BobC Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Can we stop all this rain talk please? In the early 70's,when I was a mere boy,I finally got to see racing at Owlerton at the FIFTH attempt! Two were called off before we started our journey.One was called off after a few heats. The other two were called off while waiting on the coach in the car park!Indeed one of those,we had arrived in bright sunshine,only for a thunderstorm to flood the car park.Ruined our game of cricket too! I blame the rain for one more expensive hobby....following the fortunes(I think that should read MISfortunes) of Sheffield Wednesday! As its almost opposite Owlerton,we had to kill a couple of hours,for a driver stop.We wandered over to Hillsborough,and were made very welcome by the staff there.They gave us a guided tour of the place,and Ive been a fan ever since! I will look out for you this time F4E(sorry about Brighton),as I have a car full coming up.Joining me will be none other than BSF regulars RABBIT and JULESM,along with friend Chris. I simply hope that the weather wont spoil Seans Big Day.He deserves a good 'un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Wel said BobC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Phil - If you'd rather the weather wasn't mentioned let me know, and I won't mention it again. There'll be no hard feelings or recriminations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a61 Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Are you going scuba diving in the Sheaf? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That made me giggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SAINT Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Can we stop all this rain talk please? I blame the rain for one more expensive hobby....following the fortunes(I think that should read MISfortunes) of Sheffield Wednesday! As its almost opposite Owlerton,we had to kill a couple of hours,for a driver stop.We wandered over to Hillsborough,and were made very welcome by the staff there.They gave us a guided tour of the place,and Ive been a fan ever since! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> top geezer!! i will be going to hiilsborough tommorrow and i always stop off at the training track first,so i will update everyone on the state of the (main) track.up the owls,down with rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner_girl4eva Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Yes if everybody can provide as many weather updates as possible that would be great. I am leaving every early Sunday morning as I have already booked my hotel so if anybody was able to provide a weather report by 8am ish on Sunday morn that would be great (know thats a bit early!) Do we know if there is a restaging date planned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 10/03/06 Hi everyone. Busy, busy, busy. There’s only a short time to go to the CRACKER proudly sponsored by C&D Express Transport and A&E Transport. The first prize superbike, the Suzuki GSX-R 600 has arrived and is ready for the winner. Everyone is really fired up to win this beautiful machine – even me! I’ve been down to Owlerton today, and the track is in perfect shape because there were no stock car events during the winter, which has left the track base solid, and has helped the rain water drain off. Standing there on the track today got me really buzzing and I can’t wait for Sunday. I stood on the back straight today for the first time since the England vs USA test match in 1986 and it is still THE place to watch from. It really is going to be a CRACKER on Sunday, I can’t wait. See you there Sean http://www.seanwilsonracing.co.uk/news.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainMarvel Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 really good news about the track, really looking forward to this so lets hope for the weather men to be wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clemens Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Sean is absolutely right - the back straight is THE only place to watch the racing from. All being well we will be stood on our old stamping ground 3 pm sunday afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Sean is absolutely right - the back straight is THE only place to watch the racing from. All being well we will be stood on our old stamping ground 3 pm sunday afternoon. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes, i think im going to stand there too, as i've never had the chance to watch from there, well, we used to stand there when i was a kid with my mum and dad, but i can't really remember much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clemens Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 yes, i think im going to stand there too, as i've never had the chance to watch from there, well, we used to stand there when i was a kid with my mum and dad, but i can't really remember much <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You won't regret it Dan - we stood on the back straight for 15 years - we would never stand anywhere else. When they closed the back straight it was simply said by all of us who went there every week - 'if we can't stand where we want to watch the racing we won't go at all' - and in the 20 years - however long it is - since then we've only been half a dozen times to see a meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Sean is absolutely right - the back straight is THE only place to watch the racing from. All being well we will be stood on our old stamping ground 3 pm sunday afternoon. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No way - Im going for the comfort of a wind protected stand. Having stood on the Centre Green at Brandon this afternoon I have no intention of being exposed to the elements again for a while. And that was just for a few photo's!!!! It may be dry and I pray to God it is - but there is no doubt it will be bloody cold!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clemens Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 No way - Im going for the comfort of a wind protected stand. Having stood on the Centre Green at Brandon this afternoon I have no intention of being exposed to the elements again for a while. And that was just for a few photo's!!!! It may be dry and I pray to God it is - but there is no doubt it will be bloody cold!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But the back straight was only for the hardy souls anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 No way - Im going for the comfort of a wind protected stand. Having stood on the Centre Green at Brandon this afternoon I have no intention of being exposed to the elements again for a while <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ...and they call us Southerners softies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 (edited) ...and they call us Southerners softies. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Rabbit - It was ruddy freezing. The wind was whistling around the stadium. Couldnt wait to get into the bar and warm up. Why does speedway start so early? Mr C - That counts me out then!! That said - Weather permitting we will be there on Sunday!!! Edited March 10, 2006 by fairy4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Weather permitting so will I, thanks to BobC. See you there F4E? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bee Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 I was on the backstraight at the WC in 2002. Still drying out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Weather permitting so will I, thanks to BobC. See you there F4E? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So long as your not on the back straight!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clemens Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 ...and they call us Southerners softies. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But you're all southern softies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 But you're all southern softies <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oi,watch it Mr C! Ive just got back from watching Somerset v Newport,bloody good it was too!The tea bar on the 1st turn ran out of hot water,not once but TWICE,it was that chilly! The wind was bitingly cold.I can only admire those guys for riding at all in this weather.Only just remembered Ive got toes! I was stood chatting with one of your young favourites,Brendan Johnson.Smashing lad,whos already looking forward to getting out on track again. I hope to bump into you on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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