topaz325 1,859 Posted June 10, 2022 https://cumbriacrack.com/2022/06/10/workington-comets-return-continues-to-gain-momentum/?fbclid=IwAR3U810FKxCR5TseuE1nPXY_hrDGHoLw-ovenSQkZ67hEDBDdK5Mp-vAdco&fs=e&s=cl 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted June 10, 2022 2 hours ago, topaz325 said: https://cumbriacrack.com/2022/06/10/workington-comets-return-continues-to-gain-momentum/?fbclid=IwAR3U810FKxCR5TseuE1nPXY_hrDGHoLw-ovenSQkZ67hEDBDdK5Mp-vAdco&fs=e&s=cl Spectacular looking track . i can almost smell the methanol . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 902 Posted June 10, 2022 sad news for workington fans long time fan and helper garry sloan has passed away rip porky well known around a few tracks from his days on the spanners 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted June 10, 2022 Sleep well my friend . put yer spanners down , you will be missed by many speedway fans and riders around the Workington area . you will be missed RIP Gaz .sad day . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 902 Posted June 12, 2022 for any interested funeral details for gaz are 12.00 at distington crem tuesday 21 june no dress code gaz would like you to ware whatever you wanted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaggy 62 Posted June 12, 2022 RASMUS JENSEN Q&A We have former Workington rider, and famous 2018 treble winner, Rasmus Jensen on the show next week. If anyone wants to add a question for the Dane to answer please don't hesitate to leave one below Listen to our previous episodes here: https://anchor.fm/roundtheboardspodcast 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman 536 Posted June 21, 2022 In some positive news for British Speedway, in light of what's happened over in the the north east, it looks like more brilliant progress was made at the weekend by Steve and the team... I now make that only 18 active Speedway clubs in the UK now across all 3 leagues, from a time gone by nearly 20 years ago in the early days of the Comets comeback, the old 'Premier League' had 18 actual teams in the league itself... With the rebirth of the Comets from next season (fingers crossed) hopefully we can add to that number or keep it at that number with the demise of the homeless Monarchs, good times ahead on the north west coast, literally! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC81 6 Posted June 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Marksman said: In some positive news for British Speedway, in light of what's happened over in the the north east, it looks like more brilliant progress was made at the weekend by Steve and the team... I now make that only 18 active Speedway clubs in the UK now across all 3 leagues, from a time gone by nearly 20 years ago in the early days of the Comets comeback, the old 'Premier League' had 18 actual teams in the league itself... With the rebirth of the Comets from next season (fingers crossed) hopefully we can add to that number or keep it at that number with the demise of the homeless Monarchs, good times ahead on the north west coast, literally! looks amazing!! Does anyone know what the capacity for the stadium is going to be? I hope Edinburgh find a new home I'd hope that their local council are cooperative in helping them find a new home or land to build on. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,277 Posted June 21, 2022 Can't wait to visit... Looks like another "proper racetrack" that is deliberately set up to suit the modern machinery... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,859 Posted June 21, 2022 41 minutes ago, JC81 said: looks amazing!! Does anyone know what the capacity for the stadium is going to be? I hope Edinburgh find a new home I'd hope that their local council are cooperative in helping them find a new home or land to build on. Not sure but there are plans to put in two 600 seat stands. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 902 Posted June 23, 2022 https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/20228283.tributes-paid-popular-seaton-dj-speedway-mechanic/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted June 23, 2022 Looking at the photo, the second safety fence would have to fit in around the bottom of the earth mound. So all that pile of earth needs to be cleared away, the trees demolished and a stand erected. Lots of work to do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted June 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Looking at the photo, the second safety fence would have to fit in around the bottom of the earth mound. So all that pile of earth needs to be cleared away, the trees demolished and a stand erected. Lots of work to do! Are ye Bob The Builder like? It will be right without your help thanks Marra... If your team ever get here you can come and spend your money... just dont ask for credit cos a smack in the mouth often offends... Regards THJ 8 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scampispeedway 67 Posted June 23, 2022 Jenga, as a former Chemistry Technician at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Methanol has no smell and can burn without a visible flame, if it catches alight. In the old days of Castrol R used in the engines did have a distinctive smell that people loved when the bikes went around but sadly those days have sadly gone with the present day oils are much cheaper and better suited to the needs of the modern day engines. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntdouble 118 Posted June 23, 2022 If in the championship you’ve gotta think cook and Bickley would be in the home team . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
