Happy Hammers Christmas
The Vortex Lakeside Hammers would like to wish all of our supporters, riders, sponsors, partners and staff a very Happy Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. We look forward to seeing you at The Raceway in 2016.
The Vortex Lakeside Hammers would like to wish all of our supporters, riders, sponsors, partners and staff a very Happy Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. We look forward to seeing you at The Raceway in 2016.
Due to a complaint to the Sexual Discrimination and Equalities Commission by one of our supporters, we regrettably have been advised, that to avoid costly and time consuming proceedings we must raise the qualification age for OAP concessions for Women to 65, the same as Men. This has to apply to new and renewal Season […]
KING’S Lynn has been named as the venue for the eighth annual Ben Fund Bonanza on Saturday March 12, 2016. The meeting is one of the prime fund-raising events for the Speedway Riders’ Benevolent Fund, and the first rider to be confirmed is Lewis Kerr, who resumes his career next season after his horrific crash […]
The Vortex Hammers are delighted to confirm former England Captain and British Champion Kelvin Tatum has joined the Club as part of their Coaching and Development team. Tatum, who has had two spells as a Hammer, will be working in an advisory capacity to assist Jon Cook with first team matters and will be actively involved with […]
Following the announcement this morning of the signing of Bjarne Pedersen, click here to listen to the extended interview with Jon Cook on BBC Essex. Image: Heat 6: Davey Watt (red) and Bjarne Pedersen (yellow) – Lakeside Hammers vs Swindon Robins 2014 – CREDIT: Rob Newell/TGSPHOTO
The Vortex Hammers are delighted to welcome Danish star Bjarne Pedersen to the Raceway for the 2016 season. The Vortex Hammers Co Promoter Jon Cook explained: “We’ve been in talks with several riders and Bjarne (Pedersen) ticks all the right boxes for us. He has an average that has room for considerable improvement, a temperament […]
The Vortex Hammers are delighted to welcome Lewis Kerr to the Arena Essex Raceway for the 2016 season. Kerr has been a stand out star of the Draft system and joins the Hammers from parent club King’s Lynn, who had initially indicated they would be using him but have been unable to due to clashes […]
Last orders for Hammers merchandise wanted for Christmas delivery must be in by 11.00am Monday 7th December. New items in stock include Hammers branded “Beanies” at £10 and “Bodywarmers” at £30 – plus postage. View other items here For all orders, please contact Gerald via spdwy@hotmail.co.uk
The Lakeside Vortex Hammers Team Manager Neil Vatcher has today announced that after much consideration, he is leaving his role with the Elite League Club with immediate effect, due to the increasing commitments with all aspects of his role with British Youth Speedway in the 2016 season. Neil Vatcher stated: “This has been one of […]
The 10th season of the Stuart Douglas and Jon Cook promotion will see the team race in a new race suit design, with a nod to 70’s style. Co-Promoter Jon Cook commented “It’s a new season and new start, so a new look for the team seemed appropriate. Our riders have already given the suit […]
The Vortex Hammers are delighted to announce that 2016 Season Tickets are available from today. Having listened to the observations and requests from the fans, the Club has decided to offer a two tier system for Season Tickets for the new season. Jon Cook, the Vortex Hammers Co Promoter explained: “Our Season Ticket holders provide […]
As a fan of the Hammers, please help us by filling in the quick survey below, as we look to maximise both our commercial and marketing opportunities prior to the 2016 season. Many thanks for your time. Click here to launch the survey Image: Andreas Jonsson Credit Rob Newell/TGS Photo