Siggytastic Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Rather than a single ELRC or PLRC why not have each club stage a round of their individual and the points go towards a championship? As for the 16 lapper here are the lineups for when the 16 lapper did indeed have a brand new bike as the prize. And they were televised on "Wheels" on itv. 1984 1:B Saunders 2:N Flatman 3:R Knight 4:P Crump 5:J Doncaster 6:C Blackbird 7:M Taylor 8:J Cook 9:H Nielsen 10:B Schwartz 11:A Campbell 12:K Niemi 13:J Owen 14:P Eriksen 15:J Louis 16:L King How very dare you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Was copied and pasted so didn't spot that one, been edited now though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Snackette Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 ...............Was also the year when John Louis fell off in front of most of the field and Jem Doncaster rode over him! knew it would be on youtube somewhere..... Thanks for link. I've just wasted the last hour watching that and some of the related videos!!! I'm going have to give myself a written warning!!! One thing that was noticeable, was that even though the meeting was very nearly 30 years ago, the stadium looked to be much better appointed than it is today. The old ITFC stand on the back straight, certainly gave the impression of a compact and tidy arena. It definately came across much better than the more recent Sky NsEL meetings, where the stadium appeared to resemble some form of wasteland after an emergency evacuation had taken place!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovey Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Light rain over Kesgrave (next to Foxhall) at 15:00, but it is expected to clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Light rain over Kesgrave (next to Foxhall) at 15:00, but it is expected to clear. The met office forecast doesn't look too promising! http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/ee/ee_forecast_weather.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemuppet Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Any wether updates please Sorry wrong spell of Weather again. This must be catching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) On my way, just passing bury st eds on the A14 and it's pouring at the minute Edited October 27, 2011 by Jive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Still drizzling here in town centre, has been most of the day..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Who wants to watch 16 laps on a poo track what a waste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovey Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) Who wants to watch 16 laps on a poo track what a waste ???? What a bizarre thing to say! For info: Although it's cloudy, there's been no rain over Kesgrave since 16:00ish, and is expected to stay that way. It will be cold. Edited October 27, 2011 by Lovey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Re arrange for Saturday or Sunday would be good if it's off tonight . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner47 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Who wants to watch 16 laps on a poo track what a waste Another one who hasn't been to Foxhall since the changes. I used to go 4-5 a season as the racing was dire, now i go every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 STill on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Not heard otherwise, just waiting for a text from the pits area to see what its like..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Dry in town no rain since 5:30pm, BBC Suffolk been interviewing Louis about some 16 year old called Cameron? Looking forward to this tonight last meeting of the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Mike bacon just tweeted a few minutes ago he's at track and meeting ON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 i had better get a move on then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Just back from Ipswich, first of all a big congratulations on all the track staff and riders for getting the meeting on in persistent rain. Racing was not too good but the riders gave it there all. Bit disappointed Taylor Poole was excluded in the final especially after Carl Wilkinson was allowed back in, conditions were a big part to play and there would have been no harm in letting all 8 restart in the circumstances. Mads seemed to take an age to get going in the final but as others fatigue and spluttering machinery he picked his way through the field and took victory overall. The 16 lap still provides a great spectacle and just a shame the rain played a bit of havoc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Jordan Frampton was very lucky in the final, went head first into the track after clipping Poole off the 2nd bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovey Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) A fascinating event - although I still feel that the qualifying heats need to be jazzed-up somehow. The Grand Finale was an amazing race, with all seven in the re-run eventually completing the race, although with some sick-sounding motors. I agree that it's a shame Poole was excluded from the big race - the first two bends were chaotic, and "All 8 Back" would have been a reasonable call. Morris at one stage was at the back, but gradually picked his way through - there were several changes in the last two laps as Lemon slipped to seventh, and Doolan and Frampton both struggling. Risager got away quickly and was never challenged, leading all the way to win the race itself. Doolan the most unfortunate because he made it to second in the race with some determined riding, but then his machine seemed to misfire - as did Frampton's, who had followed Doolan through to third. Amongst all that, Korneliussen bided his time and picked his way through to get the points he needed to win. In the interview with Kevin Long afterwards, he said he was a bit scared (that's the word he used) when they first lined-up, but actually enjoyed the race once it got going. Heeps also battled through - and caused a slight concern, but a lot of laughter, after the race when he pulled a wheelie along the home straight, and fell off the back! He jumped up and gave a bow to the crowd Amongst the presentations, young Cam was given with a birthday cake (candles alight!), while Taylor Poole was named Young Witcehs Rider of the Season. Big well done to Poole for having his head shaved - amazing how different he looked. I'm told that the collection has initially raised close on £1k, and the proceeds will be split between the Treehouse Appeal (Ipswich Children's Hospice) and a Breast Cancer charity. I'm sure there will be further donations - some of his shorn hair is probably going to be available for bids at the Dinner Dance on Saturday ... Photo from last night: http://yfrog.com/nuxtllyaj Edited October 28, 2011 by Lovey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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