Fromafar 10,375 Posted June 3, 2022 27 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said: Glasgow is a track I've only been to once, I rode it many many years ago, I have never watched a league meeting there though, so I can't really comment. Obviously Belle Vue, but when the teams are so divided in the top division (GP riders at 1 vs the likes of Jack Thomas etc) then the racing isn't as good sometimes... I still think Redcar is the best I've been to, I just didn't like the view in the stadium of the track (until they opened the back straight, now it's amazing) Admittedly have only seen FIM meetings + play off final on year at Bellevue.Ashfield has improved beyond recognition regarding track and facilities with decent food ect.Well worth a visit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,651 Posted June 3, 2022 42 minutes ago, cinderfella said: I think the fact Ashfield is being used for the GP Challenge is a fair indication of the standard of the track (and stadium facilities too) Because the FIM would never give an event to a substandard track like (say) Zarnovica Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigred 187 Posted June 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said: Obviously to have the best track in the country you need zero dirt and only concrete lines... That chew through tyres in no time... Personally the best racetrack I've been to in this country (I haven't been to them all) is Redcar, by a long way too... You forgot to mention the air fence that doesn’t do it’s job(ask joe Alcock)… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 701 Posted June 3, 2022 27 minutes ago, bigred said: You forgot to mention the air fence that doesn’t do it’s job(ask joe Alcock)… Indeed... There seems to be a lot of serious accidents there... It can't be a coincidence... Of course it must be from all of the brilliant close racing they have there... Surely? And yes before all the Scunthorpe fans get triggered over a bit of banter, yes I know Newcastle's track is awful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted June 3, 2022 11 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said: And yes before all the Scunthorpe fans get triggered over a bit of banter, yes I know Newcastle's track is awful No it's not, its technical!!!,,, maybe that's why it catches many out these days? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 701 Posted June 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: No it's not, its technical!!!,,, maybe that's why it catches many out these days? It's been pretty bad this year... No one can argue that (I wasn't at the Redcar meeting, thank god, so I don't know if it was improved or not) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,044 Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) 23 hours ago, ruffdiamond said: Dunno like,,, either of them two young-uns from Redcar might do a job? I don't think Redcar would drop them to join Leicester lol! Edited June 3, 2022 by szkocjasid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,044 Posted June 3, 2022 10 hours ago, cinderfella said: And bring their current team average down again to 42 pts from the 43.26 they currently are? They can replace Rowe with a rider up to the same average but if they change two they go back to the original 42pt building limit. Can't see where they will get two riders from to improve what they have. Totally agree with that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,044 Posted June 3, 2022 7 hours ago, enotian said: Mathias Thornblom looked decent in the Swedish Elite league match last night. Mixing it with some top riders. Doesn't look to have a Polish place although someone will probably snap him up if that's the sort of form he's in. Failed at Berwick a good few seasons ago but looked CL heat leader standard last night. Albeit on a vastly different track to Newcastle. Swedes not riding in Poland would fit the bill for the CL as there are hardly any Tuesday fixtures and no Thursday fixtures but too expensive for the Diamonds?? He rode very few matches for Berwick, so can't really judge him on that. But I'd certainly sign him to replace Congreve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,783 Posted June 3, 2022 12 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said: It's been pretty bad this year... No one can argue that (I wasn't at the Redcar meeting, thank god, so I don't know if it was improved or not) Fastest times of the season recorded. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, bigred said: You forgot to mention the air fence that doesn’t do it’s job(ask joe Alcock)… Edited June 3, 2022 by lewy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted June 3, 2022 28 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: I don't think Redcar would drop them to join Redcar lol! thought the guy had been talking about Leicester? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,100 Posted June 3, 2022 20 minutes ago, lewy said: Well said m8 agree with that wholeheartedly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,044 Posted June 3, 2022 24 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: thought the guy had been talking about Leicester? Yeah, I didn't proof read my post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted June 3, 2022 Just now, szkocjasid said: Yeah, I didn't proof read my post 'measure twice, cut once'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
