Source: Bournemouth_Echo
Pirates: Loram could get Poole farewell
PIRATES cult hero Mark Loram has been granted a British Farewell' meeting and it could be staged at Poole.[LNB] Loram the first man to lift the world title while a Pirates rider in 2000 was forced to retire from racing through injury at the end of last year.[LNB] And, after being a firm crowd favourite at all UK tracks since he began his highly successful career in 1987, the 39-year-old has been granted a richly deserved benefit in 2011.[LNB] Ipswich, close to his Stowmarket home, is believed to be the favourite track for Loram to say farewell.[LNB] But Poole, the scene of an unforgettable night of celebration in September 2000 when Loram returned from Poland as Britain's sole world champion of the past 18 years, is also a contender.[LNB] Pirates chief Matt Ford said: Mark has been a fantastic ambassador to British speedway and fully deserves to go out with a bang with his own farewell meeting.[LNB] Anyone who saw Loramski ride for Poole in 1999 and 2000 will know what a thrill merchant he was and he remains one of the most popular riders ever to adorn Pirates colours.[LNB] I'm really pleased Mark has accepted our invitation to be inducted into the Poole Hall of Fame.' The ceremony will take place during a special celebration dinner on Tuesday, April 6.[LNB] It's bound to be a much sought after event and tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.[LNB] Mark really is one of Poole's all-time greats and I know Pirates fans will want to pay tribute to him.[LNB]
