Paulbooth Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Anyone able to explain how a team can get a guest facility even though they’ve only signed 6 out of 7 riders ahead of Sundays first league match? Again part of the reason the sports a laughing stock. Is it not just a challenge match so not a league race Edited April 9 by Paulbooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 On 4/7/2026 at 9:14 PM, Paulbooth said: My first visit on sunday with my lad and he loved it even though he fell a couple of times and was very rusty but all round great effort from the team and owen was made very welcome Thanks so much for giving my lad much needed track time Paul You are very welcome paul, because you and your lad (and others like him) are the very reason the club is being run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 I understand that this is only a challenge and that Max Perry and Alfie Bowtell have apparent pre-existing commitments elsewhere. So no problem with them covering for these two with Rider Replacement and a guest (Darryl Ritchings). But I can't fathom why Buxton are replacing their non-existent reserve with a second string to take them way over the (already too high) points limit. Surely the spirit of Buxton is to bring on young riders, not to chase wins with ringers? Wouldn't it have made more sense to try out a rider who actually fits within the points limit and who could be their actual legal reserve? Owen Booth (above) sounds like a candidate in need of track time? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binman Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 31 minutes ago, PotteringAround said: I understand that this is only a challenge and that Max Perry and Alfie Bowtell have apparent pre-existing commitments elsewhere. So no problem with them covering for these two with Rider Replacement and a guest (Darryl Ritchings). But I can't fathom why Buxton are replacing their non-existent reserve with a second string to take them way over the (already too high) points limit. Surely the spirit of Buxton is to bring on young riders, not to chase wins with ringers? Wouldn't it have made more sense to try out a rider who actually fits within the points limit and who could be their actual legal reserve? Owen Booth (above) sounds like a candidate in need of track time? Maybe going to be a team reshuffle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 3 hours ago, Binman said: Maybe going to be a team reshuffle Sacking one of the 6 riders before a wheel is turned? Seems harsh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted April 13 Author Report Share Posted April 13 On 4/11/2026 at 1:26 PM, PotteringAround said: I understand that this is only a challenge and that Max Perry and Alfie Bowtell have apparent pre-existing commitments elsewhere. So no problem with them covering for these two with Rider Replacement and a guest (Darryl Ritchings). But I can't fathom why Buxton are replacing their non-existent reserve with a second string to take them way over the (already too high) points limit. Surely the spirit of Buxton is to bring on young riders, not to chase wins with ringers? Wouldn't it have made more sense to try out a rider who actually fits within the points limit and who could be their actual legal reserve? Owen Booth (above) sounds like a candidate in need of track time? It didn't happen due to the weather. However I don't know what richings average is or if its lower than bowtells and if it is does, Spooner could then fit. Spooner currently doesn't have a team to ride for and can not guest in a league match but is also being given the track time he needs. Not all riders without a team place are new to the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 17 minutes ago, Petecc said: However I don't know what richings average is or if its lower than bowtells and if it is does, Spooner could then fit. That's not how averages work. Obviously it was only going to be a challenge match, so Buxton could use Zmarzlik if they wanted. I just found it surprising to see that they were planning to use a second-string "ringer" that took them over the points limit, when I would have thought it would make more sense to try out a legal reserve, since that is what they will need for league fixtures. As it happens it was rained off anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 30 minutes ago, PotteringAround said: That's not how averages work. Obviously it was only going to be a challenge match, so Buxton could use Zmarzlik if they wanted. I just found it surprising to see that they were planning to use a second-string "ringer" that took them over the points limit, when I would have thought it would make more sense to try out a legal reserve, since that is what they will need for league fixtures. As it happens it was rained off anyway. And Bartosz came all that way for nothing 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted April 13 Author Report Share Posted April 13 2 hours ago, PotteringAround said: That's not how averages work. Obviously it was only going to be a challenge match, so Buxton could use Zmarzlik if they wanted. I just found it surprising to see that they were planning to use a second-string "ringer" that took them over the points limit, when I would have thought it would make more sense to try out a legal reserve, since that is what they will need for league fixtures. As it happens it was rained off anyway. Have to admit I couldn't careless about averages. The fact it was a challenge match and Leicester had agreed who was in the team, you are right, they could have named anyone they wanted to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONTWOMINUTES Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago Not been to a meeting like this for years and not heard of many participants, was visiting friends local to the track so we decided to have a look. A few good, safe riders on show given nl/ ndl standard of racing. One or two riders though were definitely out of their depth and looked very dangerous, scary stuff. At least it's a track up and running again reminded me of linlithgow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 14 minutes ago, ONTWOMINUTES said: Not been to a meeting like this for years and not heard of many participants, was visiting friends local to the track so we decided to have a look. A few good, safe riders on show given nl/ ndl standard of racing. One or two riders though were definitely out of their depth and looked very dangerous, scary stuff. At least it's a track up and running again reminded me of linlithgow. What happened to Connor Cole’s in heat 13 sounds serious ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONTWOMINUTES Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 30 minutes ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: What happened to Connor Cole’s in heat 13 sounds serious ? Not aware dean , we left the meeting as heat 11 finished as we had seen enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 1 minute ago, ONTWOMINUTES said: Not aware dean , we left the meeting as heat 11 finished as we had seen enough. The air ambulance is there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONTWOMINUTES Posted 44 minutes ago Report Share Posted 44 minutes ago 15 minutes ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: The air ambulance is there Coles had looked very good in his 2nd and 3rd ride. Hope it's nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelinehugger Posted 30 minutes ago Report Share Posted 30 minutes ago 13 minutes ago, ONTWOMINUTES said: Coles had looked very good in his 2nd and 3rd ride. Hope it's nothing serious. If an air ambulance turns up it don’t sound good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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