Cup, and also Nick's second hit out at Elite League level.

Just like at Peterborough the previous Thursday Nick got off to an encouraging start, this time it was even better, with him claiming a paid win after finishing second to his partner and fellow Aussie Richard Sweetman. Once again the middle of the meeting proved quite difficult although Nick was challenging for third place when he slid off in his second ride. However that was all forgotten when Nick once more followed his partner home in heat 14, Nick actually led much of the race before his partner Kenni Larsen came through, but the 5-1 heat result actually sealed victory for the Bees on the night, although they fell well short of overall victory, it was still a rewarding night for Bees fans..

COVENTRY BEES = 50 (80)

• 1. Hans Andersen - 1,3,3,3,3 = 13
• 2. Travis McGowan - 0,1,3,0 = 4
• 3. Ryan Fisher - 1,3,2*,2 = 8+1
• 4. Kenni Larsen - 0,0,3,3,1 = 7
• 5. Edward Kennett - 3,3,2,2* = 10+1
• 6. Nick Morris - 2*,0,0,2* = 4+2
• 7. Richard Sweetman - 3,1,0,0 = 4

PETERBOROUGH PANTHERS = 40 (102)

• 1. Nicki Pedersen - 3,2,3,1,2 = 11
• 2. Linus Sundstrom - 2*,1*,2,1* = 6+3
• 3. Olly Allen - 2*,2,2,1,0 = 7+1
• 4. R/R
• 5. Troy Batchelor - 2,2,1,0 = 5
• 6. Dakota North - 0,3,0,1*,1*,3,1 = 9+2
• 7. Luke Bowen - 1,0,1*,0,0 = 2+1

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Elite League Debut - 7/4/11

Nick made his Elite League debut in tonights challenge match titled the Hokey Pokey Cup between the Coventry Bees and Peterborough Panthers. Riding at number 6 Nick's first ride came in heat 2 where he partnered Polish hot shot Przemslaw Pawlicki, the Bees pair were up against the Panthers partnership of Craig Cook and another exciting Polish rider Kacper Gomolski. Gorolski made a fast start and led from start to finish but Nick's first race in the top flight resulted in a very credible second place. Reports from the track suggest that he was very much on the pace throughout the meeting, with a couple of poor starts in his second and third rides possibly hampering his s coring to some degree. Nick was pleased with his performance, and is looking forward to taking part in the second leg at Coventry on Saturday, where Coventry now have a mountain to climb to claw back the points required to take out overall victory

Peterborough Panthers: 62

• 1. Nicki Pedersen 3,2,1',3,3 = 12+1
• 2. Linus Sundstrom 2',1',0,2 = 5+2
• 3. Olly Allen 2',3,1,3 = 9+1
• 4. Krzysztof Buczkowski 3,2',3,1' = 9+2
• 5. Troy Batchelor 3,3,3,1,2' = 12+1
• 6. Kacper Gomolski 3,2',1,2 = 8+1
• 7. Craig Cook 1,1,3,2' = 7+1

Coventry Bees : 30

• 1. Hans Andersen 1,1!,2,2,1 = 7
• 2. Richard Sweetman 0,0,1',0 = 1+1
• 3. Ryan Fisher 1,1,0,0 = 2
• 4. Kenni Larsen 0,0,3,3,0 = 6
• 5. Edward Kennett 0,3,2,0 = 5
• 6. Nick Morris 2,0,0,1 = 3
• 7. Przemslaw Pawlicki 0,2,4!,0 = 6

Glasgow Tigers Practice & meet the riders - 10/4/11 - Subject to track being ready

The Tigers are aiming to have the brand new race track available for team practice on Sunday. A combination of bad weather and other complications meant the original staging had to be postponed along with Tigers opening fixtures. However the promotion are hopeful that the new team will finally be able to turn in some laps on what could potentially be one of the most exciting tracks in Britain. Prior to a season opener against Berwick on Sunday 17th April

Coventry Press & Practice - 6/4/11

Nick and his mechanic Gary Beaton made the long trip from Glasgow to Coventry for press day today. Meeting many of his teamates for the very first time, and mixing with some of the world's great riders. Apart from the Bees, also present was Australia's former world Champion Jason Crump who took to the track for some practice laps. Jason actually coached Nick on junior speedway a few years ago so it was quite a thrill when Nick lined up alongside him at the startline during one of the sessions. Nick had plenty of track time, which also included sessions with Hans Anderson and Richard Sweetman.

Elite League Start

Prior to leaving Australia Nick had set a short term goal of establishing himself in the Premier League in 2011, and with everything going according to plan he was hopeful of picking up a couple of Elite League outings towards the end of the season.

His dream became a reality much earlier than expected when totally out of the blue he received a phone call from Alan Rossiter the Coventry Bees team manager asking if he would like to be part of the Bees squad this year. Needless to say Nick was delighted and accepted the offer and was quickly measured up for a brand new Bees race suit. Nick will be sharing the number 7 spot in the Bees lineup, doubling up with Sheffield's Josh Auty. At this stage it is unknown how many outings he will get for the Bees, but to be part of the setup at the home of the reigning Elite League Champions and one of the most famous clubs in the United Kingdon is considered a fantastic achievement. Nick has been named in the Bees starting lineup for both legs of The Hokey Pokey Cup against Peterborough, at Brandon on Thursday 7th April and at the East of England Showground on Saturday 9th.

Racing at Last

Its been a long while between drinks, but Nick finally took to the track for racing when the new look Glasgow Tigers took part in the first leg of The Spring Trophy against the Edinburgh Monarch's at Armadale on Friday evening. Nick had been working hard practicing at various venues since arriving in the UK from Australia but there's no substitute for racing, and when he finally took to the track in heat two, his season got off to a tremendous start with a tapes to flag win. His good form continued throughout the meeting with a total score of 8 points. Nick was involved in some good racing, in particular his clashes with Andrew Tully and Craig Cook were worthy of comment from those present. At this stage the date of the return leg at Ashfield is unknown but with only two points seperating the two teams Glasgow must surely be favourites to take the trophy from there near neighbours and bitter rivals.

Edinburgh "Scotwaste" Monarchs 47

Glasgow "A Plant" Tigers 45

Spring Trophy

01/04/2011

Edinburgh "Scotwaste" Monarchs 47

• 1. Kevin Wolbert - 1 3 3 2 2 = 11
• 2. Matthew Wethers - 3 2* 3 1 = 9 + 1
• 3. Andrew Tully - 2* 2 3 3 0 = 10 + 1
• 4. Craig Cook - 3 1* 2* 2 = 8 + 2
• 5. Kalle Katajisto - 1 2 1 0 = 4
• 6. Ashley Morris - 2 1* 1 0 1 Fx = 5 + 1
• 7. Jay Herne - 0 0 = 0

Glasgow "A Plant" Tigers 45

• 1. Joe Screen - 2 3 2* 3 3 = 13 + 1
• 2. Theo Pijper - 0 0 2 3 = 5
• 3. Christian Henry - 1 0 0 = 1
• 4. James Grieves - 0 3 4^ 3 1 = 11
• 5. Josh Grajczonek - 3 0 0 1 = 4
• 6. Nick Morris - 3 1 1 2 1 = 8
• 7. Michal Rajkowski - 1 2* Fx 0 = 3 + 1

17 Mar 2011: PRESS & PRACTICE : DATE CHANGE

Press & Practice day will now be held on FRIDAY 25TH MARCH 2011, at 2pm, Ashfield Stadium. The Meet the Riders Night will be held on the evening of Friday 25th, at 7.30pm.

Glasgow Speedway would like to apologise for any inconvenience, but unfortunately the Stadium is not available on the Thursday 24th.

Latest News - 15th March 2011

This week Nick has been busy building up his bikes and setting up his new workshop in preperation for the upcoming season.

Both bikes should be complete by the end of the week, in time for Nick to take to the track in a private practice session at Buxton on Friday, former British Champion and Grand Prix star Joe Screen will be joining Nick and Josh at the Derbyshire venue, home of the treble winning Hitmen.

Prior to track time at Buxton Nick will be working on the other side of the fence, when he travels down to Wiltshire for Swindon's press and practice day, where he will be spannering for Josh in the Blunsden pits.

The Glasgow Press Day has been pencilled in for Thursday 24th March, weather permitting, just prior to the official opener against Edinbugh on the 27th.

5th March 2011 - Latest News

Nick flew into Glasgow International Airport on Saturday morning after the long Emirates flight from Brisbane via Singapore and Dubai. Nick and his Glasgow teamate and fellow countryman Josh Grajczonek were met at the Airport by Tigers team boss Stewart Dickson. The pair who also live together plan on taking a trip down to Kings Lynn early in the week, where Nick will take delivery of his 2011 machinery. Nick hopes to hook up with Joe Screen for some private practice sessions once his equipment is sorted out. The boys also plan on doing some snow skiing in the Scottish Highlands.

Leaving on a jet plane

After months of preperation, Nick finally departs Brisbane bound for Glasgow next Friday evening. Although Glasgow's season opener isn't until 27th March Nick still has a lot of work to do, picking up new equipment, setting up bikes, and so on. Nick plans on getting everything ready for the new season as soon as possible, leaving enough time for some private practice sessions at various tracks, prior to Glasgow's press and practice day and then the opening fixture against Edinburgh on the 27th.

Thanks

Nick would like to say a huge Thank You to his new and existing sponsors, without whom it would be virtually impossible for him to compete at such a high level. So special thanks to; Ivor Harm, Ash Suttor, Daytona Boots, Motul Oils, K&N Air Filters, Paul and Julie, Scott "Wee Tiger" Ross, Big Peachy, C&R / Scott Goggles, Maureen's Helmet Colours, First Glass Guards, Dickson's Buses, RMC Racing, Brightstar Web Designs, Two Wheel Tyres and Mum & Dad.

26/2/11 - Australian Farewell

Nick said his 2011 farewell to Australian Speedway at the Mick Doohan Raceway in Brisbane on Saturday afternoon.. On a very warm sunny day Nick scorched through his four heats unbeaten, making it to the A grade Final as top scorer. Nick chose gate three in the final with local rider Harley Horwood off of gate one, Townsville's Mitchell Davey off two and Ayr's Clinton Dennis off four. Horwood had the edge as the riders entered turn one, forcing Davey slightly wide which had a consertina effect, leaving Nick to do the chasing after a tough first bend. However there was no repeat of his previous wins, as he came home third behind Horwood and Davey in what proved to be a beneficial workout.