topaz325 1,859 Posted May 1, 2017 Some great racing in a fantastic stadium, a pleasure to watch Speedway in such a modern stadium , if only all tracks were like this!!Tun gate was superb , his races with Cook were worth the admission alone.Well done Somerset.[/quoteHope you got parked up alright.I'm hoping that means Hougaard didn't qualify? So if that's the case, I would say that means Somerset had the upper hand.Hougaard finished 10th in his qualifier, don't think he will progress to the next round, whilst Bjerre finished third with 12pts, behind winner Timo Lahti (14pts), and Martin Smolinski on 13pts, so yes I think I know what you mean Bjerre will be missing another three Saturday nights, whilst Hougaard won't. Yes thanks , got there early had a pie and a drink too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted May 1, 2017 He won`t be missing - practice isn`t until 2pm in Gorican on raceday - he can easily get there by then !!! At least Hougaard won't be missing anymore due to SEC though 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Science 1,059 Posted May 1, 2017 Heat 11 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8mJHQOnMfE4 Note to self : hold the inside line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,860 Posted May 1, 2017 Note to self : hold the inside line Most passes were mainly from outside. Heat 11 and 15 were both top races between rohan and cook because they raced each other Instead of there own race Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,257 Posted May 1, 2017 Note to self : hold the inside line Cook did exactly that in heat 15 and Tungate went round outside of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,824 Posted May 1, 2017 Surprising result, but bank holiday matches usually throw up the odd results. The top 2 teams losing to the bottom 2 teams at home. No one would have predicted those results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy jimmy 298 Posted May 2, 2017 We are always going to be fragile at reserve, two 17 year old lads in their second season, they are going to have ups and downs. It might just be a little too much for Smith at the moment, and so he might make way for someone else soon if averages allow, so he can get his confidence in NL and Championship. I thought Payne would do better, looked like he was trying a little too hard, but again riding at number 2 ifor your first match is a hell of an ask. Tungate showed how good he can be round NSS, one of the best I have seen at our track. Starke always does well too, he is an under rated rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagonshocker 1,956 Posted May 2, 2017 We are always going to be fragile at reserve, two 17 year old lads in their second season, they are going to have ups and downs. It might just be a little too much for Smith at the moment, and so he might make way for someone else soon if averages allow, so he can get his confidence in NL and Championship. I thought Payne would do better, looked like he was trying a little too hard, but again riding at number 2 ifor your first match is a hell of an ask. Tungate showed how good he can be round NSS, one of the best I have seen at our track. Starke always does well too, he is an under rated rider. Tungate very good round your place...makes you wonder why Lemo didn't call him up into Australia side for last year race off instead of JG after his massive performance for Swindon there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ned Kelly 41 114 Posted May 2, 2017 Great result for the Rebel Aussies! Go on Rohan, ya little beaut! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,355 Posted May 2, 2017 Heat 11 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8mJHQOnMfE4 Great race that.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.V 72 1,054 Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Just researched what could be some depressing news for the next visit of the rebels to belle vue on sat the 5th of aug.the 3rd round of the sec finals are on the same date so with Hougaard already out of the comp if Bjerre goes on to qualify for the finals the rebs will be at full strength and belle vue will have to use a nat league rider again which will totally ruin what should have been a much anticipated return match with both teams at full strength.Hope they have the sense to rearrange the meeting if Bjerre gets through. Edited May 2, 2017 by B.V 72 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted May 2, 2017 Just researched what could be some depressing news for the next visit of the rebels to belle vue on sat the 5th of aug.the 3rd round of the sec finals are on the same date so with Hougaard already out of the comp if Bjerre goes on to qualify for the finals the rebs will be at full strength and belle vue will have to use a nat league rider again which will totally ruin what should have been a much anticipated return match with both teams at full strength.Hope they have the sense to rearrange the meeting if Bjerre gets through. I hope Somerset refuse to move it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted May 2, 2017 Great race that.. REMINISCENT of races at Hyde Road ... if only all tracks could produce entertainment of that level attendances would rocket. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,355 Posted May 2, 2017 REMINISCENT of races at Hyde Road ... if only all tracks could produce entertainment of that level attendances would rocket. If only all tracks could get in proper red shale and stay away from the wet stuff we'd all be ok.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted May 2, 2017 If only all tracks could get in proper red shale and stay away from the wet stuff we'd all be ok..[/quote Hyde Road had grey shale didn't it? Certainly the Shay did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites