Yearbyred

Sad fact is the racing, once it finally started, wasn't too bad despite the state of the track. Couple of really good heats. What wasn't acceptable was the delay or the showering of spectators in clouds of dust.

7 + 3 I think - but he is a lot better than he was, much more aggressive.

Absolute disgrace that for the second week running we (the paying spectators) have had to stand around for three quarters of an hour (getting better I suppose it was an hour last week) while the track was sorted out. There can be no excuses - it has not rained all week and yet we had a starting area like a paddy field of slop and dustbowl bends which resulted in some of the quickest action of the night as the hardy few on the second bend fled from the huge clouds of dust that appeared when we finally started. Why let people in, then have a parade, and then at the start time tell us the track isn't rideable unless works are done. Why not sort it out before the scheduled start time ( a revolutionary idea I know) or actually water the track evenly. Utter shambles which reflects very badly on the Redcar promotion and the abysmal efforts at track preparation. Shame that after the biggest home win in ages (against an admittedly poor Sheffield team) the main focus is on the track. You cant continue to neglect the track because people will not bother to turn up - there were a lot of very unhappy people there tonight. Redcar Speedway - 7.30pm for 8.00pm....or 8;15pm...or 8:30pm Edit - just seen on updates Heat 10 described as from the gate. Not sure that Ricky Wells would agree as he chased and then swept around the outside of both Bears. Credit where it's due.

Skidmore has been advised to rest for a week according to the local newspaper so it will be R/r for him tonight.

Rough Park - there you go , didn't have to wait too long. Track was fine after the work was done (although why it was in such a state to start with and why it was left so late to do anything to it is another question). Yes it had rained but not enough to cause an hours delay. Racing wasnt great but saw a couple of good races. Bears still inconsistent but getting better. Good recovery from the Diamonds to get a point. Move on.

He has signed a contract for Outrup in Denmark.

My post wasnt meant to be anything other than to point out that it wasnt Worky fans (or Redcar) fans who thought he was at fault for tonights incident (I wasnt there so cant comment) but a Newcastle supporter. LIke NYB I saw the incidents at Redcar and agree with his assessment of them.

Comments: Diamonds Rock: Race stopped due to 1st bend crash. R Worrall into Ingalls who went into Howarth and then both into the fence. R Worrall should be excluded - but a rerun with all 4 ridfers. both Workington riders in fence still. Now, all riders have walked back to pits. I had no idea diamonds rocks was a Worky or Redcar fan!

Enjoyed the visits of the Brummies and their colourful and friendly supporters. Good luck in the Elite league. PS - Can we have Chris Kerr back please

What jobs do you need doing? Bager is a second string Pl rider - ok when he gets the gate but his unusual style (looks like he is on a motorised bar stool) makes it difficult to pass anybody. Maybe Stoke will suit him better than Redcar - to be fair he came into a struggling team and never looked like the answer to our many problems.