Youhave2minutes Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 13 minutes ago, Vince said: I'd disagree, it gets very tight and there is a lot of pushing and shoving at times. 12 riders go into the first corner and sometimes the fastest are starting from 20 yards behind the front guys and have to get through any way they can. It's different to Speedway and brakes are used but that doesn't make it gentle any more than MX is (and yes I've done a fair bit of both and had a go at Speedway even if I wasn't very good) 13 minutes ago, Vince said: I'd disagree, it gets very tight and there is a lot of pushing and shoving at times. 12 riders go into the first corner and sometimes the fastest are starting from 20 yards behind the front guys and have to get through any way they can. It's different to Speedway and brakes are used but that doesn't make it gentle any more than MX is (and yes I've done a fair bit of both and had a go at Speedway even if I wasn't very good) Sounds exciting stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 On 5/15/2026 at 9:17 AM, Youhave2minutes said: Sounds exciting stuff Like Speedway when the racing is good it can be brilliant, when it's bad not so much. There are a few DTRA meetings each year and worth a visit if you are in travelling distance. Entry for spectators is usually free and there are a lot of races from little kids through old blokes on vintage bikes to the Pro class who are seriously fast. Dirt Track Riders Asscoation the home of Dirt Track racing in the UK 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONTWOMINUTES Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 On 5/13/2026 at 5:43 PM, THE DEAN MACHINE said: When you have brakes it’s a completely different mindset Not trying to be picky but flat trackers only run a rear brake, still a stopping device granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 32 minutes ago, ONTWOMINUTES said: Not trying to be picky but flat trackers only run a rear brake, still a stopping device granted. They also running at wheel to bike speed almost the same, speedway has around 30% difference between wheel and bike speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 17 minutes ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: They also running at wheel to bike speed almost the same, speedway has around 30% difference between wheel and bike speed What percentage is a pushbike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 12 hours ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: They also running at wheel to bike speed almost the same, speedway has around 30% difference between wheel and bike speed But also quite a lot less grip until/ unless you get a lot of rubber laid down. I think most Speedway riders are surprised how different it is when they have a go. They expect to be able to turn in like a Speedway bike until they try it (although there are places it can be done). It's a different sport in the same arena but a mistake to think that one takes less bottle than the other especially at the higher levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 Reading Ashton Boughen's interview in the Speedway Star, it sounds like we'll see him back in the sport sooner rather than later. Definitely sounds like a case of 'taking a break' as opposed to 'retired'. "I've still got my speedway bikes. I might go back, it depends how the flat track goes. So far, so good" and "I knew I had to have a break, but I don't regret it....I can always go back" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONTWOMINUTES Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 Well he's done it again, well done ashton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 4 hours ago, ONTWOMINUTES said: Well he's done it again, well done ashton. Bottom line is it’s not Speedway so who cares. 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavarian Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 6 hours ago, Fromafar said: Bottom line is it’s not Speedway so who cares. It's a little bit different but it is good to watch all the same. The racing isn't bad at all. This sport of flat track motorcycle racing has definitely lots of potential. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 5 hours ago, Bavarian said: It's a little bit different but it is good to watch all the same. The racing isn't bad at all. This sport of flat track motorcycle racing has definitely lots of potential. Certainly not doubting the Sport,just that fact that Ashton is not riding speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 12 hours ago, Fromafar said: Bottom line is it’s not Speedway so who cares. https://ukflattrack.forumotion.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 Lewis Bridger also maybe looking at Flat Track... but who cares 😉 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZDYmhSiIws/?igsh=MTQycnd3NGlpa2lwbg== 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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