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Agree with that, the Kus one on bend 4 I thought was very hard. Think Kus rode him hard on bend 4 and annoyed him a bit so re-paid the favour and a bit extra!

Rider of the night award is chosen by the meeting sponsors and is always a Redcar rider. To be fair to Ulrich, both Kus and Garcia were very forceful on him as well. Didn't appear to be any complaints from any of the riders involved.

Am actually slightly disappointed to come away with only a draw from that. I'm not one to normally blame 1 decision for costing us a meeting, but the decision to exclude Andersen from heat 5 has cost us the meeting. A clear cut case of all 4 back in my opinion. That being said a gutsy performance from the Bears + guests - not the most entertaining meeting of all time but the scores kept it interesting. Ulrich was very good value at number 1 - was stuffed up i na couple of heats but gave as good as got as well. His pass of Kus in heat 10 was certainly forceful. Branford impressed me as well - a good solid 6 and a decent audition for somewhere? Payne also very solid, 5+4 from your number 7 you can't complain. Only worry again was Bukhave. Not blaming the lad himself for the position he is in - but would be surprised if that was not his last home meeting for Redcar. One change will not make us into world beaters - but should at least give us enough to win some home meetings! For Newcastle, Kus showed he has not forgotten the quick way around the MPA after a bad first ride. Steve Worrall was also excellent. Robson was decent enough, and Garcia started well but man and machine seemed to struggle with the extra number of rides. Have to have a big concern over Phillips - if he was ever going to score points it would be here. Personally thought the Bears just deserved the win (I would say that!) - but pleased to see us not lose against a strong Newcastle select.

I actually think this might be decent meeting. Ulrich at 1 strengthens us, and Bellego and Andersen have been in excellent form. Hugh has been decent enough especially at home and Lee Payne has shown he is capable of a big meeting. Kus obviously knows the best way around the MPA, Garcia was excellent last week for Glasgow along and along with the Worralls should score well. And not many riders have done as many laps here as Danny Phillips. i would expect a 'Newcastle' win, but think (hope!) it should be closer than many think.

Branford will also guest for Nielsen..

Well I really enjoyed that meeting - certainly best meeting at redcar this season. Glasgow are certainly an excellent side , and to be honest at times didnt really get out of second gear. But i thought the track provided some excellent racing. And thank the lord for David Bellego. Absolutely outstanding. No-one has rode that line at Redcar to such good effect since Tressarieu (sp?). Jonas was also excellent and probably deserved a bit more. As I said, Glasgow maybe eased off slightly and as much as i hate to say it Worrall was excellent. Most impressive for me though was Garcia. First time at Redcar I believe and was excellent. Great style on the bike. Would pay to watch Lunna on his own as well, all action!

Late change for Bears. Simon Nielsen out injured, James Sargeant will replace him.

Been dry now for an hour or two - think the main question now will be how well the track has taken the overnight rain. No further rain forecast last time I checked so fingers crossed. In terms of meeting itself, would be over the moon to even get close to the Tigers in all honesty.

As mentioned above, weather has not been great. Rained fairly steadily from about 4pm yesterday and continued overnight. Still drizzling on and off this morning, although with no real rain forecast. Will try and keep post updated.

Not sure we have a sponsors licence this season, otherwise that move would make sense. If we could squeeze someone like Porsing in (although not sure he fancies coming back to UK) would make us look an awful lot stronger, at home at least. Not sure who else is available who we could realistically get.

A decent enough meeting on an understandably slick track tonight. Was a bit of dirt on the outside in the early heats, but nothing on the outside later on meant gating was at a premium. As rr said above, a spirited effort from the Bears. Jonas had his best meeting of the season and whilst not saying much Jacob also had his best meeting. Made a couple of passes and generally well on the pace. Bellego looked untouchable in his first two rides, but as the dirt left the track he struggled to make that outside line work. Worky were solid if not spectacular throughout. I thought Jensen was probably the pick for them, although 6 of the 7 recorded at least a paid win so shows how solid they are. A draw i felt would have been about right, but fair play to Workington.

Light rain just started in Middlesbrough town centre. Looking at rainfall radar the band of rain does not look too bad so fingers crossed it blows through in plenty of time. Rain only light though at minute and fairly warm, could give the track a nice even watering if it stays as it is.

Been dry all day so far, overcast but no rain yet. Rain is spreading Eastwards this afternoon though according to latest forecast I have seen. Will keep this updated as I can this afternoon.

So Redcar will finally be hoping to run their first home League Cup meeting tomorrow against the Comets. I'm more optimistic after last weeks win, although I th ink the Comets will be a stiffer test than Plymouth. Bears should be at full strength, not sure on the Comets line up with it being a hastily re-arranged meeting. Full Comets lineup or does Sweden take priority for any? Hoping for another good, close meeting - will go for another very narrow Bears win. Will try and keep this updated with weather tomorrow as last time i checked the forecast it was expecting showers..

Half decent meeting against two evenly matched sides I thought. Bellego was absolutely superb and never looked like losing. Very solid contributions from Hugh and Jonas and another great showing from Lee at reserve. For Plymouth Stefan Nielsen was excellent. Looked very smooth and quick all night, best I have seen him ride.

Sunny start to the day but cold - had to scrape ice off my car this morning. Weather looks good till around 5 with rain due then according to Met Office forecast. Fingers crossed it misses us and we get the meeting on.

About the expected result really. Ulrich as always went well and very impressed with Porsing and NBJ. A couple of bright spots for the Bears. Good to see Skidders hit some form, being captain for the night clearly agreed with him. And Lee Payne was excellent. Fully deserved his heat 15. Unfortunately too many riders have an off night, and with the side built the way it is we simply can't afford that.

Will be no Bjerre tomorrow after his crash last night in Denmark. Guest to be confirmed. Wary of giving weather reports after last week but has been sunny so far this week. Forecast is good again for today, a but more cloud tomorrow but no rain at the moment

Apologies if anybody travelled based on my posts. We have had no rain today, but as I mentioned a fair amount over the last few days.

No change here, if anything has got a bit brighter so should be good to go. Agree about the track. A good natural watering seems to do the track good

Still no change, grey and miserable but not had any rsin

Will try and keep this updated with weather throughout the day - looking dry at the moment and the forecast I have seen is for it to remain largely dry but quite overcast. Have had quite a bit of rain over the last 2/3 days so hopefully has not done too much damage to the track and we will be good to go.

Yes, we will be at home against Workington next Thursday now.

No great surprise. Been heavy showers all day with more forecast. Agree with Yearby above - rain off favours us and especially with Jonas missing. I fear a heavy defeat was in store.

On Redcar's Facebook that this meeting is still scheduled for the 14th..