Leicester Lions 2016

[justathought 374]

The track has also done another thing it has turned people's attention away from in my view a bigger problem who is going to be Leicesters number 1&2 riders in 2016.

Indeed.

[beckettlion 195]

The track has also done another thing it has turned people's attention away from in my view a bigger problem who is going to be Leicesters number 1&2 riders in 2016.

 

Wouldn't be surprised if thats 1 & 4 or 5 riders. Can't realistically see us adding two names that will be more succesful in heat leader role than Walasek. Think Im anticipating Wozniak being a heat leader either at the start of the season, or pretty soon after it

[stevebrum 6,831]

Wouldn't be surprised if thats 1 & 4 or 5 riders. Can't realistically see us adding two names that will be more succesful in heat leader role than Walasek. Think Im anticipating Wozniak being a heat leader either at the start of the season, or pretty soon after it

Thought you had enough points left for 2 heat leaders?

I'm assuming that Walasek would start as 3rd heat leader and Wozniak 2nd string?

If You can't find a rider higher than Wozniak for one of those roles it's going to be another long season ahead!

[Happy Hunter 373]

Yes, you're right. Sorry. I'm referring to Dave Burton who I believe is one of the car park stewards but I can't check the 'Secret Group' which Dave it was as the post seems to have disappeared now. Perhaps the secret group is going to be even more secret and only season ticket holders will be told about it.

If the season ticket holders are going to have secret perks how on earth are potential season ticket holders going to find out what they are without the management telling people on their website or Facebook pages? Also perhaps a nice kind season ticket holder might come on here and tell us what the perks are so that we can all have a good laugh!

[Shirl 165]

If the season ticket holders are going to have secret perks how on earth are potential season ticket holders going to find out what they are without the management telling people on their website or Facebook pages? Also perhaps a nice kind season ticket holder might come on here and tell us what the perks are so that we can all have a good laugh![/quote

 

Sunglasses perhaps

[beckettlion 195]

Thought you had enough points left for 2 heat leaders?

I'm assuming that Walasek would start as 3rd heat leader and Wozniak 2nd string?

If You can't find a rider higher than Wozniak for one of those roles it's going to be another long season ahead!

 

Oh we have plenty of points left. probably enough to fit Emil and Hancock even... but just because we can, doesnt mean we will. Not that many riders left that fit the bill as heat leaders and are available/willing to ride in the elite league. Kenni Larsen is a name thats been banded about by a few on here for a few different clubs... wonder if he might be an option. Sundstrom possibly too?

[stevebrum 6,831]

Oh we have plenty of points left. probably enough to fit Emil and Hancock even... but just because we can, doesnt mean we will. Not that many riders left that fit the bill as heat leaders and are available/willing to ride in the elite league. Kenni Larsen is a name thats been banded about by a few on here for a few different clubs... wonder if he might be an option. Sundstrom possibly too?

 

Hopefully it will be someone like both Larsen and Sundstrom.

[iainb 5,193]

Ok, so Blackbirds Rd, compared to Beaumont Park.

 

Old days, 7.30 or 7.45pm start, 13 races (main meeting) a track grade after every race, then interval, then 7/8 race second half.. then the learners until lights out.. approx 22.00/22.15hrs

 

Now, 7.30 start, 15 race main meeting, a track grade after heats 4, 7, 10 & 14 (usually) inc a 10/15 minute interval after heat 10, (weather permitting) Then a substantial track grade so the MDL riders get a reasonable surface to race on (6 race match) usually riders with 2 on trott, & Thompson Twins have a couple of races between races in the MDL match, so in total 23/24 races in total.. all done by 22.00/22.15hrs

 

What's it like elsewhere?

Don't forget the 1 hour sun delay

[beckettlion 195]

Hopefully it will be someone like both Larsen and Sundstrom.

 

Would love it. Would make the Lions a very competitive team too. Whether or not either (let alone both) would be available for a saturday night track (and how often we'd lose them to SEC/ SGP qualifiers etc) remains to be seen

[mdmc82 2,878]

Hopefully it will be someone like both Larsen and Sundstrom.

Would Larsen want to rider for a Sat track when he has Polish league the next day?

[stevebrum 6,831]

Would Larsen want to rider for a Sat track when he has Polish league the next day?

He might, Doyle did.

[beckettlion 195]

He might, Doyle did.

 

Larsen doesn't have the GP's like Doyle did as well

[Woz01 3,589]

Larsen may be involved in the SGP and SEC qualifiers? Would almost certainly miss a few home meetings if that's the case. Having said that id still sign him if there was any chance.

Edited January 12, 2016 by woz01

[beckettlion 195]

Larsen may be involved in the SGP and SEC qualifiers? Would almost certainly miss a few home meetings if that's the case. Having said that id still sign him if there was any chance.

 

My exact thoughts. If he's willing to ride in qualifiers and SEC, it shows a willingness to race on a saturday night. Id rather have a quality rider like larsen available most of the time, but needing R/R a few meetings, than a bang average rider there for all meetings

[ZODIAK 304]

If the track alterations have only cost 6 grand, why weren't they done 3 years ago ?

6 grand? The alterations at Ipswich a few years ago allegedly cost in the region of 20k