Bagpuss Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I suspect a few of those who attended the RICO memorial meeting might have changed their minds about the quality of racing at the track. Quite agree, but the track needs to be prepared like that more often. Its usually been a bit too slick when I've been there or seen it on telly. Also agree that the whole place is a million miles away from where it was under previous promotions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 That is true. I think it all started back in Peter Thorogood's time as promoter when there was not much money and he had a lot of clay mixed in the material to save money on having much dirt on the track, because in those days there really wasn't much money. Then when Ronnie took over he continued with that policy which really wasn't good enough for top league racing and to be honest I thought it was dire and couldn't be bothered with it myself in those days. It is much different since Stuart Douglas took over, especially the last 3 or 4 years, and the riders, especially Dave Watt seem to have some input these days. There is no doubt the crowds are much higher than they were in Ronnie's day which is a reflection of the racing. Bottom line is that it is as reasonably sound financially as you are ever likely to get these days and speedway needs every club it can get to stay open so I don't see why people have to knock it, or Eastbourne for that matter. Unfortunately we always get the puerile remarks from the attention seeking KKS/blupanthe rcamp Just out of curiosity why have you changed your user name from Custer Mouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Just out of curiosity why have you changed your user name from Custer Mouse Computer upgrade and new e-mail address meant starting again from scratch. Not a big deal Very similar reason to Bomo changing to Bomo 1 or whatever it was and one or two others changing user names.. Took about three goes to get back on because the mods seemed to think it was your mate KKS/JJR/UNCLE TOM COBBLY coming back under another name and I seemed to keep getting immediate bans. Already explained on another thread for those that bothered to read it. Try to keep up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Computer upgrade and new e-mail address meant starting again from scratch. Not a big deal Very similar reason to Bomo changing to Bomo 1 or whatever it was and one or two others changing user names.. Took about three goes to get back on because the mods seemed to think it was your mate KKS/JJR/UNCLE TOM COBBLY coming back under another name and I seemed to keep getting immediate bans. Already explained on another thread for those that bothered to read it. Try to keep up. I have upgraded several times, clearly was a big deal for you. I can see why the mods thought you were kks, its all that crap about what superb racing you get at Lakeside that probably did it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I have upgraded several times, clearly was a big deal for you. I can see why the mods thought you were kks, its all that crap about what superb racing you get at Lakeside that probably did it. Quite agree, some folk dont know the difference between riding and racing it seems ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Quite agree, some folk dont know the difference between riding and racing it seems ....... And you do,Clown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 And you do,Clown. YES.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 YES.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) I have upgraded several times, clearly was a big deal for you. I can see why the mods thought you were kks, its all that crap about what superb racing you get at Lakeside that probably did it. No, never ever said it was superb. but it is light years better than in the Ronnie Russell days, and not as bad as the chip-on the shoulder brigade who don't like Jon Cook like to pretend, and a number of independent posters who get around a lot of tracks share my view. The bottom line, that you can't get round I that it is not the Lakeside promotion that is talking about closure it is Peterboro's so Cook and Douglas must be doing something right. However much you chip away at other clubs it is not going to improve Panthers chances of getting bigger crowds. Try growing up a bit and think about how lucky you are to have a promoter that is keeping your club a float rather than wishing failure on other clubs (which in Lakesides case ain't gonna happen in the foreseeable) Quite agree, some folk dont know the difference between riding and racing it seems ....... ....and some don't know the difference between constructive debate and drivel. I don't know quite how to break this to you but its a free country and nobody forces you to go to any speedway track you don't like so if you don't like Lakeside, fine, don't go. Nobody cares if you don't go and nobody cares why you don't go. The regular fans will still go however much you vent your spleen on the subject. Might be a good idea if instead you go to a séance and try to get in touch with the living. Edited January 27, 2013 by E I Addio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 No, never ever said it was superb. but it is light years better than in the Ronnie Russell days, and not as bad as the chip-on the shoulder brigade who don't like Jon Cook like to pretend, and a number of independent posters who get around a lot of tracks share my view. The bottom line, that you can't get round I that it is not the Lakeside promotion that is talking about closure it is Peterboro's so Cook and Douglas must be doing something right. However much you chip away at other clubs it is not going to improve Panthers chances of getting bigger crowds. Try growing up a bit and think about how lucky you are to have a promoter that is keeping your club a float rather than wishing failure on other clubs (which in Lakesides case ain't gonna happen in the foreseeable) ....and some don't know the difference between constructive debate and drivel. I don't know quite how to break this to you but its a free country and nobody forces you to go to any speedway track you don't like so if you don't like Lakeside, fine, don't go. Nobody cares if you don't go and nobody cares why you don't go. The regular fans will still go however much you vent your spleen on the subject. Might be a good idea if instead you go to a séance and try to get in touch with the living. As long as you enjoy your speedway thats all that matters. I hope the Hammers have a good year, after 2012 you deserve it and then some. Must go, off to a seance now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 No, never ever said it was superb. but it is light years better than in the Ronnie Russell days, and not as bad as the chip-on the shoulder brigade who don't like Jon Cook like to pretend, and a number of independent posters who get around a lot of tracks share my view. The bottom line, that you can't get round I that it is not the Lakeside promotion that is talking about closure it is Peterboro's so Cook and Douglas must be doing something right. However much you chip away at other clubs it is not going to improve Panthers chances of getting bigger crowds. Try growing up a bit and think about how lucky you are to have a promoter that is keeping your club a float rather than wishing failure on other clubs (which in Lakesides case ain't gonna happen in the foreseeable) ....and some don't know the difference between constructive debate and drivel. I don't know quite how to break this to you but its a free country and nobody forces you to go to any speedway track you don't like so if you don't like Lakeside, fine, don't go. Nobody cares if you don't go and nobody cares why you don't go. The regular fans will still go however much you vent your spleen on the subject. Might be a good idea if instead you go to a séance and try to get in touch with the living. In my opinion, watching high class riders on any track is worth the admission money. Nikki Pedersen turning on a sixpence at Eastbourne, Leigh Adams in total control at Lakeside, in previous years, Mauger at Exeter, Collins at the old BelleVue. Even Ben Barker at the St Boniface Arena was mustard to watch on their tiny circuit. The different shapes and sizes of British tracks make it so unique compared to the relatively similar tracks in Sweden and Poland. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 In my opinion, watching high class riders on any track is worth the admission money. Nikki Pedersen turning on a sixpence at Eastbourne, Leigh Adams in total control at Lakeside, in previous years, Mauger at Exeter, Collins at the old BelleVue. Even Ben Barker at the St Boniface Arena was mustard to watch on their tiny circuit. The different shapes and sizes of British tracks make it so unique compared to the relatively similar tracks in Sweden and Poland. Back when i first started going,every team had an in and out no1 you might often only see them once a year.That was the big thing for me seeing great individual stars so every week there was something to look forward to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 In my opinion, watching high class riders on any track is worth the admission money. Nikki Pedersen turning on a sixpence at Eastbourne, Leigh Adams in total control at Lakeside, in previous years, Mauger at Exeter, Collins at the old BelleVue. Even Ben Barker at the St Boniface Arena was mustard to watch on their tiny circuit. The different shapes and sizes of British tracks make it so unique compared to the relatively similar tracks in Sweden and Poland. Very good point about the difference in track size I must admit that when I have watched Polish Speedway on the internet for all the big stars competing I wondered what all the fuss was about. The only thing is you don't necessarily need high class riders - anyone who watches either Mildenhall or Dudley will tell you that. In my experience, those two tracks offer the best speedway for the money in the country. No, never ever said it was superb. but it is light years better than in the Ronnie Russell days, and not as bad as the chip-on the shoulder brigade who don't like Jon Cook like to pretend, and a number of independent posters who get around a lot of tracks share my view. The bottom line, that you can't get round I that it is not the Lakeside promotion that is talking about closure it is Peterboro's so Cook and Douglas must be doing something right. However much you chip away at other clubs it is not going to improve Panthers chances of getting bigger crowds. Try growing up a bit and think about how lucky you are to have a promoter that is keeping your club a float rather than wishing failure on other clubs (which in Lakesides case ain't gonna happen in the foreseeable) Perhaps the fact that Peterborough's gates are about half Lakeside's is why Frost & Co are talking closure and Douglas & Cook aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) Perhaps the fact that Peterborough's gates are about half Lakeside's is why Frost & Co are talking closure and Douglas & Cook aren't. Where did you get those figures from ? If Lakeside get an average 2500 plus gate to double that of P'boro, then they must have been wearing invisible clothing whenever i have been there.. Edited January 27, 2013 by blupanther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Bridger aiming high! http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.19008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josietoms Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 There have been a number of press reports both in the UK and Poland that Lewis Bridger has signed a contract to ride for ROW Rybnik in Polish League Divison II this season. For the avoidance of any doubt, this is not correct and no contract has been signed. A contract has been signed and Lewis will be riding for rybnik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 There have been a number of press reports both in the UK and Poland that Lewis Bridger has signed a contract to ride for ROW Rybnik in Polish League Divison II this season. For the avoidance of any doubt, this is not correct and no contract has been signed. 48 hours is a long time in Speedway!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnemorley Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 That is true. I think it all started back in Peter Thorogood's time as promoter when there was not much money and he had a lot of clay mixed in the material to save money on having much dirt on the track, because in those days there really wasn't much money. Then when Ronnie took over he continued with that policy which really wasn't good enough for top league racing and to be honest I thought it was dire and couldn't be bothered with it myself in those days. It is much different since Stuart Douglas took over, especially the last 3 or 4 years, and the riders, especially Dave Watt seem to have some input these days. There is no doubt the crowds are much higher than they were in Ronnie's day which is a reflection of the racing. Bottom line is that it is as reasonably sound financially as you are ever likely to get these days and speedway needs every club it can get to stay open so I don't see why people have to knock it, or Eastbourne for that matter. Unfortunately we always get the puerile remarks from the attention seeking KKS/blupanthe rcamp just to put this right.....when arena essex track was put in. it was done by my dad (maurice morley) and peter thorogood.....NO clay was added to save money, but the shale that was laid has clay in to bind. the promotion was chick woodruff and wally mawdsley promotions and those two put the money together. There have been a number of press reports both in the UK and Poland that Lewis Bridger has signed a contract to ride for ROW Rybnik in Polish League Divison II this season. For the avoidance of any doubt, this is not correct and no contract has been signed. lewis has put it on facebook that he has officially signed for rybnic in the 2nd league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Confirmed on his website. http://www.lewisbridger.com/news 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel1 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 So Lewis turns up with an upright! What is that all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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