EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted February 14, 2017 I agree Jake Allen was an inspired signing last season and has the potential to go a lot further in the sport. He is a real racer, loves winning and hates losing. He is equally an excellent team man. Always aware of his team mates and will team rider whenever possible. His now famous third bend dive bombs will become even more popular this season with the exposure on Sky sports, as will his never say die attitude. Jake was a little guilty of over riding at the OTA last season, often pulling some over zealous shapes on the bike, which seemed to slow him down more that propel him forward. That said, this happened less and less as the season progressed. As others have predicted, I reckon he will be pushing for heat leader status by the end of the season. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted February 15, 2017 Interesting article on Peter Kildemand: http://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/5519/pk-rules-stopped-somerset-move 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted February 15, 2017 Interesting article on Peter Kildemand: http://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/5519/pk-rules-stopped-somerset-move That would have been a good move for Somerset and the meetings at Swindon would have been really good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willowman 212 Posted February 16, 2017 3 weeks surely? But you may just be correct. Patience Naj, patience. You see Naj, all good things come to those who wait. See here and here. Great way to kick off the season, eh? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted February 16, 2017 You see Naj, all good things come to those who wait. See here and here. Great way to kick off the season, eh? Great news - That explains one of the blank dates at the start of the season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted February 16, 2017 A bit unfair on fans of other teams to give Somerset 2 national events, don't you think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon Hammer 576 Posted February 16, 2017 A bit unfair on fans of other teams to give Somerset 2 national events, don't you think. Great track though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted February 16, 2017 What an absolute cracker of a meeting for the season opener! Well done Debbie and the promotion in getting this one. A real feather in their caps! Doyley himself will put an extra couple of hundred on the attendance and our noisy neighbours from Dorset and Wiltshire will I am sure be there in force! Wrap up warm folks as that sea breeze blows in with an Icy blast in March! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
womble53 359 Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) A bit unfair on fans of other teams to give Somerset 2 national events, don't you think. Think you'll find that once Rye House were unable to fit the meeting in to their fixture list, the opportunity was there for any of the other clubs to put in a bid to host it. You know the old saying, 'If you're not in it, you can't win it' Edited February 16, 2017 by womble53 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agrotron 955 Posted February 16, 2017 A bit unfair on fans of other teams to give Somerset 2 national events, don't you think. No not really its a top track along with great facilities 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aroundtheboards 264 Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) A bit unfair on fans of other teams to give Somerset 2 national events, don't you think. I thought the grapes on the Isle of Wight were sweet !!! Edited February 17, 2017 by Aroundtheboards 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) A bit unfair on fans of other teams to give Somerset 2 national events, don't you think.Im not complaining! Consider the Premiership pairs as Coventrys, but as we don't have a track it's at Somerset rather than Leicester. Edited February 19, 2017 by SCB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 500 Posted February 28, 2017 FAO Gary May........ With the sad demise of Coventry, might this be a gifted opportunity to strengthen-up the Rebels 2017 line-up? Gary is not one to stand back in the pursuit of trophies as we all know! as they say the early bird catches the worm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted March 1, 2017 FAO Gary May........ With the sad demise of Coventry, might this be a gifted opportunity to strengthen-up the Rebels 2017 line-up? Gary is not one to stand back in the pursuit of trophies as we all know! as they say the early bird catches the worm. Maybe after a few meetings if we haven't got on very well, but not before. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred5 41 Posted March 1, 2017 Not sure what the total points tally is for the Rebels team, but perhaps there is not to much room to maneuver at present, except a "like for like " change, so probably best to see how the first few matches pan out and decide when the first set of new averages are out in mid April. Am sure your man will get it right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
