old bob at herne bay 828 Posted April 30, 2021 Well Scott Nicholls was definitely at KingsLynn .... looked very quick.trying out a new Godden Engine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,237 Posted April 30, 2021 3 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: Well Scott Nicholls was definitely at KingsLynn .... looked very quick.trying out a new Godden Engine. Whilst Scott is a useful user to trial the engines i do wonder what benefit it has to him? Over recent years they have only proven successful on quite specific track conditions and lack power on larger circuits. With Scotts years of experience and the variety of combinations available for GM engines im a little surprised he doesn't have his go to builds by now. A Godden could prove to be a big advantage but if its not i wonder how long promotions will tolerate the testing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted May 1, 2021 16 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Whilst Scott is a useful user to trial the engines i do wonder what benefit it has to him? Over recent years they have only proven successful on quite specific track conditions and lack power on larger circuits. With Scotts years of experience and the variety of combinations available for GM engines im a little surprised he doesn't have his go to builds by now. A Godden could prove to be a big advantage but if its not i wonder how long promotions will tolerate the testing? Glad to have the benefit of your expert knowledge. I'm sure Godden Engine Builders will appreciate your advice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted May 1, 2021 17 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Whilst Scott is a useful user to trial the engines i do wonder what benefit it has to him? Over recent years they have only proven successful on quite specific track conditions and lack power on larger circuits. With Scotts years of experience and the variety of combinations available for GM engines im a little surprised he doesn't have his go to builds by now. A Godden could prove to be a big advantage but if its not i wonder how long promotions will tolerate the testing? Maybe Goddens have found the perfect Central Park Engine. Quick to warm up, great on concrete for the first 3 rides, drives off an adverse camber and then great on over-watered blue tarmac and cuts out automatically after 2 hours 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,237 Posted May 1, 2021 2 hours ago, East End Fan said: Glad to have the benefit of your expert knowledge. I'm sure Godden Engine Builders will appreciate your advice. Im sure Gary knows fully well the benefits snd disadvantages of the currency engine. Obviously the testing is designed to iron these out. Im all for variety but its still an ambitious move to go up against the GM juggernaut and ultimately all other tuners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,237 Posted May 4, 2021 Quicker announcement than expected but Royals have made a change for the better by replacing Bursill with Jamie Couzins. Very surprised and unlucky that Jamie didn't feature in the initial line up given he looks good value on his average in this years league standard. Late changes to this Kent side look likely to force a change in my league predictions. One more change to go and i see this as a side with chances of sneaking silverware Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Crusader 135 Posted May 13, 2021 On 5/4/2021 at 11:49 AM, Sings4Speedway said: Quicker announcement than expected but Royals have made a change for the better by replacing Bursill with Jamie Couzins. Very surprised and unlucky that Jamie didn't feature in the initial line up given he looks good value on his average in this years league standard. Late changes to this Kent side look likely to force a change in my league predictions. One more change to go and i see this as a side with chances of sneaking silverware There were only 6riders in the team photo. Is Rob Ledwith still in the side? Was it that he could not make the practice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyO 39 Posted May 13, 2021 On 5/4/2021 at 11:49 AM, Sings4Speedway said: Quicker announcement than expected but Royals have made a change for the better by replacing Bursill with Jamie Couzins. Very surprised and unlucky that Jamie didn't feature in the initial line up given he looks good value on his average in this years league standard. Late changes to this Kent side look likely to force a change in my league predictions. One more change to go and i see this as a side with chances of sneaking silverware Still gutted there was no place for Alex Spooner.. damn those averages! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted May 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, AndyO said: Still gutted there was no place for Alex Spooner.. damn those averages! Yes, I agree. Alex is an entertaining rider. I don't know if he has a team place at another track. Can anyone tell me ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawks 1975 69 Posted May 13, 2021 Wasn't Spooner announced as being in the Eastbourne 'squad'?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted May 13, 2021 Probably hawks 1975. There are more seagulls in the Eastbourne "squad" than we have s*****g all over the seafront here at Herne Bay. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,237 Posted May 14, 2021 13 hours ago, East End Fan said: Yes, I agree. Alex is an entertaining rider. I don't know if he has a team place at another track. Can anyone tell me ? Surprisingly nothing lined up for Alex yet, i suspect he will pick up a spot before the season is out though as there are one or two riders who already look shakey with commitment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyO 39 Posted May 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Sings4Speedway said: Surprisingly nothing lined up for Alex yet, i suspect he will pick up a spot before the season is out though as there are one or two riders who already look shakey with commitment. Hope so.. I think it's a real tragedy if a young rider like Alex gets left out due to the rules... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted May 16, 2021 On 5/14/2021 at 10:15 AM, AndyO said: Hope so.. I think it's a real tragedy if a young rider like Alex gets left out due to the rules... Any rules that cause this situation cannot be good for the sport. Clearly caused by a too low points average allowed. Personally, I have never understood why we need rules like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted May 23, 2021 I watched young Mulford on my computer at Glasgow on Friday. He was taking Daniel Gilkes place in the Kings team. I was highly impressed with him. Bear in mind he has very limited experience at National League level, none at Championship level and he faced a tough team on what was A very wet and heavy track he'd never seen before. I'm looking forward to following him progress at Central Park. He is one to take note of. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
