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Halsey and 'Hi Ho' Silver in battle for final Rockets place

12:07 - 21 November 2008

RYE House promoter Len Silver has admitted that the final place in the Rockets 2009 line-up won t be decided until practice starts next year. Silver is prepared to make a last-minute decision between Danny Halsey and his 41-year-old son Andrew, who is s... Full Story »

Rye House Rockets reveal rider line-up for 2009

17:48 - 20 November 2008

THERE is still one slot to be filled in the Rye House Rockets line-up for 2009. Following the signings of hot Swedish prospect Linus Sundstrom and Bolton teenager Joe Haines from Workington, there is one vacancy in John Sampford s squad. Sundstrom and Ha... Full Story »

Rye House's opening 2009 speedway fixture revealed

10:39 - 20 November 2008

THE 2009 speedway season at Rye House will start on Sunday, March 15. As the sport enters the 80th anniversary of league speedway, the official date for racing to commence has been decide. Rye House Rockets will run their first event of the year on March... Full Story »

Captain Neath to switch clubs on permanent basis?

09:26 - 20 November 2008

RYE House captain Chris Neath could become a Rocket on a permanent basis soon. Wolverhampton, who own the contract of Rockets long serving skipper, have indicated that the contract is up for sale. Negotiations are at present taking place between Chris V... Full Story »

Swede Sundstrom's capture is major coup for Rockets

06:20 - 20 November 2008

THE capture of teenage Swedish prospect Linus Sundstrom has delighted Rockets promoter Len Silver. Eighteen-year-old Sundstrom is regarded as one of the rising stars of Scandinavian speedway. He will fill the void left by British U18 and U21 champion Tai... Full Story »

Points limit increased for Premier League teams

15:45 - 19 November 2008

NEW rules for the Premier League were finalised in Fuengirola over the weekend. The British Speedway Promoters Association met in Spain to put together the rules governing team and league make-ups for the 2009 season. Premier League members decided to co... Full Story »

Haines joins Sundstrom as new Rockets recruit

15:26 - 19 November 2008

ROCKETS have plugged the huge gap left by the absence of two of their leading lights with a couple of rising stars. Teenagers Joe Haines and Linus Sundstrom will ride for Rye House in the 2009 Premier League. They will replace Tai Woffinden and injured Sw... Full Story »

Tai Woffinden: My tough decision to leave Rye House

11:23 - 19 November 2008

DEPARTED Rye House Silver Ski Rockets star Tai Woffinden has said leaving the Hoddesdon club was a major decision in his fledgling career, writes Mark Hemmings. After two seasons riding for Rye House, Wuffy has now joined up with Elite League outfit Wo... Full Story »

Rockets sign Swedish teen star Sundstrom

10:32 - 19 November 2008

TEENAGE Swedish sensation Linus Sundstrom will ride for the Rockets next season. Rye House promoter Len Silver has moved quickly to fill the massive hole left by Tai Woffinden s departure by signing the latest hot prospect from Scandinavia. Sundstrom, 18,... Full Story »

• Rockets promoter Silver hopes for a conference bonus
• Promoter Silver already planning for Rockets' drean team of 2009
• Rockets promoter Silver reflects on Rye's season
• Woffinden retains British U18 championship
• Sampford pleased with Rockets' end-of-season revival
• Teen star Woffinden signs off with special Rockets award
• Captain marvel Neath reflects on a positive season
• Tommy's gunning for a new partnership next season
• Bowen shocked at being named Mr Rocket
• Mear shows plenty of promise in first Premier League season
• Injured North Star Ekberg honoured by Rockets
• Bowen 747 flies off with Mr Rocket accolade
• Rockets reveal 2009 opening date
• Mear shines on mixed night for Rockets riders
• Hi Ho Silver no way!
• Robson receives another rousing reception at Rye
• Young Swede Sundstrom looks a hot prospect
• Rockets captain Neath falters in semi-finals
• Ace of Herts winner David has the know Howe
• Cobras show pride in fours exit in Stoke
• Gallery: Howe's about that then!
• Final chance for fans to say goodbye to Woffinden
• Ace of Herts finale brings Rye season to a close
• Herts aces on show at Rye House
• Maximum for Mear as Cobras stun Weymouth Wildcats
• Hi Ho Silver lining at Rye House
• Collection raises bumper amount for injured Ekberg
• Skipper tips Tommy Gun to retain Ace of Herts crown
• Loss of North Star was crucial, says Rockets boss Sampford
• Gallery: Stars turn out the lights on brave Rockets
• Cobras ready for final fling against Weymouth
• Ekberg injuries more serious than first thought
• Topinka stars to leave Rockets facing tough second leg
• Cobras face fours finale in Stoke
• Monarchs through to play-off final
• Shooting Stars come to Rye House
• Rockets face tough return after Ekberg crashes out
• Rockets ready to face Stars in play-off semi
• Frustrating time for Woffinden as Russian retains World U21 crown
• Woffy to defend his British U18 crown at Scunthorpe

Meet the Kart Raceway Cobras

HERE we take a brief look at the Kart Raceway Cobras who are competing in the Conference League for Rye House.

	Andrew Aldridge » Danny Betson » Daniel Greenwood » Danny Halsey » Gary Cottham » Joe Jacobs »	Lee Strudwick » Nick Laurence » Richard Franklin » Rob Smith » Terry Day »

Forthcoming Fixtures at Rye House

March 7, 7pm

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