lewy 2,326 Posted February 5 2 hours ago, gmarsbar2 said: Factually he slide off in his first ride on the final bend when tailed off. Completed two more rides in which he scored. Then he withdrew from the meeting on medical advice, thus insuring Plymouth could use guests or R/R all season Agree I never said which race he crashed in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 703 Posted February 6 23 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Wolves were allowed a facility for Becker despite him starting the season injured so were Scunny when Zaine Kennedy didn't arrive, but Plymouth were not allowed a facility for Dan T when he got injured before making his debut for them. I assume Scunthorpe & Wolves got "special dispensation" because Becker & Kennedy had ridden for them in the previous season? I’ve not looked at 2024 rules but it’s been the rule for some time that a facility was available for a rider included in an initial declaration, that is at the start of the season, injured before they can take their place so facilities were available for Becker and Kennedy, part of the initial declarations, but not Thompson who was named in a redeclaration. No dispensations required. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,905 Posted February 19 (edited) As some will know, the invaluable Shielfield track staffers are working very hard this spring, moving the start line and changing/upgrading the safety fencing. Less than five weeks to Launch Night/Press'n'practice weekend! Edited February 19 by crescent girl 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted February 20 (edited) 7 hours ago, crescent girl said: As some will know, the invaluable Shielfield track staffers are working very hard this spring, moving the start line and changing/upgrading the safety fencing. Less than five weeks to Launch Night/Press'n'practice weekend! Interesting (to a self-confessed track anorak), why is start line being moved please and where to; forward or back from its current position ? For interest, similar 'football / rugby tracks', as described by Shane Parker, at Hull's Boulevard the S/L was approx half way along the home straight but was moved 10ft or so nearer turn 1 mid 1980 or '81 as the outside starting gate mechanism obscured something relevant to the rugby club (I forget what exactly). At Craven Park the start line was always about 1/3 along the home straight, from turn 1, and remained there throughout. I did say I was a track anorak .... Edited February 20 by martinmauger cricial track anorak accuracy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted February 20 7 hours ago, martinmauger said: Interesting (to a self-confessed track anorak), why is start line being moved please and where to; forward or back from its current position ? For interest, similar 'football / rugby tracks', as described by Shane Parker, at Hull's Boulevard the S/L was approx half way along the home straight but was moved 10ft or so nearer turn 1 mid 1980 or '81 as the outside starting gate mechanism obscured something relevant to the rugby club (I forget what exactly). At Craven Park the start line was always about 1/3 along the home straight, from turn 1, and remained there throughout. I did say I was a track anorak .... I’m sure the start line was moved years ago at Berwick.Not sure of the reason though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normski 1,315 Posted February 20 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: I’m sure the start line was moved years ago at Berwick.Not sure of the reason though. Used to be a lot further back years ago 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted February 20 47 minutes ago, Normski said: Used to be a lot further back years ago What Berwick would do for a crowd like that these days! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo95 91 Posted February 20 17 hours ago, crescent girl said: As some will know, the invaluable Shielfield track staffers are working very hard this spring, moving the start line and changing/upgrading the safety fencing. Less than five weeks to Launch Night/Press'n'practice weekend! Are you there assisting with the work as you stay close by? A mate who had been at the football did say that part of the fence was down. Good to see modifications being made by the promotion. 5 minutes ago, StevePark said: What Berwick would do for a crowd like that these days! Probably not just Berwick would like crowds like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted February 20 (edited) 22 minutes ago, StevePark said: What Berwick would do for a crowd like that these days! There are more people in that picture than are at a match these days. Edited February 20 by Fromafar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,145 Posted February 20 28 minutes ago, StevePark said: What Berwick would do for a crowd like that these days! What Berwick would do for a rider like the one in the photo? (i'm thinking it's 'Mauger'?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted February 20 (edited) 26 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: What Berwick would do for a rider like the one in the photo? (i'm thinking it's 'Mauger'?) Your are correct.Not Kym though.! Edited February 20 by Fromafar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normski 1,315 Posted February 20 16 minutes ago, Fromafar said: There are more people in that picture than are at a match these days. 50/50 draw must have been good not forgeytting 36 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: What Berwick would do for a rider like the one in the photo? (i'm thinking it's 'Mauger'?) Was a best of 3 match race with Jim McMillan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted February 20 1stly, which pic you referring to. Mid-1970's Ivan did a few match races on 'division 2' circuits with other 'division 1' riders, likes of Jimmy Mac, also Briggo, PC & Dave Jessup. Thanks for replies, an obv position of start / finish line would be half way along the straight but one concensus of opinion seems be a tad nearer turn 4 as it gives riders more time to get into position on the line they want before going into turn , all 4 together.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted February 20 19 minutes ago, martinmauger said: 1stly, which pic you referring to. Mid-1970's Ivan did a few match races on 'division 2' circuits with other 'division 1' riders, likes of Jimmy Mac, also Briggo, PC & Dave Jessup. Thanks for replies, an obv position of start / finish line would be half way along the straight but one concensus of opinion seems be a tad nearer turn 4 as it gives riders more time to get into position on the line they want before going into turn , all 4 together.... Nearer the 1bend would be the better option IMO.4 riders reaching the 1st bend at full speed would be carnage at Berwick,it’s bad enough as it is.Believe that it is only Slight change of Starting Line though. (5metres). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted February 20 (edited) Yeah, having supported 2 tracks, which weren't as wide as would ideally be, esp the Boulevard, 1st bend room at circuits around ball game pitches always at a premium & things can get, dicey, if all 4 arrive together. Been to Shielfield before the banking was added then lockdown era (?) mods to the straights, maybe recent mods are down to Stewart Dickson's arrival, but there doesn't seem to be any more room seen the track work pics on the website. Stiil, the track 'is what it is', you still have speedway in Berwick & come to the tapes every season, obv doing something right (obv) so much credit is due..... Edited February 20 by martinmauger added info 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
