What a great line-up for the 1999 Grand Slam held at Swingfield in Kent. With Joe Screen always superb to watch on Grass or Speedway, you just knew this was going to be a terrific meeting. Paul Hurry was right at the top of his game around this time, so with Screeny, Hurry, Steve Schofield, and Jeremy Doncaster looking like the top four contenders for the Grand Slam crown, who else might spoil their party? Well, young Matt Read has been absolutely flying this season, as has another youngster, Jon Underwood. Some great action through the heats, with a super final at the end of the meeting.
In the Sidecars it was anyone's guess who would win. With an entry to match the British Masters, it was a bit of a pin job. John Halsey & Jason Glenie probably started narrow favourites, but South East crew of Rob Wilson/Tony Miles looked to be on song in practice. Plenty of other top crews in attendance, so neither would have it easy. A cracking meeting as always put on by Graham Hurry and his team, on a superbly laid out track, and a great days racing.
Solo's include: Joe Screen, Paul Hurry, Steve Schofield, Matthias Kroger, Jeremy Doncaster, Brent Verner, Colin White, Matt Read, Trevor Banks, Mitch Godden, Jon Underwood, Glen Phillips, Phil Ambrose, Vince Kinchin, Dave Rumsey, and many more.
RH Sidecars include: John Halsey/Jason Glenie, Gary Jackson/Andi Wilson, Rob Wilson/Tony Miles, Ivor Matthews/Symon Wall, Kenny Hammill/John Richards, Tim Bennett/Steve Hargreaves, Dave Steer/Rob Szarek, John Hiscock/Jason Gill, Andy Symons/Shaun Yates, Colin Blackbourn/Martin Bailey, Paul & Mark Whitelam, Mick Turrell/Tony Baseby, Reg Blackbourn/Carl Blyth, Vaughan Roberts/Terry Madely, and many more.
