raddog 9 Posted January 6, 2019 yeah ... spill da beans !! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyhoundp 990 Posted January 6, 2019 3 hours ago, pete cc said: Things are a changing a loomer road. You mean they have finally got rid of the old Gas Streetlights ? at last.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigred 187 Posted January 6, 2019 New carpet in the bar !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalterPlinge 657 Posted January 9, 2019 On 12/16/2018 at 12:12 AM, WalterPlinge said: Can't imagine Paul Burnett riding with his fractured leg. Kelsey Dugard fits though on 3.35 Seems that Stoke are looking for another rider as they have just realised that Paul Burnett fractured his leg over a month ago before they announced his signing. Thought it was very strange that they announced his signing while he was laid up with a bad fracture. Anyway, they've finally caught on and issued this statement.... STOKE’S pre-season injury jinx has struck for a second season with Paul Burnett being ruled out due to breaking his leg in an accident at work. Potters promoter Dave Tattum commented “It was great knowing we had our team in place and then I had a phone call off Paul informing us that he’d been injured at work. We then waited a little while awaiting outcomes from the hospital and Paul has now had to have an external fixator fitted to his leg resulting in there being no chance of him being fit to race by the start of the season. All of us here at Stoke send our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Paul.” 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted January 9, 2019 Shelby Rutherford in his place I am sure he broke his back there and said the tracks the worst he had ever ridden lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalterPlinge 657 Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, mac101 said: Shelby Rutherford in his place I am sure he broke his back there and said the tracks the worst he had ever ridden lol He did. He broke his back in a heavy crash into a post on the back straight when the power went, the lights went out, and the fence went down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raddog 9 Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, mac101 said: Shelby Rutherford in his place I am sure he broke his back there and said the tracks the worst he had ever ridden lol He told me the track was difficult but just had to be ridden acordingly . And he was helped into the fence ! Have a great year Shelby . Potter Power ! Edited January 9, 2019 by raddog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted January 10, 2019 Like for like swap, as in there was nothing to get excited about when Burnett signed and no change now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adonis 1,454 Posted January 10, 2019 10 hours ago, WalterPlinge said: He did. He broke his back in a heavy crash into a post on the back straight when the power went, the lights went out, and the fence went down. the lights went out after the crash . and he hit the fence where there was no airbag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg 123 Posted January 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Sings4Speedway said: Like for like swap, as in there was nothing to get excited about when Burnett signed and no change now. Nice and supportive . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted January 10, 2019 37 minutes ago, Greg said: Nice and supportive . No offence but i feel both of these riders are filling a place that could / should have been given to a newcomer. Both riders have been around for years and achieved beggar all. Even a new 2.00 who didn't score anything would be learning for the future, both these riders "best" days are behind them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkypotter 40 Posted January 10, 2019 1 hour ago, adonis said: the lights went out after the crash . and he hit the fence where there was no airbag Hi Yes I was there that night and it was a nasty one. Real shame for Paul as he is a good team man. All the best to Shelby on what is a lot better track thanks to Dave and the team. After assembling a really good team lets hope the track and lights can give them a good season and let them do what they do best without having to worry about other things. Up the mighty potters for 2019. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adonis 1,454 Posted January 10, 2019 30 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: No offence but i feel both of these riders are filling a place that could / should have been given to a newcomer. Both riders have been around for years and achieved beggar all. Even a new 2.00 who didn't score anything would be learning for the future, both these riders "best" days are behind them. couldn't agree more . I assume Shelby has taken over Pauls pay to race agreement 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted January 10, 2019 21 minutes ago, adonis said: couldn't agree more . I assume Shelby has taken over Pauls pay to race agreement In jest possibly but i do fear that we are on the edge of a pay to ride culture. There has always been influence from sponsors for certain riders to get / keep team places but i wonder how many would pay for a place? Or how many novices would ride for free for a season to get their name out there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adonis 1,454 Posted January 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: In jest possibly but i do fear that we are on the edge of a pay to ride culture. There has always been influence from sponsors for certain riders to get / keep team places but i wonder how many would pay for a place? Or how many novices would ride for free for a season to get their name out there? I know 1 who would have ridden for nothing ,given the opportunity way back 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
