Steve Shovlar

Unfortunately. But surely it’s in Chapmans interest to have a great race track with plenty of entertainment. Most of the passing tonight was because the track was bad and quality riders were actually feeling unsafe to go for it. It did improve in the last few heats safety wise but Cook fell in his own picking up grip Nd Klindt was extremely lucky on a very patchy first bend not to get injured, when his back wheel went from grip to slick. Both Wells and Jorgensen had to retire having aggravated injuries due to the conditions. This is not right. If this had been Wimborne Road it would have gone to 40 pages by now.

Our three riders did ok.

Pooles track is far superior to Saddlebow now the track has been fixed. We have something called passing on a properly dressed track. No wonder there was no one there. I wouldn’t bother if that was served up every week. Well done to Kings Lynn on their win.

As Chapman owns the stadium he could change the shape of the track to create more racing lines. There’s footage on Youtube of Saddlebow in the 80’s with England v USA and some brilliant racing. On a Saturday afternoon!

Bad track and an extremely weak team. BT should never have shown this meeting.

Well somehow we have stopped Kings Lynn hitting 60. We’ve won there twice already this season with a full team would do so again. The result tonight was never in doubt before the meeting so nothing has changed. At least our three riders walk away intact.

Then why have two riders withdrawn, Riss nearly fell, Cook fell, Klindt fell. Track has been rough.

You think riders getting injured is funny Bald Bloke?

Please god let no more riders get injured tonight.

Cook couldn’t even stay upright in that one.

Decided to stay safe imo. What’s the point risking injury over a lost cause?

They are just overrated to be honest.

Riss nearly lost it there. Now Jorgensen in medical room. How can this track be defended, seriously?

We were never going to compete this evening. No better than a Championship team tonight.

No wonder there’s no one there if this track is standard fodder.

Come away safe boys. Not worth any risks.

WisH I shared Tatum optimism!

Track is so so patchy. Thought Chapman was meant to be an expert in putting down a decent racing strip. Bob Duggard he ain’t!

Wells aggravated injury on rough track. In medical room.

Against?

Poole guest reserves look like getting one point between them. Wells woeful. How we miss Covatti and NBJ!

Did the sensible thing. No need for risks.

Riders struggling in the unpleasant conditions. Most important thing is to be safe and come away with no further injuries. Track is extremely grippy and patchy throwing riders all over the place. Hopefully it will improve. Result doesn’t matter.

Terrible track in heat one. Looks like a ploughed field and rides like one. Holder couldn’t even turn the bike!

OK almost unprecedented.