stressed 0 Posted August 21, 2010 Saturday 21st August 2010 National League Trophy WEYMOUTH vs PLYMOUTH WILDCATS ARE ON TONIGHT WEYMOUTH Weyline Wildcats National League trophy meeting against Plymouth Devils tonight is ON. Promoter Phil Bartlett said “The track is fine, we have had rain and drizzle but it’s all systems go for tonight.” Tonight’s meeting starts at 7.15pm prompt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matias 0 Posted August 21, 2010 This is great news, particularly after the disssapointment of last night's meeting at Plymouth being rained off . I am expecting some great racing as normal when the Devils come to Weymouth. Also looking forwards to seeing how Dan Halsey does down here, after scoring 7+2 down here with Bournemouth he should'nt dissapoint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressed 0 Posted August 21, 2010 MEETING ON now at the track, weather horrible all around the area but track is fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressed 0 Posted August 21, 2010 (edited) Wildcats 43 Devils 31 Abandoned after heat 12 due to poor visibility. Result stands. Edited August 21, 2010 by stressed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted August 21, 2010 MEETING ON now at the track, weather horrible all around the area but track is fine. Wildcats 43 Devils 31 Abandoned after heat 12 due to poor visibility. Result stands. God bless the old old British weather: Dorset seaside town in er, mid-August!! What was that the muppets at the Met Office said about this August being a "heat wave"... Cue 21CH who'll explain why/how it is that his pals at the Met Office weren't wrong!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate Nick 1,801 Posted August 21, 2010 Plymouth really don't have much luck with visibility in Dorset :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFCB Wildcat 1,362 Posted August 21, 2010 Well that was a first for me, a meeting abandoned for fog! Shame cos it was a good meeting and I was impressed with the new look Wildcats who had strength in depth. Dan Halsey was particularly impressive until his spill which looked nasty. Hope he's ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobC 664 Posted August 21, 2010 Well,it rained all the way from Poole to within 3 miles of the track.Amazingly,it was very dry. Not the best of meetings,to be truthful.Understandably,the track was underwatered.Rock hard,slick and dusty. Some strange decisions from referee Tony Steele.Several times he pulled the Devils riders back at the start,yet seemingly let several 'Cats attempts to carry on.Very inconsistent starts. Super debut for Dan Halsey,unbeaten till his last ride,when he lifted wildly and fell,bringing down Stephens.Fortunately both walked away after treatment.It seemed a strangely subdued Devils performance,only 3 heat wins in 12 races.Not sure why Mason felt the need to kick out at Bates on the wind down in Ht3. At one stage,I saw 4 riders leave the tapes,only for 3 to appear on the back straight.I honestly didnt see what happened to the other one!(Gough f/rem).It wasnt the dust that was the problem,but the mist/fog.I had a job to see the St Johns at times even with their high vis jackets on.Correct decision to halt the proceedings,even though the Devils could have still won. I was stood by the entry to the 3rd turn.I had the pleasure of HalifaxTigers company.It was a pleasure to chat with him throughout.Cheers Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressed 0 Posted August 21, 2010 God bless the old old British weather: Dorset seaside town in er, mid-August!! And the bloody weather caused the Bournemouth Air Festival to be cancelled for the day as well! What was that the muppets at the Met Office said about this August being a "heat wave"... They must of been thinking back to 1976 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dusty Bin 0 Posted August 22, 2010 I was stood by the entry to the 3rd turn.I had the pleasure of HalifaxTigers company.It was a pleasure to chat with him throughout.Cheers Chris. You had the pleasure of talkin to me too Bin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobC 664 Posted August 22, 2010 You had the pleasure of talkin to me too Bin Cough.....Pleasure?...cough....cough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted August 22, 2010 Just got back, a little earlier than planned as the Bournemouth match was rained off. Not a bad meeting and I was surprised it was on at all because it was raining everywhere else nearby. Fully understandable decision to call it off as the mist was getting worse. Good to see BobC again and listen to his views on British speedway. Often caustic, but absolutely reasonable, all too accurate and very consistent with those expressed by Proud Potter at Buxton the week before. And the bloody weather caused the Bournemouth Air Festival to be cancelled for the day as well! They must of been thinking back to 1976 I never cease to be amazed by the human race. Although warm in Bournemouth when I arrived it was raining steadily, if lightly. The beach however was packed(aside from the crowds come to see the air show) and there were dozens in the sea. Apologies for not saying Hi, Tim. I tried to catch your eye but you were busy and the next time I looked you were up in the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressed 0 Posted August 22, 2010 Apologies for not saying Hi, Tim. I tried to catch your eye but you were busy and the next time I looked you were up in the box. Just gate crash next time Didn't know you were there, shame the weather wasn't better, see you next time round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted August 23, 2010 Just gate crash next time Didn't know you were there, shame the weather wasn't better, see you next time round. Bet old 'Halifax' wasn't wearing his shorts this time..?! Thjough if he was, you might've been grateful for the heavy mist!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
