FORMER Welsh Speedway rider Phil Morris is busily making plans for his Farewell Meeting at Birmingham on Thursday September 1.
Morris enjoyed a successful period in his career between 2007-2008 at the Midland track and the club’s promotion have kindly agreed to stage the event at their Perry Barr Stadium.
The meeting will take the form of an Individual event featuring some of the sport’s top stars, with additional heats featuring Under-21 riders and demonstration races from some of the rising Under-15 stars.
It will also be the first Farewell or Testimonial meeting where a rider has donated part of the proceeds to good causes. Morris will be making a substantial donation to the Speedway Riders’ Benevolent Fund and will also contributing towards the Under-15 development funds.
The popular Welshman, who was forced to retire from the sport through injury at the end of 2009, has been granted the Farewell Meeting by the sport's governing body (BSPA) and he is keen to support causes close to his heart. Morris said:
"The SRBF helped me several times when I was on the injury list, so I would like to help them out. I will also be doing something for the Under-15 lads who I have been helping to develop since I joined the Team GB set up last season."
The first rider confirmed for the big night is Morris' former team mate at Reading and Lakeside, Lee Richardson.The Hammers skipper said: "I've known Phil for many years. He was an excellent team-mate and I am delighted to ride in his farewell meeting."
More top names and special travel deals from former clubs will be announced soon. Fans can also sponsor riders and heats.
Full details available at philmorris.infoYou
CAREER PROFILE:
MORRIS, Phillip (Phil) William
DATE OF BIRTH: 10 September 1975, Newport, Gwent, South Wales.
BRITISH CAREER: (1991-96) Reading; (1997) Stoke; (1998-2003) Reading; (2004) Reading, Poole; (2005) Newcastle, Arena-Essex; (2006) Belle Vue; (2007) Newport, Reading, Birmingham; (2008) Birmingham; (2009) Stoke, Lakeside, Workington.
CLUB HONOURS: League Championship winner: 1992 [Reading]; BSPA Cup winner: 1992 [Reading]; Premiership winner: 1993 [Reading]; Four-Team Championship winner: 1993 [Reading - non-riding reserve]; Knock-Out Cup winner: 1998 [Reading]; Pairs Championship winner: 2004 [Reading].
