Phil The Ace 2,860 Posted March 21, 2023 The old rivalry starts things off for both teams Sheffield will be looking at setting out a marker with a dominant display while we want to prove last year wasn’t a blip. tasty match in prospect but Sheffield have the edge. Looking forward to it. Just hope the weather plays ball Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RideHard 40 Posted March 21, 2023 Weather looks slightly dodgy for Thursday but hopefully changes :/ Like Phil said bit of a tense opener to start the season. That final meeting was full of drama and heated moments both teams will want to go out and prove something. Bellego and Ellis been riding a lot together the last few weeks looking forward to seeing them ride together. Dan Bewley class act can he have the same impact as Lambert did? I think how well the heat leaders score will decide the meeting. Who’s the ref? Or dare I ask? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 701 Posted March 21, 2023 Does anyone know the riding order for both teams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RideHard 40 Posted March 22, 2023 12 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Does anyone know the riding order for both teams? 99% sure Sheffields will be 1 holder 2 howarth 3 Ellis 4 Bellego 5 Musielak 6 Kerr 7 Gilkes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,043 Posted March 22, 2023 15 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Does anyone know the riding order for both teams? From Belle Vue's twitter: The starting averages are out and @DanBewley starts 2023 at No.1... but he's got some competition! Dan Bewley 8.91 Norick Blödorn 5.45 @Jaimon_lidsey 5.16 @CWR_26 6.26 @BradyKurtzBkr 8.24 (C) @TomBrennan27 4.40 Jake Mulford (RS) As that's not in average order, I'd guess that's the riding order? Despite me being told many times over the winter that Brennan would not be at reserve! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted March 22, 2023 6 hours ago, RideHard said: 99% sure Sheffields will be 1 holder 2 howarth 3 Ellis 4 Bellego 5 Musielak 6 Kerr 7 Gilkes I hope you don’t play the lottery. Bellego is at no.2 and Howarth at no.4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,736 Posted March 22, 2023 Is Lidsey riding for Leszno or Belle Vue tomorrow ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted March 22, 2023 7 hours ago, szkocjasid said: From Belle Vue's twitter: The starting averages are out and @DanBewley starts 2023 at No.1... but he's got some competition! Dan Bewley 8.91 Norick Blödorn 5.45 @Jaimon_lidsey 5.16 @CWR_26 6.26 @BradyKurtzBkr 8.24 (C) @TomBrennan27 4.40 Jake Mulford (RS) As that's not in average order, I'd guess that's the riding order? Despite me being told many times over the winter that Brennan would not be at reserve! I would still say that Brennan's 4.40 average(not a Rising Star so -25%British reduction) is for "Team Building" purposes only so his true average puts him in the 1-5.Lidsey will be at no6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,043 Posted March 22, 2023 1 minute ago, IronScorpion said: I would still say that Brennan's 4.40 average(not a Rising Star so -25%British reduction) is for "Team Building" purposes only so his true average puts him in the 1-5.Lidsey will be at no6. I've heard that all winter, but as the riders listed isn't in average order or alphabetical, I can only assume it's riding order? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted March 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, racers and royals said: Is Lidsey riding for Leszno or Belle Vue tomorrow ? Thursday night is British race night unless of Polish rain offs/cancellations so I presume too early for that BUT, you never know if Poland pulling their trump card early to test the water/resilience of the British ruling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted March 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: I've heard that all winter, but as the riders listed isn't in average order or alphabetical, I can only assume it's riding order? You could be right as I have just checked the new regulations & in 010.2.3 d it says that any rising star from the previous season who does not meet the rising star criteria will receive a 25% discount for the following season. It does not mention Team Building only so the last bit is probably the area which counts which is not ambiguous/interpretable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted March 22, 2023 Trump card if Brennan starts season at reserve,,,,could be some big home wins ensuring a fair few bonus points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,784 Posted March 22, 2023 If Lidsey rides in a warm up meeting in Poland rather than a league meeting in the UK on one of our race nights we might as well all give up and go home. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,736 Posted March 22, 2023 Lidsey NOT riding for Leszno tomorrow. FOGO Unii Leszno :9. Bartosz Smektała10. Janusz Kołodziej11. Antoni Mencel12. Grzegorz Zengota13. Chris Holder14. Hubert Jabłoński15. Damian Ratajczak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedtiger 327 Posted March 22, 2023 This meeting should be a cracker. Just a bit worried about the weather as looks a bit iffy. I will decide if to go later tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
