Optimist 0 Posted August 7, 2011 Without casting aspertions, and without passing particular comment on Edward Kennett, can we believe that he is the only rider to have ridden at an advantage with a 'doctored' silencer? I would sincerely hope so; and in making this observation I can definitely state with confidence that the Gaffer's silencers are legal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Davis 156 Posted August 7, 2011 A few have posted that it was the exterior of the silencer that had been tampered with and therefore made it illegal. As someone with some knowledge of how a Speedway bike works, I fail to see how any alterations to the outside of a silencer which would then class is as illegal. Surely all you can do to the outside is weld any cracks that may have delevoped?? Maybe there's tricks of the trade that us amatuers dont know about! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) Not sticking up for him - but has he actually admitted it? Or have I missed the press release/statement where hes admitted anything? Genuine question Taken fron Coventry website OFFICIAL STATEMENT Sunday August 07, 2011 COVENTRY Speedway and Edward Kennett accept the findings of the technical examinations of silencers following the Elite League fixture at Lakeside on Saturday. I'd say, yes. On a different note, I believe there have been various checks and protests made already this year. Jerran Hart being one of them, whilst guesting for Somerset and once when riding for Ipswich. Edited August 7, 2011 by Najjer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainMarvel 2 Posted August 7, 2011 I've commented before that Kennett seems to have a leap this seaso, and we may now know why. There are at least three other riders who have made huge improvements to their starting average, two of whom against the grain of their recent form. Just makes you wonder... sure there is defo more out there doing it, interesting tweet from Scott Nicholls on this. however if others are it is not right for Ed and he has to go. Season over for the bees which is sad considering how good it all looked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces51 2,778 Posted August 7, 2011 How do they prove it, they can't. It doesn't remove the doubt though... I can't see how he can remain at Coventry. He's tampered with his silencer, knowing is was illegal. He's admitted it. To me it makes his position untenable.. They probably can prove when the silencer was purchased and it may be reasonable to assume that it has been used since then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beesfan81 0 Posted August 7, 2011 Let's all calm down a minute and take a look at the 'facts' that we know at the minute. 1 - Edward Kennett's silencer used in last nights meeting was deemed illegal. 2 - Edwards points have been removed and the reult ammended. 3 - Edward has been given the standard punishment for an offense thus far i.e a 7 day ban and a hearing to plead his case. Everything else from here on is just talk and assumptions. Before anyone calls the hangman I think we should all wait for the statement / statements that confirm exactly what the allegations are. As others on here have said it may be a case of the silencer being altered in a way not to give an advantage but still an illegal change, IF this is the case then it is a case of stupidity rather than cheating. If the silencer was changed in a way to gain an advantage then did he know about it? Difficult one to prove one way or the other unless it is admitted: - Yes - He should be dealt with the same as people who use performance enhansing drugs and banned, possibly for good. There is no room for cheats. - No - So who's fault is it?. Ultimately Eddie is responsible for his bikes and therefore is still guilty in a sence. Bottom line is no-one knows the whole facts yet and until we do he should not be hounded out of the sport. Innocent until proven guilty springs to mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dornier 795 Posted August 7, 2011 I think Coventry Speedway are waiting for it to be made official then I think Eddie will be up the road, He has let his team mates down and all the fans, dont think he can show his face at Coventry again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted August 7, 2011 This is sad and bad news Over the years there's been tonnes of cheating of one form or another, most riders lucky to have not been found out ............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted August 7, 2011 Again not meaning to split hairs but my reading of it is there has been guilt established in so far as the silencer had been tampered with - I cant find anything where Kennett says he tampered with it. not saying he hasnt, just that maybe we should wait until thats confirmed just in case (although I admit, like most, I have made my own mind up perhaps its better to wait til its proven!) Fair point but as I posted earlier ever rider should be responsible for his kit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alan_boon 1 Posted August 7, 2011 I'd say, yes. All we can be absolutely sure of is that Coventry & Kennett accept that there is something wrong with Kennett's silencer, and that Kennett - as the rider - has to be responsible for that. The full facts will emerge, I'm sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 441 Posted August 7, 2011 I've commented before that Kennett seems to have a leap this seaso, and we may now know why. There are at least three other riders who have made huge improvements to their starting average, two of whom against the grain of their recent form. Just makes you wonder... He finished around the top 10 of the EL averages in 09, so no "huge improvements" at all. The lad doesn't come across as a cheat, so will wait to hear his side before castigating the lad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedwayStud09 0 Posted August 7, 2011 I wonder who is ordering new silencers today? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted August 7, 2011 I wonder who is ordering new silencers today? Eddie Kennett for one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
algy 4 Posted August 7, 2011 An apology to the Bees fans would be a start. /quote] Not just the Bees fans, to everyone that was there last night. You watch sport believing that what you see is real, that is fair, above board, that the participants are competing to beat each other by fair means not foul. Kennett let everyone down. Last night I believed that I'd seen a great performance by Edward Kennett. Such a shame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyd 165 Posted August 7, 2011 I wonder who is ordering new silencers today? Funny I was thinking the same thing myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
