blueherb777 571 Posted May 5, 2017 Len runs these type of filler meetings at kent that other promoters wouldn't touch with a barge pole. I couldn't entertain going to this myself. Good old Len ! Just a track training session for the riders. And you pay for the pleasure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 5, 2017 KENT KINGS PRESS RELEASE - re admission charges Monday, May 8, 2017 http://www.kentkings.co/news.php?extend.890.1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted May 5, 2017 When dose Mr Rowe come in to the team ? Anytime from May 9th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waco 1,026 Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) What a rubbish meeting to put on,,who the hell is going to bother to pay to see just 12 heats of this,,with biased pairings to try and make sure Len,s all time favorite Bowen wins what ever trophy they are putting up .. Edited May 8, 2017 by waco 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueherb777 571 Posted May 8, 2017 What a rubbish meeting to put on,,who the hell is going to bother to pay to see just 12 heats of this,,with biased pairings to try and make shore Len,s all time favorite Bowen wins what ever trophy they are putting up .. Why is Ben riding ? Cannot see what he would get out of this stupid meeting ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waco 1,026 Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) He gets paid and loves riding everywhere and still has many fans down there,,,,,,,But i will not be going to Kent this afternoon to support such a poor meeting... Edited May 8, 2017 by waco 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted May 8, 2017 Do agree the pairings sleep lop sided. For my the most competitive pairings would have been. Morley or Bowen paired with Spooner and Andrews Stoneman and Clifton Hopwood and Thomas As all 4 pairings would have very similar starting averages. Hopefully the track is prepared for some quick times allowing Bowen and Morley a crack at the track record. Hopwood also posting some quick times recently as well. My big fear is watching 4 of our own riders hitting bend 1 together and picking up injuries or broken machinery. But being glass half full I appreciate the fact that we get speedway once a week all season long. Some clubs have 3 or 4 weeks gaps which amazes me. The crowd will be about half the usual size I d suggest, but still a crowd many clubs would welcome for a competitive fixture. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted May 8, 2017 Len is an old style speedway promoter that likes to run meetings every week. Not many tracks have the fan base to support filler meetings in sufficient numbers to make them viable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiseguy 214 Posted May 8, 2017 Exactly my thoughts too Why didn't they make it a decent meeting bringing back old favourites like Ayres, Shanes, Simon Lambert, Boxhall even Benji Compton Arron Baseby etc 8 sides, 10 heats - 2 semis and a final would have been great and I would have been there like a shot will stay at home instead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waco 1,026 Posted May 8, 2017 Can not see any sign of this meeting on the updates site .?.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyO 39 Posted May 8, 2017 Exactly my thoughts too Why didn't they make it a decent meeting bringing back old favourites like Ayres, Shanes, Simon Lambert, Boxhall even Benji Compton Arron Baseby etc 8 sides, 10 heats - 2 semis and a final would have been great and I would have been there like a shot will stay at home instead Agreed, plenty of scope to make this a really interesting meeting, however just a practice session unfortunately... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueherb777 571 Posted May 8, 2017 Can not see any sign of this meeting on the updates site .?.? No,says it all really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk127 1,359 Posted May 8, 2017 Len Silver has been a great advocate for speedway and as many have said he still believes in weekly meetings and does what he can to achieve something that runs through his veins, speedway racing. I go back to the days when he ran Rayleigh and Hackney and always put on a great show often in difficult circumstances Many of you may mock his efforts, many just want team racing but what about the riders, so often you hear about track time and all this is doing is trying to achieve that and yes you have to charge but for goodness sake is it not about the riders and the racing. Riders willing to turn out and do the best to entertain and all the supporters do is take the p.. out of the promoter. Rye House survived for many years on open meetings and true speedway fans turned up. Think on all who criticise people like Len, Speedway will be a lot worse without his type being around still after all these years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted May 8, 2017 Was a good meeting and well worth a tenner. 5 years ago I had no speedway to go to, now I have it every week. Crowd was down to around the SDL double header level but still a few hundred fans. I know a few stayed away to save money for the 2 away matches next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
