slav Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Slav do you not believe me?, Michal was good, great to see some speedway again, congratulations to everyone for getting the meeting on and all the riders for giving their all. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> you know I do, waiting for pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Although Cunningham beat Neath on countback they tossed a coin to see who would be the fourth rider and Neathy won.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> 2 of the final places were agreed by a toss of a coin and I will let SCB give you the quote of the day when he's next on line. "I always said Glenn Cunningham was a useless tosser".  (please note, thats a humourous remark based on my very slight dislike of Glenn)  any comments on Michal's riding?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not bad, not great either. Would not be totally annoyed if he signed for Newport though I still think there are better options (including, the useless tosser ).  I thought bend four was a terrible, most of the riders were having big problems.You can't say that!! On the other hand, as a Coventry fan I can say it was diabolical and cost Bomber the title  Also a massive rut on bend one which Richard Hall found to his cost! Suppose all these can be put down to the recent weather tho? Rut?! LOL. That was just where the track was wet and stodgy, we (as in the people I were with) realised early on that anyone trying that was taking a risk would either gain a stupid amount of time/speed/distance if it went right, it was alwso going to take someone out. We were not wrong. Good to see David ride with confidence! This kinda makes up for when Freddie fell off...  You would say that, just as I'm going to say that I'd prefer to see the team winning a competition that one rider winning a glorifed practice session (as thats all it is to Bomber and Howe). Rider to impress me where Howe and Bomber (duh!) and Glenn Cunningham (), Werner is also impressed for a 5.5 rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinstripe Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Good meeting, thought the crowd was down on previous years. Â The Pole tryed his heart out to be fair and with more knowledge of the track would be good. Gave Neathy some hassle a couple of times, was on the pace, good gater and had a nice style with seemingly a good set up. Â His style IMO was almost like Mads Korneliussen. I think on 8 he would be a very big gamble to be honest with you, but maybe would pay off. Personally, though he looked good, I wouldnt sign him on 8.00 Â Â One man on a mission was Glenn. Was flying today IMO and out to impress. Definately think he is after a team place. Not sure it will happen. No one has forgot about the days he was at Newport, but could be a points machine at home. Have we got time to mess around waiting for the Pole to develope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Anyone help with the quad results please? Â Saw the presentation and left at that point. Â Cheers in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firesam Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 In Coventry perhaps? Where do you get your advance info? Long range looks dire from forecasts I have heard. If you have it on authority - you ARE the man!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}>   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFE Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Good Meeting Pinstripe? it was absolutely dire, on a lovely sunny (early on) day for Winter, the track was more akin to Ice Speedway, with riders falling in virtually every heat. The crowd was clearly down on recent years, and those that stayed away missed nothing! A waste of £14 - The only good point was the smell of the methanol, which will keep me going until March, when for another quid i can watch the much superior Elite League product. Could the staff have not used a broom to stop supporters wading through water on the way to the toilets? This was on the edge of bringing the sport into disrepute, in my opinion naturally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 This was on the edge of bringing the sport into disrepute, in my opinion naturally! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â And the FIM, BSI and a serial failure are quite capable of achieving that without any help from Newport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 I thought it was an excellent meeting all things considered. OK, there was alot of petty crashes and engine failures, but I think that's all par for the course.  I certainly don't begrudge paying £14 or indeed 50p to sit in the "grandstand". I enjoyed my first trip up to Newport (excluding the previous weekend) and I wish them all the best in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 (edited) it was absolutely dire, on a lovely sunny (early on) day for Winter, the track was more akin to Ice Speedway, with riders falling in virtually every heat. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In the winter the problem is once something gets wet it generally stay wet - speedway track included. Considering its been raining almost non-stop for god knows how long I'm not surprised is was a bit slippery. Â I do agree though that it wasn't the best New Year Classic I've seen. Â <edited out deliberate error > Edited January 15, 2007 by Diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriG Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Good Meeting Pinstripe? it was absolutely dire, on a lovely sunny (early on) day for Winter, the track was more akin to Ice Speedway, with riders falling in virtually every heat. The crowd was clearly down on recent years, and those that stayed away missed nothing! A waste of £14 - The only good point was the smell of the methanol, which will keep me going until March, when for another quid i can watch the much superior Elite League product. Could the staff have not used a broom to stop supporters wading through water on the way to the toilets? This was on the edge of bringing the sport into disrepute, in my opinion naturally! <{POST_SNAPBACK}>   The weather on the day might have been fine but surely you must take into account the two weeks of wet weather preceeding the event. The track was always going to end up spongy in places and with riders giving it their all spills are going to happen on that sort of surface.  Some Elite league may be superior but the vast majority of what I saw at various tracks (not just on TV) last year was dull and processional with far too big a gulf between the GP riders, third HLs, second strings and the reserves to be frank. £15 for that could be why so many of the EL crowds are so poor nowadays.  I agree its been a problem that seems to be a permanent fixture at Nport during the winter. Shame cos the whol place could become a bit special with a bit of TLC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Good Meeting Pinstripe? it was absolutely dire, on a lovely sunny (early on) day for Winter, the track was more akin to Ice Speedway, with riders falling in virtually every heat. This was on the edge of bringing the sport into disrepute, in my opinion naturally! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thats a shame MFE as every other post on here supports a good day out and some good racing. Didnt use the loos so cant comment  And the FIM, BSI and a serial failure are quite capable of achieving that without any help from Newport. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Careful Sub - this post has nothing to do with the topic and could be classed as Trolling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFE Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 In the winter the problem is once something gets wet it generally stay wet - speedway track included. Considering its been raining almost non-stop for god knows how long I'm not surprised is was a bit slippery. I do agree though that it wasn't the best Welsh Open I've seen. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>  You are quite right Diesel, thats why they invented! sawdust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFE Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Thats a shame MFE as every other post on here supports a good day out and some good racing. Didnt use the loos so cant comment Careful Sub - this post has nothing to do with the topic and could be classed as Trolling! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â Sandie, yes, in my younger days, i would stand and think everything is great too, but rather more subjective these days - perhaps someone can tell me what was good about it though, slow presentation, falls, engine failures, pot holes (has Karl Mason ever finished a race) nice to meet people have not seen since October! Â The facilities at Newport are disgraceful, its about time some investment was put into the Stadium maybe through a Business Partner for Tim Stone, it could be a wonderful little place, I'm sure that is why crowds are hard to attract! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Careful Sub - this post has nothing to do with the topic and could be classed as Trolling! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â Well, I look like a troll so hopefully I'll get away with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Un Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 You are quite right Diesel, thats why they invented! sawdust! <{POST_SNAPBACK}>  Dear MFE, How exactly do you think that sawdust would have made any difference?  If the track base is rock hard, it would make little difference if you had wet shale or wet sawdust.  If you go to a premier speedway track with a large percentage of PL/CL riders you do not expect to get the same speedway as at an EL track in the middle of summer.  If you were so worried about a puddle, you could have asked somebody for a broom and sorted it out yourself, after all the people who would have done it if asked, would have been a volunteer.  I take it that you did not use the new facilities at Newport?  As for bringing speedway into disrepute, that is completely out of order. If you were not happy, do not go again. I wish I could have been there myself but I could not. If you want to consider this meeting as such, then what does that make Brighton and Telford?  I think you will find that at most EL tracks this year you will be paying more than £15 for admission and a programme.  Best wishes, Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirelnutkins Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Thought i would air my views on yesterdays meeting seen as we decided to make the trip with our friends!  Nice and Sunny when we got down to Newport! Wasn't like last year when it was FREEZING cold  Meeting - Well, tbh i would i was pretty boring! The only good part was the last heat when there was some proper racing!  I know alot of riders pulled out but that's not there fault that it was rained off the week before!  Crowd was pretty poor i think!  Maybe some better riders next year please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bee Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 The only good part was the last heat when there was some proper racing! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Un Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Meeting - Well, tbh i would i was pretty boring! The only good part was the last heat when there was some proper racing! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â I take it from your post that you did not have any friends wanting to go with you....... Best wishes, Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirelnutkins Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 I take it from your post that you did not have any friends wanting to go with you....... Â Â <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â I was with friends but that's not the point! I just thought the racing wasn't very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 You are quite right Diesel, thats why they invented! sawdust! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sawdust is good at soaking up surface water, of which there wasn't an awful lot. The problem was the track had been saturated for a good few weeks beforehand so I'm not sure what good piling on a load of sawdust would have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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