Argos 262 Posted February 18, 2020 When Jason Crump finished in British Speedway did he have a Fairwell meeting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4thbender 382 Posted February 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Argos said: When Jason Crump finished in British Speedway did he have a Fairwell meeting? Nah. He just said "I'll be back." And now he is. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted February 18, 2020 5 hours ago, 4thbender said: Nah. He just said "I'll be back." And now he is. What does this mean please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argos 262 Posted February 18, 2020 The reason I asked the question, It was my understanding that if you had a fairwell meeting you were banned from making a return to the Sport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,270 Posted February 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, Argos said: The reason I asked the question, It was my understanding that if you had a fairwell meeting you were banned from making a return to the Sport A bit like Swindon? 2 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincent Blachshadow 2,936 Posted February 18, 2020 Todd Wiltshire made a comeback in 2006 after having had a farewell meeting in 2004. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drew2 251 Posted February 18, 2020 Don't think JC ever had a Farewell meeting anywhere, just a long lap of honour in Torun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor... 1,478 Posted February 18, 2020 56 minutes ago, Vincent Blachshadow said: Todd Wiltshire made a comeback in 2006 after having had a farewell meeting in 2004. Was just gonna say that. I've got his race jacket from the farewell meeting. Took the edge of it a tiny bit when he came back but still pleased i got it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,091 Posted February 19, 2020 9 hours ago, The Doctor... said: Was just gonna say that. I've got his race jacket from the farewell meeting. Took the edge of it a tiny bit when he came back but still pleased i got it. Didn't it hammer down with rain that night at Oxford for his Farewell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,985 Posted February 19, 2020 18 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Didn't it hammer down with rain that night at Oxford for his Farewell? It doesnt hammer down with rain in the Sweet City we have liquid sunshine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a4poster 82 Posted February 19, 2020 No doubt it is a fantastic coup for the Witches and a boost for the sport in general. I remember the excitement when it was announced the Falcons had re-signed Ivan Mauger (for home meetings only) in our ill-fated return to the British League in 1984. Although he still managed an average a fraction over 8pts - which is today's standard would be good - he was a shadow of the rider he once was and was at time beat by some pretty average riders who would not have got near him when he was in his pomp. It may have been only a fraction of a second out of the gate but in modern racing it made all the difference especially for someone who prided themselves on their gating ability. It was similar for Verner when he returned - although not renowned for his gating - his fence scraping escapades that made him such a favourite was largely gone. No doubt some of the hunger must go also as well as the realisation of the risks must be greater. Still all were great riders, Mauger the greatest, Verner one of the best all action riders around the County Ground and as for Jason Crump I would urge anyone if you get the chance to see him in action to make a special effort to go and see one of the greats of modern Speedway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted February 19, 2020 Another possible precedent is Andrew Silver, who came back for Rye House. Silver in the second tier is probably about the same level as Crump in the top tier. As I recall, he ended up as a high-scoring reserve and scored one maximum during the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,359 Posted February 19, 2020 8 years away from competitive action will be his biggest problem + he is 8 years older ,everybody likes to think they are as fit as they were in body and mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,692 Posted February 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: 8 years away from competitive action will be his biggest problem + he is 8 years older ,everybody likes to think they are as fit as they were in body and mind. Very true, but if Jason has retained his gating skills he will score big at home ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor... 1,478 Posted February 19, 2020 7 hours ago, foreverblue said: Didn't it hammer down with rain that night at Oxford for his Farewell? Yeh i don't actually think they finished it. I've got the programme somewhere but pretty sure it was cut short cos of the rain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites