ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted May 24, 2019 41 minutes ago, geoff100 said: Good old "ian thomas" will be spinning in his grave , would luv to know what " tony mole " thinks as he looks at those pics ! Hmmm, I wish I could make hills that big. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leander 495 Posted May 24, 2019 On 5/23/2019 at 10:38 AM, Cometfan4eva said: Totally gutted at seeing one of the best speedway tracks been ripped up loved watching the meetings and working down there haven't seen a meeting since last season due to having no transport Saturdays don't seem the same always looked forward to going to speedway ever since I was a kid just got memories now just a shame we couldn't have had a farewell meeting sad says I wouldn't say that. The exit out of bend 2 was always far too narrow for the track size/ shape. I can't count how many crashes I've seen there. Would have liked to have seen the airfence extended there by another two panels but that would have made it below regulation width. That said I'm sorry to see the destruction of another speedway track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted May 24, 2019 Where is the shale going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted May 25, 2019 1 hour ago, poolebolton said: Where is the shale going? see page 16 on this post and read downwards . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derwent 271 Posted May 25, 2019 11 hours ago, geoff100 said: Who is paying for all this surely not the we have no money reds and town? Mainly being paid for by a funding grant the Reds secured from the FA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singy13 372 Posted May 25, 2019 12 hours ago, ruffdiamond said: Hmmm, I wish I could make hills that big. Doesn't the Rye House track have similar hills on their centre area ? lol...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted May 25, 2019 1 hour ago, singy13 said: Doesn't the Rye House track have similar hills on their centre area ? lol...... Did have the last time i went. It looked awful. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted May 25, 2019 20 hours ago, singy13 said: Just used the quote to attract your attention ha....but I was just wondering THJ if you know what such as Tony Jackson, and Dave Hoggart, are doing re speedway now following the demise of Comets? Presumably the latter announces at other tracks? Jacko is still working (use that term very loosely) at Sellafield and spending the rest of his spare time looking after his elderly parents. I spoke to him about two week back and he is threatening to go to a couple of choice meetings as a spectator if he gets the chance as was the case for Ben Barkers testimonial I believe where he managed the Worky four (unfortunately I missed that one) Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelShoe 500 Posted May 26, 2019 On 5/24/2019 at 9:40 PM, leander said: I wouldn't say that. The exit out of bend 2 was always far too narrow for the track size/ shape. I can't count how many crashes I've seen there. Would have liked to have seen the airfence extended there by another two panels but that would have made it below regulation width. That said I'm sorry to see the destruction of another speedway track. Keith Denham made changes to bends 2 and 4 when he took over, this reduced the incident rate markedly especially with regard to bend 2. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelShoe 500 Posted May 26, 2019 17 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Jacko is still working (use that term very loosely) at Sellafield and spending the rest of his spare time looking after his elderly parents. I spoke to him about two week back and he is threatening to go to a couple of choice meetings as a spectator if he gets the chance as was the case for Ben Barkers testimonial I believe where he managed the Worky four (unfortunately I missed that one) Regards THJ Yeah he was at another Redcar meeting with Dave Payne as well. It's no secret that the way speedway had been run in recent seasons compounded by how Workington were treated last season had never seen him so disillusioned with the sport . The magnificent treble was just reward for an unsung hero who gave up so much of his own time for his love of the Comets. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singy13 372 Posted May 27, 2019 Looking good.....for some ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, singy13 said: Looking good.....for some ???? just put a few whoops , table tops and a fox hole shot and its a rye house track on steroids lol. if they put on ladies hockey , i may even nip down for a few matches . Edited May 27, 2019 by jenga Do I need a reason ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted May 27, 2019 2 hours ago, singy13 said: Looking good.....for some ???? Dunno who ???,,, but I bet his lady is well proud of him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelShoe 500 Posted May 28, 2019 Pitch being completely reseeded, supposedly ready for July. Apparently the existing grass was skimmed off, it was then ploughed and mixed with loam from a pitch that was being lifted in Blackburn. The sand on the top you see is to be mixed in with the other layers before seeding. The previous pitch was reportedly 8 metres too narrow to meet the minimum dimension requirements for football , it will also be lengthened by some 10 metres overall. Where the shale has been removed from the track the concrete base is exposed, some 2000 tonnes of material have reportedly been shifted so far. As a long time Worky speedway fan it was very sad to see and put a downer on my day. The finance for the operation is apparently coming from the new stadium pot of money. If the pitch had been big enough for football then it goes without saying a lot of this work and expense wouldn't have been required bearing in mind the relatively short construction period for the new stadium. After saying this, if the new stadium doesn't happen for any reason then at least the teams should have a good level pitch to play on, the previous one was in poor condition. Just need the Council to take the speedway along with them as well in this much needed ambitious project. It is only fair that you try to rehouse a tenant you've made homeless !. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted May 28, 2019 (edited) Removed due to double posting... doh Edited May 28, 2019 by TotallyHonestJohn Senility Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
