Robinh88 571 Posted May 30, 2013 the rained helped I think paticularly with the leicester meeting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigeddiechek 1,094 Posted May 30, 2013 the rained helped I think paticularly with the leicester meeting I agree, rain helps all tracks, provided it is not too heavy and is prior to the meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heedthebaw 439 Posted May 30, 2013 I agree, rain helps all tracks, provided it is not too heavy and is prior to the meeting. Ian Rae once told me heavy rain the day before a meeting but NOT on the day of the meeting helps the track preperation enormously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,397 Posted May 30, 2013 Ian Rae once told me heavy rain the day before a meeting but NOT on the day of the meeting helps the track preperation enormously. That tells me that the track should be heavily watered the day before the meeting if the forecast allows ,don't know if this is what happens normally,A fairly well watered track always produces good racing after the first few heatsI IMO . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,060 Posted May 30, 2013 Whether its been by luck nor design or a bit of both,theres certainly been an improvement in the racing over the last 2 home meetings,hopefully the Ipswich meeting will be a continuation of the same.If we cast our minds back to last years visit of the Witches,the track was ultra slick and they handed out a lesson in gating,and gave the home side a servere beaten. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted May 30, 2013 Whether its been by luck nor design or a bit of both,theres certainly been an improvement in the racing over the last 2 home meetings,hopefully the Ipswich meeting will be a continuation of the same.If we cast our minds back to last years visit of the Witches,the track was ultra slick and they handed out a lesson in gating,and gave the home side a servere beaten. Could be the NEW Tractors........................................ :approve: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigeddiechek 1,094 Posted May 30, 2013 Ian Rae once told me heavy rain the day before a meeting but NOT on the day of the meeting helps the track preperation enormously. That would make sense. With regard to the two most recent meetings, someone told me new material that had been added a few weeks back had started to get mixed through and was adding more grip on the inside. I have no idea if there is any truth in that. The racing was certainly miles better in those two meetings, and very entertaining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted May 30, 2013 That would make sense. With regard to the two most recent meetings, someone told me new material that had been added a few weeks back had started to get mixed through and was adding more grip on the inside. I have no idea if there is any truth in that. The racing was certainly miles better in those two meetings, and very entertaining. ??? Anyone who hugged the inside in this match was passed with ease, don't you mean outside?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heedthebaw 439 Posted May 30, 2013 That tells me that the track should be heavily watered the day before the meeting if the forecast allows ,don't know if this is what happens normally,A fairly well watered track always produces good racing after the first few heatsI IMO . If there is no rain forecast the track is flooded on the friday night and always has been That tells me that the track should be heavily watered the day before the meeting if the forecast allows ,don't know if this is what happens normally,A fairly well watered track always produces good racing after the first few heatsI IMO . If there is no rain forecast the track is flooded on the friday night and always has been Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted May 30, 2013 If there is no rain forecast the track is flooded on the friday night and always has been even on the morning of the match vs rye house a few year ago.... Ala Belle Vue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) If there is no rain forecast the track is flooded on the friday night and always has been If there is no rain forecast the track is flooded on the friday night and always has been What? - TWICE!! Perhaps that's the problem. Edited May 30, 2013 by The White Knight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Johnston1 38 Posted June 15, 2013 Just back from holiday and been reading the speedway star. What was the difference between Andrew Tully and Przemyslaw Pawlicki. Newcastle seem to have received a facility for one rider and Poole seem to have missed out with the other. Thanks in advance for explaining the rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites