cityrebel

Georgie Wood had a couple of awkward falls in the latter part of the meeting, which didn't help the Warriors.

If no one replies, i will post them when i get home from work.

One of my claims to fame Sid, was seeing Steve Bast ride for Wembley in 1970. I think he only rode a couple of home meetings.

I did Sid, the crowd was massive that day. I think it was the biggest at the City in the post war era.

Running a few training schools is not going to bring in enough funds to pay for the upkeep of the stadium. The owners probably have substantial bills to pay like the rest of us. You would need multiple weekly incomes to keep the place afloat. After all, this is not Iwade we are talking about.

The crowd levels were poor during Len's last couple of years there. I agree the numbers were good on saturdays when they first went into the top flight, but when they were forced to stage midweek meetings it killed the track off. Until speedway in this country runs on the nights that are most convenient to the fans, it will always struggle.

Both the Rye and Lakeside promotions lost serious money there last season. The place is probably only sustainable as a NL venue. Who in their right mind would lay out serious wedge for a few hundred people. Len knew the fan base was shrinking and the stadium needed major investment, that's why he got out.

At this present moment Rye House is an unlicensed track. The stadium owners have big issues to overcome with the BSPA before racing could resume there. I would imagine obtaining a certificate to stage public events could be a problem as well.

The stretch of water is the killer. Once you get on the boat you have committed yourself. The island does seem to have its own microclimate when it comes to the weather. It often avoids the worst of the rain. I'll make a decision early afternoon, although I'm less likely to gamble these days.

Alfie Bowtell is a lot more experienced than some of the younger riders. It's all about preparing a track all levels of riders can race on.

Hard to argue at that. Lydd is always very well prepared as well.

Sounds good to me!

Indeed it is. What about the sports club which located 5 minutes from Central Park. I bet they're quiet as a mouse on saturday nights.

The adverse camber on turn 2 at Rye House was notorious. Some riders that went over that were never seen again!

Thanks a lot for stating the facts.

I'm not boycotting Kent, far from it. I will be there next monday for the Plymouth match. I went to Swindon yesterday to see the new track, and because it was £6 cheaper. The clincher for me was the new bank holiday curfew that appeared 2 weeks ago. How can noise be an issue in the afternoon. Plenty of holiday meetings in the past have gone well past the 2 hour mark, some nearer 3. I'd like to know the reasons why the council have now imposed this.

I've attended well over 70 meetings at kent, so I'm a paying customer and entitled to an opinion. Why during the enforced breaks isn't the track graded and watered. Surely this would benefit the younger riders to have a consistant surface to race on. You only have to listen to the sarcastic cheers in the main stand every time the tractor makes a rare appearance. With so few venues in the South East, it's not so easy to take it or leave it.

Old Lennie don't listen to anyone. They are still using carrier pigeons down his neck of the woods.

2 hours is not enough for young riders to learn their trade. There are always going to be crashes and mishaps. I can't relax and enjoy the meeting with the curfew hanging over me. A second ambulance would reduce some of the delays and should be looked at by the management. You have to give the punters what they have paid for. You wouldn't go for a three course meal and miss out on the dessert!

Excellent signing for Brum. Could save their season

Absolutely. I've been a regular at Central Park since the track opened, but the crashes and delays are wearing me down. As i get older, i get less tolerant to all this nonsense.

Like you say, any team that hits the 40 point mark at Eastie have done very well.

It was a poor meeting racing wise, but the new track will need time to settle. It certainly wasn't worth more than the £9 i paid to watch it.

I've been once, he looked ok. I've seen him ride for Somerset a couple of times as well. A big step up for the lad.

I agree Sid not the best of meetings, i can't grumble though for £9. The track wasn't brilliant, too dry. It's early days and will need time to settle down.