Dave_minall Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 I know hindsight is 20/20 but Kemp should have been signed long before they even considered Cookie. No disrespect at all because it's obvious that Cook definitely still has what it takes, but his ability to just disappear when needed is just not good enough as a professional rider. I feel it's the end of his career now - not because he can't do it, but no promoter will risk it any more. A massive shame when you consider that not too long ago he was the 2nd best british rider we had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 22 minutes ago, Dave_minall said: I know hindsight is 20/20 but Kemp should have been signed long before they even considered Cookie. No disrespect at all because it's obvious that Cook definitely still has what it takes, but his ability to just disappear when needed is just not good enough as a professional rider. I feel it's the end of his career now - not because he can't do it, but no promoter will risk it any more. A massive shame when you consider that not too long ago he was the 2nd best british rider we had. The reason Drew didn't resign for Berwick was the logistics involved with us being a Saturday track, he had at the time basically said he wouldn't be riding Championship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 Earlier in the season kemp put all his eggs n the polish basket, but after a few weeks of not being picked or limited fixtures, I think he has now decided/ been persuaded to return to British speedway. Think he will have a point to prove and some wages to earn and score some good points for the Comets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 4 hours ago, Normski said: The reason Drew didn't resign for Berwick was the logistics involved with us being a Saturday track, he had at the time basically said he wouldn't be riding Championship. Looks like Poland didn’t work out for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted June 20 Report Share Posted June 20 On 6/17/2026 at 4:56 PM, Arthur54 said: That's 2 riders that like to poodle around at the back, wonder which one will come last 😂 Pootle 🐩 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 On 6/19/2026 at 11:57 AM, Neila said: Earlier in the season kemp put all his eggs n the polish basket, but after a few weeks of not being picked or limited fixtures, I think he has now decided/ been persuaded to return to British speedway. Think he will have a point to prove and some wages to earn and score some good points for the Comets I'll give credit to Kemp for trying to further his career, leaving the Champ to try & make it in Poland / Latvia. His return also shows there's a safety net, any heat leader who leaves the Champ, will almost certainly find a team spot when they want to return due to lack of heat leaders. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 Expected a lot more from kemp yesterday But can say that for rest of team also Kemp was very poor hopefully he can change something on setup and be more competitive next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted June 22 Report Share Posted June 22 12 hours ago, scaramanga said: Expected a lot more from kemp yesterday But can say that for rest of team also Kemp was very poor hopefully he can change something on setup and be more competitive next time He was gating poor like the rest of the team and trying too hard. In the earlier heats he was going really wide when that outside line wasn't working. I'm sure he'll come good, but he needs to get that setup dialled in plus fix those mechanical gremlins that he often has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted June 22 Report Share Posted June 22 On 6/20/2026 at 9:47 AM, IainB said: Pootle 🐩 I like poodle better 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_minall Posted June 22 Report Share Posted June 22 On 6/19/2026 at 10:27 AM, Normski said: The reason Drew didn't resign for Berwick was the logistics involved with us being a Saturday track, he had at the time basically said he wouldn't be riding Championship. Absolutely fair enough! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted Wednesday at 06:03 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 06:03 PM Some changes to line-up for Saturday's memorial meeting. One to note is Kemp in for Batchelor. Unsure where Batchelor is, but he hasn't missed a meeting for us in two years, so must be something important. More track time for Kemp is a positive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCS Posted Wednesday at 10:15 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 10:15 PM Looks like there is some new riders going to workington on saturday. Wonder if they are looking to make more changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago So Craig Cook can ride in a memorial meeting but not for his team! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 5 hours ago, foreverblue said: So Craig Cook can ride in a memorial meeting but not for his team! Some riders come out of retirement to ride in benefit meetings. Craig doesn't have a team place. so fair play to him for honouring Jay's memory. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted 9 minutes ago Report Share Posted 9 minutes ago 7 hours ago, foreverblue said: So Craig Cook can ride in a memorial meeting but not for his team! Wait till you find out he's riding in the British Final 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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