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3 days ago
- General
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Fundraiser after crash left rider ‘feeling very lucky to be walking away'
A FUNDRAISER has been launched after Oxford Cheetahs rider Cameron Heeps was involved in a nasty collision which left him 'feeling very lucky to be walking away'. Cheetahs began their Championship campaign with a 49-41 win at home against Scunthorpe Scorpions on Wednesday, but in Heat 12, Scorpions rider Zaine Kennedy swooped round Heeps on the third bend and then cut across him. In the following crash, Heeps hit the air fence at high speed. He was treated by medics and hobbled off the track, but was unable to continue. Heeps miraculously came away from the incident with no broken bones, but will take some time to rest before making his Cheetahs return. READ ALSO: Cheetahs begin league campaign with win despite finishing with five He posted on social media: 'I am feeling very lucky to be walking away. After a long wait in A&E and lots of X-rays, there is nothing broken, just lots of bruising and soft tissue damage. 'I will now need a few weeks to rest and let my body recover. Thank you for everyone who has messaged to see how I am.' Oxford Speedway Supporters Club has created a GoFundMe to help replace Heeps' damaged equipment, and upon publication, £990 had been raised of a £2,000 target. Oxford Speedway stated: 'The Oxford Speedway Supporters Club have set up a GoFundMe to support Cameron Heeps, who has a written off bike following a horrific looking incident at Oxford on Wednesday night. 'Heeps will be out of action for a while as he recovers, and so any help to replace his bike is gratefully received.' To donate, please visit:
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Sport
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Pirates' postponed meeting vs Oxford rescheduled for May
POOLE Pirates home meeting against Oxford Cheetahs in the BSN Series has been rearranged for the start of May. The Pirates were set to host the Cheetahs today, Good Friday, but the meeting was postponed due to poor weather. But the club have announced the rearranged fixture will take place on Wednesday, May 7 at Wimborne Road, with the Scunthorpe Scorpions fixture to take place a week later on May 14. All tickets for the original meeting remain valid for the rearranged fixture. Anyone who cannot attend can email info@ for a refund.
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18-04-2025
- Climate
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Pirates first home meeting of season postponed due to weather
POOLE Pirates' opening home meeting of the 2025 campaign has been postponed due to wet weather. The Pirates were set to host Oxford Cheetahs on Friday night in the reverse fixture to their Wednesday night meeting at Oxford. But the club have postponed the meeting with heavy rain forecast throughout the afternoon and into the evening on Good Friday. The Pirates' next meeting is a home fixture against Plymouth Gladiators in the BSN Series next Wednesday night, April 23. Promoter Danny Ford said: 'I just can't believe our luck. 'There has been glorious weather in the build up to Easter and for what we were expecting to be a bumper holiday crowd there is nothing but disappointment because of the change in conditions. 'The forecast is bleak throughout the day and we have made the early call to try and avoid inconveniencing supporters who were coming from outside of the area. We hope to be in a position later today to confirm the re-staging date.' Earlier this week, the Pirates drew 45-45 at Oxford, Richard Lawson and Zach Cook combining for a 5-1 in heat 15 to take the meeting to a superheat. The same pair then finished second and third behind Sam Masters to seal the victory, 5-4, in the additional heat. Any advanced purchased tickets will be valid for the restaging but refunds will be granted upon application to the Speedway Office , email info@
