2012
SEASON NEWS AND UPDATES
PEARCE
RACE TEAM DOMINATE IN THE SUPPORT SUMMER SERIES AT SCUNTHORPE
Monday 8th October 2012
Martin Pearce swiped the Summer Series Support Championship from under
Simon's nose in a thrilling final round at the Eddie Wright Raceway.
Simon held an 11 point lead going into the final but would only score
if he beat his lowest series finish of fifth place, Martin however
was scoring from the off having missed a round in August. In reality
Martin held the upper hand as qualification to the final would force
Simon to beat his score on the day to win the title, pressure was
on. It was excitement all the way as Simon pushed it to the last race
when an electrical fault ended his race and the championship chase,
leaving Martin to ride the final without the pressure of winning.
Both riders gave everything on the day and Martin in the end deserved
his win, bringing the Northern trophy back to East London for the
first time. Martin finished the series with 59 points ahead of Simon
with 55, and Leicester's Lee Springthorpe took third spot with 44.
FIRED
UP FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT CHALLENGE, SIMON BACK IN HAMMERS COLOURS
IN AJL
Tuesday 10th June 2012
It's that time of year again and the boys are getting ready for another
trip to the Isle of Wight for the STRA Challenge. The Ryde circuit
has been a happy hunting ground in recent years, especially on the
last visit in 2011. Martin Pearce took the top spot with a superb
win while Simon battled his way from second to last then back into
third again. Martin also scooped the Rider of the Meeting trophy in
2010 for a solid 4 ride maximum before a cruel engine failure robbed
him of first place in the final. Simon has also taken a second place
trophy from the Island but has never finished first, a very achievable
target for the trip on July 17th. Pearce Race Team while again be
travelling with Andrew Johnson to the track, Andrew scooped a second
place trophy in the novice class in 2011. In the Anglian Junior League
Lakeside have recalled the services of Simon Pearce to replace the
out of form Adam Sheppard for the away trips to Mildenhall and Ipswich.
Simon will also retain his place at Peterborough for the league and
will represent the Thundercats during the league match with the hammers.
SIMON
BACK FROM FRACTURED THUMB ON JULY 1ST
Thursday 7th June 2012
Simon Pearce has set the Southern Track versus Scunthorpe test match
on Sunday 1st July as a target comeback date following injury. Simon
sustained a broken thumb and burns following a high speed crash at
The East of England Showground whilst riding for the Peterborough
Thundercats on Thursday 14th June. The incident happened on the last
lap of heat 5, Simon was chasing down Sam Woods but unfortunately
clipped his back wheel on the last bend and crashed spectacularly
into the air fence. Following treatment on the track Simon did walk
away from the incident but was later treated for Concussion and bruising
in the pits. Original X-Rays the following day predicted at Least
4 weeks out with a fracture in the right thumb and other injuries
but following Physio and Gym work Simon is hoping to be back in just
2 weeks. The news has been welcomed by Thundercats team manager Nikko
as it means Simon will not miss any league matches with the injury.
SIMON
LOOKING TO BOUNCE BACK AT THE SHOWGROUND AGAINST MILDENHALL
Thursday
7th June 2012
Simon Pearce is looking to bounce back from failing to score for the
first time this season with a big performance at home to Mildenhall
next Thursday, The 27 year old suffered bike gremlins while second
in heat 1 of the Thundercats home league match to King's Lynn last
week and then failed to score from his other ride. 'It was extremely
disappointing, I felt fast and comfortable despite the tricky and
grippy conditions. I was losing power on lap 2 and the bike stopped
on lap 3' Simon said after the meeting. It was his first zero of the
season going into a small mid season break, but Simon is feeling confident
of bouncing back against the Tigers side. 'The team is very strong,
we all feel comfortable around the Showground track and I'm confident
we can bounce back with a big win on Thursday'. Simon and brother
Martin will be in action at King's Lynn's Norfolk Arena on Sunday
10th June with the Dragons before the league match at Peterborough.
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MARTIN
PEARCE TAKES SUMMER SERIES LEAD OVER BROTHER SIMON AT SCUNTHORPE
Tuesday 15th May 2012
Martin Pearce took a 3 point lead in Scunthorpe's Summer
Series Support Class at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Sunday. Martin
top scored in the qualifiers with 12 points ahead of brother Simon
who scored 11. Simon got injured in first staging of the final when
leader Simon Betson crashed on Lap 1. Martin and Simon both laid their
bikes down but Simon crashed into the fallen rider, damaging his shoulder
and lower back. Martin won the restaging beating Martin Wrathall in
the final, Simon did not participate in the restaging but was still
awarded 3rd place. Martin now leads the series with 29 points ahead
of brother Simon on 26, Trevor Bebbington is currently 3rd with 22
points.
SIMON
JOINS PETERBOROUGH ON LOAN FROM LAKESIDE
Monday 14th May 2012
Simon Pearce will join the Peterborough Thundercats on loan
from Lakeside to replace Junior MX Champion Jamie Collins who has
quit Speedway. Simon is not currently in the starting line up for
the Hammers Anglian Junior League team and the Thundercats are currently
short of riders following Jamie's retirement. The 27 year old filled
in for Peterborough at Lakeside friday night to cover for injuries
and scored 5 points. He will now feature in the side at Ipswich Thursday
night and at the Showground next Monday. Martin Pearce will also guest
for Peterborough at Foxhall Thursday night to cover for Thundercats
Captain Ben Holloway who has prior commitments.
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MARTIN
PEARCE GETS AJL OPPORTUNITY WITH HAMMERS FRIDAY NIGHT
Tuesday 2nd May 2012
Martin Pearce has been named in the Lakeside JNR Hammers squad for
the opening AJL league match at home to Mildenhall this friday at
the Arena Essex Raceway. Martin, who celebrates his 24th Birthday
on Thursday has been nominated to replace the injured Jamie Couzins,
who dislocated his shoulder playing football. Martin has been looking
to kick start his season after an inconsistent opening month. He looked
back on track with strong performances in the STRA pairs and Round
1 of the Summer series at Scunthorpe. Martin will be looking to score
some points friday night and carry that into the visit to Hoddesdon
Saturday night to face the Rye House Rockets. Simon Pearce is in the
team to face the Rockets on Saturday night lining up alongside his
younger brother, Simon will also be at Lakeside friday night to lend
a hand in pit lane.
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SIMON
PEARCE COLLECTS SUMMER SERIES RIDER OF THE MEETING AWARD
Monday 23rd April 2012
The Pearce
boys travelled to Scunthorpe for the first round of the Summer Series
on Sunday despite awful weather across the UK. The fantastic track
staff at the Eddie Wright Raceway managed to beat a huge downpour
1 hour before start time to produce a usable race track. The conditions
were very heavy but Simon managed to produce 2 overtakes, including
an inside pass on brother Martin. He fell in his last race but collected
the rider of the meeting award for his efforts, while the fall cost
him a top 3 finish on the day. Martin Pearce rode with his head and
scored 10 points to secure 4th place in the standings. This performance
comes after the fantastic STRA Pairs Championship Victory at King's
Lynn's Norfolk Arena for the duo. Both riders are awaiting the team
selection now for Lakeside's AJL away fixture at Peterborough on Monday
30th April.
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PEARCE
RACE TEAM WIN THE STRA INT PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP AT KING'S LYNN
Monday 16th April 2012
Simon and Martin bounced back from an opening race 5-1 reversal
to claim the STRA Intermediate Pairs Championship at the Norfolk Arena
on Sunday. The meeting got off to an awful start when poor weather
and visibility made the track very difficult, and the boys struggled
with set ups. Simon successfully negotiated his way from first to
last while Martin claimed a consolation point in Heat 1. Both riders
adjusted their set ups and thundered back with 2 maximum heat advantages
before taking a 3-3 in the last qualifier to get in the final. The
Final was against the riders who claimed a 5-1 from the Pearce boys
in Heat 1. Simon made no mistake from the gate and stormed to victory
with Martin tucked in behind to score the win and the number 1 prize.
It was a terrific result after they threw away the lead in the 2011
final to finish runners up to Ben Holloway and Sid Higgins. With confidence
high the riders can look forward the first Anglian League Clash of
the season against Peterborough Friday followed by the Summer Series
at Scunthorpe.
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