wandersome Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Perhaps there's more work to be done? From the photos it looks like they were moving the inside line in on the bends to make them wider. Hopefully there is more work to be done because they haven't touched bend 3 and 4 yet and Im not sure if the the work carried out so far on bend 1 and 2 will make a blind bit of difference if more work isn't being carried out to the bend. Portacabins have gone from behind stand but is to be replaced by a permanent toilet block and track shop. The base was already down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcts Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Hopefully there is more work to be done because they haven't touched bend 3 and 4 yet and Im not sure if the the work carried out so far on bend 1 and 2 will make a blind bit of difference if more work isn't being carried out to the bend. What sort of work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandersome Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 What sort of work? Not sure, but watching the quick riders today and looking at the extra track thats going to be available on the first and second bends, if that is the extent of the changes on that corner then I didn't see where there would be much more opportunity to do the overtaking. I'll be over the moon to be proven wrong but that's how it looked to me today. On reflection its probably a bit harsh to be saying this before Glyn has even turned up to do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcts Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Not sure, but watching the quick riders today and looking at the extra track thats going to be available on the first and second bends, if that is the extent of the changes on that corner then I didn't see where there would be much more opportunity to do the overtaking. I'll be over the moon to be proven wrong but that's how it looked to me today. On reflection its probably a bit harsh to be saying this before Glyn has even turned up to do anything. Lets hope they get them right,another season of gate and go and the punters will not be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionstigersnotbearsohmy Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 The inner kerb has been taken in on the first/second bend. I'm no track laying expert but I guess there's probably going to be alterations to the banking? I hope the weather remains kind to Glyn and the team of volunteers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neb Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Lets hope they get them right,another season of gate and go and the punters will not be happy. i hope they get it right because the thought of having to listen to jim and robert moaning all year again might just push me over the edge. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrossifan Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Just doing off track work on infield before Glyn gets going on the track part as I understood from his message on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionking Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 What a joke . I went up yesterday expecting to see positive changes to the track. But what they have done is a joke. Imo the track has gone in by less the a metre entering the 1st corner & then as far as i can see the 2 corner it seems to have just reshaped . The main problem i can see the corners are still too rounded there is no chance to try & go up he inside entering the corner because its too rounded. Glyn is going to hit the roof when he gets back because he was promised track changes so signed a team of racers instead of gaters but the changes are not going to make any difference so still a gaters paradise. Back to Follow the leader leader leader Follow the leader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neb Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 What a joke . I went up yesterday expecting to see positive changes to the track. But what they have done is a joke. Imo the track has gone in by less the a metre entering the 1st corner & then as far as i can see the 2 corner it seems to have just reshaped . The main problem i can see the corners are still too rounded there is no chance to try & go up he inside entering the corner because its too rounded. Glyn is going to hit the roof when he gets back because he was promised track changes so signed a team of racers instead of gaters but the changes are not going to make any difference so still a gaters paradise. Back to Follow the leader leader leader Follow the leader to make a positive change to the shape of the track do they not need to move the drains so as the corners can be brought in further? i guess that is not going to happen then.your right we have some racers in the team that could end up struggling at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim the whipper Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Sounds like 3 years back . Sam sets out a track then takes a holiday comes back to find a track thrown down in his absence . just bite your lip Glyn or it's another text message for you Edited February 18, 2013 by jim the whipper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionking Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Exactly open the corners up alot to allow you to switch lines entering the corners & drive up the inside while exiting the corner the potential to go sweep back & make a long straight like Loram used to do. On current form that isn't possible at BP cuz you either hit the fence or lock up because you then have to try & turn to hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobblytriers Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 There were some drains on the centre green that looked like they'd been dug out of the ground so I think the drains have been moved/altered/replaced. Looking at the entrance to turn 1 from the exit of 4, there is a definite widening going into the corner so hopefully an improvement there for those that think it's needed. Looking at it, I'd have said that there was about a two meter widening to the corners. I don't know if this is what Glyn had planned but there are some on here already assuming that Glyn doesn't know, or have any input, as to what alterations are being made. Turns 3 & 4 are planned for this week, weather permitting, so can I suggest to those that are unhappy (already!), that they get down there and lend a hand. Whilst you're there, you can throw in your ten pence worth and voice your concern before the kerbs are set. I'm sure that your input will be greatly appreciated. We'll only know if these alterations will give us the racing we're looking for when the season actually starts. Until then, as I see it, there's still work to be done, both on and off the track, and all that is being done can only be an improvement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim the whipper Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 There were some drains on the centre green that looked like they'd been dug out of the ground so I think the drains have been moved/altered/replaced. Looking at the entrance to turn 1 from the exit of 4, there is a definite widening going into the corner so hopefully an improvement there for those that think it's needed. Looking at it, I'd have said that there was about a two meter widening to the corners. I don't know if this is what Glyn had planned but there are some on here already assuming that Glyn doesn't know, or have any input, as to what alterations are being made. Turns 3 & 4 are planned for this week, weather permitting, so can I suggest to those that are unhappy (already!), that they get down there and lend a hand. Whilst you're there, you can throw in your ten pence worth and voice your concern before the kerbs are set. I'm sure that your input will be greatly appreciated. We'll only know if these alterations will give us the racing we're looking for when the season actually starts. Until then, as I see it, there's still work to be done, both on and off the track, and all that is being done can only be an improvement. Shame I was going to quote the post where Glyn said he would be starting on the alterations on the 18th when he got back . but he has removed the post i wonder why ? . I would love to go down to BP and add my ten pence worth , but i have always made it a policy that when I do any work for someone elses business that they pay me to do it , that way I don't get upset when having worked for nothing the owner of that business jumps into his brand new £30,000 car and drives away . I see you still haven't quite mastered reading and taking on board what people actually post keep working at it and I'm sure your carer will have you reading and writing properly in a few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 i hope they get it right because the thought of having to listen to jim and robert moaning all year again might just push me over the edge. I can assue you i wont be on here if they dont get it right, I will take my buisess elsewhere as will alot of other fans who wont except it for a third year. How can someone get a blank canvas so wrong in the first place, it should be the best race track in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennylion Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I may be wrong, but didn't Glyn merely state that the changes were to be made after the training day and he would be back on 18th? I popped down saturday and the weather was lovely, they were working on bend one and doing somethign to the outside of bend 4. Perhaps it was decided to start when the weather was so nice. Perhaps, email or Skype or the phone meant that they all were in touch last week and discussed it. Does anyone really believe that Glyn having still been in the country when the changes were first suggested had no say and that he didn't provide any input or drawings? If Glyn never approved or designed the changes at that point, then his return would mean that he then looks at it, gives his opinion and then the materials etc...are organised for this coming weekend. Voluntary labour will be available more likely at the weekends and at no point have I seen a post saying back 18th, for work to commence 23rd. Let's wait until it is finished or the facts are known.....not too much to ask or unreasonable is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobblytriers Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Ah, the whipper, resorting to insults as usual. Well, I think my carer has done a good job, thank you. Bless her, she's lovely. Whilst I try and take on board most posters views and opinions, there are some on here who will not let go of their one sided views, nor take the time and trouble to either ask those involved in the running of BP why they run their business in the way they do, (and not like they think they should), or take the time and go to BP to see the work being done themselves. They seem very happy finding the slightest reason to have a dig at the promotion and the running of speedway at BP. I know what Jim, why don't you buy DH out? You can team up with Robert and a few others, maybe form a consortium. That way, you can run Leicester Speedway as you know it should be run and it will be the biggest success story the world of speedway has ever seen. All I have done is posted things as I saw them. I saw that the kerbs were moved, the drains altered, and that 3+4 hadn't been started on. Also, new toilet block is going up and all the old porta cabins at the rear of the stand are gone. And a quote from Robert, "How can someone get a blank canvas so wrong in the first place ..." well, according to Jimbob, Sam set the track out before he went to the seaside ... so it must be his fault! Edited February 18, 2013 by nobblytriers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDen Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 It wasn't totally a blank canvas. There were restrictions to the width of the space available to put down the track because there was supposed to be a 5-a-side football centre being built next door! (remember that?) Even so, the shape should still have been designed to accommodate that fact and not simply ended up like an oversized Slater Street. Jim's point about Sam is valid. When Sam got back from the USA after attending his brother's wedding in the spring of 2010 the track shape was already cut and he wasn't best pleased. Whilst he was away I remember DH saying to the rest of us involved back then, "It's two straights and two bends. How difficult can that be?" As he's had nothing but stick about the racing ever since it opened, I guess now he knows. To have to dig up all those deep set drains, and the kerbs too, must be a right pain. At least they're doing something I suppose but it's really a job that should never have needed doing. I do agree with one or two others that it's best to reserve judgement for now. The proof of whether the alterations were worthwhile will be in the entertainment served up this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Shame I was going to quote the post where Glyn said he would be starting on the alterations on the 18th when he got back . but he has removed the post i wonder why ? . I would love to go down to BP and add my ten pence worth , but i have always made it a policy that when I do any work for someone elses business that they pay me to do it , that way I don't get upset when having worked for nothing the owner of that business jumps into his brand new £30,000 car and drives away . I see you still haven't quite mastered reading and taking on board what people actually post keep working at it and I'm sure your carer will have you reading and writing properly in a few years He has probably removed it because of the comments on this forum. Give them a chance to finish the job before criticising the work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionking Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 DH told me myself yesterday that the changes Glyn advised & wanted to happen were not being carried out the changes are what DH wants. He maintains we have brilliant racing at BP. DH quote was if Glyn wants those changes then he is going to have to buy the stadium off me until that point he is just an employee of Leicester speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neb Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 DH told me myself yesterday that the changes Glyn advised & wanted to happen were not being carried out the changes are what DH wants. He maintains we have brilliant racing at BP. DH quote was if Glyn wants those changes then he is going to have to buy the stadium off me until that point he is just an employee of Leicester speedway. i wonder if any of the riders signed this year have put pen to paper on the pre tense that glyn promised them this year they would have a racers track,interesting times ahead we will have to wait and see.as you say glyn is just a number sorry i meant employee but for how much longer time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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