CTD26 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 7 hours ago, redlead said: Vinnies fall was nothing to do with the track. He's also on his way to hospital with a very swollen knee. Even if it wasn’t, the track was a disgrace all night. Wasted 40 minutes trying to rectify it and it was no better. Fella on the tractor didn’t look like he had a clue. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 Was an enjoyable meeting. Klindt replacing the unlucky charles wright actually makes redcar stronger. Craig Cook looked like the Craig Cook of old, the new dane looks a real prospect an was well worth more than 2 points. Jamie Erherington looked way out of his depth. Tate needs to sharpen up his starts. R.E the track, this is where british speedway really shoots itself in the foot, it was dry all day and a suitable race surface should be prepared to last an evening meeting in that time, supporters should not have to watch tractor racing for over an hour on a cold night. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCS Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 I think the track didnt help both sides last night and we were lucky we won as the comets were in the points a few times when they were going to score more points even though jody was unlucky in heat 2. we also need to look at the track as you could tell by the lads faces when they came down to the 1st bend it was not good so maybe that didnt help us either 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 Gen question to redcar fans,welcome back wright or stick with klint??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, geoff100 said: Gen question to redcar fans,welcome back wright or stick with klint??? The way Charles was talking last night when he was interviewed, it sounds as though he’s going to be out for quite a while. So I wouldn’t be surprised if Klindt sees the season out with the bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, geoff100 said: Gen question to redcar fans,welcome back wright or stick with klint??? The way Charles was talking last night when he was interviewed, it sounds as though he’s going to be out for quite a while. So I wouldn’t be surprised if Klindt sees the season out with the bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 15 hours ago, Fortythirtyeight said: A game of two halfs , to use an analogy…. First half is the reason the sport is dying, track issues due to incompetent track preparation and having to be told how to fix it by the previous track curator who left the role because of the owners ! Took an hour on a freezing evening to sort it without a-decent explanation to the crowd. We were viewing on the back straight, normally great viewing point, but dust was just too much after two races so had to move to the home straight instead. After the tractor racing fiasco the second half of the meeting was much better with the close score and Comets getting in the groove and could have won the meeting if not for Vinnies loop when on a 5-1. Cook back to his best, Jeppesen very good. Bears relied on Klindt and Allen saving the day with the rest inconsistent but did enough to win the meeting but probably not the bonus point. overhall the diehards would have enjoyed it but went home feeling the cold and needing a hot shower whilst any newbies wont be coming back anytime soon. Redcar need better more consistent track preparation. P.S. Parked on the public road this time, much safer for the car. I think for the sake of the fans it would be great if the owners and the ex track curator could kiss and make up,the track used to produce very entertaining racing 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, Bandit59 said: I think for the sake of the fans it would be great if the owners and the ex track curator could kiss and make up,the track used to produce very entertaining racing From what I have been told that is NOT going to happen. He is very happy in his new role and no longer wishes to spend days on end doing track prep and he’s not the only one who’s had enough of the cantankerous owners and walked away from the club. A shame as he has always been highly regarded on his work and it’s such a shame that what was one of the very best race tracks is being reduced to its current state. A good track man is about as rare as a British Premiership Football Manager! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCS Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 12 hours ago, geoff100 said: Gen question to redcar fans,welcome back wright or stick with klint??? I think Klindt is a better rider but charles as been very loyal to the club. what happens when averages change can charles just come straight back into the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlead Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 15 hours ago, CTD26 said: Even if it wasn’t, the track was a disgrace all night. Wasted 40 minutes trying to rectify it and it was no better. Fella on the tractor didn’t look like he had a clue. That's not what the riders said. After the grading riders from both teams said the track was good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 10 minutes ago, redlead said: That's not what the riders said. After the grading riders from both teams said the track was good. Certainly didn’t look it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 8 minutes ago, redlead said: That's not what the riders said. After the grading riders from both teams said the track was good. Shame it took the tractors around 30mins to try and rectify the issues with the track. There were very few issues a couple of seasons ago with Redcar 🫤 I wonder why? After the grading the entrance to bend one continued to clearly show there were issues/uncertainty as the riders appeared not to be comfortable compared to previous visits. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 17 minutes ago, magnus said: Shame it took the tractors around 30mins to try and rectify the issues with the track. There were very few issues a couple of seasons ago with Redcar 🫤 I wonder why? After the grading the entrance to bend one continued to clearly show there were issues/uncertainty as the riders appeared not to be comfortable compared to previous visits. In the middle of bend 1 there's a soft patch/rut that's been troublesome for years & the riders be it professional or amateurs just ride over it on full throttle & it gets the rider around the bend no problem but if the rider slightly shuts off the throttle the bike just hoys the rider into the fence ... It must be a weakness in that part of the track I imagine.. just saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 11 hours ago, SCS said: I think Klindt is a better rider but charles as been very loyal to the club. what happens when averages change can charles just come straight back into the team. As long as Klindt was signed as an "injury" replacement, then Wright can replace him regardless of averages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracksideView Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 14 hours ago, Justgotmecpc said: In the middle of bend 1 there's a soft patch/rut that's been troublesome for years & the riders be it professional or amateurs just ride over it on full throttle & it gets the rider around the bend no problem but if the rider slightly shuts off the throttle the bike just hoys the rider into the fence ... It must be a weakness in that part of the track I imagine.. just saying Which is why you keep a highly knowledgeable track curator who knows how to deal with theses issues with off-season work and during season maintenance, something which has been sorely missing since Jonanthan Swales left Redcar IMHO. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 6 hours ago, Whitelinehugger said: When did he leave? End of 2024 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Definitely 100percent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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