IronScorpion 1,407 Posted August 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Tosh1218 said: I thought the bspa when sanctioning a new rider for a teams 1 to 7 , the rider had to have clear dates for his new sides fixtures .This is clearly not the case as Sam Masters 2nd fixture he isn’t available and they bring in the hottest rider in the league at the minute in Rasmus Jenson to replace him and folk on this site slate Rob Godfrey for his involvement with and bias towards the Scorpions I think not Think back to our meeting with Redcar away when E Riss was missing due to riding in Germany after signing for the Bears. If Rob Godfrey had any say in these matters then, yes, he would have blocked it but people need to get their heads out of the sand & realise that the BSPA should have a spokesperson/PR moderator that is not a member of the board but a secretarial type of person. Not everything is Chapman's view or Godfrey's view or Bates's view but when their name is in print, they take it as gospel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted August 3, 2019 Hope Rob has laid some extra dirt on the track from somewhere, as if more people turn up, expecting to see similar lines used by Ayres in heat19 of the British Final on Monday in which some of our other riders would benefit from, will be going home disappointed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabba59 156 Posted August 3, 2019 If the rain comes as they say you will not need more dirt the rain will make dirt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted August 3, 2019 Just checked 3 weather sites & all 3 say rain around 5-6 o'clock but if a track is prepared right, like at Belle Vue Monday, racing not riding is possible. Let's see what tomorrow brings as things could change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scunny1 436 Posted August 3, 2019 Only 30% chance of rain ,that's pretty good odds on it being fine. Get some water down Rob and get an outside line to work to give us a fair chance of a win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScunnyDan 335 Posted August 3, 2019 Met Office (whos been pretty bang on recently) reckon a thundery shower at 2pm, then rest of the day will be ok until 10pm, so unless we have some shenanigans (like Eastbourne tonight) we should be ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted August 3, 2019 Hopefully can get a point tomorrow. Picked up some of that rocket fuel Glasgow used last week so we should be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted August 4, 2019 14 hours ago, ScunnyDan said: Met Office (whos been pretty bang on recently) reckon a thundery shower at 2pm, then rest of the day will be ok until 10pm, so unless we have some shenanigans (like Eastbourne tonight) we should be ok That is my Met Office rainfall radar & I agree with the shower at 2 but another around 6 if you scroll across https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/map/gcx8c5kxh#?map=Rainfall&fcTime=1564876800&zoom=8&lon=-0.65&lat=53.59 But it was similar last week & missed us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted August 4, 2019 14 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: Hopefully can get a point tomorrow. Picked up some of that rocket fuel Glasgow used last week so we should be fine. The fuel used is passed to the riders at the track so is the same for everyone It is the containers they put it in & pit work they do but I am sure Rasmus will put you right. I expected more of a beating Friday so it was a good job 2 of our heat leaders did not perform, but on the other hand, others did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batman65 9 Posted August 4, 2019 On 8/1/2019 at 2:46 PM, Fozzie4388 said: Rasmus Jensen rides for Sam Masters i think a rule should be changed that a side should nt be stronger when using a rider replacement... i think if the replaced rider has a average of 8 his replacement can only have an average of 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted August 4, 2019 42 minutes ago, Batman65 said: i think a rule should be changed that a side should nt be stronger when using a rider replacement... i think if the replaced rider has a average of 8 his replacement can only have an average of 7 Just as well you don’t make the rules then. Terrible idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted August 4, 2019 1 hour ago, IronScorpion said: The fuel used is passed to the riders at the track so is the same for everyone It is the containers they put it in & pit work they do but I am sure Rasmus will put you right. I expected more of a beating Friday so it was a good job 2 of our heat leaders did not perform, but on the other hand, others did. I know how the fuel works thanks. Bit of a woosh and still a bit touchy from last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Stewart 398 Posted August 4, 2019 51 minutes ago, Batman65 said: i think a rule should be changed that a side should nt be stronger when using a rider replacement... i think if the replaced rider has a average of 8 his replacement can only have an average of 7 Masters ave 8.79 Jensen 7.65 so all ok by your measure. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted August 4, 2019 No, but this last few years I have posted to wind up Peterboro, '17 & Workington last year but it is just banter & opinions on the forum & I met some lovely people last year. Now it is Glasgows turn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted August 4, 2019 57 minutes ago, Batman65 said: i think a rule should be changed that a side should nt be stronger when using a rider replacement... i think if the replaced rider has a average of 8 his replacement can only have an average of 7 It is a guest ruling & not R/R. Plus it is on current form & have I read somewhere that Masters has only dropped 1 point to the opposition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites