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Do we Have to use the spread stretchers?

I think some of the comments on here towards Widman are harsh tbh, the lad puts his heart and soul and an awful lot of money into his racing. And he demonstrated on thursday night what he is capable of. Great result for the warriors, who have started to make a habit of picking up points on the road. Unfortunately missed the meeting so cant comment on the racing but from the updates it sounded like an exciting evening because of the scores rather then the racing. The TS ride being the crucial turning point. Think Kent are really needing thier 2 reserves back, which is harsh on Jacob Clouting who has come on leaps and bounds and is probably better then half of the leagues reserves and is gonna be saddled with a 3 point odd average. But in Ablitt and Gilkes I believe Kent have the best reserve pairing in the league. Add that to our top 5 I still genuinely believe Kent are favorites for the the title. (And in all honesty I am usually a pessimist...) i also think we should sign Jake Mulford as a number 8 as I dont think he is ready to commit to full time racing as yet with school being a major hurdle, BUT he has shown so much in his appearances we need to try to get him involved if we need to use RR at any point or to cover a missing reserve rider.

Positive posts from a meeting are banned from the BSF arent they? Lol

In the National Trophy fixture (without checking i think he scored about paid 7) ,he was so far improved it was scary. He really attracted the dirt line and generated so much speed. But at the same time he still looks as safe as houses on a bike.

The racing has generally been completed by 8- 8.15pm this season for our normal monday fixtures. It has been arranged so that the Ambulance is there by 6, I have been introducing the riders between 6.10-6.15, giving the jnrs 10 mins track time before 2 mins goes on at 18.28. There then seems to be an attitude of getting the 2 mins on as quick as pos too. So whilst always a constant threat hanging in the distance, the curfew has hardly been a worry during this season. Again I touch wood and hope I ve not drastically tempted fate here... Absolutely gutted to miss my first meeting of the season tonight.

I think Verge has stepped up to a genuine heat leader roll this year and is disappointed with scores he would of been happy with a year ago. Probably Warriors key man tonight.

Anders rode for Plymouth at Stoke on Saturday and scored heavily so imagine is not too bad.

Not at Kent it doesn't, Campos never goes that great at our place. Probably ear my words when he maxes out....

How is the forecast looking for race day?

And breath lol.

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I didnt realise until I went on track for the victory parade that it had been raining since the interval, just as they watered the track ironically. I certainly dont want to see any changes, but of those names suggest in this thread can replace anyone but Ledwith who after two league meetings is averaging 4.something. As I think all names have attained a four point higher league average, and you can only have one in your side.

Very enjoyable meeting despite the result going against us. So many young potential future world champions out there between the 2 teams. It wasnt until I went out to interview the Winning team that i realized that it had been raining for later part of the meeting and quite how wet the whole track was. Got to say both sets of riders did themselves proud on and off the track and another example of what a great product national league speedway is.

I ve seen a post from the Kent sponsor saying the home team invited the Kent side on the victory parade as it was such a good meeting. Who films the meetings at Belle vue is it clean cut videos?

Personally I cant make it now, pretty gutted tbh. But I hope its supported well so it remains a fixture next year.

Think I read somewhere there is 55 heats of action.

Not to mention the likes of Jamie Couzins, William O Keefe, who have a 2.something average and cant get a team place, cant take guest bookings, and cant ride as a 2.0 unattatched rider....

After the events in Glasgow i do wonder if the British Youth round may get postponed as a mark of respect. I know Luke Bowen rides in place of Anders who rides for his parent and hometown club but Drew Kemp has been called up to the championship 4's so I imagine Luke will now ride at number 1.

Not only dry, but warm also.

Central Park's opening League fixture comes a week later then expected after the match against Leicester fell foul of the inclement weather but means the visitors are back to full strength. Plymouth arrive with 2 reserves having something of a break through season and both will look to continue thier improvement Monday. Campos and Extance have both had good and bad meetings this year but if they both fire it could be a tough night for the home side. In the heat leader roles you have 2 exciting track specialists and thier never say die attitudes pretty much garuntee some exciting racing. Leading the line after his 15 point maximum on the isle of wight is Ben Wilson, he had a slow start last time out at Kent but then scored 7 from his last 3 rides and will look to carry that form into heat 1 Monday. For the home side Hope's are high for being able to track a 7 man team for the first time in a number of weeks. At reserve Nathan Ablitt continues to impress, and despite taking a few spectacular knocks has never lost confidence or speed. And partnering him is Jacob Clouting who has continued to improve week on week and you can also see the confidence starting to grow. Rob Ledwith skippers the side and is looking more and more secure and in control, without losing any speed. A real professional both on and off the track. Jordan Jenkins comes back from exams and a coccyx injury looking to continue in the form he was in before his short break when he was beating everyone and anyone. Anders Rowe Continues to impress where ever he rides at both national and championship level whilst also slipping under the radar somewhat. Spearheading the team is young sensation Drew Kemp, who takes all aspects of the sport seriously and his maturity fair outweighs his years. Will be looking to repeat the maximum he secured in the national trophy fixture a month or so ago. But the big news is the potential return to the side of 2018 supporters rider of the season Alex Spooner after his horror smash, assuming he is fit, this meeting is just about taking the points available and getting through the meeting safely. I think on paper Kent look favorites on home turf, but I dont see anywhere near the 22 point margin from early this season. The Plymouth top 3 all have the potential to get maxes on thier night, so I can see this going towards a last heat decider with the guests looking to secure a league point.

Most definitely so, I know of a couple of occasions this season we have had to change plans on potential guests because they were to expensive.

I think if we had not related, Jacob Cloutings average was gonna go above 2 and we could nt use him. Dan was always likely to be a Kent man this year despite what others may think. He will be back when fit and not before. And that's the right thing for a lad with so much talent.

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This match has to be a massive doubt with the yellow level weather warnings for heavy rain, which personally for me is perfect as I will miss it if it's on, but actually it may be better for everyone if both sides were at full strength. Assuming it's on then there are lots of ifs and buts about the Cubs team. Is Perks fit, if so is he fully fit and who would be available to guest if not. Much depends on if the Thompsen twins take to the track instantly. For Kent Spooner Gilkes and Jenkins all out injured and with no real fixed date of return for all of them, Kent continue to do battle with a patched up side. RR operates for Jenkins and a tbc guest for Spooner I believe is the chosen option this week, and newly declared king Clouting continues in the reserve berth.

Also helps when you main sponsor is involved in printing...