StevePark 2,781 Posted March 4 1984 British Final at Coventry: World of Sport coverage: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted March 4 49 minutes ago, StevePark said: 1984 British Final at Coventry: World of Sport coverage: Great Memories.Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted March 4 (edited) Remakable performance by Carter, he certainly had a lot of courage on that day. And, wasn't it 'just' his right leg that was broken, though it was plenty enough, think he crashed heavily again the next year so didn't make the '85 World Final on his home track Bradford (which must have been - literally gutting) & don't think his leg ever did heal fully..... Edited March 5 by martinmauger spelling 2x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 699 Posted March 4 Nearly 20 years before I was even born... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,859 Posted March 5 20 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Nearly 20 years before I was even born... 21 years after I was born. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,483 Posted March 5 Now that was "proper speedway..." not the rubbish we get served nowadays! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted March 5 On 3/3/2024 at 1:36 PM, szkocjasid said: One downside of this, apart from starting off weaker, is when Covatti is fit, will he be able to return to the team under the limit? If the other riders increase their averages, could block his return to the team. Don't forget, team averages increase by 0.5 point per month from 1st May 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,780 Posted March 5 6 hours ago, TheScotsman said: Now that was "proper speedway..." not the rubbish we get served nowadays! Hmmmmm was it really any better though? Not sure myself, probably seemed it as stadiums were packed full with great atmospheres but the actual action was no better IMO. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted March 5 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: Hmmmmm was it really any better though? Not sure myself, probably seemed it as stadiums were packed full with great atmospheres but the actual action was no better IMO. Begs the question why were the stadiums "packed full" then? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 699 Posted March 6 1 hour ago, StevePark said: Begs the question why were the stadiums "packed full" then? Because houses cost £3.50 and wages were somewhat more aligned with cost of living, unlike today? Probably the main reason... Other factors include lack of media coverage and gob rodfrey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,028 Posted March 6 On 3/3/2024 at 1:36 PM, szkocjasid said: One downside of this, apart from starting off weaker, is when Covatti is fit, will he be able to return to the team under the limit? If the other riders increase their averages, could block his return to the team. 6 hours ago, IronScorpion said: Don't forget, team averages increase by 0.5 point per month from 1st May Not forgotten about that, just that teams should average out at 42 but the increase stops at 40, so could get the situation where wesl teams can't strengthen up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essex 67 Posted March 6 1 hour ago, StevePark said: Begs the question why were the stadiums "packed full" then? Probably a cheaper time it's more commercial now and more costs involved in running a team,the racing is still the same maybe a few seconds faster but your Ivan Maugers,Super Simmo,Barry Briggs etc are your Doyle's janowski and Zmarzlik of today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torpointfanatic22 268 Posted March 6 So back to the topic at hand, with Plymouth set to host their first meeting at home to Poole in 3 and a half weeks. Will we have a new number one announced (temporary or permanent) and will the new look track be ready to go to give the Plymouth lads a chance to actually ride it before Poole do!? I see on the Plymouth forum someone suggesting the track won't be ready until May, not sure if that's true or speculation but maybe that would allow Covatti to be fit in time to prevent Plymouth needing a replacement? All very quiet at the moment, which isn't necessarily a good thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ragdoll64 647 Posted March 6 12 hours ago, StevePark said: Begs the question why were the stadiums "packed full" then? Mainly, in my opinion, because people didn’t have the vast amount of recreational choices that are available today 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted March 6 2 minutes ago, ragdoll64 said: Mainly, in my opinion, because people didn’t have the vast amount of recreational choices that are available today Agreed, but they (seem to) choose those other recreational choice, rather than attend speedway. Apologies for helping to go "off thread"!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
