stevehone 3,429 Posted July 17, 2022 wonder who next in line is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,661 Posted July 18, 2022 I don't have any problem with that line-up at all. Should be a very competitive meeting throughout as a British Final. The only problem is that Bewley apart, (because he's already a GP rider) the Cardiff Wildcard is gonna be extremely embarrassed. Controversial opinion, I'd rather the Wildcard for Cardiff was a foreigner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted July 18, 2022 Take Bewley off the top and Flint/Brennan off the bottom and frankly and not being disrespectful its a DIRE situation when you look at the ages, profile of the bulk of the field. Whilst Lambert and Bewley have flown the nest and we wait for the likes of Flint, Brennan, Kemp, Palin, Thompsons, Edwards etc to find their feet and ultimate level (and as the years go by what will that level be?) its boringly average by Global standards. What we really need is a European outlet for the Palins , Brennans , Edwards , Kemps but with Sweden in equally sorry state as us and Denmark not really fitting due to Wednesday racing it's a tough transition even to the bottom (3rd tier) in Poland, where our best younger riders get to feed off the scraps and tough to make a foothold. So who is the next rising 30 or even 40 year old to take a Crown that used to be the domain of genuinely world class riders? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,258 Posted July 18, 2022 Always a competitive meeting, looking forward to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) How old was this lot, obviously Lee was 21, Jessup 27, Phil Collins 20, Peter Collins 26, Gordon Kennett 26, John Louis 39, John Davis 25, Chris Morton 24, Reg Wilson 32, Bobby Beaton 28, Mel Taylor 19, Ian Cartright 26, Dave Morton 27, Kevin Jolly 22, Peter Prinsloo 31, Mike Lanham 29 Edited July 18, 2022 by Trees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,273 Posted July 18, 2022 43 minutes ago, HGould said: Take Bewley off the top and Flint/Brennan off the bottom and frankly and not being disrespectful its a DIRE situation when you look at the ages, profile of the bulk of the field. Whilst Lambert and Bewley have flown the nest and we wait for the likes of Flint, Brennan, Kemp, Palin, Thompsons, Edwards etc to find their feet and ultimate level (and as the years go by what will that level be?) its boringly average by Global standards. What we really need is a European outlet for the Palins , Brennans , Edwards , Kemps but with Sweden in equally sorry state as us and Denmark not really fitting due to Wednesday racing it's a tough transition even to the bottom (3rd tier) in Poland, where our best younger riders get to feed off the scraps and tough to make a foothold. So who is the next rising 30 or even 40 year old to take a Crown that used to be the domain of genuinely world class riders? Same could be said for Australia Sweden and Denmark's current situation.. None have too many outstanding youngsters coming through to usurp the old guard.. Some of the UK lads are getting exposure in the Polish U24 league which will help them hugely given how much importance and investment the Poles have given it.. The British Final should be a good meeting with many of the riders being of a similar level... Not a "top class" level granted, but a decent one... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,026 Posted July 18, 2022 9 hours ago, Daniel Smith said: I don't have any problem with that line-up at all. Should be a very competitive meeting throughout as a British Final. The only problem is that Bewley apart, (because he's already a GP rider) the Cardiff Wildcard is gonna be extremely embarrassed. Controversial opinion, I'd rather the Wildcard for Cardiff was a foreigner. Only if other countries did the same. If Poland can have 3 x Polish wildcards, only fair for GB to get one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,661 Posted July 18, 2022 11 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Only if other countries did the same. If Poland can have 3 x Polish wildcards, only fair for GB to get one. It's happened before. Darcy Ward was Wildcard in a Polish round wasn't he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,026 Posted July 18, 2022 6 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Only if other countries did the same. If Poland can have 3 x Polish wildcards, only fair for GB to get one. 6 hours ago, Daniel Smith said: It's happened before. Darcy Ward was Wildcard in a Polish round wasn't he? Indeed, it makes more sense for riders without a home GP round (Australia, USA) to get wildcards in countries with more than one round like Poland, than GB who only have one round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,255 Posted July 18, 2022 When a rider of the calibre of Jeremy Doncaster never won this title is shows you the quality of the field back in the day. Still can’t believe he never won one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,273 Posted July 18, 2022 Shame it isnt on a Friday or Saturday night.. 3000 crowd I would think guaranteed on either of those nights, regardless of live TV... Must be a Friday when all the Polish lads are available, one where Dan rides on the Sunday? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hackett 220 Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 11:02 AM, Lefty said: Haven't done a British Final for years. Do they still have the nerve to put the admission price up and stuff two quid on the proggy for four extra pages? The price for the tickets is competitively priced family tickets £60 (2adults and 2kids) which is pretty decent. Although the price of a train from London is over £300 return even with an advance booking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,273 Posted July 18, 2022 58 minutes ago, Hackett said: The price for the tickets is competitively priced family tickets £60 (2adults and 2kids) which is pretty decent. Although the price of a train from London is over £300 return even with an advance booking. £60 quid family ticket competitively priced? Really? I would suggest £40 nearer the mark to get a family of four there.. £20 each the adults and free for the kids... You are looking at circa £35 tops for the movies or ten pin bowling on a Monday night for a family of four... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted July 18, 2022 Could do a whole day's racing at British superbikes at Brands for only 6 quid more for a family of 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wessexbobcat 13 Posted July 22, 2022 Pointless meeting nowadays.Doesn’t mean anything and the top Brits can’t be bothered to ride ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
