Fortythirtyeight 841 Posted August 21, 2020 I think Mr. Ringitsneck’s point has been lost although I don’t necessarily agree with the way he puts things across. It was stated by Godfrey these matches were to help the kids upto NDL level get some race time. This appears to have not been quite accurate as it’s now being run as a normal meeting with riders getting paid and a paying crowd. That’s fine, that’s what it is. The helping the kids is the misleading part , Carter and Lambert ( not yet announced to the public ) are certainly not kids , but let’s be happy that some kids are getting race time and some very desperate fans are getting to watch some form of racing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moranboys 411 Posted August 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Fortythirtyeight said: I think Mr. Ringitsneck’s point has been lost although I don’t necessarily agree with the way he puts things across. It was stated by Godfrey these matches were to help the kids upto NDL level get some race time. This appears to have not been quite accurate as it’s now being run as a normal meeting with riders getting paid and a paying crowd. That’s fine, that’s what it is. The helping the kids is the misleading part , Carter and Lambert ( not yet announced to the public ) are certainly not kids , but let’s be happy that some kids are getting race time and some very desperate fans are getting to watch some form of racing. but not desperate enough to pay 31 quid for me and the missus, plus petrol and maybe a drink, bringing it to around the forty five quid mark 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) Really looking forward to the meeting it’s coming up quick 19 heats with some quality youth and some experienced hands . Also awaiting answer from ringitsneck on question posed. Edited August 23, 2020 by phillwhitewasmad 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,059 Posted August 23, 2020 On 8/21/2020 at 6:05 PM, Moranboys said: but not desperate enough to pay 31 quid for me and the missus, plus petrol and maybe a drink, bringing it to around the forty five quid mark See your point on the cost but actually your probably going to get VALUE for the 45 quid you say it may cost you as it's 9 v 9 so plenty of heats to watch !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moranboys 411 Posted August 24, 2020 18 hours ago, pienpeesman said: See your point on the cost but actually your probably going to get VALUE for the 45 quid you say it may cost you as it's 9 v 9 so plenty of heats to watch !! sorry, still not enticing enough.lambert max or paid max,palin the same and only opposition coming from the thompson twins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric i 620 Posted August 24, 2020 There is enough moaning on here but is it the time to drag a rider out of retirement when there must be plenty of riders hungry for some racing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie4388 679 Posted August 24, 2020 Too be honest, I think it's great to see Mr C in the side some would argue there wouldn't be a Scunthorpe Speedway without the likes of Wayne Carter great chance and occasion to give him one last meeting. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted August 24, 2020 I like the idea of Wayne riding he is and has been a major influence on a lot of the riders in both teams with many having started under his guidance on Scunthorpe’s mini track 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,059 Posted August 24, 2020 26 minutes ago, phillwhitewasmad said: I like the idea of Wayne riding he is and has been a major influence on a lot of the riders in both teams with many having started under his guidance on Scunthorpe’s mini track Spot on as his training days are a great experience for up & coming riders and old hands aswell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ringitsneck 348 Posted August 25, 2020 On 8/23/2020 at 10:20 PM, phillwhitewasmad said: Really looking forward to the meeting it’s coming up quick 19 heats with some quality youth and some experienced hands . Also awaiting answer from ringitsneck on question posed. As you write so much I assumed you had all the answers. I spoke to two riders parents over the weekend who confirmed their ownership of a 500 engine but I’m sure you know who has what in their garages? Age isn’t an issue when it comes to practising on a 500. Quite a few youngsters have had one season on a 250 then concentrated on a 500 well before they were of legal age to race one, some have done it from the 125 bikes. The current 250 boys are very good but as I previously said, there isn’t enough of them in the country to make them compulsory in NDL teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortythirtyeight 841 Posted August 25, 2020 Whilst you two have your disagreements , the current regulations do allow for mixed cubic capacity teams although not in the same races. The current Northern Junior league runs separate classes in the same team and in previous years at amateur level, different classes have competed within the same team, so it is not a new idea, although one I believe should be encouraged to give clubs incentive to find new youngsters to bring into the sport. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosh1218 592 Posted August 25, 2020 Has the Leicester side been announced yet , I’m sure now Simon has been announced they will use someone like Danton Hume and Joe Lawler in there septet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,059 Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Tosh1218 said: Has the Leicester side been announced yet , I’m sure now Simon has been announced they will use someone like Danton Hume and Joe Lawler in there septet Thompson twins will be in i'd imagine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted August 25, 2020 4 hours ago, Fortythirtyeight said: Whilst you two have your disagreements , the current regulations do allow for mixed cubic capacity teams although not in the same races. The current Northern Junior league runs separate classes in the same team and in previous years at amateur level, different classes have competed within the same team, so it is not a new idea, although one I believe should be encouraged to give clubs incentive to find new youngsters to bring into the sport. i understand the Njl run 500s and 125s in same meeting having been part of it for the last 4 seasons and their totals are added together to gain a result . however my point was the juniors in this meeting which is a 19 heat format and not 6 like Njl meetings count towards the whole meeting total. i dont believe there was a disagreement i was just searching for the facts to educate myself. most people who have a healthy knowledge of junior speedway know me and i can confirm i wasnt one of the parents asked if we had a 500 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie4388 679 Posted August 27, 2020 Leicester 7 is Connor Mountain Joe Thompson Dan Thompson Joe Lawlor Danyon Hume Tom Spencer James Chattin/Kean Dicken (taking 2 rides each) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites