David Hemsley told me on Sunday evening that Glyn has several ideas he wants to try on the track. He also said that all of theriders want to ride for Leicester even though Jason Has gone. David was wandering around the terraces on Sunday willing to answer any questions put to him; all you need to do is stop him and ask if you want to know anything. Please ask politely otherwise you will get no response.
Robert, the track conforms to SCB regulations and if the track is dangerous, which I dont think it is, then Doc Bridget or Colin Meredith, who represent the SCB, would have done something about it!!
Following the updates for the Somerset match, I thought the meeting was at Leicester for the first ten heats. Heat 7 was the only heat where passing took place after the back straight on the first lap. Fortunately, things livened up in the last five heats.
These tanks could be settlement tanks . When the water drains off the track it takes some of the surface with it. The track material settles in the tank and is then pumped out and reused on the track. I beleive this is what happens but perhaps Tsunami could put me right on this.
Over the last few weeks I have tried to be fair and constructive with my statements. I am not happy with the racing yet I have written a constructive letter to DH and recieved a reply within 7 days. I dont believe in senseless moaning.
I have also stated on this forum how I feel the shape of the track is not the whole problem as the racing was a lot better during the latter part of last season when Glyn prepared the track differently putting more emphasis on grip on the outside and silicker on the inside.
I do not feel that it is wise to change the track mid season, especially with the weather being as it has been recently.
I shall continue to go to BP and hope that the racing is improved by changing the track surface; but this may annoy the riders!!
Incidently, as I have stated previously, DH was not happy with the racing during the testimonal meeting.
Play off final - Ipswich and Somerset (Newport as outsiders)
Fours - Leicester
Pairs - Plymouth
Top Rider - Barker
Newcomer - Tungate
Most Improved - Heeps/Garrity
Wooden Spoon - Glasgow/Plymouth