teaboy279 1,038 Posted May 11, 2019 Anyone local able to advise what the track is looking like, no further rain forecast before tapes up now. Could be a very close meeting if stokes top 4 all fire. Probably the only track in the league Ledwith has seen as well. Despite its dreary appearance I always look forward to my trips to Loomer rd, it has some strange romantic feel of my childhood about the place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted May 11, 2019 That is the big question. There has been a lot of rain in the last few days, an update will be much appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkypotter 40 Posted May 11, 2019 22 minutes ago, cityrebel said: That is the big question. There has been a lot of rain in the last few days, an update will be much appreciated! I am approx. 2 miles from the track. we had a light shower a couple of hours ago and now it is blue sky with a nice breeze and feels warm. forecast is good for tomorrow so cant see any problems. should be a good match and look forward to seeing joe Lawlor in action again. he reminds me of danny ayres with his no nonsense style. come on the potters do us proud. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waco 1,026 Posted May 11, 2019 Ben Morley guests for Kent at no1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burton1 39 Posted May 11, 2019 Brave decision to run this meeting ,when the the final day of the premier league football season starts at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted May 12, 2019 21 hours ago, teaboy279 said: Anyone local able to advise what the track is looking like, no further rain forecast before tapes up now. Could be a very close meeting if stokes top 4 all fire. Probably the only track in the league Ledwith has seen as well. Despite its dreary appearance I always look forward to my trips to Loomer rd, it has some strange romantic feel of my childhood about the place. You should feel at home in the midst of a Trading Estate Track there is superb now that "Terry the Track" is doing it. Should be a good meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted May 12, 2019 Good away win for Kent, hope Gilkes is okay. Is spooner our for a while? I can see this being a season of learning away from Kent for Ledwith. Does kemp miss many fixtures as a replacement on two occasions so far hasn’t really done what he’s capable of. Saying that he is struggling in the main body of the team at Sheffield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted May 12, 2019 My first visit to Stoke for 4 seasons and I was somewhat impressed. Certainly the track was way, way, better than the dangerous dustbowl on my last visit. Bit greasy early on (particularly the 4th bend) and a bit dusty later, they can be forgiven for both given there is always a compromise between keeping punters happy and making sure less experienced riders stay on. The stadium has been tidied up a bit too, with the greyhound track now covered by grass. I'll be going back and would suggest that everyone who has given them up gives them another try. Kent were deserved winners and with Gilkes would have won comfortably. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,246 Posted May 12, 2019 Still a bit surprised that Ledwith is being run at 5. With Jenkins and Rowe who are consistent at most tracks and in the side i figure it would make mire sense to protect Rob at 3 or 4 until he is fully settled? That said solid win away with issues shows the strength of Kent and weaknesses of Stoke. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted May 12, 2019 Today was my first visit to Stoke for a few seasons, and I'm glad there weren't any serious dramas to ruin the meeting. The track was a bit tricky early on and the water bowser did break down for a while, but other than that it was quite well run. Kent had a fair bit of bad luck with quite a few fallers, but the impressive Jordan Jenkins clinched the win in the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Crusader 135 Posted May 13, 2019 12 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Still a bit surprised that Ledwith is being run at 5. With Jenkins and Rowe who are consistent at most tracks and in the side i figure it would make mire sense to protect Rob at 3 or 4 until he is fully settled? That said solid win away with issues shows the strength of Kent and weaknesses of Stoke. I also cannot understand Ledwith at 5. I thought it was just being tried for the challenge against Lakeside. He's not a heat leader yet. As you and others have said with the full team it would have been a much bigger win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adonis 1,454 Posted May 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Old Crusader said: I also cannot understand Ledwith at 5. I thought it was just being tried for the challenge against Lakeside. He's not a heat leader yet. As you and others have said with the full team it would have been a much bigger win. it's expectation ,he was, therefore he is !! , I would say expectation has put paid to quite a few people who have returned after a long break ,and until Team managers start looking at riders with a realistic view , and this IMO includes the new kids and people who have been around for years and are still no good , this will continue to happen , From what I have read on here ,Stoke promotion have made massive strides with the track and the stadium over the winter , what a shame then then all that hard work is going to be let down by yet another team that largely picked itself . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted May 13, 2019 The place has definitely made strides in the right direction. The surface bumps and waves seem to have gone, and riders had racing lines most notably turn 2 out wide for the brave. The running was slick, the announcements and music were clear, and by stoke standards a decent crowd in lovely sunshine. People who have stayed away because of the poor reputation of race day experience, really should give it another go. The place imo is heading in the right direction. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkypotter 40 Posted May 14, 2019 17 hours ago, teaboy279 said: The place has definitely made strides in the right direction. The surface bumps and waves seem to have gone, and riders had racing lines most notably turn 2 out wide for the brave. The running was slick, the announcements and music were clear, and by stoke standards a decent crowd in lovely sunshine. People who have stayed away because of the poor reputation of race day experience, really should give it another go. The place imo is heading in the right direction. got to agree with that teaboy. glad you enjoyed the experience. lets hope we can get a few more back on raceday and maybe even win a match or two. up the potters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkypotter 40 Posted May 14, 2019 On 5/12/2019 at 7:51 PM, Halifaxtiger said: My first visit to Stoke for 4 seasons and I was somewhat impressed. Certainly the track was way, way, better than the dangerous dustbowl on my last visit. Bit greasy early on (particularly the 4th bend) and a bit dusty later, they can be forgiven for both given there is always a compromise between keeping punters happy and making sure less experienced riders stay on. The stadium has been tidied up a bit too, with the greyhound track now covered by grass. I'll be going back and would suggest that everyone who has given them up gives them another try. Kent were deserved winners and with Gilkes would have won comfortably. glad you enjoyed the day. to be fair stoke also had a bit of misfortune also. ie Lawlor ef first time out, the reserves completely mucking up heat 2. 2 falls for Rutherford while in point scoring positions. but fair play kent took a well deserved win in the end. don't think we will win many until we get the reserves scoring a few more points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
