Mildenhall 2012

[PhilK]

Announced on Radio Suffolk this morning that Mildenhall's first signing for 2012 is Danny Halsey

 

Great start to our team building, Halsey was in fine form at the end of the season in the Play Offs and the KO Cup.

[adz_mft]

Excellent start to team building

[roguetrader]

Well Mildenhall are certainly on the ball. Dan is a very talented rider and a steal on a sub 5 average.

[Halifaxtiger]

On the subject of Mildenhall, I wonder if our old friend Just down the road (with his dire predictions for the team for the 2011 season) is still a member of this forum ?

 

After the terrific track, superb racing, huge gates and trophy winning side, no doubt he has choked on his own venom............

Edited November 6, 2011 by Halifaxtiger

[Damon]

On the subject of Mildenhall, I wonder if our old friend Just down the road (with his dire predictions for the team for the 2011 season) is still a member of this forum ?

 

After the terrific track, superb racing, huge gates and trophy winning side, no doubt he has choked on his own venom............

nice !!!

[phillipsr]

On the subject of Mildenhall, I wonder if our old friend Just down the road (with his dire predictions for the team for the 2011 season) is still a member of this forum ?

 

After the terrific track, superb racing, huge gates and trophy winning side, no doubt he has choked on his own venom............

 

You mean the same track that has been critcised by several different riders. Mildenhalls track is terrible

[Halifaxtiger]

You mean the same track that has been critcised by several different riders. Mildenhalls track is terrible

 

From what I saw this season, Mildenhall provided better racing than almost every other track in the country (Scunthorpe & Plymouth possibly excepted).

 

That is of course from the point of view of a spectator, but I have always held the view that tracks should be prepared (within reason)with spectators not riders in mind.

Edited November 18, 2011 by Halifaxtiger

[norwichkev]

You mean the same track that has been critcised by several different riders. Mildenhalls track is terrible

Oh dear oh dear another embittered EL fan - having been a few times this year - witnessed the meeting v Poole when even the likes of Ward & Poole couldn't pass & on another occasion having been covered in shale even on the top steps on bends 1 and 2 I think you hardly have room to talk.

 

Yep you must be right, some of the best meetings this season appear to have been at West Row judging by the comments from neutrals etc on this very forum ( including a few from the Norfolk Arena ). Obviously you have been down to a few this season - which ones? Oh and no dust clouds, no blue lines etc, etc In fact it's been so cack that the crowds have been well up week on week. But never let facts get in the way eh! and allegedly with all that extra cash thrown in ( thanks D of S ).

 

You are obviosly a wind up but why not make better use of your time, just maybe read back through the updates and take a note of the amount of passing each meeting and the "several different riders" may be those who get passed or are just gating tarts.

 

As one example Simon Lambert seems to revel on the track either from the back or when in front so can hardly be purely a homers track.

 

Now that the air fence is up what shall we have next? Too many riders getting rubber burns

Edited November 18, 2011 by norwichkev

[vog]

Oh dear oh dear another embittered EL fan - having been a few times this year - witnessed the meeting v Poole when even the likes of Ward & Poole couldn't pass & on another occasion having been covered in shale even on the top steps on bends 1 and 2 I think you hardly have room to talk.

 

Yep you must be right, some of the best meetings this season appear to have been at West Row judging by the comments from neutrals etc on this very forum ( including a few from the Norfolk Arena ). Obviously you have been down to a few this season - which ones? Oh and no dust clouds, no blue lines etc, etc In fact it's been so cack that the crowds have been well up week on week. But never let facts get in the way eh! and allegedly with all that extra cash thrown in ( thanks D of S ).

 

You are obviosly a wind up but why not make better use of your time, just maybe read back through the updates and take a note of the amount of passing each meeting and the "several different riders" may be those who get passed or are just gating tarts.

 

As one example Simon Lambert seems to revel on the track either from the back or when in front so can hardly be purely a homers track.

 

Now that the air fence is up what shall we have next? Too many riders getting rubber burns

 

I've been to Mildenhall twice this season, and although it produced pretty good racing at times, during each visit I left thinking that the fence was ridiculously dangerous, and that it was often difficult to pass due to it being dry (A lot of the passes I saw came from riders diving up the inside of someone, as opposed to passes due to pure grip)

 

The fact that they now have an air fence is fantastic, because I was always terrified that the fence was going to cause accidents. As for the track, who knows. So long as it doesn't become a one line procession, that's fine!

[phillipsr]

Oh dear oh dear another embittered EL fan - having been a few times this year - witnessed the meeting v Poole when even the likes of Ward & Poole couldn't pass & on another occasion having been covered in shale even on the top steps on bends 1 and 2 I think you hardly have room to talk.

 

Yep you must be right, some of the best meetings this season appear to have been at West Row judging by the comments from neutrals etc on this very forum ( including a few from the Norfolk Arena ). Obviously you have been down to a few this season - which ones? Oh and no dust clouds, no blue lines etc, etc In fact it's been so cack that the crowds have been well up week on week. But never let facts get in the way eh! and allegedly with all that extra cash thrown in ( thanks D of S ).

 

You are obviosly a wind up but why not make better use of your time, just maybe read back through the updates and take a note of the amount of passing each meeting and the "several different riders" may be those who get passed or are just gating tarts.

 

As one example Simon Lambert seems to revel on the track either from the back or when in front so can hardly be purely a homers track.

 

Now that the air fence is up what shall we have next? Too many riders getting rubber burns

 

Elite Fan?? Not at all. I assume you think this because my profile says i live in essex?? I recently moved to York so my closest track is now scunthorpe. However my grandad was a regular at Mildenhall during the late 90s and when im down i like to take him along. Now in my opinion the Mildenhall track isnt very good an opnion backed by some of the riders i know. Bad tracks can sometimes make for exciting races but not for the right reasons. Mildenhall have the potential to be a very good club but for me the track lets it all down

[Ben Alderton]

By the looks of it Mildenhall will be keeping 1 of the following 3, Jack Hargreaves, Joe Jacobs and Mark Baseby. They all have there advantages.

Jack, if on good equipment.

Mark, on a good average.

Joe, riding in Austrailia at the moment.

[blank13]

Tom Bollards might be worth a look at, only beaten once in the midlands youth league, looks a certainty to be the next big thing and for only 15 yrs old he is lightning fast.

[bigred]

What about the winner of the under 15's NATHAN STONEMAN ??and second placed MAX CLEGG?? 2 of the quickest youngsters in Britain last year.Nathan is allready 15 and i belive Max will be 15 for next season.

 

Give the youngsters a go and bring on what We,ve got..

Edited November 30, 2011 by bigred

[moosetash64]

Talking of the youth championship(u16's). What about former mascot adam kirby, who was actually leading championship until he broke his hand at buxton and missed the last 2 rounds. He knows the track and was popular with fans when he was mascot there.

 

[greyhoundp]

I thought i had heard Mark Baseby was retiring from Speedway, because it was to expensive, in fact it was said on the DVD of the play off final.

[speedy bill]

not a suppries i have never known so many riders calling it a day before.its just to expensive now the use of only one engine g m is no good why dont people try honda aiden collins says they are suitable for speedway and are easy and cheap to maintain he as used one in a speedway frame and said it was fast or is there some crazy rule to stop them being used.

[Nikko]

Firstly, great to see the forum back, lets hope people respect the rules this time.

 

Secondly Mark has not made a final decision although its fair to say that Grasstrack may figure highly for him next season. Speedway is getting too expensive and something needs to be done about it, and soon.

 

Thirdly, you would hope that the Mildenhall promotion, along with most other NL promotions would be looking at Adam Kirby. He was unlucky not to get a team spot last season, after finishing runner up in the British Under 15 the year before and then led the British Under 16 championship last season before he broke his hand. He has good equiptment, the right attitude and good support. HE IS READY.

 

Finally, if the Fen Tigers are going for two 3 point reserves and the majority of last years team (assuming 40 points), what about.

 

Cameron Heeps 9.18

Aaron Baseby 4.88

Jack Hargreaves 7.04

Danny Halsey 4.76

Lewis Blackbird 7.01

Trevor Heath 3.00

Adam Kirby 3.00

 

Total 38.87

 

Just a thought

[refereerick]

Personally although I like Cam, I think his inclusion on a high average unbalances the team. I'd rather something like -

 

1.Jack Hargreaves 7.04

2.Aaron Baseby 4.88

3.Joe Jacobs 6.27

4.Barrie Evans 6.97

5.Lewis Blackbird 7.01

6.Trevor Heath 3.00

7.Danny Halsey 4.76

Total................39.93

 

The balance looks good to me, and Barrie adds some real experience to the younger lads, as well as great team rider. Also with the probability of Danny or Aaron at reserve we will always be strong in that department.

 

Guess we'll find out in due course, and if the racing comes halfway to last seasons I think most people will be happy.

[Ben Alderton]

According to the Newmarket journal moves have been made to try and secure the services of Ben Reede and also Luke Chessell has contacted Mildenhall.

[neil3065]

Circumstances dictate that I dont get to see the Fen Tigers much these days (plus the politics in the sport has dampened my enthusiasm in recent times). However, still keep an eye on events at West Row from a distance.

 

The comments coming out of the club since the end of the season seem to indicate that they want Cameron to stay as number one if he's given permission to double up. However, there's also a good case to be made for going with a number one on a lower average and using the points left over to strengthen other areas of the team.

 

The Ipswich way in previous years has been mostly to keep their teams together as far as averages allow - so, given the Witches connections, the promotion may be caught in two minds between that and strengthening up so that they can be more competitive against the better sides away from home more often.

 

If Barrie could be signed as a third heatleader, then he'd certainly strengthen the middle order. Hopefully, they'll get Lewis Blackbird back (wouldnt be surprised if he doubles up in the PL) and he can continue his excellent progress. Robert Branford is a name that was linked with Mildenhall towards the end of last season, and he's a quality rider in any NL side.

 

Ben Reade could be a useful signing at reserve - he seemed to have made big progress last season.

 

Joe Jacobs seemed to have a disappointing season - think he'll be back as he's a Witches asset, but he needs to really kick on and nail down a heatleader spot, instead of moving between second string and reserve.

 

Mark Baseby, IMO, hasnt really progressed at NL level for a good few seasons now. Aaron did very well to significantly increase his average last season. Be interesting to see if Hargreaves returns on a reduced average. He seemed to have a mixed season and could be a good second/third heatleader for someone, whether that's Mildenhall or elsewhere. Ought to be establishing himself as a number one though - certainly has the ability. Halsey seemed to have a mixed season too, but finished well and if he can make the kind of progress he's talking about - he could be on a bargain average at second string or reserve.

Edited December 2, 2011 by neil3065