Bald Bloke 3,284 Posted April 11, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Matt Ford Fan said: Seems like I'm the only one who think Rye will win by 10 at least. I think they'll win.But not sure by how much.You never know this early on. Edited April 11, 2018 by Bald Bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted April 11, 2018 Postponed after 8 heats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted April 11, 2018 14 minutes ago, stevebrum said: Postponed after 8 heats. Off after 8 is bad news from a PR perspective. At least in U-21 semi at Eastbourne they got to 20 – even though rain fell for virtually all the time. People at Arlington said it would never have got that far in the "Elite" – looks like they were on the money. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,284 Posted April 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, Richard Weston said: Off after 8 is bad news from a PR perspective. At least in U-21 semi at Eastbourne they got to 20 – even though rain fell for virtually all the time. People at Arlington said it would never have got that far in the "Elite" – looks like they were on the money. The" better, more experienced" the riders, the more perfect track they seem to need before they ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted April 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Bald Bloke said: The" better, more experienced" the riders, the more perfect track they seem to need before they ride. Very true – Zach, Max, Connor and the rest of them just got on with it. No whinging to the referee – out straight away. All of them were a credit to themselves. They all really deserved a lap of honour. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverLens 2 Posted April 11, 2018 Would anyone who went like to comment on the sight lines, given recent discussions on the new 'molehills' in the centre green? Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted April 11, 2018 7 minutes ago, SilverLens said: Would anyone who went like to comment on the sight lines, given recent discussions on the new 'molehills' in the centre green? Thanks Or did anyone take a picture?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevtheRev 122 Posted April 11, 2018 (edited) Stood on the back straight as usual. Almost no difference to last year. It is a bit of an eye sore but doesn't affect my view. Edited April 11, 2018 by KevtheRev 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted April 11, 2018 40 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: The" better, more experienced" the riders, the more perfect track they seem to need before they ride. 37 minutes ago, Richard Weston said: Very true – Zach, Max, Connor and the rest of them just got on with it. No whinging to the referee – out straight away. All of them were a credit to themselves. They all really deserved a lap of honour. Fairplay but you also have to take into consideration the different types of rain. Also as those of us over 21 know youthful exuberance can easily make you do things you later regret Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted April 11, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Richard Weston said: Off after 8 is bad news from a PR perspective. At least in U-21 semi at Eastbourne they got to 20 – even though rain fell for virtually all the time. People at Arlington said it would never have got that far in the "Elite" – looks like they were on the money. I wasn't there and cannot comment on the condition of the track or the rider safety. I wondered if you were there or just being brave on behalf of the riders from your computer ? Edited April 11, 2018 by Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayleigh 362 Posted April 11, 2018 Amazed the match was on as it was raining most of the day here. What was the crowd size like? Overall pleased with the Summers, Kennett and Robson scores but one small point, when is the manager going to get cute with heat 8? there was always a chance this meeting was going to abandoned after heat 10 yet Robbo has 2 rides (paid 5) and Clegg 3 rides (paid nil) Robbo should have been in heat 8 end of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,284 Posted April 11, 2018 32 minutes ago, Triple.H. said: Fairplay but you also have to take into consideration the different types of rain. Also as those of us over 21 know youthful exuberance can easily make you do things you later regret Same rain for all.You could say that the experienced riders should handle conditions better.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris116 756 Posted April 11, 2018 Conditions got a lot worse and if the referee had not stopped it when she did there could easily have been a very nasty crash. Full marks to the promotion for trying to get through the meeting, full marks to the riders for trying their hardest to race in bad conditions and full marks to the referee for stopping it before someone was hurt. I am now looking forward to the next meeting. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted April 11, 2018 The track was wet before the start, and visibility was deteriorating all the time. The decision to have a tractor break after heat 4 probably scuppered any chance of getting a result. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris116 756 Posted April 11, 2018 6 minutes ago, cityrebel said: The track was wet before the start, and visibility was deteriorating all the time. The decision to have a tractor break after heat 4 probably scuppered any chance of getting a result. I agree that time was used up with the grading after heat four but I suspect that without it the track would have been more dangerous earlier. A case of whatever you do it is wrong sadly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
