Come on the Skipper Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 6 hours ago, the hobbit said: I went to Kent yesterday. I’ve never seen such sn unusual arrangement with different start snd finish lines. with the refs box in line with the start line, how does he judge close finishes like the one you referred to from yesterday? I was sat mid way between the start snd finish line snd I had absolutely no idea who had won that race so how on earth did the ref call it from even further back! I was on the back straight in line with the finish and I thought that Pearson had just pipped Morley. But at the end of the day it didn't really matter as Kent rammed home 4 5-1's in the last 4 heats. I'd agree with @Sings4Speedwaythat Pearson looked good as a first time visitor but there must be some reason why he's not able to produce that form in the Championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Come on the Skipper said: I was on the back straight in line with the finish and I thought that Pearson had just pipped Morley. But at the end of the day it didn't really matter as Kent rammed home 4 5-1's in the last 4 heats. I'd agree with @Sings4Speedwaythat Pearson looked good as a first time visitor but there must be some reason why he's not able to produce that form in the Championship. Because the Championship is incredibly harder than the NL. Just look at the scores of several doubling up riders, many NL heat leaders struggle in the Champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 7 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Because the Championship is incredibly harder than the NL. Just look at the scores of several doubling up riders, many NL heat leaders struggle in the Champ. Whilst only one showing Pearson was on a par with Morley for a decent part of the meeting and given he had never seen the track before that was impressive. Ben is a 4-5 point CL rider and theres no reason to think that Pearson couldn't be too. His gating was alright but perhaps just not physical enough in the first corner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Sings4Speedway said: Whilst only one showing Pearson was on a par with Morley for a decent part of the meeting and given he had never seen the track before that was impressive. Ben is a 4-5 point CL rider and theres no reason to think that Pearson couldn't be too. His gating was alright but perhaps just not physical enough in the first corner? I think your observation is spot on! He's got a lot of potential, but he would benefit from 'building' his physical strength! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted June 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 17 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: I think your observation is spot on! He's got a lot of potential, but he would benefit from 'building' his physical strength! Well, he wasn't called 'Little P' for nothing! I stood near him at the P&P day last year, and he only came up to my shoulder. The trouble with him this year was that, like others in the team, he seems to have lost his gating skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 10 hours ago, *JJ said: Well, he wasn't called 'Little P' for nothing! I stood near him at the P&P day last year, and he only came up to my shoulder. The trouble with him this year was that, like others in the team, he seems to have lost his gating skills. From a pretty reliable source, I don't think there was to much help and advice coming from the more senior riders, and that is vital for youngsters trying to make there way in the Sport, personally I think they were probably to busy trying to sort out there own issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast1rn Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 Apologies for hijacking the team thread but coming down in July for the speedway and will be making a 300 mile round trip. Wanted to set off early and make a whole day in the Birmingham area and need something to occupy the family (got a six year old to keep happy), zoo, theme park etc until tapes up within a reasonable distance from Perry Barr if anyone can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris116 Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 49 minutes ago, Cast1rn said: Apologies for hijacking the team thread but coming down in July for the speedway and will be making a 300 mile round trip. Wanted to set off early and make a whole day in the Birmingham area and need something to occupy the family (got a six year old to keep happy), zoo, theme park etc until tapes up within a reasonable distance from Perry Barr if anyone can help. If you or the 6 year old are interested in railways then I can recommend the Severn Valley Railway although it is not as cheap as it used to be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4r4h Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 59 minutes ago, Cast1rn said: Apologies for hijacking the team thread but coming down in July for the speedway and will be making a 300 mile round trip. Wanted to set off early and make a whole day in the Birmingham area and need something to occupy the family (got a six year old to keep happy), zoo, theme park etc until tapes up within a reasonable distance from Perry Barr if anyone can help. There is the Sealife Centre in the city centre. It'd take about 30-40 mins to get to perry barr from town (quicker if no traffic). There is also a children's farm at Sandwell Valley and in the adjoining park there is a large play area. There are also lakes and an rspb area in Sandwell Valley that you can walk around. You'd be at Perry Barr in about 10 mins from here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast1rn Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 23 minutes ago, Chris116 said: If you or the 6 year old are interested in railways then I can recommend the Severn Valley Railway although it is not as cheap as it used to be. You should've seen the wife's face when I said your recommendation. Love trains mate 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 West Midlands Safari Park at Bewdley Dudley Zoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 (edited) https://bclm.com/ which has bostin Fish & Chips or https://www.draytonmanor.co.uk/ and near to that is https://clifflakes.co.uk/ Im sure your 6 year old would enjoy both, should be well tired by the time he gets to the Speedway . Edited June 24, 2023 by heathen52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted June 25, 2023 Report Share Posted June 25, 2023 On 6/24/2023 at 2:08 PM, Cast1rn said: Apologies for hijacking the team thread but coming down in July for the speedway and will be making a 300 mile round trip. Wanted to set off early and make a whole day in the Birmingham area and need something to occupy the family (got a six year old to keep happy), zoo, theme park etc until tapes up within a reasonable distance from Perry Barr if anyone can help. Cadbury World is in Birmingham - https://www.cadburyworld.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted June 25, 2023 Report Share Posted June 25, 2023 On 6/24/2023 at 2:08 PM, Cast1rn said: Apologies for hijacking the team thread but coming down in July for the speedway and will be making a 300 mile round trip. Wanted to set off early and make a whole day in the Birmingham area and need something to occupy the family (got a six year old to keep happy), zoo, theme park etc until tapes up within a reasonable distance from Perry Barr if anyone can help. I hope you're a confident driver, if you're planning on driving around Birmingham... Worst driving experience of my life, and I've driven in Paris and Rome!! Good luck, god speed. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 With only a few days left to see out June will we get news of the meeting that the Promotion are due to have (late June) with the landlords of Perry Barr or will it be silence ?, whatever the outcome of the meeting I would hope that we get a press release, This meeting will have a bearing on Speedway in the West Midlands and I hope the outcome will be positive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/24/2023 at 2:08 PM, Cast1rn said: Apologies for hijacking the team thread but coming down in July for the speedway and will be making a 300 mile round trip. Wanted to set off early and make a whole day in the Birmingham area and need something to occupy the family (got a six year old to keep happy), zoo, theme park etc until tapes up within a reasonable distance from Perry Barr if anyone can help. You might like to try this. just a few minutes away from the speedway stadium + no worries about parking & congestion charging . https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/sandwell-valley-country-park-f91ab204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 31 minutes ago, Dave Jones said: You might like to try this. just a few minutes away from the speedway stadium + no worries about parking & congestion charging . https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/sandwell-valley-country-park-f91ab204 I think they should leave the '10 mins walk to West Brom Town centre', out of the advertisement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/25/2023 at 4:28 PM, Diamonds85 said: I hope you're a confident driver, if you're planning on driving around Birmingham... Worst driving experience of my life, and I've driven in Paris and Rome!! Good luck, god speed. If you get off at Great Barr J7 M6 it's literally a straight couple of miles down the hill past Alexander Stadium. One of the easiest to find. Much easier to find than Glasgow, Edinburgh, Redcar as an example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 12 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: I think they should leave the '10 mins walk to West Brom Town centre', out of the advertisement very true , but if you consider the other close by areas (Aston - Smethwick- Hockley etc) probably no worse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 50 minutes ago, Dave Jones said: very true , but if you consider the other close by areas (Aston - Smethwick- Hockley etc) probably no worse. Agreed! ....I was just adding a touch of humour, but now you mention the other areas, I think we can also add Handsworth/Lozells etc etc etc...... proper rough! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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