Baldyman Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Sorry, a bit off topic, but can anyone tell me what the music is when the riders are at the tapes. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Snackette Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I can't say I've really noticed. Always used to be Rossini's William Tell overture, but might have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 YEah that's the one, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpfan Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Sorry, a bit off topic, but can anyone tell me what the music is when the riders are at the tapes. Thank you I can't say I've really noticed. Always used to be Rossini's William Tell overture, but might have changed. This is the tune used, based on Rossini's William Tell Overture. They use the fanfare for the start of the race, and sometimes used to use the rest of the song for the victory parade. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALMuUah9Ex4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 This is the tune used, based on Rossini's William Tell Overture. They use the fanfare for the start of the race, and sometimes used to use the rest of the song for the victory parade. http://www.youtube.c...h?v=ALMuUah9Ex4 On a slight tangent. How about the 'tag tunes' for each of this years team after heat wins etc. What should be used? For Matt I suggest "Wild Thing" Any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hey shrimpfan that's even better. Believe it or not its for my fathers funeral. Speedway was the biggest love in his life (apart from mum) and he wanted this played. Thank you very much.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Tungate another great performance in the 3rd round aussie champs today .10pts and 2nd in the B final ,on you tube has the Kuri kuri meeting on there he really looks a racer you will have a fun season with him i think.If i gage the level hes at i would say nearly at Masters level looks decent from the back as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZODIAK Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) Tungate another great performance in the 3rd round aussie champs today .10pts and 2nd in the B final ,on you tube has the Kuri kuri meeting on there he really looks a racer you will have a fun season with him i think.If i gage the level hes at i would say nearly at Masters level looks decent from the back as well. He'll soon surpass Masters imo. He may be 21, but still very inexperienced when it comes to speedway. Only going to get better as the season goes on and he's one massive reason i think Ipswich will go very close to the title next season. By the time the play offs come around, Tungate and Heeps will be even better riders than the ones that started the season. I expect Tungate to quickly move in to the main body of the Ipswich side, and when he does, you're looking at probably Dakota North dropping in alongside Heeps and we all saw what he did for Somerset in a reserve berth last season. I can't see another club that will have the reserve power Ipswich will have all season long no matter who is riding down there. Edited January 21, 2012 by ZODIAK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 He'll soon surpass Masters imo. He may be 21, but still very inexperienced when it comes to speedway. Only going to get better as the season goes on and he's one massive reason i think Ipswich will go very close to the title next season. By the time the play offs come around, Tungate and Heeps will be even better riders than the ones that started the season. I expect Tungate to quickly move in to the main body of the Ipswich side, and when he does, you're looking at probably Dakota North dropping in alongside Heeps and we all saw what he did for Somerset in a reserve berth last season. I can't see another club that will have the reserve power Ipswich will have all season long no matter who is riding down there. He'll soon surpass Masters imo. He may be 21, but still very inexperienced when it comes to speedway. Only going to get better as the season goes on and he's one massive reason i think Ipswich will go very close to the title next season. By the time the play offs come around, Tungate and Heeps will be even better riders than the ones that started the season. I expect Tungate to quickly move in to the main body of the Ipswich side, and when he does, you're looking at probably Dakota North dropping in alongside Heeps and we all saw what he did for Somerset in a reserve berth last season. I can't see another club that will have the reserve power Ipswich will have all season long no matter who is riding down there. He is aged 21, not alot of exsperience in speedway but has a background in motorcycles.For me the important thing is not to over ride try to hard and enjoy it hopefully touch wood no injuries for Rohan..He will do very well i think i said he would ave 7.50?asking alot if you say he will surpass Masters thats not unreallistick i suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 He is aged 21, not alot of exsperience in speedway but has a background in motorcycles.For me the important thing is not to over ride try to hard and enjoy it hopefully touch wood no injuries for Rohan..He will do very well i think i said he would ave 7.50?asking alot if you say he will surpass Masters thats not unreallistick i suppose. Of course if this 7.50 average is acheived Rohan is very likely to be No1 given how the rolloing averages work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 My bruv, big Robins fan, lives in Adelaide, and was at The Oz Championships at Gillman. Said he was very impressed with Tungate. The Suffolk Roos must be faves for the title I reckon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 It might seem a daft question but why do the Witches race on Thursday rather than say a Friday? I know when they were in the Elite they had a Saturday meeting against Swindon and got a very good crowd. Would Friday nights not improve that attendances? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Snackette Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 It might seem a daft question but why do the Witches race on Thursday rather than say a Friday? I know when they were in the Elite they had a Saturday meeting against Swindon and got a very good crowd. Would Friday nights not improve that attendances? I think any attempt to run on a Friday would certainly face some opposition from the cycle speedway at Lekeside!!! Indeed I think the PL needs another Friday track, like it needs a hole in the head!!! A move to Friday night would mean running at least eight league and trophy fixtures on an off-night......not good for business. Anyway for most Witches fans, Thursday night is speedway night which was one of the major attractions of joining the PL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Taken from Lovespeedway.com: Come and meet the Witches . . . big night out Monday, January 23, 2012 3:29 PM . WITH just over 50 days before the start of the new Premier League season, Ipswich Speedway will be holding a ‘Meet The Riders’ event on Wednesday, March 14, at Kesgrave Social Club (start time 7:30pm). All of the Ipswich ‘Sackers’ Witches will be present along with the management team of Pete Simmons and Chris Louis. This will be a great opportunity for fans to meet the new additions to the team and catch up with some familiar faces from last year. There will also be a buffet and prize draw. Tickets cost £3 and are available at the Kesgrave Social Club, online via our team website: www.ipswichwitches.co or by post to 9 The Bretts, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2YY. Please make all cheques payable to ‘Ipswich Speedway Supporters Club’ and enclose an SAE. All admission tickets will also go into a draw for two adult tickets for the Witches first meeting on Thursday 17th March. Track staff signing-on night will take place on Tuesday 14th February at Kesgrave Social Club, also at 7:30pm. Can all staff that require an SCB licence please bring a passport size photo. And a final reminder is that the Ipswich Supporters Club AGM takes place tomorrow (Tuesday 24th January) at the Selkirk Inn pub, 24 Selkirk Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3HX. This will be followed by a question and answer session with the promotion and management team. The meeting is open to anyone but only Supporters Club members can vote during the AGM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 It might seem a daft question but why do the Witches race on Thursday rather than say a Friday? I know when they were in the Elite they had a Saturday meeting against Swindon and got a very good crowd. Would Friday nights not improve that attendances? I wouldn't worry about any change of race night. The way the football team are going just now you could see numerous folks migrating from Portman Road. After all, you really do have a winning team this time. Looking forward to 15th March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovey Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) It might seem a daft question but why do the Witches race on Thursday rather than say a Friday? I know when they were in the Elite they had a Saturday meeting against Swindon and got a very good crowd. Would Friday nights not improve that attendances? Historically, the Witches have always raced at home on a Thursday, so it's well entrenched. There are other possible limitations, e.g. the tenancy agreement and District Council impositions which may have an impact? Saturdays are very difficult, because during the summer, many of them are taken up by Spedeworth (the Landlords) for stock car racing. I suppose in the EL, the coming of the GP meant that Thursdays were always the more practical proposition - perfectly placed between Sweden and the weekend. Ultimately, the Witches could find their way back into the EL, so I'm sure Thursdays will remain speedway night at Foxhall. Edited January 24, 2012 by Lovey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcat Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 At last...back online. I didn't think I would miss the forum, but having to wait a month to get the phone on, and the internet (Thanks Sky), I can honestly say I missed this place. We finally completed our move back home from Northern Ireland, what a huge difference we've found. Really genuine and friendly folks, helpful and pleasant to deal with.... its good to be home. Now its a serious case of chomping at the bit, waiting to finally see my beloved Witches race in the flesh again, after an absence of 8 years..... and also the chance to finally meet everyone from here, who have been so supportive during our tough time across the Irish sea. Thanks to you all (you know who you are), and roll on the start of the season. Got a house just 10 minutes away from the Stadium, so within easy reach. Here's to a brilliant season for the Witches and all you fantastic Witches fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Is it that difficult to arrange the odd Saturday here and there? We know how vital the Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday crowds are to the club and we've seen in the past that a Saturday meeting matches those attendances. The crowd For a Saturday night meeting against Swindon a few seasons ago was massive. Surely even one bumper Saturday meeting a year to go with the bank holidays would swell the coffers and be a bonus to the club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Snackette Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Nice piece from Mike Bacon on the EADT website: http://www.lovespeedway24.co.uk/teams/ipswich-witches/rohan_s_ready_to_rock_foxhall_1_1186394 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Nice piece from Mike Bacon on the EADT website: http://www.lovespeed...xhall_1_1186394 And Tungate has one last boost for the Witches public. While in England last year, he took to the track at many Elite and Premier League circuits, but knows which one he preferred most. “I’m not just saying this, but I seriously did enjoy the Ipswich track more than any that I rode while I was here,” Tungate added We also know Dakota North loves the place too so hopefully we'll be really strong at Foxhall and make the place a fortress. It would be nice to go through the season unbeaten at home for once and i genuinely thought we would do that last season. Don't think anyone will relish coming to Foxhall this season and i can't wait to get going and see this team in action. My hopes are high for a successful season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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