Fenway Bleachers 2,665 Posted October 12, 2015 Its really easy for Skippy Sarjeant. Sit still don`t anticipate the start. Keep front wheel still. Drop clutch when tapes rise. Give it a try, you might catch on......... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,179 Posted October 12, 2015 Its really easy for Skippy Sarjeant. Sit still don`t anticipate the start. Keep front wheel still. Drop clutch when tapes rise. Give it a try, you might catch on......... TBF not once did he move yesterday i stand right at the tapes and he was just making perfect start's think this is overlooked more often than not the boy is just a great gater and for that reason he is being tarred by a certain few because he is a great gater Anyway what was your view on his gating yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damosuzuki 696 Posted October 12, 2015 Ticket prices tigers £17. TBH I'm fortunate enough can afford it, and we are getting our moneys worth this season. But hopefully this isn't putting anyone off. One things for sure, regardless of the speedway, Ashfield will put on a good show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,462 Posted October 12, 2015 TBF not once did he move yesterday i stand right at the tapes and he was just making perfect start's think this is overlooked more often than not the boy is just a great gater and for that reason he is being tarred by a certain few because he is a great gater Anyway what was your view on his gating yesterday. I think the Refs just panic if some gets a perfect start,Summers got a flier in one race IMO and was not pulled back.I though Sargeant had 1 really perfect start but the ref pulled it back.I Personaly think the number of races pulled back is joke. The start Marshal needs get get the riders nearer the tapes to stop "anticipation"IMO 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fenway Bleachers 2,665 Posted October 12, 2015 If the ref thinks someone is anticipating the start, why can`t he/she then alter the timing so to stop this? or am i missing something? Once green light they can push button when he /she deems fit and if necessary hold them a second or 2 longer to catch the jumpers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Jones 1,005 Posted October 12, 2015 Its really easy for Skippy Sarjeant. don`t anticipate the start. Why not? It's a legitimate tactic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,462 Posted October 12, 2015 This might sound stupid and I am willing to take some stick on this matter,but IMO the bottom Tape should be lower down, so as the rider has to wait longer before he drops the clutch after the magnets release to get under them,that way riders definitely have to stay still.I will still be the same for every body when to drop the clutch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barncooseboy 237 Posted October 12, 2015 good idea from I am sure that back in the 50s at St Austell the tapes had 4 elements across which put the bottom tape closer to the ground I guess the reduction in tapes is to save money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone 946 Posted October 12, 2015 Will Friday's meeting be the first time that the floodlights have been used at Ashfield ? If so, remembering the problems they had when they installed a new starting gate, I hope they are fully tested before Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,258 Posted October 12, 2015 Will Friday's meeting be the first time that the floodlights have been used at Ashfield ? If so, remembering the problems they had when they installed a new starting gate, I hope they are fully tested before Friday. No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,179 Posted October 12, 2015 No. I was going to reply but after the pub posting by Cyclone your answer is more than adequate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted October 12, 2015 Its really easy for Skippy Sarjeant. Sit still don`t anticipate the start. Keep front wheel still. Drop clutch when tapes rise. Give it a try, you might catch on......... Cook was one of the biggest culprits before Sarj came along ffs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,793 Posted October 12, 2015 surely theres nothing wrong with anticipating the start as long as your not moving 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8scot 592 Posted October 12, 2015 I go back a long way in speedway and remember the days when Dougie Templeton used to "duck under" the tapes before they were right up (well.... my Mum reminded me!) As far as I am concerned, if a rider anticipates the start without rolling and without touching the tapes...... let it go!!! Personally, I feel for James. When a young rider is under so much scrutiny, it must be really difficult to "get it right" 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,258 Posted October 12, 2015 good idea from I am sure that back in the 50s at St Austell the tapes had 4 elements across which put the bottom tape closer to the ground I guess the reduction in tapes is to save money It's not the number of tapes that there is, the slide on the gate would have to be lower to make tapes lower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
