Gavan Posted Wednesday at 09:08 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 09:08 PM 15 minutes ago, SteveLyric2 said: As Starkey said in interview the track was different tonight - so easy to ride with not so much material on it compared to how most of the team want it for League meetings. Incidentally 20 heats run in under 2 hours. Only 3 d/qs or slide-offs. Only 4 points separating the top 5 finishers. Well done to all and both current Pirates on the podium. Wasn’t an even meeting really Starke clear favourite and won easily The next batch of riders Foord Ritchings Rushen and Morley miles better then the others …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted Wednesday at 09:09 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 09:09 PM To look at it another way did Starkey justify decision to use him over Vinnie? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheDeepStuff Posted Wednesday at 09:10 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 09:10 PM Know Zach has signed recently for Wroclaw, they are riding Friday, could they have put him into their squad for Fridays meeting and that have precedence over UK meeting? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler42 Posted Wednesday at 09:12 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 09:12 PM 17 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Pick of the rest was Vinnie Ford who got a very warm reception, and Richings who battled well. No mention for the 15 year old Rushen? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_Mark Posted Wednesday at 09:22 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 09:22 PM 8 minutes ago, tyler42 said: No mention for the 15 year old Rushen? Cooper was the reason I went along to watch and I wasn’t disappointed, looks very classy on the bike, good style and fast for his age. Also conducts himself well with the fans in the pits and on the microphone etc, this kid is going to go far. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted Wednesday at 09:50 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 09:50 PM 36 minutes ago, tyler42 said: No mention for the 15 year old Rushen? Also thought Mickie Simpson did well. Looked pretty comfortable on the track. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doners123 Posted Wednesday at 10:03 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 10:03 PM 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: Starke decent tonight. Not up against much and only led for half a lap in his last before he blasted around Ben Morley. Pick of the rest was Vinnie Ford who got a very warm reception, and Richings who battled well. They all met in heat 14 and Starke just gated and rode away from any threat. No idea where Cook is on Friday. But with Barker guesting for Boughen we have no chance and will do well to get to 40 points. Fancy our chances better on Saturday at Workington. What average is Morley on in champ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secsy1 Posted Wednesday at 10:26 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 10:26 PM 9 hours ago, secsy1 said: With tonight's meeting being advertised as:- Harbour Masters Championship (National League Riders Development Individual) Then why is Paul Starke replacing William Cairns? We Know William is injured, but which National League team Does Paul Starke represent? So no real answer to the question! Starke wins depriving the National League Riders Development in order for more track time to improve his prior dismal performances. Hope he is really proud of his win at the cost of Youth Development and Poole made a profit on the meeting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted Wednesday at 10:46 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 10:46 PM (edited) 1 hour ago, secsy1 said: So no real answer to the question! Starke wins depriving the National League Riders Development in order for more track time to improve his prior dismal performances. Hope he is really proud of his win at the cost of Youth Development and Poole made a profit on the meeting! 15 development league riders rode in this meeting. Starke stopping a 16th rider getting a ride, isn't really gonna hurt youth development in Britain. Starke riding also give riders looking for a Champ spot someone to try & beat to prove they are ready for the step up. If any rider beat him they'd maybe get a foot in the door & be in line for guest bookings / Champ team spots. Edited Wednesday at 11:41 PM by szkocjasid 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted Wednesday at 10:52 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 10:52 PM 22 minutes ago, secsy1 said: So no real answer to the question! Starke wins depriving the National League Riders Development in order for more track time to improve his prior dismal performances. Hope he is really proud of his win at the cost of Youth Development and Poole made a profit on the meeting! Who do you think it should have been then? Starke was available to ride to make up the numbers, could have had Luke harrison but he was at Oxford tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted yesterday at 05:19 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 05:19 AM 6 hours ago, secsy1 said: So no real answer to the question! Starke wins depriving the National League Riders Development in order for more track time to improve his prior dismal performances. Hope he is really proud of his win at the cost of Youth Development and Poole made a profit on the meeting! You wouldn't believe the struggle to find 2 riders when Will withdrew. Maybe just maybe Starke was a last resort 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted yesterday at 07:22 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 07:22 AM 1 hour ago, Catalan said: You wouldn't believe the struggle to find 2 riders when Will withdrew. Maybe just maybe Starke was a last resort People don't seem to realise how difficult it can be to get 16 riders (or 14 if 2 teams) of similar ndl-level ability to get to a midweek meeting once let alone on a regular basis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted yesterday at 07:39 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 07:39 AM 17 minutes ago, SteveLyric2 said: People don't seem to realise how difficult it can be to get 16 riders (or 14 if 2 teams) of similar ndl-level ability to get to a midweek meeting once let alone on a regular basis. Especially with school exams taking place atm. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersub Posted yesterday at 07:41 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 07:41 AM 10 hours ago, Jaizer said: To look at it another way did Starkey justify decision to use him over Vinnie? Not really. when they met Starke had the gate advantage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted yesterday at 08:16 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 08:16 AM 11 hours ago, tyler42 said: No mention for the 15 year old Rushen? of course not, but i bet if he had signed for Poole Shovlar would be all over it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted yesterday at 08:19 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 08:19 AM 2 minutes ago, therefused said: of course not, but i bet if he had signed for Poole Shovlar would be all over it. What do you mean, if????😉 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted yesterday at 09:47 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 09:47 AM (edited) 12 hours ago, secsy1 said: Starke wins depriving the National League Riders Development in order for more track time to improve his prior dismal performances. Hope he is really proud of his win at the cost of Youth Development and Poole made a profit on the meeting! I see a much bigger issue. Starke's inclusion meant this was no longer an NDL meeting, and so would have to be classed as a Championship standard meeting. Riders have to be 16 to ride in a Championship standard meeting, but Cooper Rushen rode at age 15. Thank god there was no serious accident, or there would have been one hell of a problem with the insurers. Can't believe Vatcher allowed this to go ahead. Edited yesterday at 11:25 AM by RoundTheBoards 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted yesterday at 10:03 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 10:03 AM 15 minutes ago, RoundTheBoards said: I see a much bugger issue. Starke's inclusion meant this was no longer an NDL meeting, and so would have to be classed as a Championship standard meeting. Riders have to be 16 to ride in a Championship standard meeting, but Cooper Rushen rode at age 15. Thank god there was no serious accident, or there would have been one hell of a problem with the insurers. Can't believe Vatcher allowed this to go ahead. Where's the profanity filter gone? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracksideView Posted yesterday at 12:15 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:15 PM 3 hours ago, therefused said: of course not, but i bet if he had signed for Poole Shovlar would be all over it. Already has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted yesterday at 12:23 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:23 PM 7 minutes ago, TracksideView said: Already has Money talks i guess 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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