jrs 3,290 Posted July 3, 2022 5 hours ago, screm said: https://www.facebook.com/paul.haughin/videos/804309593896916/ Certainly looks like a good smooth spacious track. Congratulations to all that have worked on the project so far, it’s looking good ! Hopefully it will never see banger racing or stox . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted July 3, 2022 7 hours ago, Neila said: But was it 3, 4 or 5 laps THJ Deffo 4 laps Neil... Steve was hoping to beat 80 seconds and not show himself up and he rode a blinder for that 66.24 which is now the time to beat... the current track record... We will get him out again at the start of the first meeting hopefully and he will tighten that up by a couple of more seconds for sure... he also had a start out of each gate and tried a few lines out around the track and confirmed there are multiple racing lines around the the place... For me it's a bit like the Somerset track with a sprinkling of Sheffild and Redcar... once the young guns get on there I can see regular race times of 55 to 56 seconds for the 298 metre track... Gonna offer a bit of excitement that's for sure... 6 hours ago, Justgotmecpc said: Depends if THJ was a tad hungowa No hangover here buddy I was doing my bit for the war in Ukraine and was drinking that Ukrainian lager and its a nice drink... ASDA 10 cams 10 quid 4.8% and needs to be cold from the fridge... also a donation goes to the Ukrainian Humanitarian effort... I will be back there tomorrow night for a couple of more boxes... they have definitey found an easy way for me to support a cause that's for sure... Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted July 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: No hangover here buddy I was doing my bit for the war in Ukraine and was drinking that Ukrainian lager and its a nice drink... ASDA 10 cams 10 quid 4.8% and needs to be cold from the fridge... also a donation goes to the Ukrainian Humanitarian effort... I will be back there tomorrow night for a couple of more boxes... they have definitey found an easy way for me to support a cause that's for sure... Regards THJ Do they do Ukrainian cider? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shrimmy 143 Posted July 3, 2022 50 minutes ago, jrs said: Certainly looks like a good smooth spacious track. Congratulations to all that have worked on the project so far, it’s looking good ! Hopefully it will never see banger racing or stox . Why wouldn’t you want bangers or stox at the track ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,618 Posted July 4, 2022 So given the tremendous progress that's been made thoughts must be turning to getting licensed and operating. Is it still NL for 2023? There was a suggestion there might be a 'soft opening' with a BYC round possibly this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,661 Posted July 4, 2022 Another view... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,853 Posted July 4, 2022 2 hours ago, arnieg said: So given the tremendous progress that's been made thoughts must be turning to getting licensed and operating. Is it still NL for 2023? There was a suggestion there might be a 'soft opening' with a BYC round possibly this season. Start next season I believe in NL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,331 Posted July 4, 2022 29 minutes ago, topaz325 said: Start next season I believe in NL. Super Steve could be in the Team!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,853 Posted July 4, 2022 https://cumbriacrack.com/2022/07/03/milestone-for-workington-comets-return-as-bikes-get-back-in-action/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted July 4, 2022 (edited) Just for interest and for our Glasgow friends with a good memory the chap standing in field on the second bend was Jackson Irving... I offered to hold the dogs while he had a spin but he was slightly worse for wear...(and politely declined) https://blantyreproject.com/2019/03/1986-blantyre-speedway/#:~:text=paulveverka-,3,-years ago Regards THJ Edited July 4, 2022 by TotallyHonestJohn Missed out word 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaggy 62 Posted July 4, 2022 16 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Just for interest and for our Glasgow friends with a good memory the chap standing in field on the second bend was Jackson Irving... I offered to hold the dogs while he had a spin but he was slightly worse for wear...(and politely declined) https://blantyreproject.com/2019/03/1986-blantyre-speedway/#:~:text=paulveverka-,3,-years ago Regards THJ Steve and Jacko will help us fit Bewley under the points limit for next season 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,853 Posted July 4, 2022 (edited) Not forgetting big Leggy, I,m sure Steve said on a recent podcast question best team mate..” Jacko Irving”. Edited July 4, 2022 by topaz325 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,853 Posted July 4, 2022 44 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Just for interest and for our Glasgow friends with a good memory the chap standing in field on the second bend was Jackson Irving... I offered to hold the dogs while he had a spin but he was slightly worse for wear...(and politely declined) https://blantyreproject.com/2019/03/1986-blantyre-speedway/#:~:text=paulveverka-,3,-years ago Regards THJ Makes the man even more of a legend the level of mince he had to carry for so many years, particularly Blantyre era. Would've walked into any side but was always loyal to the stripes. Thankfully I was but a nipper during those years and earliest memories are from shawfield!! Remember Jacko having a spin at a testimonial or anniversary meeting, but will be a fair while ago now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmarsbar2 173 Posted July 4, 2022 4 hours ago, Jaizer said: Makes the man even more of a legend the level of mince he had to carry for so many years, particularly Blantyre era. Would've walked into any side but was always loyal to the stripes. Thankfully I was but a nipper during those years and earliest memories are from shawfield!! Remember Jacko having a spin at a testimonial or anniversary meeting, but will be a fair while ago now Jacko rode for the Tigers at Shawfield. Opening night in 1988 he was at reserve with the legend Shane Bowes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,339 Posted July 13, 2022 Be great to see Worky back. Some great memories watching them race 2004/5...Stoney, Steady etc., Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
