Super Blue 616 Posted September 22, 2015 Oh well, it's been moved forward due to our lack of involvement in the playoffs and is the last chance to see some speedway at Foxhall this season. Personally I'm looking forward to it because it's unique and the most gruelling race in the world! Although much watered down as far as top riders are concerned compared to years ago there's nothing quite like seeing 8 riders from 2 sets of tapes hurtling towards the first bend in the ultimate test of Man and machine. The line-up includes all 7 Witches plus Alex Davies Pack Castagne Carl Wilkinson Kevin Doolan Scott Nicholls Let's hope we get some decent racing and a good crowd to close our season in style! Footnote, I know it's not strictly the end of season for the Witches as we are still involved in the Premier League 4's final but as that's on a Thursday in Redcar not many fans are likely or able to make the journey. (Sadly) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 545 Posted September 22, 2015 It is a rather special sight when they all go speeding into the 1st bend from the start . Don't care the field is not as star studded as people would like I'll be there . Going for a Covatti win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siggytastic 180 Posted September 22, 2015 According to Ipswich Witches Twitter, its Michele Castagna. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted September 22, 2015 It used to be even better with the 8 riders when the silencers made more noise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted September 22, 2015 It used to be even better with the 8 riders when the silencers made more noise. Speedway used to be much better with straight through exhausts and the smell of Castrol 'R'. :approve: Aahhhh!! - Those were the halcyon days. :approve: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icicle 896 Posted September 22, 2015 According to Ipswich Witches Twitter, its Michele Castagna. That's right Michele PACO Castagna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted September 22, 2015 WK...the smell was one of the best things about actually being there. That and getting covered in flying dirt. In the early 60's at Rye House I would stand right up against the fence on the first bend (no dog track in the way) and duck as the riders went past.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 545 Posted September 22, 2015 Ah the smell used to carry for miles across the heath Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Why do we only occasionally get the smell now? Or is nostalgia letting me think the smell was always there back in the day! Edited September 22, 2015 by bruno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted September 22, 2015 The engines used to have a total loss system, now they don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted September 22, 2015 Bring 'em back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,125 Posted September 22, 2015 Kenneth Hansen in for Rohan. Ipswich Witches @ipswichspeedway 26m26 minutes ago Kenneth Hansen will replace Rohan Tungate, who has Flu, in Thursday's 16 Lap Classic #speedway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Blue 616 Posted September 22, 2015 Is it just me being cynical or did that flu come on a bit quick he was obviously fine at the weekend in Poland. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie4388 679 Posted September 22, 2015 Maybe the Cold Showers he keeps mentioning has finally caught up with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted September 23, 2015 And there's the 1st one. ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites