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15.05.08
Birmingham v Glasgow - 14.05.08
The Glasgow Tigers returned to Perry Barr this week for their Premier League clash. It was a close battle with the Brummies coming out on top. The Tigers put in a good effort especially in form reserve Ross Brady and Guest Carl Stonehewer.
Lee Had another good night collecting 8 paid 11 from five rides. Lee's continuing his good form and seems to be improving every week up in the main body of the team.
Birmingham = 52
1. Henning Bager..................2,3,2,1 = 8
2. Lee Smart........................1*,2*,1,1*,3 = 8+3
3. Jason Lyons....................3,3,3,3,3 = 15
4. Phil Morris R/R
5. Adam Roynon.................0,3,3,3,2* = 11+1
6. Jack Hargreaves.............2,1,0,1,1,1 = 6
7. Jack Roberts...................1*,2,0,0,1 = 4+1
8. Paul Starke
Glasgow = 40
1. Trent Leverington............0,2,0,0 = 2
2. Josh Grajczonek R/R
3. Carl Stonehewer............2,2,3,2,4!,1 = 14
4. Lee Dicken.....................0,0,0 = 0
5. Robert Ksiezak..............1,1,3,2,2,0 = 9
6. Mitchell Davey.................0,1*,1*,0 = 2+2
7. Ross Brady......................3,3,3,0,2*,2,0 = 13+1
8. Ben Hopwood
Birmingham v Newcastle - 07.05.08
The Diamonds were the visitors at Perry Barr and ran the Brummies very close on their home ground only loosing by 2 points. The Brummies had too much firepower in the top end which saw them end with a victory.
Lee had a pretty good meeting notching up 5+1. He had a good start but tailed off towards the end of the night with bike troubles.
Birmingham = 46
1. Henning Bager 0 3 2 2' =7+1
2. Lee Smart 2 2' 1 0 0 =5+1
3. Jason Lyons 3 3 3 3 3 =15 MAX
4. Phil Morris R/R
5. Adam Roynon 3 0 2 3 2' =10+1
6. Jack Roberts 2' 0 0 1 2' 0 1 =6+2
7. Mattia Carpanese 3 0 Xt 0 0 =3
8. Paul Starke
Newcastle = 44
1. Josef Franc 3 2 3 3 0 1 =12
2. George Stancl R/R
3. Christian Henry 2 3 3 2 0 =10
4. Jason King 1' 1' 2' 1 3 =8+3
5. Daniel Giffard (G) 1 2 0 1 1 =5
6. Jamie Robertson F - withdrawn from meeting
7. Sean Stoddart 1 1' 1 2' 1 1' 2' =9+4
Birmingham v Stoke - 04.05.08 - Postponed
Stoke v Birmingham - 03.05.08
Stoke = 56
1. Lee Complin...................1,3,1*,3,1 = 9+1
2. Mark Burrows.................3,1,1,2 = 7
3. Ben Barker....................2,3,3,2,0 = 10
4. Klaus Jakobsen..............0,0,1,2* = 3+1
5. Emiliano Sanchez...........1,3,2*,2* = 8+2
6. Barrie Evans.................3,1,3,3 = 10
7. Jesper Kristiansen.......2*,3,3,1* = 9+2
Birmingham = 36
1. Henning Bager..............0,2,1,0 = 3
2. Lee Smart......................2,1*,2,0,0 = 5+1
3. Jason Lyons...................3,2,6!,3,2* = 16+1
4. Phil Morris R/R
5. Adam Roynon................2,2,2,1,3 = 10
6. Jack Hargreaves.............0,0,0,0,0 = 0
7. Mattia Carpanese...........1,0,0,0 = 0
8. Jack Roberts...................1,0 = 1
03.05.08
Birmingham v Somerset - 30.04.08 - Postponed
28.04.08
Birmingham v Kings Lynn - 27.04.08 - Postponed
British U21 Final @ Lakeside - 25.04.08
Lee took part in the British U21 final at Lakeside on Friday night after winning the Weymouth qualifier with maximum points a few weeks ago. It was a strong field at a fairly neutral track with only a handful of riders having ridden the track before hand. Lee Struggled early on only scoring just two points from his first three rides before switching bikes. He then secured two 2nd places ending the night on 6 points. Lee was a little disappointed after producing such great form over the last few weeks. However he is determined to not let this one meeting affect him and will carry on where he left off for Birmingham.
Line Up
1. Lee Strudwick 0 1 0 0 0 = 1
2. Lee Smart 1 0 1 2 2 = 6
3. Sean Stoddart 2 1 0 1 1 = 5
4. Ben Barker 3 3 2 2 1 = 11 3rd
5. Charles Wright 1 2 2 0 0 = 5
6. Tai Woffinden 3 3 3 3 2 = 14 1st
7. Danny Betson F 0 F Withdrawn = 0
8. Steve Boxall 2 2 3 1 2 = 10
9. Joe Haines 0 3 2 1 3 = 9
10. Adam Roynon 2 2 3 3 3 = 13 2nd
11. William Lawson 1 3 1 3 3 = 11
12. Lewis Bridger 3 1 3 3 3 = 13
13. Harland Cook 1 0 1 0 0 = 2
14. Jack Roberts 3 1 1 1 2 = 8
15. Daniel Halsey 0 2 0 0 1 = 3
16. Josh Auty 2 0 2 2 2 = 8
Reserves
17. Andrew Tully - - - 2 - = 2
18. Kyle Hughes - - - - 0 = 0
19. Gareth Isherwood.
24.04.08
Birmingham v Glasgow - 23.04.08
The Brummies took on the Glasgow Tigers at Perry barr on Wednesday night in the return leg of their Knock Out Cup tie. It was a great meeting to watch but a very tense one for the Brummies faithful as they watched their side loose 47-43. However the Brummies still progress into the next round due to the 12 point win up in Scotland on Sunday. The Brummies new signing failed to score on his debut and with Jack Hargreaves having an off night it was left to the main body of the team to cary them through.
Lee had a good night with paid 7. A Good return from the number two position and a good way to head into the British U21 Final on Friday at Lakeside.
Birmingham=43
1.Kyle Legault R/R (JR,JL,AR,CS)
2.Lee Smart 1,2*,1,1*=5+2
3.Jason Lyons 3,3,3,3,1*=13+1
4.Chris Schramm (g) 2*,1,2*,0,ef=5+2
5.Adam Roynon 3,2,2,3,2,2=14
6.Jack Hargreaves 2,0,0,0=2
7.Mattia Carpanese 0,0,0,0=0
8.Jack Roberts 0
Glasgow=47
1.Shane Parker 3,2,2,3,3=13
2.Ross Brady R/R (RK,JG,TL,CM)
3.Trent Leverington 1,3,2*,0,2,0=8+1
4.Chris Mills (g) 0,1,3,1*,3=8+1
5.Robert Ksiezak 2*,2,1,1,1=7+1
6.Josh Grajczonek 3,0,0,3,1*,2*=9+2
7.Lee Dicken 1,1*,0=2+1
20.04.08
Glasgow v Birmingham - 20.04.08
Glasgow played host to the Brummies in the first leg of their Knock Out Cup tie. The Brummies proved to strong for the Tigers winning 52 - 40 in a thrilling meeting. Everyone was amongst the scorers with only Jack Hargreaves having an of day but his fellow reserve and Brummies official number 8 Jack Roberts continued his great form that he keeps showing when stepping in to replace riders.
Lee had a good day with 8 points from four rides from the number 2 position. This was an excellent way to bounce back after Friday night in Somerset where Lee was disappointed with his score.
Glasgow Tigers: 40
1. Shane Parker............... 3, 3, 2, 4!, 2 .............. = 14 (5)
2. Ross Brady................. 2*, 1, F/Ex ................. = 3+1 (3)
3. Trent Leverington.......... 1, 3, 3, 1 .................. = 8 (4)
4. Mitchell Davey............. 0, F, WITHDRAWN .............. = 0 (2)
5. Robert Ksiezak............. 0, 1, 1, 1* ................. = 3+1 (4)
6. Josh Grajczonek............ 3, 0, 1, 0, 1 ............... = 5 (5)
7. Lee Dicken................. 0, 2, 3, 0, 0 ............... = 5 (5)
Birmingham Brummies: 52
1. R/R for Kyle Legault.....................................
2. Lee Smart.................. 1, 2, 2, 3 .................. = 8 (4)
3. Jason Lyons................ 2*, 2*, 3, 3, 3, 3 .......... = 16+2 (6)
4. Jason King (G)............. 3, 1, 3, 1, 3 ................ = 11 (5)
5. Adam Roynon................ 3, 2, 2, 2*, 0 .............. = 9+1 (5)
6. Jack Hargreaves............ 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 ................ = 1 (5)
7. Jack Roberts............... 2, 1, 1*, 2* ................ = 6+2 (4)
Somerset v Birmingham - 18.04.08
Lee returned to former club Somerset on Friday evening promoted to the number 2 position after his excellent form at reserve boosted his average to around the 6.5 point mark. Which is an excellent feat in itself. It was always going to be hard for the first meeting at number two but lee managed to secure a paid win which was very significant as Adam Roynon was on a Tactical points rider giving the Brummies an 8-1. He was unlucky in his other heats failing to score but was never off the pace.
Somerset = 48
1. Jason Doyle - 3 3 3 1 0 = 10
2. Henning Loof - 2* 0 3 0 = 5+1
3. Emil Kramer - 3 3 3 2 2 = 13
4. Stephen Katt - 2* 2* 1 0 = 5+2
5. Jordan Frampton - 2 2 F 0 = 4
6. Simon Walker- 3 1* 1 3 = 8+1
7. Brent Werner - 2* 0 1 0 = 3+1
Birmingham = 45
1. Kyle Legault R/R - JHO, JHA, AR, JL
2. Lee Smart - 0 0 0 2* = 2+1
3. Jason Lyons - 1 3 2 3 2* 3 = 14+1
4. James Holder (G) - 1 F 0 = 1
5. Adam Roynon - 3 2 2 6! 3 1 = 17
6. Jack Hargreaves - 1 1 0 1 2 = 5
7. Jack Roberts (G) - 0 1 1* 2 1* 1* = 6+3
Birmingham v Somerset - 16.04.08 - Postponed
Tractor problems and overnight rain was the reason for this abandonment. The Overnight rain had left the track very wet and it was still to wet to race on around 6pm. So the tractor started to move the wet sloppy shale from the inside when the clutch seized at around 8pm meaning no more track work could be done thus having to cancel the meeting.
Newport v Birmingham - 13.04.08 - Abandoned after heat 1 due to rain
Abandoned after heat 1 due to heavy rain which flooded the Newport track.
Heat 1 Result.
NEWPORT 2: Paul Clews 2, Craig Watson 0.
BIRMINGHAM 4: Chris Schramm 3, Mark Burrows 1.
Kings Lynn v Birmingham - 11.04.08
The Brummies caused a big upset at Kings Lynn beating the Stars very convincingly 55- 34. Star of the evening was Lee notching up 17+2 from 7 rides beating Kings Lynn's top men Kevin Doolan and Tomas Topinka during the night. It was a good team performance with no number 1, and two guests in for injured riders Birkinshaw and Morris.
Kings Lynn Stars = 39
1. Tomas Topinka - 3,3,2*,3,1,2 = 14+1
2. Shaun Tacey - 0,0,3,0 = 3
3. Kevin Doolan - 2,3,2,6,1* = 14+1
4. Kozza Smith - EF,EX,0 = 0
5. Rusty Harrison - 0,EX,0 = 0
6. John Oliver - 2,1,1,0,1 = 5
7. Simon Lambert - 1*,1,1,0 = 3+1
Birmingham Brummies = 55
1. R/R
2. Mark Burrows - 1*,1*,2* = 4+3
3. Jason Lyons - 1,3,2,2,3,3 = 14
4. Adam Roynon - 3,2*,1*,3,2*,0 = 11+3
5. Ben Barker - 2,3,1*,EF = 6+1
6. Jack Hargreaves - F,2,0,1* = 3+1
7. Lee Smart - 3,2*,2,2,3,2*,3 = 17+2
10.04.08
Birmingham v Scunthorpe - 09.04.08
The depleted Brummies took on the Scunthorpe Scorpions at Perry Barr on Wednesday night. Jason Lyons returned to the line up and in came Ben Powell and Ben Barker as guests for James Birkinshaw and Phil Morris. The Brummies still managed to convincingly beat the Scunthorpe team without some of their own top riders.
Lee had a brilliant night notching paid 12 from six rides in a good display. Lee managed three seconds and then a paid second and a third place. Lee then won heat 14 helping the Brummies with a 5-1 against the Scorpions with team mate Adam Roynon.
Birmingham Brummies = 53
1. Kyle Legault R/R
2. Ben Powell (G) 2, 1, 1', 2 = 6+2
3. Jason Lyons 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 = 18
4. Adam Roynon 1, 2', 3, 2', 2', 1 = 11+3
5. Ben Barker (G) 0, 1', 1', F, 2' = 4+3
6. Jack Hargreaves 0, 2, 1 = 3
7. Lee Smart 2, 2, 2, 1', 1, 3 = 11+1
Scunthorpe Scorpions = 37
1. Magnus Karlsson 3, 0, 2', 0 = 5+1
2. Carl Wilkinson 1, 1, 3, 3, 0 = 8
3. Andrew Moore 2, 3, 3, 2, 1^, 2 = 13
4. Viktor Bergstrom 0, 0, 0 = 0
5. Richard Hall 3, 2, 0, 1 = 6
6. Byron Bekker 3, 0, 1, 0, 0 = 4
7. Benji Compton 1, 0, 0 = 1
07.04.08
Mildenhall v Birmingham – 06.04.08
The Brummies claimed a win at Mildenhall on Sunday but there weren’t too many celebrations due to loosing Phil Morris and Jason Lyons in nasty crashes. This ends a bad week for their Brummies after loosing their number 1 and 2 on Wednesday and now their number 3 and 5.
The Brummies were strong throughout and were sitting on a comfortable lead when they lost Lyons in a nasty 1st bend pile up which caused him to withdraw with concussion and an arm injury.
Only one heat later saw another nasty crash which drew a close to the meeting. Hargreaves made a good start and Laukannen clipped his rear wheel and straightened causing him to run into Morris and Wortman sending them into the fence with bikes and bodies everywhere. Morris and Wortman were lucky not to go over the fence and landed heavily on track. Morris and Wortman were taken to hospital with Morris suffering with a suspected punctured lung broken ribs and wrist and Wortman with a broken pelvis, thigh injury and internal injuries.
Lee however escaped most of the carnage only being involved in one 1st bend crash but walked away ok with only minor burns to his backside. He had a really good afternoon notching paid 11 from six rides winning 2 of his heats.
Our best wishes go out to all the riders injured at Mildenhall and also to the other two Brummies riders injured during the week.
Mildenhall Fen Tigers 32
1. Kai Laukannen...3, 3, 1 = 7
2. Barrie Evans (G)...2', 0, 0, 1', 0 = 3+2
3. Jan Graversen...0, 3, 1, 4^ = 8
4. r/r (Robbie Kessler)
5. Casper Wortman...0, 1, 0 = 1
6. Mark Baseby...3, 2, 0, 3, 2, 0 = 10
7. James Cockle...0, 1, 2 = 3
Birmingham Brummies 42
1. r/r (Kyle Legault)
2. Jack Roberts...0, 2, 1 = 3
3. Jason Lyons...3, 3, 3, ns. WITHDRAWN = 9
4. Adam Roynon...1, 1, 2', 2' = 6+2
5. Phil Morris...2', 2, 2, 3. WITHDRAWN = 9+1
6. Jack Hargreaves...2, 1', 0, 3 = 6+1
7. Lee Smart...1', 3, 1', 3, 0, 1 = 9+2
Rye House v Birmingham – 05.04.08
The Hoddeston track is always a hard place to go and come away with an away win and this was the case on Saturday. The Rockets put in a good display and the Brummies only managed to reach 36 points on what was a difficult track due to the rain.
Lee didn’t have the best of nights on his 20th Birthday only scoring 1 point from 5 rides.
Rye House Rockets 54
1. Chris Neath 3 F 0 2* = 5+1
2. Luke Bowen 2* 1 F 1 = 4+1
3. Tai Woffinden 3 3 3 3 2* = 14+1
4. Tommy Allen 2* 2* 1 3 3 = 11+2
5. Stefan Ekberg 2 FX 1* 3 = 6+1
6. Danny Betson 2 1 3 2 2* = 10+1
7. Rob Mear 1* 1* EX 2* = 4+3
Birmingham Brummies 36
1. Kyle Legault R/R (AR-0) (JL-1) (PM-3) (JH-0) = (4)
2. Jack Roberts 1 0 1* N = 2+1
3. Jason Lyons FX 1 2* 3 0 0 = 6+1
4. Adam Roynon F 1 3 2* 1! = 7+1
5. Phil Morris 3 3 2 3 1 1 = 13
6. Jack Hargreaves 3 2* 2 0 0 = 7+1
7. Lee Smart 0 0 N 0 1 = 1
05.04.08
Birmingham v Rye House – 02.04.08
The Brummies faced the Rye House Rockets at Perry Barr on Wednesday night. It was a match full of thrills and spills which ended in a home win. The Brummies lost number 1 Kyle Legault and number 2 James Birkinshaw in a nasty looking crash which resulted in Legault fracturing his femur after he fell and Birkinshaw had nowhere to go but over his team mate.
Lee had a good night but it didn’t start well as he had two races under his belt and no points. He then switched bikes and that seemed to do the trick as he then reeled off two heat wins and a paid second from his five remaining rides.
Birmingham Brummies 50
1. Kyle Legault 2, FX WITHDRAWN = 2
2. James Birkinshaw 0, ns. WITHDRAWN = 0
3. Jason Lyons 3, 3, 3, 3 = 12
4. Adam Roynon 2', T, 2', 3 = 7+2
5. Phil Morris 2', FX, 1', 2 = 5+2
6. Jack Hargreaves 3, 3, 3, 2', 2', 0, R = 13+2
7. Lee Smart 0, T, 2', 1, 3, 3, 2 = 11+1
Rye House Rockets 36
1. Chris Neath 3, R*, 4^, 3, 3 = 13
2. Luke Bowen 1, FX WITHDRAWN = 1
3. r/r (Tai Woffenden) LB, CN
4. Tommy Allen 1, 3, R, 1', 2 = 7+1
5. Stefan Ekberg 0, 2, 1, 1, 1 = 5
6. Danny Betson 2, 1, X, 0, 2 = 5
7. Robert Mear 1', 1, 1', 1, 0, 1' = 5+3
8. Jack Roberts
* from 15 metres after touching tapes
Birmingham v Mildenhall – 26.03.08
Birmingham kicked off their home campaign against the Mildenhall Fen Tigers and put in a very solid team display hitting the 60 point mark. This can be seen through every rider having a heat win during the night which shows how good the Brummies were on the wet muddy track.
Lee had a solid night scoring in ever ride and claiming a paid win and a straight win in his last ride ending the night with paid 9 points.
Birmingham = 60
1. Kyle Legault..................3,2*,3,0,2* = 10+2
2. James Birkinshaw.........0,3,2,0 = 5
3. Jason Lyons..................3,3,3,2*,3 = 14+1 (PAID MAX)
4. Adam Roynon................2*,0,2*,3 = 7+2
5. Phil Morris.......................3,2*,2,2 = 9+1
6. Jack Hargreaves............3,3,1*,1 = 8+1
7. Lee Smart......................1,2*,1*,3 = 7+2
Mildenhall = 33
1. Kaj Laukkanen.............2,2,6!,3,0 = 13
2. Jamie Smith..................1*,1*,3,1,0 = 6+2
3. Jan Graversen..............1,0,2,1 = 4
4. Casper Wortmann........0,1,1,1*,2,1 = 6+1
5. RR
6. Mark Baseby.................2,0,0,0,0 = 2
7. James Cockle................0,1,0,0 = 1
8. Rob Smith......................1 = 1
26.03.08
Rye House v Mildenhall (Guest) – 24.03.08
After an Easter weekend full of rain offs Smarty managed to finally get some racing under his belt as a guest for the Mildenhall Barmy Army Fen Tigers.
The Rye Track had not totally escaped the rain which made the opening heats a little tricky however the track did improve and dry out as the meeting progressed. Lee had one fall whilst in second place in heat 4 on the last turn of the race. Lee made up for the fall by winning heat 8 in fine style ahead of the Rockets pairing. Lee finished up on 4 points but was unlucky not to have scored more in one of his best meetings at Hoddeston.
Rye House 59
1. Chris Neath 2* 3 0 1=6+1
2. Luke Bowen 3 2* 2 1=8+1
3. Tai Woffinden 3 2* 3 3 0=11+1
4. Tommy Allen 2* 3 2* 0=7+2
5. Stefan Ekberg 3 X 3 3 3=12
6. Danny Betson 2* 2 1 3=8+1
7. Robert Mear 3 2* 1* 1=7+2
Mildenhall 33
1. Kaj Laukkanen 1 1 2 2 1*=7+1
2. Lee Smart (G) 0 1 0 3 0=4
3. Jan Gravesen X 3 3 4^ 2=12
4. Casper Wortmann 1 1 1 2* 1*=6+2
5. Robbie Kessler R/R
6. Mark Baseby 1 X X 0=1
7. James Cockle X ef 0 2=2
8. Aaron Baseby 1 0=1
Mildenhall v Kings Lynn – 23.03.08 – OFF
Kings Lynn v Birmingham – 21.03.08 – OFF
Birmingham v Kings Lynn – 21.03.08 – OFF
Alan Hunt Memorial Trophy – 16.03.08
RESULT: David Howe 15, Daniel King 12, Steve Johnston 12, Jason Lyons 11, Ulrich Ostergaard 11, Kauko Nieminen 10, Kyle Legault 10, Phil Morris 8, Brent Werner 7, Adam Roynon 6, Lubos Tomicek 6, Ricky Ashworth 5, James Birkinshaw 3, Lee Smart 2, Shawn McConnell 1, Jack Hargeaves 1, Jack Roberts (res) 0.
14.03.08
Press Day Goes Well
The Brummies team met up for a team bonding session before the annual Press and Practice day. The team seemed to get on well and a good team spirit was formed.
Press day saw all the riders have lots of photos before taking to the track for some practice. Everything went well with all the riders looking in good form. Lee was looking smooth and fast as he prepares for his first meeting on Sunday in the Alan Hunt Memorial Trophy. It will be a good run out against a very strong looking line up.
04.03.08
Brummies Team Practice
Practice has been going well in recent weeks for Lee as he gets up to speed ready for the season start in a few weeks time. Lee will be heading to Birmingham tomorrow (Wednesday 5th) for a team practice. This will be an ideal time for him to get to know his team mates and also to get dialled in at his home track.
Lee has been busy building up two new machines in anticipation for the new campaign and is looking to make a big impact this year at reserve for the Brummies. He Said “This year is my second season for the Brummies, I made a good improvement last season on my average. I’m looking to carry on where I left off and push for a 2nd string berth as the season goes on. Birmingham’s a great club to be at as the management and supporters are the best in the league and it will be nice to see everyone again.”
10.01.08
Smarty Seals the Deal!!
Lee Smart has been named as one of the Brummies reserves for 2008 season coming in on an average just above 4 points per meeting. Lee is pleased to be back at Perry Barr for the second successive year and feels its a big year to come for him and the team.
"I'm very pleased to be back for a second year running as it's a great track with superb fans! It's going to be a big year for me personally and for the team as we look strong on paper. I improved a lot last season especially near the end, so i want to carry on improving like that and aim at claiming a second string spot during the season. I'm working hard now to build up the best bikes i can and also i'm making sure I'm as fit as possible by going to the gym so i can start off the season as i mean to go on" said Lee enthusiastically as he looks forward to the year ahead.
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