SPEEDY69 1,260 Posted July 16, 2018 5 hours ago, foreverblue said: Well as it is the best racetrack in the country it should produce great racing and usually does, should be miles better than last week's tv meeting. It's all a bit of a lottery - I was there for the Swindon meeting and that wasn't that great. Was also at Peterborough recently (another track cited as good) to see almost 15 heats of follow the leader. I didn't think the Leicester meeting was too bad - hoping tonight is better though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WestGorton1884 621 Posted July 16, 2018 45 minutes ago, SPEEDY69 said: It's all a bit of a lottery - I was there for the Swindon meeting and that wasn't that great. Was also at Peterborough recently (another track cited as good) to see almost 15 heats of follow the leader. I didn't think the Leicester meeting was too bad - hoping tonight is better though. The BV Swindon clash produced some great entertainment as the meeting progressed especially when Max Fricke was on track , the leicester v Poole televised meeting was absolutely dreadful viewing IMO of course 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted July 16, 2018 A lot depends on Steve Worrall. I'd predict he's the difference between the Aces winning by 10 or the Rebels sneaking something from this one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted July 16, 2018 1 hour ago, SPEEDY69 said: It's all a bit of a lottery - I was there for the Swindon meeting and that wasn't that great. Was also at Peterborough recently (another track cited as good) to see almost 15 heats of follow the leader. I didn't think the Leicester meeting was too bad - hoping tonight is better though. Agree with you up to heat 7, then we enjoyed a great meeting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,256 Posted July 16, 2018 Most tracks take a few heats to get going, but especially this one first 4 heats or so are always going to be more processional as the grip is round the inside early on, once the dirt starts moving out that’s when the racing lines develop. The 5:00 rain misses too, might be some rain about 7.00 now but that might miss too. Nightmare for the track guys knowing how much to water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,277 Posted July 16, 2018 When the track is wet and grippy the first half a dozen or so races are pretty much from the gate.. Fast. (In fact too fast).. Let's hope for no rain and the only water applied is by the track staff who do a great job of the track prep.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted July 16, 2018 Worrall the key, I can see the Rebels pulling off a win. 44-46 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,256 Posted July 16, 2018 Typical been dry all day and started pouring down at 6.50. Track wet now and looks like rain in for another hour at least. Would rather they called it off then try and start in these conditions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted July 16, 2018 17 minutes ago, Rob B said: Typical been dry all day and started pouring down at 6.50. Track wet now and looks like rain in for another hour at least. Would rather they called it off then try and start in these conditions. Weather forecast and track expert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko 956 Posted July 16, 2018 yeah track looks very wet, but at least this track normally has dirt on it, a lot of them would be knackered because the rain on the slick surface would make it impossible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted July 16, 2018 No chance to complete with the weather radar. Unless they ride through heavy rain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,856 Posted July 16, 2018 Cannot see this going the distance, hope I’m wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko 956 Posted July 16, 2018 Ouch, yeah think your spot on there Steve, this looks dead in the water Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko 956 Posted July 16, 2018 Its not going to stop raining, just call it off now and let everyone go home. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nw42 2,048 Posted July 16, 2018 1 minute ago, marko said: Its not going to stop raining, just call it off now and let everyone go home. You get off home if you want, I mean if you've a long journey there's no point in waiting around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites