It’s been another hectic week for both the Wightlink Warriors management duo of Barry Bishop and Martin Widman and their willing band of fans, beginning with them turning out in force in less than ideal conditions to erect the brand new air fence at Smallbrook Stadium, a required safety item for riders.
Installing the air fence on the 385 metre long Smallbrook circuit – which is said to be the biggest speedway track in the country – was no mean feat and now commercial director Barry Bishop is working hard to get each panel sponsored before the season gets underway.
Commenting on the air fence installation Barry said:
With the air fence installed it was time to further promote the club off track on Sunday at the World Speedway Riders Association’s Celebration of Speedway event at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire, with co-boss Martin Widman taking part in the British Speedway Promoters Association Fan’s Forum held the same day in Rugby, Warwickshire.
Many of the Wightlink Warriors’ management were on hand at the packed WSRA day including new team manager Neil Vatcher, commercial director Barry Bishop and Wightlink Warriors skipper Brendan Johnson all manning the club’s stand at the event and helping to keep fans up to date with all the latest news from the club. They also took every opportunity to extol the virtues of not only attending the club’s speedway meetings at Smallbrook but the many other attractions also to be enjoyed by visiting the Isle of Wight.
Barry Bishop commented:
“Myself and Martin both had terrific days across the country representing the Wightlink Warriors, Ryde and the Isle of Wight. I have to say that I was astounded at the response to our activity both on and off track as we gear up for the return of speedway, the general hunger to get to Ryde to see the new look stadium and the demand for our merchandise.”Andy Hague was on hand today to talk fans through our website and our media channel on speedway portal. I would like to thank everyone who stopped by and for all the wonderful supportive comments about the Warriors.
“Finally, the WSRA celebration of Speedway is exactly that, positive, productive and a wonderful place to be. This year has to be the largest event ever and I am sure it will continue to grow further and I would like to thank on behalf of the Warriors the WSRA and Paradise Wildlife Park, for another great day. We shall be back.”
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