baba 562 Posted June 28, 2016 Id like them to visit Scunthorpe, Workington, Sheffield and Redcar. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,134 Posted June 28, 2016 I've seen dull meetings at Peterborough & Somerset, supposedly great race tracks. Don't think Sky could predict how poor Workington would be, but Berwick just blew them away from the starts. You can't deny the track shape doesn't help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted June 28, 2016 Is there a squarer corner than bend 4. It's squarer than a square. I bet there have been some carnage on that bend with riders trying to cut under the rider in front usually by bend 4 the riders are well spead out, if you lead out of bend 2 and dont win the race, you are in the minority.... Just the way the track is, but its poor viewing and shocking they keep going back really. Makes you wonder if its the actual speedway they go for?? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topsoil 2,498 Posted June 28, 2016 Arson Fire, if you believe what you read in the Newcastle programme and has already been suggested on here by Newcastle fans, it's easy to understand why they keep coming back. All you need to do is arrange for Nigel and Kelvin to have a stop at Newcastle on their roadshow next winter and Hey Presto a guaranteed appearance on Sky next season. Just need to up your game a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,338 Posted June 28, 2016 Arson Fire, if you believe what you read in the Newcastle programme and has already been suggested on here by Newcastle fans, it's easy to understand why they keep coming back. All you need to do is arrange for Nigel and Kelvin to have a stop at Newcastle on their roadshow next winter and Hey Presto a guaranteed appearance on Sky next season. Just need to up your game a bit.Didnt think Pearson and Tatum were very impressed by the meeting last night although they complemented the Promotion on their hospitality and effort to make them welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,050 Posted June 28, 2016 I've seen dull meetings at Peterborough & Somerset, supposedly great race tracks. Don't think Sky could predict how poor Workington would be, but Berwick just blew them away from the starts. You can't deny the track shape doesn't help. Whilst I get your point, the track shape is what it is and we have had very good meetings at Berwick, this season's meeting with Redcar arguably the best. Maye more should be made of how poor Workington were as to the reason for the lack of entertainment last night, not great when you see a riders bike fail twice before he has started a race, another fail to get anywhere near scoring a point, and another who it appears clearly didn't want to be there in the first place. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted June 28, 2016 Jenga Jenga Jenga Whats the score. Jenga Jenga Jenga Whats the score. are i take it you dont have a tv to watch it on lol. aye not the best from the cornets . we were worse than poor . no complaints from me . beaten by the better team on the night . shame about the signal/coverage breaking down . but thats life . looking forward to Wednesdays meeting on sky . hope for a better advert for the pl on a better track . oh and a better signal . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,338 Posted June 28, 2016 It's time this anticipating the start lark was put to bed,if a rider doesn't touch the tapes let it go if he does take the "chance"and touches the the tapes he is excluded.That was a joke last night and at most meetings it doesn't matter because for all the re-runs there is usually another couple that could have been " brought back" that weren't . 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted June 28, 2016 It's time this anticipating the start lark was put to bed,if a rider doesn't touch the tapes let it go if he does take the "chance"and touches the the tapes he is excluded.That was a joke last night and at most meetings it doesn't matter because for all the re-runs there is usually another couple that could have been " brought back" that weren't .Come October that has to be the first thing to be addressed refs more interested in catching riders out.As you said hit the tapes you are out simple really therefore the refs job is to whack the tapes up as quickly as possible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
To The Point 356 Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) It's time this anticipating the start lark was put to bed,if a rider doesn't touch the tapes let it go if he does take the "chance"and touches the the tapes he is excluded.That was a joke last night and at most meetings it doesn't matter because for all the re-runs there is usually another couple that could have been " brought back" that weren't . It's simple or should be, DONT MOVE, DONT TOUCH THE TAPES, it a is legitimate start. Isn't that why they put the second line in at the tapes. One of thought that it was pretty obvious even to the most stupid in society that thye idea was to be the fastest out of the tapes, and if you anticipate it perfectly you cannot be too fast out of the tapes. Edited June 28, 2016 by To The Point 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,252 Posted June 28, 2016 But unfortunately some ref just want to be the big man, or woman, in control. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,717 Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) If you are a fan of messrs Tatum, Pearson and Barrie watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMgRWPv-lYs Edited June 28, 2016 by racers and royals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,338 Posted June 28, 2016 It's simple or should be, DONT MOVE, DONT TOUCH THE TAPES, it a is legitimate start. Isn't that why they put the second line in at the tapes. One of thought that it was pretty obvious even to the most stupid in society that thye idea was to be the fastest out of the tapes, and if you anticipate it perfectly you cannot be too fast out of the tapes.This one of theproblems you see regarding the second line,how many times did you see the start Marshall tell the rider to move forward to the line only for the rider to move back when the Marshall moves away that's where the Ref should get involved IMO .Warn the riders or throw them out.They will soon learn to stay still. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,482 Posted June 28, 2016 Tape faffing around is one thing - the ridiculous need to keep topping up the tank after each one is quite another. As far as I am concerned, once the bikes are at the tapes for the first attempt, no-one should allowed to fiddle around with the bikes again until the race has finished, unless of course there was a crash. No refuelling / no clutch adjusting / no chain adjusting / etc.. JUST GET ON WITH IT!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzafl 212 Posted June 28, 2016 Tape faffing around is one thing - the ridiculous need to keep topping up the tank after each one is quite another. As far as I am concerned, once the bikes are at the tapes for the first attempt, no-one should allowed to fiddle around with the bikes again until the race has finished, unless of course there was a crash. No refuelling / no clutch adjusting / no chain adjusting / etc.. JUST GET ON WITH IT!! that would have been a hard one after 4 attempts of the first heat.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
