jim3751 88 Posted July 11, 2017 Some good races. I recorded it and got through it in about 45 minutes by use of the 30 sec forward button. It looks like Bomber is no longer Bomber but simply Harris. All old names have been removed from the bike and the helmet for some time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Sweetman 480 Posted July 11, 2017 Just watched the replay of the meeting,and shocked to hear Adams say that Riss could be out for 12 weeks.If so, then it looks like his season is finished and we have to look at alternatives.Not sure who's available from the Championship on his average,but can't really see using Ellis,Starke or Perks for that amount of time is an option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted July 11, 2017 I'm not surprised we are using Perks again at Rye, however he showed last night he probably isn't the solution we need. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,634 Posted July 11, 2017 Just watched the replay of the meeting,and shocked to hear Adams say that Riss could be out for 12 weeks.If so, then it looks like his season is finished and we have to look at alternatives.Not sure who's available from the Championship on his average,but can't really see using Ellis,Starke or Perks for that amount of time is an option. Well Ellis and Starke are not available next Monday so the choice gets more limited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWC 495 Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) It looks like Bomber is no longer Bomber but simply Harris. All old names have been removed from the bike and the helmet for some time. Probably 'yes' if riding in Germany! Edited July 11, 2017 by GWC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoke Potter 242 Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) SRA track of the year awards Wolves record is Winner 2006 2009 2010 2012 2015 Second 2007 2011 3013 2014 2016 Third 2008 Not too shabby top 3 in 11 years All that illustrates is how bad the rest of the tracks in the country are. Got to agree with those who say Wolves tracks is bad, awful shape, not SPEEDway. Just down to whoever manages to peg it round the kerb. Way too tight, modern day bikes do not respond well to being folded in half, hence the locking up. The surface, while looking reasonable, must have issues as it caught Harris out as soon as he hit the bend in heat 1. If it's catching world class riders out is it really good? Granted there was passing, I was sad enough to count and got 14. I'm sure people will disagree with the number but that's my opinion based on my definition of a pass. In conclusion, Wolves, another track that needs a re-shape along with 'Lynn. There will be more added to the list I'm sure as we progress with the coverage on BT. Edited July 11, 2017 by Stoke Potter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfsbane 12,944 Posted July 11, 2017 All that illustrates is how bad the rest of the tracks in the country are. Got to agree with those who say Wolves tracks is bad, awful shape, not SPEEDway. Just down to whoever manages to peg it round the kerb. Way too tight, modern day bikes do not respond well to being folded in half, hence the locking up. The surface, while looking reasonable, must have issues as it caught Harris out as soon as he hit the bend in heat 1. If it's catching world class riders out is it really good? Granted there was passing, I was sad enough to count and got 14. I'm sure people will disagree with the number but that's my opinion based on my definition of a pass. In conclusion, Wolves, another track that needs a re-shape along with 'Lynn. There will be more added to the list I'm sure as we progress with the coverage on BT. I'm sure if you give Ladbrokes a bell and tell them the dog track needs to go they'll be most accommodating. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoke Potter 242 Posted July 11, 2017 I'm sure if you give Ladbrokes a bell and tell them the dog track needs to go they'll be most accommodating. A quick sniff on Google maps illustrates quite well that the track doesn't fill the available space. One of the few inside greyhound stadia that don't I'd guess..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perton Wolf 396 Posted July 11, 2017 All that illustrates is how bad the rest of the tracks in the country are. Got to agree with those who say Wolves tracks is bad, awful shape, not SPEEDway. Just down to whoever manages to peg it round the kerb. Way too tight, modern day bikes do not respond well to being folded in half, hence the locking up. The surface, while looking reasonable, must have issues as it caught Harris out as soon as he hit the bend in heat 1. If it's catching world class riders out is it really good? Granted there was passing, I was sad enough to count and got 14. I'm sure people will disagree with the number but that's my opinion based on my definition of a pass. In conclusion, Wolves, another track that needs a re-shape along with 'Lynn. There will be more added to the list I'm sure as we progress with the coverage on BT. To be fair, I watched some Swedish Speedway tonight and it was largely rubbish. There was even a 20 minute delay to fill a hole in on the 1st bend...........so it looks like it's not just always British tracks that are below par as you suggest. Besides, why would Wolves change the shape of their track to accommodate people who aren't Wolves fans? The locals are happy with the track and it produces decent racing with a sizable home advantage most of the time. There are much worse tracks than Wolves anyway, which as stevebrum has pointed out - has been voted best prepared for many years by riders. The monstrosity that is the track at Wimbourne Road needs digging up before we move onto anywhere else. And since when is Harris a word class rider? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,191 Posted July 11, 2017 It's voted on by referees and it's things like fence, track equipment etc that act as the criteria. The quality or not of the racing doesn't come into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,126 Posted July 11, 2017 A quick sniff on Google maps illustrates quite well that the track doesn't fill the available space. One of the few inside greyhound stadia that don't I'd guess..? Interestingly, when the modlfications to the dog track were carried out a monmore a few years back I did some work for a couple of the ladbrokes guys involved in the changes. I asked what was to happen with the new speedway track and they told me that the final choice was left to CVS.. The track shape could have been so much better.IMO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharpandroid 88 Posted July 11, 2017 Watched the meeting, wasn't too excited by it, the track looks like it's very hard to master, a bit tight on the corners, i can see why there is an advantage for home riders or those who know it well, this makes the racing a bit too predictable for me, as for the Poole - Belle Vue meeting, the track looked dangerously bumpy to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,722 Posted July 11, 2017 video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwU3VUXyZEk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Science 1,059 Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) I would argue with anyone that pre 2011 that Wolves track produced some of the best racing in the country. Enter the F.I.M and their new unnecessary new silencers in 2011 and unfortunately we now have a shadow of what we used to have. The circuit is still the best prepared in the country but because it is not flat out all the way round and throttle control is key we have a track with little outside passing with holding the kerb the key . #sad Last night was one of the better meetings at Monmore this year Edited July 11, 2017 by New Science 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted July 12, 2017 I was at Kent on monday so I never saw the meeting transmitted live. After watching it last night, I think it was standard fare for most tracks in this country. A couple of decent races, the rest from the gate. Most of the 39 meetings I have attended this season have been very similar! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
