Bryn Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) No sign of criticism of Smith on here - I'm guessing you mean elsewhere. Sure do Rico - see the other thread appertaining to today's meeting headed "Joe Haines" under the Premier League section. Thankfully that particular thread appears to have got back to wishing young Joe well and let's hope for some encouraging news to be forthcoming in that direction in due course. Edited May 17, 2009 by Bryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMGracing Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Officially he was "ill", but I was told he was struggling badly with the track in practice and probably didn't fancy it ..... He couldn't have been any worse than Tim Gomez was today surely? Don't you think the riders know themselves what a tough day they had riding.They don't need idiots like you slagging them off. Why don't you get your a** on a bike and lets see how you do. Just to be out there is a accomplishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I thought it was a pretty decent meeting personally, the delays were annoying but avoidable if Len had shelled out for two ambulances. The Smith Bridger incident happened right in front of me and Smith clearly turned left on Lewis on the straight, still justice was done his run off. Mear looked a tad fortunate in heat 6 but I didn't have the best view of that one. It says a lot for Ryes fence that the Pole was able to walk away from what looked a nasty crash. There are a few tracks where he wouldn't have. How Wells qualified I'm not sure, he didn't seem to do much all day but ended up going through so fair play. Gomez was woeful and if he is representative of American talent coming through they are in wors e trouble than I thought. Sad for a once proud speedway nation. The German looked great for 3 quarters of a lap until coming unstuck and Joe was very unfortunate to plough into him, not quite enough time to get the bike down. Far from being a wobbler he looked smooth in his remaining rides just needed a bit more speed, he was probably shaken up from his crash. Well done to Robert Mear although he wouldn't have won it on any other track. All in all an enjoyable day, and the fish and chips were the best they have been for some time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 How Wells qualified I'm not sure, he didn't seem to do much all day but ended up going through so fair play. Gomez was woeful and if he is representative of American talent coming through they are in wors e trouble than I thought. Sad for a once proud speedway nation. Wells qualified because he can ride a speedway bike (note he scored in all his races) and given that he is only 17 (Robert Mear 20, Kozza Smith 21) he did well. As for Gomez at least he is prepared to travel 8,000 miles to represent his country and race against new opponents on new tracks in order to improve. How many British riders have competed in the European Under-19 championship in past years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
em1500uk Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) First off, well done to the Rye track staff for getting that meeting on yesterday. Just as we got on to the M11, it started absolutely chucking it down At that point we started wondering if the meeting was actually going to go ahead and thought about going back home, but thank god we didn't! The racing, considering the heavy downpour they had that morning, was pretty good. Most unfortunate for Hainesy to end up getting injured Hope he makes a speedy recovery. That delayed the meeting somewhat between heats 3 and 4, but that couldn't be helped. Was impressed with the Poles, Pawel and Artur, in particular. Our lads Darcy and Kozza both performed well. Must say I thought Kozza rode well, considering the fact he's been out injured for the last 6-8 weeks or so. Alright, he fell in his 4th qualifying heat and then in the run off, but that was because he was giving it his all as he normally does. The incident after heat 8 when Bridger threw a paddy I thought was totally unecessary. Couldn't really see where Kozza had done anything wrong TBH. He was in front and held his position well (until Tai came out of nowhere!), so I think it was basically a hard but fair ride. One last thing, I thought it was very sporting of Darcy to shake Rob Mear's hand before the run off for 1st place. Not something you see very often... Anyway, it was a good meeting and was well worth the risk of travelling down for Well done to Rob, Darcy and Tai on finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd! Edited May 18, 2009 by em1500uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 my pictures from the meeting HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenB1 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 KenB1, Can I ask what the various angles of your video suggests for the decision to exclude the Pole in heat 6 ? From where I was it looked like he got shunted entering the bend by Mear and I'm sure he wouldn't have intended to go through the fence at that speed. I'm guessing the ref reviewed something as the decision wasn't announced for a minute or so. Thanks in advance Rico No problem, I was filming next to the ref, so he could only see the replay on the tv screen from my camera, but I wouldn't and couldnt say if there was any contact, will view the pics from other angles later on, didnt get back til late as had a birthday meal on way home. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 All in all an enjoyable day, and the fish and chips were the best they have been for some time! Agree there mate, they were very good indeed Sorry I missed you yesterday, was too busy texting long and unfamiliar rider names to superguest for the updates site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Agree there mate, they were very good indeed Sorry I missed you yesterday, was too busy texting long and unfamiliar rider names to superguest for the updates site Didn't venture down to our normal spot due to the threat of rain we sat in the stand just behind the tapes. See you for the PL meeting though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FlyinPanther Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 was nice to see Uncle Len actually watering the track for a change..! Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, have to say that the delay after heat 3 was a pain - especially as we had to wait for a Ambulance when Surely Joe could have gone to Hospital in the Medical Car? good luck to the lad and hope to see him back racing soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Don't you think the riders know themselves what a tough day they had riding.They don't need idiots like you slagging them off. Why don't you get your a** on a bike and lets see how you do. Just to be out there is a accomplishment. It's been a long time since I've seen a "lets see if you can do better" post. Marvellous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 It's been a long time since I've seen a "lets see if you can do better" post. Marvellous Now if you did, i wonder what Nickname Craig Saul would have for you ? Answers on a postcard please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Now if you did, i wonder what Nickname Craig Saul would have for you ? Answers on a postcard please. What's your address? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenB1 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Now if you did, i wonder what Nickname Craig Saul would have for you ? Answers on a postcard please. Craig Millard yesterday (only joking) we did have a chuckle with him though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npw Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I was disappointed to see that Mr Tregoning & Mr Ward failed to remove their baseball caps when the National Anthem was being played. Showing some disrespect there lads. Someone should have had a word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I was disappointed to see that Mr Tregoning & Mr Ward failed to remove their baseball caps when the National Anthem was being played. Showing some disrespect there lads. Someone should have had a word. was it their national anthem? walking along the line-up there was the national anthem being sung by only ONE person, Len Silver, so does that mean the Brits that were riding should be ashamed too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Doesnt matter who's anthem is it when you are on the podium you take your hat off. Thats a given in any sporting event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenB1 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 was it their national anthem? walking along the line-up there was the national anthem being sung by only ONE person, Len Silver, so does that mean the Brits that were riding should be ashamed too? Actually Steve, it was 2, Tai was signing along too. but know what yer saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ91 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, have to say that the delay after heat 3 was a pain - especially as we had to wait for a Ambulance when Surely Joe could have gone to Hospital in the Medical Car? good luck to the lad and hope to see him back racing soon... When joe was put into the back of the county ambulance he was flat out on his back with breathing mask on and neck coller also on, and they were be very cautious when moving him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FlyinPanther Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 When joe was put into the back of the county ambulance he was flat out on his back with breathing mask on and neck coller also on, and they were be very cautious when moving him Ah okay thanks for clarifying that - After hearing that he could be out for the season I guess the accident was much worse that it looked with young Joe walking back to the pits area.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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