Col 854 Posted March 4, 2022 I'd be very surprised if any 2022 Ace is not involved in the Peter Craven meeting. So had assumed one of the final two would be NKI or Zagar, the latter being more likely as a former Ace. NKI was track record holder of the NSS during the first season the track opened but has had an awful lot of injuries since then. Lebedevs would be great, always good value entertainment wise. Was decent at SoN. Averaged 3.73 from 4 meetings in 2013 for Kings Lynn. Never been a GP rider, so what would his assessed average be? 6!00? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 703 Posted March 4, 2022 The Lebedevs rumour has been getting stronger all week and, subject to all the usual paperwork sounds like it’s going to happen. Suggestion is an average of 5.5 or 6 with maybe Jake Allen joining him. That would then tie into all the heavy hints from the “in the know brigade” of one familiar rider and an exciting new face and also that the “exciting new face” would come into the team below Charles Wright but be expected to take over as third heat leader during the season. Maybe not as strong as the Bewley/Thomson combo but should be good enough to give the Aces faithful something to cheer about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiderman1 183 Posted March 4, 2022 58 minutes ago, Wee Eck said: The Lebedevs rumour has been getting stronger all week and, subject to all the usual paperwork sounds like it’s going to happen. Suggestion is an average of 5.5 or 6 with maybe Jake Allen joining him. That would then tie into all the heavy hints from the “in the know brigade” of one familiar rider and an exciting new face and also that the “exciting new face” would come into the team below Charles Wright but be expected to take over as third heat leader during the season. Maybe not as strong as the Bewley/Thomson combo but should be good enough to give the Aces faithful something to cheer about Amazed Allen has not still got a birth in top league, with good equipment ,a rider that can beat anyone anywhere, average that only will go up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 854 Posted March 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Wee Eck said: an exciting new face and also that the “exciting new face” would come into the team below Charles Wright but be expected to take over as third heat leader during the season. Ace's started 2021 with Wright at #5, which I'd consider "2nd heat leader". Sure Bewley surpassed him (& Kurtz) obviously, but Wright was "3rd heat leader" for the final 5 months of last season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,270 Posted March 5, 2022 12 hours ago, Col said: I'd be very surprised if any 2022 Ace is not involved in the Peter Craven meeting. So had assumed one of the final two would be NKI or Zagar, the latter being more likely as a former Ace. NKI was track record holder of the NSS during the first season the track opened but has had an awful lot of injuries since then. Lebedevs would be great, always good value entertainment wise. Was decent at SoN. Averaged 3.73 from 4 meetings in 2013 for Kings Lynn. Never been a GP rider, so what would his assessed average be? 6!00? Surely after being out of UK Speedway since 2013 he should get a reduction? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 703 Posted March 5, 2022 7 hours ago, Col said: Ace's started 2021 with Wright at #5, which I'd consider "2nd heat leader". Sure Bewley surpassed him (& Kurtz) obviously, but Wright was "3rd heat leader" for the final 5 months of last season? I think that was what I was trying to say - Wright will start the season as third heat leader. I can’t find his average but assume it’s higher than 6.00. Then, if it is Lebedevs, the expectation is he’ll be better than Charles and so will take over the third heat leader role when he gets his first real average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,889 Posted March 5, 2022 If they’ve got Lebedev then it’s a cracking signing. One of my favourite riders to watch for Krosno last year in Poland and should be well suited to B.V. home track. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,723 Posted March 5, 2022 20 minutes ago, KeirStarmerFan said: If Sayfudinov and Laguta are banned from riding in Poland, BV would be silly not to try and sign one of them. Idiot 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedtiger 327 Posted March 5, 2022 39 minutes ago, KeirStarmerFan said: If Sayfudinov and Laguta are banned from riding in Poland, BV would be silly not to try and sign one of them. You stupid prat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilTheAce 498 Posted March 5, 2022 53 minutes ago, KeirStarmerFan said: If Sayfudinov and Laguta are banned from riding in Poland, BV would be silly not to try and sign one of them. Plus that fact they will be banned here also. Nevertheless, moronic post 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,359 Posted March 5, 2022 1 hour ago, KeirStarmerFan said: If Sayfudinov and Laguta are banned from riding in Poland, BV would be silly not to try and sign one of them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIRKYLANE 537 Posted March 5, 2022 4 hours ago, Najjer said: If they’ve got Lebedev then it’s a cracking signing. One of my favourite riders to watch for Krosno last year in Poland and should be well suited to B.V. home track. Would be pleased with Lebedev taking in to account what has happened this winter. He will be an asset to the team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coldace 110 Posted March 5, 2022 5 hours ago, Najjer said: If they’ve got Lebedev then it’s a cracking signing. One of my favourite riders to watch for Krosno last year in Poland and should be well suited to B.V. home track. Well he was certainly very fast and impressive at the SoN last year. I think he could be a very good signing although I doubt he will get around Wolves so well. In fact we will struggle at Wolves next year as Kurtz and Fricke don't appear fans of the tight bends there either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 854 Posted March 5, 2022 5 hours ago, Najjer said: If they’ve got Lebedev then it’s a cracking signing. One of my favourite riders to watch for Krosno last year in Poland and should be well suited to B.V. home track. He's been my favourite European rider to watch (outside the GP riders) for a few years, has ridden NSS well in SoN. Fingers crossed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted March 5, 2022 If it is Lebedev, would Rew fit as well, been impressed with him when I’ve seen him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
