Roger Jacobs Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 3 minutes ago, Wee Eck said: With two bikes? I don't think he brings bikes on Ryanair ... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IainB Posted 8 hours ago Popular Post Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 20 minutes ago, Roger Jacobs said: I don't think he brings bikes on Ryanair ... 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 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....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago Shame Foxes couldn't open with a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago What's the track looking like ? First impressions decent or concerns? Hopefully it brings some decent racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 7 minutes ago, FishersGate said: What's the track looking like ? First impressions decent or concerns? Hopefully it brings some decent racing Decent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago (edited) 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 7 hours ago by Baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago Just seen some pics and looks like there was a good amount of dirt on the track,, that's a great start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB1 Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleoleole Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 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. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueIn2Red Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 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 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hobbit Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago (edited) 4 hours ago, FishersGate said: What's the track looking like ? First impressions decent or concerns? Hopefully it brings some decent racing Looks excellent. Great size and shape. Decent amount of banking on the bends. Looks a very fast track will only get better as it settles in and the track staff have more time to work with it. Plenty of track equipment due to arrive in the very near future so all looking very positive. Some good racing tonight, very impressed by both foxes reserves. Gutted for Thomson in heat 14, spark plug problem with half a lap to go , cost him an easy win, the foxes a 5-1 snd the crowd, a last heat decider which the meeting merited. Edited 3 hours ago by the hobbit Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hobbit Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 2 hours ago, norbold said: 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. There were massive queues to get in, slightly delaying the start. I’d say 2,500-3000 fans. It was rammed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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