foreverblue 6,081 Posted July 22, 2019 Don't know why they would get Harris when Klindt is available. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukas 911 Posted July 22, 2019 Embarrassing performance from the premierships also rans. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,240 Posted July 22, 2019 29 minutes ago, Thecatalyst said: Why book Harris who obviously shattered Doesn't Bomber have to guest for every team at least once per season? Isn't that one of the regulations..? And if he isn't available then I believe Scott or Rory must be asked... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyTanker 75 Posted July 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, mikebv said: Doesn't Bomber have to guest for every team at least once per season? Isn't that one of the regulations..? And if he isn't available then I believe Scott or Rory must be asked... Now you mention it, yes I think you are right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 1,513 Posted July 22, 2019 6 hours ago, Beowulf said: Harris was s bloomin' pest last week Hope we don't get a repeat. We didn't ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted July 22, 2019 2 hours ago, foreverblue said: Poole lately is better than it was , really don't know why our tracks are worse than they were. Better track prep is needed and I think the availability of the right shale has had a major impact on the majority of clubs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 1,513 Posted July 22, 2019 3 hours ago, foreverblue said: It isn't as good as it used to be Unfortunately that is true. Doc Bridgett has been a huge loss to the club. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted July 23, 2019 8 hours ago, mikebv said: Doesn't Bomber have to guest for every team at least once per season? Isn't that one of the regulations..? As he is a"living legend" in the UK for his 2007 exploits and as he has stated clearly that he can't make it pay unless he doubles up ( and trebles up with prolific guest bookings ) that seems to be deemed his due. He does give his all in the UK ( mostly ) and when on form is a tigerish racer, capable of coming from the back more often than most in the UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,249 Posted July 23, 2019 8 hours ago, stevebrum said: Better track prep is needed and I think the availability of the right shale has had a major impact on the majority of clubs. I think it's more the bikes than the tracks. Short stroke engines are much more reactive in an instant and the straight line speed makes it really difficult when behind to make passes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted July 23, 2019 1 hour ago, SPEEDY69 said: I think it's more the bikes than the tracks. Short stroke engines are much more reactive in an instant and the straight line speed makes it really difficult when behind to make passes. I agree the bikes do struggle with the tracks here as well but that’s been an issue for a while now. The lack of suitable shale over the past 2 seasons as seen quite a rise in fans of the home clubs complaining about the poor racing and acknowledged by a lot of promoters. There are still tracks that still get praise tho (like NSS, Peterborough, Scunthorpe) so for me the current issue was tracks as well as the current bikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,081 Posted July 23, 2019 10 hours ago, Beowulf said: Unfortunately that is true. Doc Bridgett has been a huge loss to the club. It is funny how modern track curators can't prepare a track like they did before, I expect it is down to cost and getting the cheapest material. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortythirtyeight 838 Posted July 23, 2019 31 minutes ago, foreverblue said: It is funny how modern track curators can't prepare a track like they did before, I expect it is down to cost and getting the cheapest material. What modern track curators? Their average age must be 60 plus! Only one you could consider as being young is Jonathan Swales at much slated Newcastle ( the track shape is not his fault ) My nearest track tell me they are still getting their shale from the same source they have used for the last five years and never had an issue with supply . It's more a case of transport costs of the shale than the article and knowing how to lay it once you have it. Too many tracks lack a proper, time experienced track man who actually knows how to lay, repair and prepare a track rather than just grade it and water it. its a ' black art' and a dying one at that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty 1,257 Posted July 23, 2019 A well run show last night. All 15 heats ran without a single re-start needed. Praise to the referee and riders for that. Given the longer interval of 25 mins for BEN fund collection and kids entertainment it was still all done and dusted in under two hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyTanker 75 Posted July 23, 2019 Don't know what type of shale if any they use in Poland, but very sandy, and takes lots of water. Has anyone over here tried giving polands mix a go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,081 Posted July 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Fortythirtyeight said: What modern track curators? Their average age must be 60 plus! Only one you could consider as being young is Jonathan Swales at much slated Newcastle ( the track shape is not his fault ) My nearest track tell me they are still getting their shale from the same source they have used for the last five years and never had an issue with supply . It's more a case of transport costs of the shale than the article and knowing how to lay it once you have it. Too many tracks lack a proper, time experienced track man who actually knows how to lay, repair and prepare a track rather than just grade it and water it. its a ' black art' and a dying one at that. I don't know anything about track prep but it just seems to me it could be sorted if someone had the desire to. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
