21st century heathen 220 Posted October 2, 2008 Okay, time for something a bit more positvie after all the moans we've had recently. Who's going to win it? Will the track record go? Perhaps there's even a case for how many times. Crump Andersen Adams Track record to Adams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERACE 440 Posted October 4, 2008 I just hope we have better luck with the weather as the forcast doesnt look good. If on Crumpy's the man to beat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngy105 16 Posted October 4, 2008 I just hope we have better luck with the weather as the forcast doesnt look good. If on Crumpy's the man to beat. According to metcheck it looks like rain in the early hours of the 8th and then ok after that. Between 7pm and 10pm the forecast is fair and clear so fingers crossed it's right. Crump, Adams and Andersen for the top 3 IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S4r4h 26 Posted October 4, 2008 Why do they keep organising this meeting for mid-week?Spare a thought for the fans that have to travel hundreds of miles to this meeting and the time needed off work or off school for the kids etc Why not run the meeting at the weekend (no polish meetings in oct is there?) im sure they would get a bigger gate for a sat night or sun afternoon than a wed night Also is it a good idea to put this on just before the last gp of the year? Unfortunately due to the planning permission, Birmingham can only run on a Weds evening and 4 Sundays throughout the year. Due to the wonderful summer we've had, the Sundays have been used to re-stage rained off Wednesday meetings. The Promotion had to apply for special permission to begin this meeting at 7.30 and to run 21 heats, as this is also not allowed within the planning permission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwoMinuteWarning 69 Posted October 4, 2008 Can't see certain riders taking too many risks with the $200,000 dollar race just 3 days away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted October 5, 2008 Also is it a good idea to put this on just before the last gp of the year? I'd rephrase this...: was it a good idea to have the GPs at all this (or indeed any other) year..??!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERACE 440 Posted October 6, 2008 Can't see certain riders taking too many risks with the $200,000 dollar race just 3 days away Crumpy and Adams will go for it no matter what. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted October 7, 2008 I just hope we have better luck with the weather as the forcast doesnt look good. The forecast within a reliable period has always been very good for Wednesday this week, so not sure where you got that forecast from. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- With Hans and Chris failing to complete the meeting at BV last night I will not expect to see either tomorrow. I can understand Chris struggling to recover. I can't believe he got back on a bike so soon. I didn't see Hans' fall so I'll reserve judgement if he doesn't ride. Watt and Batchelor next in line for a call-up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,053 Posted October 7, 2008 The forecast within a reliable period has always been very good for Wednesday this week, so not sure where you got that forecast from. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- With Hans and Chris failing to complete the meeting at BV last night I will not expect to see either tomorrow. I can understand Chris struggling to recover. I can't believe he got back on a bike so soon. I didn't see Hans' fall so I'll reserve judgement if he doesn't ride. Watt and Batchelor next in line for a call-up? Watt may want a rest, didn't he say last night that he has been in bed with the flu? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedwayTShirts 308 Posted October 7, 2008 Metcheck shows sunny all afternoon and the from 7pm onwards, whatever is ????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngy105 16 Posted October 7, 2008 Metcheck shows sunny all afternoon and the from 7pm onwards, whatever is ????? That little symbol means fair and clear so it should be all systems go, finally, for the 2008 ELRC. Don't be too surprised to see Hans and Bomber withdraw. Bomber withdrew after 2 rides at BV last night and Andersen came off in a nasty looking fall and didn't come out for heat 13. Fully expect the Aces pairing to be there..........otherwise I've got no bugger to cheer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted October 7, 2008 Watt may want a rest, didn't he say last night that he has been in bed with the flu? He did, and perhaps you're right. He got through the meeting and rode pretty well though. Tomorrow will have given him another 48 hours to recover. I'm sure he could ride if invited and willing. His style around the outside should make for interesting viewing at Perry Barr. It's not always effective for him but it can be spectacular to watch. The big wide line works at PB, as does the white line for the curb crawlers. Fully expect the Aces pairing to be there..........otherwise I've got no bugger to cheer. Neither have I, but it should be good regardless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff. 2 Posted October 7, 2008 I'd rephrase this...: was it a good idea to have the GPs at all this (or indeed any other) year..??!! Well a good gauge might be to take a look at the crowd for the GP on Saturday and compare it to how many are at Birmingham tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adder 94 Posted October 7, 2008 Can't see certain riders taking too many risks with the $200,000 dollar race just 3 days away I'd imagine the $200k has already been split 4 ways.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted October 7, 2008 Really? Who's the fourth rider? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
