Col 854 Posted November 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, HGould said: THJ signed....very nice team we have for 2020. I'll reserve judgement for when I see them on track 10 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Hopefully our track will not be a gaters track.....it never has been in the past, apart from the odd 'slick' prep, which is obviously what the home favourites requested. We've got a team of racers and they'll demand an outside line, especially on the 2nd bend! (I'd imagine?) I think Heat 1 and 15 will be the 2 races that might require an electric start? Yes, if Perry Barr is gate-n-go certainly Harris, Shanes & Garrity are going to struggle. Castagna will like it though. I can hardly believe Jonasson is only 30 (31st birthday tomorrow) he seems to have been around longer than that. I think it could be the coup of the season if he's not over committed on the continent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ragdoll64 647 Posted November 26, 2019 If all firing, that team could beat anyone.......BUT it’s a team of riders who can blow hot and cold. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted November 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, Col said: I'll reserve judgement for when I see them on track Yes, if Perry Barr is gate-n-go certainly Harris, Shanes & Garrity are going to struggle. Castagna will like it though. I can hardly believe Jonasson is only 30 (31st birthday tomorrow) he seems to have been around longer than that. I think it could be the coup of the season if he's not over committed on the continent. Would assume he'll set up a couple of bikes in UK and fly in/out of Bham/EMA on a Wednesday morning. All he has to do is turn up and ride! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 854 Posted November 26, 2019 Jonasson has signed to ride in Allsvensken (Thursday) as well as Elitserien (Tuesday) in his homeland, so I'm guessing he won't be riding in the Premiership in Britain. Can't see that he's signed up anywhere in Poland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,144 Posted November 26, 2019 I'm sure management will be aware of his other commitments before signing......being a seasoned 'pro' all the travelling will be part and parcel. As soon as he gets dialled in at PB, we will have a solid Heat Leader! If we stay injury free, we will be a match for any one! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueherb777 571 Posted November 26, 2019 34 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: I'm sure management will be aware of his other commitments before signing......being a seasoned 'pro' all the travelling will be part and parcel. As soon as he gets dialled in at PB, we will have a solid Heat Leader! If we stay injury free, we will be a match for any one! I think it looks a great team.Some real racers in there....well done Brum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted November 26, 2019 24 hours ago you guys weren’t liking THJ. Now everyone is. What happened? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 512 Posted November 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, poolebolton said: 24 hours ago you guys weren’t liking THJ. Now everyone is. What happened? We're optimists, except the Wolves/Cradley person, but that's to be expected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted November 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, *JJ said: We're optimists, except the Wolves/Cradley person, but that's to be expected Tbf Think the mistake was signing Garrity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 512 Posted November 26, 2019 1 minute ago, poolebolton said: Tbf Think the mistake was signing Garrity. I don't know: last season, he was a breath of fresh air, and was always worth watching. I know that people claim that he is unreliable, but he wasn't for us. We shall see. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,144 Posted November 26, 2019 Just now, *JJ said: I don't know: last season, he was a breath of fresh air, and was always worth watching. I know that people claim that he is unreliable, but he wasn't for us. We shall see. Absolutely! He saved our season 'single-handedly' , from an entertainment spectacle! He would've been my first choice and I'm so glad he was LR's! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dog 413 Posted November 26, 2019 There's a lot to like about this team, every rider has some sort of individual championship to his name either in speedway or grass track (bar Jack I think) Ash was U15 Champion, so a lot of quality and experience. If the Brummies have that bit of luck thats been missing the last few years, it can certainly go all the way. Superb work by the Masons and Laurence and they should be applauded, really hope they get the support now and kick on with a great season. Can't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, poolebolton said: 24 hours ago you guys weren’t liking THJ. Now everyone is. What happened? Tbf now it’s Birmingham fans giving support to their team. Some neutrals are still skeptics. He’s really declined from a few years ago hence why he’s not employed in Poland and he’s never been the most reliable guy around. Having said that you still wouldn’t expect his average to go any lower. Edited November 26, 2019 by Islander15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted November 26, 2019 Entertaining team for sure. It's a shame my trips to Perry Barr will be curtailed next season, due to my closest track Kent, switching race nights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) THJ is also doing Longtrack - as are Shanesy and Bomber - so there may well be some weekend away guests? Edited November 26, 2019 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
