Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted January 14, 2014 Facilities at Chesterton Stadium, Stoke, are often commented about on the BSF. It would appear that small oval car race followers also have views on the place. This appeared on Roger’s Oval Racing page forum recently: http://www.ukovalracing.info/ 3/1/14 The Wanderer went to Stoke .....”Good to see Stoke advertising World Qualifying and World Semi-Final meetings for the Brisca F1’s in 2014. Both dates are in the diary and I just hope that the promoter manages to organise some decent ‘facilities’ for both drivers and spectators!” Never been to see Stock Cars but that BBC series on Brisca F1s raised my interest so determined to catch one or two of their meetings in 2014... Probably will try Northampton or KL rather than all the way to Loomer Rd. though!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChubbyChesgire 9 Posted January 14, 2014 Stock cars are ok - but as it's not a team event, you don't really care who wins ! We make it interesting by picking a car each on the start line and the one who picks most winners wins a prize ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimmo 1,070 Posted January 14, 2014 Never been to see Stock Cars but that BBC series on Brisca F1s raised my interest so determined to catch one or two of their meetings in 2014... Probably will try Northampton or KL rather than all the way to Loomer Rd. though!! Total waste of time and money IMO, although I must admit that it does have a good following, and is usually quite a good money spinner forthose staging it. I've been a few times at Wimbledon, and also seen a couple of meetings at Swaffham, but it seems so difficult understanding what positionsthe car are in. But as I say, that's just my opinion. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
montie 1,273 Posted January 14, 2014 When you hear of problems at Stoke once super track click on the link below from recent stocks meeting--Jesus ---no wonder!!! http://www.startrax.info/cpg/index.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vog 200 Posted January 14, 2014 When you hear of problems at Stoke once super track click on the link below from recent stocks meeting--Jesus ---no wonder!!! http://www.startrax.info/cpg/index.php Conversely, I remember a former rider saying that the track was at its best when stock cars were there as well! The Stoke track needs a qualified track man. Nothing more. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
montie 1,273 Posted January 14, 2014 Conversely, I remember a former rider saying that the track was at its best when stock cars were there as well! The Stoke track needs a qualified track man. Nothing more. yep and he needs some Weapons to work with---Not as if your far away from JCB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted January 14, 2014 Total waste of time and money IMO, although I must admit that it does have a good following, and is usually quite a good money spinner forthose staging it. I've been a few times at Wimbledon, and also seen a couple of meetings at Swaffham, but it seems so difficult understanding what positionsthe car are in. But as I say, that's just my opinion. Yes probably I'll agree - but I should really give it a go to see!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stokielee 30 Posted January 15, 2014 Conversely, I remember a former rider saying that the track was at its best when stock cars were there as well! The Stoke track needs a qualified track man. Nothing more. ...And a little more than a teaspoonful of shale! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vog 200 Posted January 18, 2014 And Rob Shuttleworth becomes the final member of the squad. Anyone got any ideas on him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Another motocross rider won rookie of the year in NJL and 3 equal in NJL Grand Prix series and nice guy Edited January 18, 2014 by mac101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted January 18, 2014 And Rob Shuttleworth becomes the final member of the squad. Anyone got any ideas on him? He guested for Buxton at Stoke last year and failed to score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vog 200 Posted January 18, 2014 He guested for Buxton at Stoke last year and failed to score. Just had a look at some of his MDL/NJL scores, and they were inconsistent, but considering he only took up speedway last year, that is to be expected. Encouraging that he has beaten some of the bigger guns in the MDL/NJL (I've seen race wins against Danny Phillips, Tommy Fenwick and a few others) so it will be interesting to see how he progresses. Hopefully having a strong reserve with him should help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted January 18, 2014 Always good to see new riders starting up in the NL and graduating from the Development leagues. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted January 18, 2014 Total waste of time and money IMO, although I must admit that it does have a good following, and is usually quite a good money spinner forthose staging it. I've been a few times at Wimbledon, and also seen a couple of meetings at Swaffham, but it seems so difficult understanding what positionsthe car are in. But as I say, that's just my opinion. Where as I enjoyed it as a one off. Not sure I could watch it every week but a decent night out tbf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swift Saint 186 Posted January 19, 2014 He guested for Buxton at Stoke last year and failed to score. Let me just clarify the above irrelevant and incomplete comment. Rob Shuttleworth made his debut at Stoke for Buxton never having ridden in the National League before and with less than three months experience on a speedway bike riding at No. 2. He progressed from that point to be awarded the "Rookie of the Year Trophy" in the NJL and I think the bald statement above is most unfair to him especially as he rode at No.2. I noticed before when you received an explanation about team selection from me after some misinformed statements that you never responded further. I think your aim in life is to offer implied and actual criticism of Stoke and this is another case in point. Why not transfer your energy towards getting your own Club operating again? Malcolm Vasey 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
