Bald Bloke Posted October 29, 2024 Report Share Posted October 29, 2024 (edited) 16 hours ago, Youhave2minutes said: For Ashton to help regain his confidence going into the bends, he is practicing in the close season on a tricycle and Here it is. I remember a post on here, around 2 years ago, from Ashton/someone asking for somewhere where he can try speedway. Pretty sure he hadn't sat on a speedway bike then. He has come a long way since, and might well read the forum. We have seen him in the first bend. He will know what is happening, and will be working towards eradicating it.. I don't think posts like this will help imho. He has been British No.1, and World No.8 at MX, with 20 or more rider all aiming for the first corner at once..Not speedway, i know. So he has something about him.He has the backing, so lets see where he is at the end of next season. Edited October 29, 2024 by Bald Bloke 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted October 29, 2024 Report Share Posted October 29, 2024 16 minutes ago, Youhave2minutes said: I post a lot on threads and create a lot also. And Yes you do, unfortunately. 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted October 29, 2024 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2024 18 minutes ago, Youhave2minutes said: That’s just a bit of fun you plonker. Yeah, I'm sure he would laugh and laugh if he read that. There's one plonker, and it's not me. You're a grown man - almost a pensioner apparently - grow up! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted October 29, 2024 Report Share Posted October 29, 2024 7 hours ago, Bojangles said: Absolute nonsense. This is a prime example of somebody having read a few comments on a forum and has judged Boughen because of it. Have you ever seen him actually race live? I've said multiple times on this forum, it's not a traffic thing. He lifts off on the first lap on occasion (most noticeable at the start/first bend), but then gets going for the rest of the race and is quick. No idea why he does it, but he does. It's not really held back his progression (other than towards the end of this season), so let's see what he does next year before writing him off. Perfect example that 1) he lifts off on the first lap, but 2) he's not afraid to mix it in traffic right here... This is a really interesting video. If you watch closely it really looks like he is rolling off the throttle on most entries to the corner and putting power on quickly afterwards to enter the corner and get the back end out which he has obvious speed with. Maybe its confidence, maybe not wanting to get involved but looks occasionally like he has a wrong approach to enter corners. If the latter, this can be coached out of him and as have I and many have pointed out, fabulous talent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Head Posted Friday at 01:38 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 01:38 PM I see the Isle of Wight are going to run again soon (and maybe Mildenhall as well). Assuming Ashton’s injury problem has or soon will be resolved, would there be value in him getting back to racing at one of those venues where he could rebuild lost confidence in a less pressurised environment? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted Friday at 01:43 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 01:43 PM 1 minute ago, Dickie Head said: I see the Isle of Wight are going to run again soon (and maybe Mildenhall as well). Assuming Ashton’s injury problem has or soon will be resolved, would there be value in him getting back to racing at one of those venues where he could rebuild lost confidence in a less pressurised environment? Get what you are saying and would probably be a good option if allowed. But both of these clubs run under Nora, but the bspa don't like Nora, so maybe the young kid will not be allowed to do it by the powers that be !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINYS Posted Friday at 01:49 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 01:49 PM 10 minutes ago, Dickie Head said: I see the Isle of Wight are going to run again soon (and maybe Mildenhall as well). Assuming Ashton’s injury problem has or soon will be resolved, would there be value in him getting back to racing at one of those venues where he could rebuild lost confidence in a less pressurised environment? What injuries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted Friday at 03:03 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 03:03 PM 1 hour ago, TINYS said: What injuries. Shoulder? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted Friday at 03:04 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 03:04 PM I personally think speedway is not for him. Too close contact puts him off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnboy Posted Friday at 04:04 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 04:04 PM How many more championship meetings has Ashton got to do before his average is re assessed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted Friday at 04:13 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 04:13 PM 8 minutes ago, lynnboy said: How many more championship meetings has Ashton got to do before his average is re assessed ? Any. He has a rolling average of 20 currently. It will be reassessed monthly in line with his meetings, just like other riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted Friday at 04:16 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 04:16 PM 1 hour ago, Youhave2minutes said: I personally think speedway is not for him. Too close contact puts him off. he did fine last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnboy Posted Friday at 04:33 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 04:33 PM 18 minutes ago, Noelinho said: Any. He has a rolling average of 20 currently. It will be reassessed monthly in line with his meetings, just like other riders. So when will he get his new average as he could do with a spell in the national league to build his confidence, but his average is over 11 at the moment isn’t it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted Friday at 05:10 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 05:10 PM 3 hours ago, Neila said: Get what you are saying and would probably be a good option if allowed. But both of these clubs run under Nora, but the bspa don't like Nora, so maybe the young kid will not be allowed to do it by the powers that be !! Plenty of riders in IOW events and other tracks meetings under the NORA bannerhave also rode at NDL level in fixtures at BSPL tracks with no problem.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB723 Posted Friday at 05:30 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 05:30 PM 55 minutes ago, lynnboy said: So when will he get his new average as he could do with a spell in the national league to build his confidence, but his average is over 11 at the moment isn’t it. 1st of the month they change but he'll still have an over 5 point average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnboy Posted Friday at 05:41 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 05:41 PM 8 minutes ago, MB723 said: 1st of the month they change but he'll still have an over 5 point average. Well the sport is not doing him any favours as he will struggle to get a championship spot and too high for the national league another good rider that will sail off into the sunset. Why they don’t just re assess his average to 9 to let him ride as he is still really a novice to the sport of speedway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted Friday at 05:55 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 05:55 PM 1 hour ago, Greg said: he did fine last year. His last race crashed seems to have put the final nail in the coffin, so too speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted Friday at 06:29 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 06:29 PM 4 hours ago, Dickie Head said: I see the Isle of Wight are going to run again soon (and maybe Mildenhall as well). Assuming Ashton’s injury problem has or soon will be resolved, would there be value in him getting back to racing at one of those venues where he could rebuild lost confidence in a less pressurised environment? Good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted Friday at 06:33 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 06:33 PM 4 hours ago, Neila said: Get what you are saying and would probably be a good option if allowed. But both of these clubs run under Nora, but the bspa don't like Nora, so maybe the young kid will not be allowed to do it by the powers that be !! I don't know how to say this politely, but if the BSPL don't like it, Boughen can tell them to get stuffed. He doesn't currently have a British team spot, so can do what he likes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted Sunday at 05:25 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 05:25 AM On 6/20/2025 at 7:33 PM, szkocjasid said: I don't know how to say this politely, but if the BSPL don't like it, Boughen can tell them to get stuffed. He doesn't currently have a British team spot, so can do what he likes. Has he been replaced by both teams now? Thought he was 'injured' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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