Super Blue 616 Posted July 20, 2018 48 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Nope Did he even make an appearance on the back straight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted July 20, 2018 Maybe told not to after last week's interviews 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted July 20, 2018 14 minutes ago, Super Blue said: Did he even make an appearance on the back straight? No....stayed on centre green Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siggytastic 179 Posted July 20, 2018 Liked the way He introduced the riders and worked with Mike Western! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted July 20, 2018 Did you? Can't remember... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 22 Posted July 20, 2018 17 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Positive stuff first. Good debuts for mark and coty and both contributed to a entertaining meeting. Despite Wallinger not scoring it was very refreshing to see him practicing after the meeting and trying to improve and learn the track. Our riders need to be aware of where their team mate is on track. Cam impeded Rory several times and Rory done the same to Nico. Now for a moan. When a ten year old lad asks a rider for his autograph and gets told to wait til after the winning parade and then the rider failed to even look at this lad and give his autograph even though he patiently waited for ten minutes. Its hard enough to attract younger people but to treat them like that is very poor. The riders need to remember who pays their wages because soon there will be nobody left. A quick signature means so much and the riders become heroes with these youngsters but this experience has left a very sour taste What's with the secret squirrel stuff? Which rider was it? I'd like to know which rider considers himself above giving an autograph to a young fan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,239 Posted July 20, 2018 Nico Covatti. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted July 20, 2018 not who i thought you were going to say..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted July 20, 2018 Bet you were thinking of a whinging Aussie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 22 Posted July 21, 2018 Thanks for that, I admit I was thinking antipodiean as well. Your right in what you say, Just taking the time with a young fan can make all the difference, and certainly speedway needs as many of those as it can get if it is to survive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,239 Posted July 21, 2018 I didn’t mean to be secretive just thought I’d save his blushes. Watched a dvd yesterday when the riders were giving autographs at the turnstiles. And a rider was asked what’s it like to give a autograph. He replied a few years ago it was me collecting autographs so I know how much it means. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,685 Posted July 21, 2018 To be fair to Nico he may still have been somewhat wound up after heat 15 He is normally very calm relaxed and friendly I dont remember another time Ive seen him as upset and animated as he was in his reaction to Rory after heat 15! The riders are generally excellent at Ipswich with autographs and photos for anyone not just the kids. I also think the club place a high priority on that being the case too Hopefully amends can be made at the next meeting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) Nico always been fine in the past so would have thought it was down to heat 15 goings on Edited July 21, 2018 by 2ndbendbeerhut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,239 Posted July 21, 2018 I agree and as a adult I find that reaction reasonable to a degree. But a ten year old doesn’t see it that way. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,685 Posted July 21, 2018 18 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said: I agree and as a adult I find that reaction reasonable to a degree. But a ten year old doesn’t see it that way. Perhaps something a bit extra can be arranged for this particular 10 year old to restore faith Over to Nico and the club...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites