WOLVERHAMPTON SPEEDWAY NEWS
10 February 2007 - Wolverhampton Speedway

EIGHTIES speedway golden boy Bruce Penhall is returning to the Black Country for Sam Ermolenko''s farewell meeting next month.

Penhall, now 49, won two world titles with the famous old Cradley Heathens club in 1981 and 82 before quitting the sport to pursue a career in Hollywood.

He went on to appear in cult TV series Chips and is still given hero status by his many fans throughout the area.

Penhall will be at Wolverhampton''s Monmore Green Stadium on Sunday March 18 and is expected to take part in demonstration laps with Ermolenko himself, though this is to be confirmed.

''Bruce was over there two-years ago on the ice at Telford and he said t! o me he doesn''t really want that to be his last UK appearance on a bike,'' said Ermolenko.
''So this is likely to be his last appearance in conventional speedway and I''m so thrilled to have him over from California for my big day.

''I guess I was never the most popular guy around Cradley as one of their great rivals, but I''m sure the appearance of Bruce, along with other ex-Cradley men Greg Hancock and Billy Hamill, will appeal to those guys!

''I have no hesitation in saying Cradley fans will be made most welcome at my meeting!

*HOSPITALITY packages are now available for one of the biggest events ever seen at Monmore Green.

For £38, fans can enjoy the best seats in the house at the trackside restaurant, a signed programme and entry to the stadium.

It must be noted that bookings can only be made by calling Tracey Hartle - and not the stadium - on 07747 560095. You can also pay online at www.suddensamsflamingfarewell.com

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