Stoke Potter 242 Posted April 16, 2019 My first visit to Peterborough and I was fairly impressed, good facilities, pretty good presentation but someone to interact more with the crowd would be helpful to get them going. It's one of the better tracks in the country but is crying out for increased width and that would help massively with the quality of the racing. There aren't multiple lines going into the bends and increasing width would also allow for some banking to be added. Time for some investment in additional track width. Plenty of space to do the necessary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,765 Posted April 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, ray c said: one thing for sure that this poole side will not be the seven riders that finish the season I think we all know that every season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,474 Posted April 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, Stoke Potter said: My first visit to Peterborough and I was fairly impressed, good facilities, pretty good presentation but someone to interact more with the crowd would be helpful to get them going. It's one of the better tracks in the country but is crying out for increased width and that would help massively with the quality of the racing. There aren't multiple lines going into the bends and increasing width would also allow for some banking to be added. Time for some investment in additional track width. Plenty of space to do the necessary. Jeez, how wide do you want it. You should have seen it before it was widened for the 2001 World Under 21 Championship. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted April 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, Stoke Potter said: My first visit to Peterborough and I was fairly impressed, good facilities, pretty good presentation but someone to interact more with the crowd would be helpful to get them going. It's one of the better tracks in the country but is crying out for increased width and that would help massively with the quality of the racing. There aren't multiple lines going into the bends and increasing width would also allow for some banking to be added. Time for some investment in additional track width. Plenty of space to do the necessary. one of the better tracks but not wide enough and wants banking. now let me think about that !! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted April 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Crump99 said: Jeez, how wide do you want it. You should have seen it before it was widened for the 2001 World Under 21 Championship. Must admit I thought it was an odd comment in the first place. One of the widest and best racing tracks in the UK. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted April 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, stevebrum said: Must admit I thought it was an odd comment in the first place. One of the widest and best racing tracks in the UK. It can be if the track prep is done properly. Several riders and officials commented that the track is very different to last year!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,124 Posted April 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: It can be if the track prep is done properly. Several riders and officials commented that the track is very different to last year!! A very subtle way of explaining the reason for the defeat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArthurRudge 347 Posted April 16, 2019 It's a fantastic track and facility always enjoyed my trips to Peterborough 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArthurRudge 347 Posted April 16, 2019 Always remember Flyin ryan sullivan around their and Crumpy used to fly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,246 Posted April 16, 2019 37 minutes ago, Crump99 said: Jeez, how wide do you want it. You should have seen it before it was widened for the 2001 World Under 21 Championship. Any wider and P'boro will be able to run a second meeting on the inside at the same time.... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semion 2,192 Posted April 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, ArthurRudge said: Always remember Flyin ryan sullivan around their and Crumpy used to fly. Sullivan and Crump up against each other was a joy to behold. I remember one Peterborough/Lynn meeting where they both gave each other total respect and room. Think they met 3 times during the meeting with Sullivan winning the individual match 2-1, but the number of passes each made on the other one was to many to keep track of. Happy Days 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,474 Posted April 16, 2019 23 minutes ago, Dave Jones said: A very subtle way of explaining the reason for the defeat? He's not wrong though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted April 16, 2019 52 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: It can be if the track prep is done properly. Several riders and officials commented that the track is very different to last year!! Ditto every track can produce great racing if prep’d right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArthurRudge 347 Posted April 16, 2019 Who's that bloke that used to ride for them in 90's always in green long blonde hair, Jiroot or something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted April 16, 2019 Track was a bit from the gate last night. Outside wasn’t working hence Andersen cutting under in a couple and Wilson Dean coming a cropper trying to smash Jakobsen out of the way on bend four, twice in the same heat, and coming a cropper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites