Tsunami Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 How on earth can you say that was a good meeting, it has to be one of the worst prepared tracks ive ever seen and it contributed to a total shocker of a meeting, Zero racing, no passing. Hugley dissapointing. You really are a tosser with no credibility. Time and time again you come on here with your poisoned abuse with whatever problem you have that day. BTW Hugely is spelt as I have spelt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike7164 Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Can't see how they could have hurried up. The two minutes were going on as soon as the winner was back at the pit gate after their lap of honour. Abbott I think you have me wrong I meant after heat 20 before it was called off (Which I know at that point was the only option) But where I said should of hurried up was as soon as the rain started as you say they raced through the meeting until then but after heat 20 we waited far to long IMO of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfourback Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I don't think the meeting could have gone any faster, credit to Mr Flint for keeping it moving although I have to disagree with the re run of two heats with Daniel King making IMO good starts, no rolling and good anticipation of the tapes. I think we saw the difference between Elite and Premier league riders with the Elite boys being lighting out of the starts. I thought the crowd could have been better, maybe the weather and football still being on the telly had something to do with it, didn't notice many supporters from other local teams in attendance, shame as diamond fans always turn out for their individual meetings. Thought more Berwick fans would turn up to support William, or maybe if the Bears had someone riding it might have attracted more fans from Teeside. A very good nights entertainment, can't understand why some (so called) fans would want to knock it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo133 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) poor meeting for me mostly over by the back straight just as normal, elite lads were different class throttle wide open, ncstle lads looked 3rd rate in comparison to the rest, track was poor due to the weather but still could have graded it back each race which never happened - WHY NO GRADING ALL MEETING?? the water bowser is a joke you may aswell have someone holding a watering can out of the back of a van for the same result - lol just aswell tonite as the rain came, shame about the rain late on as final would have been a competitive race. wortman and leverington looked 4th rate never mind 3rd, they must be replaced asap if the season is to be salvaged imo! Edited May 18, 2009 by pablo133 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfourback Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Can I just add it was very fitting to see the Valerie Donaldson Trophy being awarded last night on such a special night for Newcastle Speedway. A Special award on behalf of a very special lady who will be very much missed at Brough Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backless Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 management please note a rider from all the local teams should be invited fixtures permitting this wil add at least 50 ish to the gate makes good business sense that seems like a cunning idea. Willie Lawson - Berwick Kevin Doolan - Workington James Wright - Belle Vue Chris Mills - Sheffield (albeit a late replacement) In other news: GLASGOW v EDINBURGH 44 - 46 Newport v REDCAR Postponed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I don't think the meeting could have gone any faster, credit to Mr Flint for keeping it moving although I have to disagree with the re run of two heats with Daniel King making IMO good starts, no rolling and good anticipation of the tapes. I think we saw the difference between Elite and Premier league riders with the Elite boys being lighting out of the starts. I thought the crowd could have been better, maybe the weather and football still being on the telly had something to do with it, didn't notice many supporters from other local teams in attendance, shame as diamond fans always turn out for their individual meetings. Thought more Berwick fans would turn up to support William, or maybe if the Bears had someone riding it might have attracted more fans from Teeside. A very good nights entertainment, can't understand why some (so called) fans would want to knock it? Probably because that is all some of them want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondsRock Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Can I just add it was very fitting to see the Valerie Donaldson Trophy being awarded last night on such a special night for Newcastle Speedway. A Special award on behalf of a very special lady who will be very much missed at Brough Park. Well said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Can I just add it was very fitting to see the Valerie Donaldson Trophy being awarded last night on such a special night for Newcastle Speedway. A Special award on behalf of a very special lady who will be very much missed at Brough Park. Quite agree and it was rather appropriate to commemorate the contribution of David and Val to Newcastle Speedway. They have both been private supporters of our promotion for the last 12 years and their continued support has been very critical at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaznew38 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 i really was impressed with elite riders on show travis was great to watch rory very good as was danny king what is worrying was the diamonds we are struggling to gate and it feels like it going to continue to be a long season to come as has been said before there is not a big pool of riders waiting for changes to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob L Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 poor meeting for me mostly over by the back straight just as normal, elite lads were different class throttle wide open, ncstle lads looked 3rd rate in comparison to the rest, track was poor due to the weather but still could have graded it back each race which never happened - WHY NO GRADING ALL MEETING?? the water bowser is a joke you may aswell have someone holding a watering can out of the back of a van for the same result - lol just aswell tonite as the rain came, shame about the rain late on as final would have been a competitive race. wortman and leverington looked 4th rate never mind 3rd, they must be replaced asap if the season is to be salvaged imo! The track was looking slick and dusty from the start, and from what i have seen the past few weeks in the pits at newcastle the home boys have been getting the track the way they feel best on. and yesterday it was nothing like it has ever been this year. you mention wartman and leverington!!! i know for a fact that Trent and casper were using the meeting to try the fine tune there bike set up for the way the track has been shapeing up from the last few weeks, but as u seem to know all about most things than you would have seen it was not like weeks gone! if they want a constant team then they are going to need a constant track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJC71 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I thought it was ok, interesting rather than exciting to watch. The track was very dry and although you can understand why it was prepared like that I still think they should have just watered the track as normal. When it rains like it did, the match is going to be abandoned regardless of wether the track is prepared dry or grippy. It would have been good to watch the likes of McGowan and Danny King on a grippy track. On another note, if the rumours that Boxall will be out for over a month are true then that could seriously knack up any major team changes as we'll be stuck with his 7.5 average for ages. I also notice that Kenni is missing again for this this weekends matches. Great. Another home defeat to look forward to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfourback Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Quite agree and it was rather appropriate to commemorate the contribution of David and Val to Newcastle Speedway. They have both been private supporters of our promotion for the last 12 years and their continued support has been very critical at times. Yes if only more teams had supporters like Val and Dave, speedway would be in a much more healthier position. Hope this trophy is an annual event to keep alive the memory of a truly great lady and a role model for supporters everywhere. I know in the section of the crowd where I stand she will never be forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopermin Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Can I just add it was very fitting to see the Valerie Donaldson Trophy being awarded last night on such a special night for Newcastle Speedway. A Special award on behalf of a very special lady who will be very much missed at Brough Park. Can I thank you all for your kind words about my twin sister Valerie, and to David for providing a lasting memorial to her memory in the form of a trophy. They have travelled the world watching speedway together, she may have got the interest from watching the Wombwell speedway in the 1950's. Thank you all once again from brother George wife Jean, niece Catherine, nephew Christopher and his wife Helen for whom she made their wedding cake at Christmas 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Chups Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Can I just add it was very fitting to see the Valerie Donaldson Trophy being awarded last night on such a special night for Newcastle Speedway. A Special award on behalf of a very special lady who will be very much missed at Brough Park. I would just like to echo those sentiments. A very special lady indeed who is sorely missed. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic in the extreme and a guaranteed friendly face at any away meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo133 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 The track was looking slick and dusty from the start, and from what i have seen the past few weeks in the pits at newcastle the home boys have been getting the track the way they feel best on. and yesterday it was nothing like it has ever been this year. you mention wartman and leverington!!! i know for a fact that Trent and casper were using the meeting to try the fine tune there bike set up for the way the track has been shapeing up from the last few weeks, but as u seem to know all about most things than you would have seen it was not like weeks gone! if they want a constant team then they are going to need a constant track they are not good enough on any track - end of story!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Just to round up this meeting and keep it back on topic for a while. Great to see such a quality field for our 80th Anniversary meeting. It was well worth the large expense that it took to put it on. Do the sums, £4k for the winner and even the botton men would still be taking home a decent pay package to make it worth their while to ride. Many thanks to the promotion and the sponsors for making it all work on the night. Great to see all the sponsorship packages completely sold out and taken up by a lot of people who are not the usual sponsors. It was their way of making a contribution to such an important event. Good fun in the upstairs square bar later when the racejackets, and other memorability, were sold off at some amazing prices. As usual Dalbers held it all together with his usual enthusiasm egging bids out of people and him ending up paying £100 for a Mackem's signed ball. Good participation of all the riders in the racebib sales especially Chris Mills joining in with Harry B to get son Craig's bib. Thanks Chris. After entertaining a civic reception at the Mansion House on Friday for the Newcastle Diamonds, the Lord Mayor performed the opening proceedings as one of his last duties before he bows out of office later this month. With his regular participation, and his match race with Jason using real size bikes, I think he has been the most hands on and enthusiastic Mayor we have had the pleasure to deal with. With his 2 new season tickets, I certainly hope we have the pleasure of his company during the rest of this year. Nice to see some old hands there such as Alan Butterfield and Russ Dent in addition to former rider and partowner Brian Oliver. Also spotted Adrian Rymel and old favourite Mike Carroldine(sp). Many old friends were back for the meeting, it would be great if they decided to return on a regular basis. Maybe the cold weather and football on the telly reduced the crowd a tad but the bars were certainly more crowded and there was a decent outside crowd in attendance. Here's looking forward to the 85th Anniversary meeting, but this one will take some topping overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Good meeting spoiled twice by the weather (initial prep and the wash out of SF and Final). Daniel KIng was excellent value as was Travis McGowan. The difference in class between EL 2nd strings and PL riders was actually quite startling. I would love to see genuine world class riders at Brough. I'm just too young to remember Olsen, Mauger and Michanek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur cross Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 While Tsunami's noted the auctioneer was press-ganged into paying £100 for a Sunderland signed football, he's curiously failed to report that the next two items (a Newcastle United signed shirt and a bottle of Newcastle United labelled champagne) raised only £80 between them ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) While Tsunami's noted the auctioneer was press-ganged into paying £100 for a Sunderland signed football, he's curiously failed to report that the next two items (a Newcastle United signed shirt and a bottle of Newcastle United labelled champagne) raised only £80 between them ! ! Only Newcastle's auctioneer would have been simply daft enough to buy such an item at any price! The Geordie fans just know true worth of items. Wonder how much it will be worth when they are in the Championship next year Edited May 19, 2009 by muck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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