Custom House Kid

Modern machinery ?

RIP Colin thanks for the memories

How I miss speedway at Custom House not the same since:-(

Woffinded,King,Nicholls,Cook, Lambert(u21). Not sure it makes sense not to allow an under 21 rider to take a ride for an underperforming rider?

I changed my viewing last night from back straight to the bar. I normally move to the back straight after the first pint but rather than get wet externally I chose to stay put and wet my insides instead! The crowd was down from Friday. I think there are a number of reasons for this. Having already raced on Friday another on Monday and a further home meeting on Friday can get a little expensive even with a discount for the middle match. these schedules make no sense to me? The weather would not have helped and I think the England Ladies were playing in the World Cup. A lot would save a tenner and watch from the comfort of there arm chair. Another factor could be our recent home record. The crowd I would say was 1/2 to 2/3rds down from Friday. I personally went because I cannot make next Friday and always prefer to watch at the track (you can see so much more). I thought the meeting itself had some good racing despite the conditions and Lingrens poor showing. I hope the person removed from the main stand by the medical team is ok.

Sadly I'm a virgin customer so will not be able to watch I believe or do they have a quest channel?

Wolfie, PK last season was not the same rider and I feel he would have been a better guest than fast Freddie! As you say a case of if my Aunty. However I do think Richard may have had an outing in 15 and I think it took a bit of the wind out of our sails. (I refer you to my Aunty). Most enjoyable meeting by the way. Apart from an Idiot shouting about Bech not getting off the track in 14 (If that was the case he must have some confidence in his skipper).

If he keeps wining it will do for me. There are not many genuine riders now who will miss the gate and win the race from the back! Perhaps a sign of the times, tracks/equipment! I wonder how many more world titles Jack Young would have won if he could gate? Or how few Ivan would have won if he lost his skills at the gate?

A bit like Harry the rest of the side are making him look good. Joking aside Lawson has improved season on season for the hammers and is a supporters favourite. Harry is having a great season and like Richard currently the one shining star in the team.

Perhaps they can also check on the condition of the showers whilst there at it!

Swindon different kettle of fish to Peterborough 29yds longer and longer straights, different shape I believe? Still should give a good idea of his progress/flexibility! Interesting Statistic Arena 275yds, (Small), Peterborough 367yds (medium ?), Swindon 396yds (large) Custom house 415yds (Big) 450yds (original pre Jack Young) The change in shape at custom House helped the racing so, as I say to the missis it's not all about size!

I'm sure all speedway fans across the country appreciate the time an effort put in by track staff and promotions trying to get a meeting on so you will hear no criticism from me. If you are a speedway fan a rain off is part of the sport sadly it is dictated by weather conditions. I understand it is annoying but no one is at fault.

As far as I was aware there was or used to be showers? Not sure I would use them though, probable cold water, but hey these are big hard speedway riders As the promotion do not own the facility I think it is difficult. I agree what I have seen of the facility it leaves a lot to be desired. In this day and age a grant from sport England could help or think out of the box and share some other local facility for a small charge! Should be interesting to see how the the lad goes on a big track!

When I watched regularly at Custom House and visiting places like Wimbledon, Hackney and Ipswich they always seemed kind of small and quirky, as you say it is all about perception.? Funnily enough I never had that with Romford my Thursday night track, perhaps because I spent half the night ducking. I do not know what I would have made of New Cross and Walthamstow but I bet it would have been a shock to the system.

Tellboy what was your vantage point? Having watched a lot of my speedway at a big track (West Ham) it did take a while to get used to racing at Arena but it is no way as bad as people make out.

More than happy with Steve's performance if he rode for us again there would be no objections from me.

How about someone who beats him three times out of three rides! a bit special or home track advantage? Great post by the way.

on the pace but didn't pull up any trees!

More sad news for me RIP Molly.

More bad news for me after just hearing about Tony! Keep the throttle wound on mate and look for the dirt. My thoughts are with you and your family.

I have been busy of late and have not had much time for things speedway related so I only spotted this yesterday. What a sad loss, now lets hope he will rest in peace.

Ex Hammer Ron Butcher Sadly passed away on the 22nd of July 2013. See http://www.national-speedway-museum.co.uk/page419.html and http://customhousekid.webs.com/ Terri, Ron's Daughter contacted me with the following. "I know that Dad would love for as many of his speedway contacts as possible to come to the funeral, although I appreciate it is a very long way. It will be on Tuesday 6th August at 2pm at Basingstoke Crematorium which is just off junction 7 of the M3. After the service we will be going to a nearby pub for food."

Custom House Sverre Harrfeldt, Christer Lofqvist, Mark Loram, Tomasz Gollob! Would love to have seen Mark and Tomasz around that track!

As will Lakeside supporters