doolan 0 Posted October 8, 2008 scunthorpe is 198 miles away from newcastle "not certain but in that region of miles" that puts riders off from north england and Scotland, Workington doesnt offer the services Scunthorpe does. Redcar would be the best place to make a training track with more land, is this right? I think its time promoters up north pulled there finger out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snapper-racing.co.uk 6 Posted October 8, 2008 scunthorpe is 198 miles away from newcastle "not certain but in that region of miles" that puts riders off from north england and Scotland, Workington doesnt offer the services Scunthorpe does. Redcar would be the best place to make a training track with more land, is this right? I think its time promoters up north pulled there finger out. erm.... I live in northampton so it has always been a trek to get to a training track. I was put off second halves by being told I was too old. Not exactly welcoming. Thats the whole reason I became happy with the Amateur scene at Scunny - long may it live, they all do a super job and encourage!!!!! I think thats what is needed, any Brit willing to have a go - regardless of age - should get encouragement. Not everyone will be a world beater, 2nd strings and reserves are needed too are they not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedibee 3,091 Posted October 8, 2008 erm.... I live in northampton so it has always been a trek to get to a training track. I was put off second halves by being told I was too old. Not exactly welcoming. Thats the whole reason I became happy with the Amateur scene at Scunny - long may it live, they all do a super job and encourage!!!!! I think thats what is needed, any Brit willing to have a go - regardless of age - should get encouragement. Not everyone will be a world beater, 2nd strings and reserves are needed too are they not. I thought you had emigrated to the usa snapper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snapper-racing.co.uk 6 Posted October 9, 2008 I thought you had emigrated to the usa snapper the boat leaves in 2 weeks time - I have to get my 3rd Place Amateur Trophy first, lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff. 2 Posted October 10, 2008 scunthorpe is 198 miles away from newcastle "not certain but in that region of miles" that puts riders off from north england and Scotland, Workington doesnt offer the services Scunthorpe does. Redcar would be the best place to make a training track with more land, is this right? I think its time promoters up north pulled there finger out. Its about 140, nowhere near 198 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doolan 0 Posted October 10, 2008 Jeff mate jog on still a long way to go. and tbh your sad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted October 10, 2008 Transport, location, cost, lack of equipment, etc are major obstacles, pun not particularly intended, but the most important thing is ride when and where you can and to enjoy it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff. 2 Posted October 10, 2008 Jeff mate jog on still a long way to go. and tbh your sad Really, you posted you were not certain of a mileage, I informed you of the correct mileage and that makes me sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites