uk_martin 1,606 Posted April 22, 2018 1 hour ago, jrs said: For a fifteen yet old Leon is well known for his ability and his experience from European racing is almost certainly helping him enormously.... I was lucky enough to see Leon Flint at Gustrow, in Germany last year, riding really well amongst the local kids, in the 250cc junior class. So bearing in mind that Leon has only been riding 500cc bikes for 2 months, his progress has been as impressive as his potential promised last year. Here's the scary bit though. Great Britain needs the likes of Leon to make it big in this sport, as there were 6 or 7 young German kids, just as good as him, who could also have big futures ahead of them. In fact, the best that Leon did, from memory, last year was to come 2nd in his races. And that wasn't even on penalties. We don't want to be relegated even further in the international pecking order by Germany, now, do we? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 511 Posted April 22, 2018 1 hour ago, uk_martin said: Here's the scary bit though. Great Britain needs the likes of Leon to make it big in this sport, as there were 6 or 7 young German kids, just as good as him, who could also have big futures ahead of them. In fact, the best that Leon did, from memory, last year was to come 2nd in his races. And that wasn't even on penalties. We don't want to be relegated even further in the international pecking order by Germany, now, do we? You never heard of Bewley, Brennan, Edwards, Smith etc.? There is plenty of talent in this country if it is nurtured. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted April 22, 2018 40 minutes ago, *JJ said: You never heard of Bewley, Brennan, Edwards, Smith etc.? There is plenty of talent in this country if it is nurtured. Of course I have. But you've hit the nail on the head...IF it's nurtured. And if they don't do a JPB and retire too early. There's a few youngsters who can grow up to do a decent day job at EL level. The big question will be, who has what it takes to eventually perform on the World stage, up there alongside Tai, and maybe Robert Lambert? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 511 Posted April 23, 2018 22 hours ago, uk_martin said: Of course I have. But you've hit the nail on the head...IF it's nurtured. And if they don't do a JPB and retire too early. There's a few youngsters who can grow up to do a decent day job at EL level. The big question will be, who has what it takes to eventually perform on the World stage, up there alongside Tai, and maybe Robert Lambert? Indeed. JPB is mega-talented, but obviously very badly advised. But I think that there are plenty who could make it, hopefully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, *JJ said: Indeed. JPB is mega-talented, but obviously very badly advised.... It is what it is, but for us to cast judgement and say it's very badly advised may itself be badly advised. We only have our selfish opinions as fans. We aren't close enough to the guy or his family to know all the facts that went into making that decision. It might be unfortunate for the world of speedway, but there's a lot more to life than just speedway. Edited April 23, 2018 by uk_martin 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argos 262 Posted April 23, 2018 Well said UK Martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
