Foxes vs Witches, Thursday 30th April

[Roger Jacobs]

3 minutes ago, Wee Eck said:

With two bikes?

I don't think he brings bikes on Ryanair ...

[IainB]

20 minutes ago, Roger Jacobs said:

I don't think he brings bikes on Ryanair ...

[SteveLyric2]

33 minutes ago, IainB said:

It will when prepared properly, it's far too slick tonight but there's been some decent stuff never the less. 

There's no "trick" bends, it's a perfect size and a pretty good shape with proper speedway shale too.

Where did the 'proper speedway shale' come from? Answers please to BSPL.......

[Col]

Shame Foxes couldn't open with a win.

[FishersGate]

What's the track looking like ? First impressions decent or concerns? Hopefully it brings some decent racing

[IainB]

7 minutes ago, FishersGate said:

What's the track looking like ? First impressions decent or concerns? Hopefully it brings some decent racing

Decent

[Baldyman]

54 minutes ago, Wee Eck said:

With two bikes?

Doesnt it take vans? Or borrow one of team mates. 

Think I mean le shuttle or whatever it's called 

Edited 3 hours ago by Baldyman

[Baldyman]

Just seen some pics and looks like there was a good amount of dirt on the track,, that's a great start 

[TB1]

6 minutes ago, Baldyman said:

Just seen some pics and looks like there was a good amount of dirt on the track,, that's a great start 

It was just a bit on the dusty side, not terrible but just a bit. It's a long run from the tapes to turn 1 but our boys showed more aggression in the turn, and on a surface with minimal passes I think that may have been the difference.

[oleoleole]

Well I was really impressed. 

A great crowd, all the facilities you need and the track looks a good shape and size with plenty of room on the banked bends.

The track was a bit slick tonight and gate 4 was an advantage but I’m sure they’ll improve the track preparation as the season progresses.

Great to see the riders going full tilt with no concerns and also good to see the crowd react so well to any Foxes heat wins. Looks like plenty of home support and not just folk there for the event which augurs well.

[norbold]

I've been reading on here for months that there's been no publicity, no-one in Northampton even knows there's a new speedway team, the promoters have been hopeless in…er…promoting. It'll all be doom and gloom. And yet here we are, everyone reporting a good crowd. I blame the promoters.

[IainB]

Klindt needs to be moved from number 5 to 3 in the long run as he's as likely to score 2 as he is to score 20... when he's on 2 form there's not much cover when riding with a reserve. 

[BlueIn2Red]

1 hour ago, Baldyman said:

Just seen some pics and looks like there was a good amount of dirt on the track,, that's a great start 

Pics can be deceiving, there wasn't enough dirt imo. A big pile on the infield (ready for stock cars on Saturday) though! I'm also a bit surprised they didn't lightly water it during grading breaks. The result was too dry and slick, meaning the outside groove didn't quite work, despite some valiant attempts from various riders. Even with these issues though, the track was still pretty good for a first attempt, very smooth, and I think it has great potential as a speedway track, a good size, shape and camber.

[Wolfie456]

28 minutes ago, BlueIn2Red said:

Pics can be deceiving, there wasn't enough dirt imo. A big pile on the infield (ready for stock cars on Saturday) though! I'm also a bit surprised they didn't lightly water it during grading breaks. The result was too dry and slick, meaning the outside groove didn't quite work, despite some valiant attempts from various riders. Even with these issues though, the track was still pretty good for a first attempt, very smooth, and I think it has great potential as a speedway track, a good size, shape and camber.

Great have the British Final there next year and get it away from Belle Vue 👍