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Shadders

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  1. Didn't see that one coming!! Kennett is a brilliant signing and could be challenging Cook for the top PL rider. The Bandits promotion should be applauded for taking a risk, because that's what it is. Kennett won't be coming cheap. Paul Starke (another ex Rocket), didn't do too badly when with us. Question now is, what happens with the race suits and bonus point money?
  2. I was all set to do the 500 mile round trip, but then I saw this... http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2642607 and thought, nah!
  3. Give up my Monday overtime at work and then have a 115 mile round trip, including the notorious Dartford Crossing in the rush hour? The first heat got going at 15:15. Heat 15 ended after 17:30 from memory.
  4. Looks decent when I've seen him during second halves at Rye One of my pet hates is people posting rubbish like this. Such a lame and lazy comment. Don't get me started about dogs Gemini!! I'd love to support the youngsters and go to more NL meetings, but my experiences of 2-3 hour meetings at Rye House has put me off.
  5. 5.15pm kick off. Without extra time it'll be over by just after 7
  6. Boxall only has one bike. Shouldn't even consider racing in the PL unless you have at least two... Is Olly not fit to race at the weekend? I heard he had a crash on Sunday and was gonna have physio.
  7. The National League is so diverse. Last year we had Adam Roynon beating GP riders in the EL, then the next day up against 15 year old novices. The young Sittingbourne number 7 Adam Kirby fell a couple of times as he was passed yesterday. I swear the rider passing never touched him. He just panicked and fell off. Not to say he won't develop into a decent rider. I'm not really a fan of the NL for the reasons I stated. The meetings are more often than not long drawn out with falls a plenty. Saying that, there's nothing better than seeing a youngster develop from novice to top rider.
  8. If it's rained off send the bill to God. I may submit a bill for my expenses when attended a meeting at Sheffield last year, called off 30 minutes from the start, even though it'd been raining up there for most of the afternoon
  9. Something going on in the local area that requires use of the car park at a guess?
  10. That's a contentious one. I suspect he's spent most if not all of his life in the UK, so is technically British, as I am having both parents born in Cyprus, but lived here all my life. I've no argument with him appearing for the US "Dream Team". It's just a shame they couldn't have brought over 7 Americans, but as I've stated on another thread it was more than likely financial constraints that prevented that.
  11. No Nelson for this, on international duty. Who the hell is available on a 5.52 point average that will score what he could? http://www.ryehouser....php?extend.563 Expect another early rain off http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2646807
  12. Nah.... http://wwosbackup.pr...play&thread=702 Has an American father Let's split the difference and say 2 and a half?
  13. Interesting quote from Steve Boxall (second paragraph from the bottom) http://www.lovespeedway24.co.uk/home/gallery_fans_flock_to_sittingbourne_for_kent_kings_opening_race_1_2182587
  14. Yeah, it said so in the programme. Only two genuine Americans on show yesterday which was a shame.
  15. Impresed with the set up. I'm sure the minor gripes will be sorted. Disappointed I can't make the regular Monday night's. Best of luck
  16. http://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=kt13&action=display&thread=12180 There's a link on there to the Twitter heat details
  17. Huge crowd, approaching 3,000 I'd say. Great weather, marvellous stadium, but they will struggle to complete many 15 heat meetings with an 8.30pm curfew. Garrity was a class apart, but Boxall kept him on his toes. Heat 13 was a cracker until Boxalls chain snapped enterIng the last lap. Liked the look of young Sims, but who was the fat kid at 6 for the Yanks? If anyone says to me "if you think you can do better...", I probably could! Kings have shot themselves in the foot with the line up. Coles should be at reserve. Very weak looking side Boxall and Morley excepted. Couple of gripes: nothing to dry your hands on in the bogs and no PA on 1st bend. Best of luck for the season ahead.
  18. Spot on. I love my visits to Berwick and the people are great, but boy, do they take their speedway seriously! If Berwick lose at home it's like someone's died in our house.
  19. Pefectly possible. He was 12 when Fleetwood finally closed for speedway
  20. I'm sure there will be adequate replacements. There are plenty of Southern based NL lads looking for a ride this early in the season with them starting later than the EL/PL riders. There are no other NL meetings taking place tomorrow and as it's a Bank Holiday work commitments shouldn't be too much of a problem.
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