Shadders Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) A little early, but as riders are being added on a regular basis I thought I'd get this going... Riders announced so far: Tai Woffinden Ben Barker Kevin Doolan Lewis Bridger Olly Allen Chris Neath Jordan Frampton Steve Boxall James Brundle Ben Morley Ritchie Hawkins Nelson Reserve: was announced, but I forgot the name!! There will be short track racing featuring Nelson, plus we're promised a "gigantic" firework display!! Edited October 23, 2011 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 A little early, but as riders are being added on a regular basis I thought I'd get this going... Riders announced so far: Tai Woffinden Ben Barker Lukasz Sowka Kevin Doolan Lewis Bridger Pontus Aspgren Plus 2011 Rockets There will be short track racing featuring Nelson, plus we're promised a "gigantic" firework display!! Will he be bringing Hardy? As for the fireworks, I expect it will be three sparklers, a rocket and one of those whining things that sounds like Felipe Massa. Actually I'm seriously considering this meeting as my final little piece of speedway action for 2011. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrystalCastles Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 A little early, but as riders are being added on a regular basis I thought I'd get this going... Riders announced so far: Tai Woffinden Ben Barker Lukasz Sowka Kevin Doolan Lewis Bridger Pontus Aspgren Plus 2011 Rockets There will be short track racing featuring Nelson, plus we're promised a "gigantic" firework display!! Be interesting to see what Pontus & Lukasz do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) Be interesting to see what Pontus & Lukasz do. Very interesting as Lukasz has been spoken of as a possible Rocket in 2012. This is a must see meeting for me... Only 4 more this year including this... Ipswich & Berwick at home, plus Newport vs Berwick next Saturday Edited October 14, 2011 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) Good to see riders like Sowka and Asprgren getting a go. Hopefully both can impress. Have kept an eye on Asprgrens scores this season and he looks the best young Swede after Sundstrom, Gustafsson and Andersson. Edited October 14, 2011 by Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) Very interesting as Lukasz has been spoken of as a possible Rocket in 2012. This is a must see meeting for me... Only 4 more this year including this... Ipswich & Berwick at home, plus Newport vs Berwick next Saturday Me too, four meetings left but not all the same. Mine are Ipswich, Witches v Sheffield, the '16 Lapper' concluding with the 'Ace of Hearts.' I know I have mentioned this before but I do not understand why the meeting has been put back to 6PM to accomodate the firework display which has been very impressive in the past. As am typing this (6.55pm) it is already almost dark. By then, the clocks will have gone back meaning it will be dark by 6PM anyway. However, the later start might influence fans with younger kids in their families not to attend bearing in mind the following day is the first back to school after the half-term break. Edited October 14, 2011 by tocha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) I know I have mentioned this before but I do not understand why the meeting has been put back to 6PM to accomodate the firework display which has been very impressive in the past. As am typing this (6.55pm) it is already almost dark. By then, the clocks will have gone back meaning it will be dark by 6PM anyway. However, the later start might influence fans with younger kids in their families not to attend bearing in mind the following day is the first back to school after the half-term break. It will be as dark as it's gonna get well before 6.30, so a 6pm start makes no sense whatsoever!! If Len is so concerned about the "X-Factor" factor he could have a 5pm start and be done by 7.15, enough time for most Rye fans to get home by the 8pm start time if they are that desperate to watch it!!.. It will be as dark as it's gonna get by 6.15, the racing would be over by 6.45, possibly later. Edited October 14, 2011 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 When is this meeting??? How much is admission (adult & child)??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) When is this meeting??? How much is admission (adult & child)??? The date is in the thread title Screamer, Sunday 30th, 6pm... Usual Rye prices apply, £16 adults, £5 for kids 12-16, under 12's free. Edited October 14, 2011 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtheslice Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Dear Uncle Len I'm going to be 6 years old four days after the Ace of Herts, my dad hates X-Factor/Strictly Dancing shows and wants a reason not to watch and to watch last speedway of season. Problem is mum will not let me go because I have school next day. Please do something about the start time so I can come and see the fireworks! Thanks Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Dear Uncle Len I'm going to be 6 years old four days after the Ace of Herts, my dad hates X-Factor/Strictly Dancing shows and wants a reason not to watch and to watch last speedway of season. Problem is mum will not let me go because I have school next day. Please do something about the start time so I can come and see the fireworks! Thanks Joe Well said although this is probably 'Old Bob from Herne Bay' in disguise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) Dear Uncle Len I'm going to be 6 years old four days after the Ace of Herts, my dad hates X-Factor/Strictly Dancing shows and wants a reason not to watch and to watch last speedway of season. Problem is mum will not let me go because I have school next day. Please do something about the start time so I can come and see the fireworks! Thanks Joe The 6pm start time is even more baffling as BST ends at 2am on Sunday morning, meaning it'll be dark by 5.15, 45 minutes before the meeting starts!!... Perhaps they're having the fireworks before the racing! Edited October 20, 2011 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 The 6pm start time is even more baffling as BST ends at 2am on Sunday morning, meaning it'll be dark by 5.15, 45 minutes before the meeting starts!!... Perhaps they're having the fireworks before the racing! Could the later start time be due to riders flying in from abroad I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) Could the later start time be due to riders flying in from abroad I wonder? Only one I can think of is Sowka, but there is no reason why he can't fly over on Saturday... The initial reason given for the later start was so that the fireworks could be seen clearly, but clearly that's nonsense! Edited October 20, 2011 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Probably would of made the trip up from Eastie for this had it been 4PM start but don't fancy a late (cold) finish so will give it a miss now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 It's not that big an issue, i'm looking forward to this, as long as it'll be a 16 rider field. Will be my last speedway action of 2011 so let's hope it doesn't disappoint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 shame about the start time had it been 4pm on the Sunday or even 7pm on the Saturday we would have come to this meeting from Kings Lynn but 6pm on a Sunday is a no go for us . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidba Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 It's not that big an issue, i'm looking forward to this, as long as it'll be a 16 rider field. Will be my last speedway action of 2011 so let's hope it doesn't disappoint! Is it going to be a 16 man field, or will they continue with the rubbish 12 man fields where at least 7 of them are Rye riders from 1st or 2nd team?I won't bother if it's the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Is it going to be a 16 man field, or will they continue with the rubbish 12 man fields where at least 7 of them are Rye riders from 1st or 2nd team?I won't bother if it's the latter. Six riders already named, plus Neath, Frampton, Hawkins, Brundle, Boxall and Nelson = 12... Ben Morley probably on stand by should any of them pull out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 (edited) Pontus Aspgren has withdrawn through injury... Ben Morley and Olly Allen added to the line up No mention of Lucus Sowka who was initially lined up to ride and a Rockets place in 2012, but has has licence problems. Edited October 23, 2011 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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