Bash 498 Posted January 21, 2016 Also glad no bank holiday meetings at Ipswich as travelling the 60 miles along the A12 always took ages due to traffic on these days. I shall be taking in Peterborough as well on Easter Monday, hopefully the traffic won't be bad on the M11/A14. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reviresco 708 Posted January 21, 2016 Neither Coventry or Lakeside are showing fixtures for the 3 x Friday dates on the Witches fixture list, when they are due to be at Somerset (29 April), Edinburgh (10 June) and Plymouth (24 June). So some decent co-operation there. Hopefully these will all run on their due dates. I'm guessing that the re-brand and race-suit re-design will simply involve a change of Title Sponsor logo and not a change of club colours to fall in line with the yellow and black of tru7.com. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 545 Posted January 21, 2016 Also glad no bank holiday meetings at Ipswich as travelling the 60 miles along the A12 always took ages due to traffic on these days. I shall be taking in Peterborough as well on Easter Monday, hopefully the traffic won't be bad on the M11/A14. Hopefully there will be a good following for the Witches that day providing we don't have the normal bank holiday weather pissing it down with rain . If Danny is selected to be riding for GB at the World Cup final at Bell Vue when would the club have to release him to ride . Witches have Plymouth at home Thursday July 28th 2 days before the meeting on Saturday 30th July . Shouldn't be a problem ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazysue 617 Posted January 21, 2016 I'm actually really chuffed at no Good Friday meeting as I was facing a bit of a dilemma. ....it's also my youngest son's 18th birthday! No dilemma now, day out here we come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,245 Posted January 21, 2016 Can anyone answer this question for me. If a 3 point reserve picks up an injury in his first ride, do you have to go with only one rider in the second protected ride? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icicle 896 Posted January 21, 2016 Good question! Bet you the rule book is very vague about that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Jones 1,005 Posted January 21, 2016 Can anyone answer this question for me. If a 3 point reserve picks up an injury in his first ride, do you have to go with only one rider in the second protected ride? I would expect the normal reserve rule to apply. The protected heats are there to benefit the no.7, not to penalise the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,156 Posted January 22, 2016 http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/sport/all_change_for_ipswich_witches_with_a_new_look_and_new_sponsor_tippers_r_us_1_4387699 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZODIAK 304 Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Hats off to the Louis' for shelving the bank holiday meetings. Those two meetings are their biggest meetings as far as revenue is concerned so it's a brave call. We've all had a moan about missing riders though so fair play for doing something about it. Looking at the fixture list, I can't see too many clashes so they've obviously worked hard this year to try and eradicate the problem of double uppers. Nice to see a fair few Saturday meetings as well so hopefully a few bumper crowds and plenty bring the kids along for some Saturday night speedway to help offset any financial loss of the two BH meetings. Edited January 22, 2016 by Hong Kong Phooey 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB1 130 Posted January 22, 2016 Yes a brave call indeed. We all know the sports ills of doubling up and given the circumstances a Huge call on ditching holiday meetings. I 've always felt that Saturday's can generate a better atmosphere and its well worth remembering that afternoon tracks are a pig to prepare. Let's hope this works and even if it doesn't a big hats off to the promotion on a bold bold move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,731 Posted January 22, 2016 I agree HKP - would expect the Saturdays to be nearly as popular as the bank holidays to offset any financial downside. Hopefully we will see better meetings as a result too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,245 Posted January 23, 2016 Echo everything said. Great idea not having bank holidays and missing riders. It now leaves me free to go and see other motorsport events on those weekends. Well done Chris. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,731 Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Radio Suffolk report that we have made a new signing with an eye to the future. Danny Hume (hope I have that right - apologies if not) from Rye. 19 ex MX rider. Edited January 29, 2016 by dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Jones 1,005 Posted January 29, 2016 Radio Suffolk report that we have made a new signing with an eye to the future. Danny Hume (hope I have that right - apologies if not) from Rye. 19 ex MX rider. Danyon Hume. Scary style but bags of potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesB 109 Posted January 29, 2016 Radio Suffolk report that we have made a new signing with an eye to the future. Danny Hume (hope I have that right - apologies if not) from Rye. 19 ex MX rider. Has he been signed as an asset or on loan? The article on the official website initially reads like it's a full signing but then at the end makes reference to Steve Jansen donating half the loan fee to the SRBF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
