cityrebel Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) just a few days to go before the newest track in the uk opens. this coming monday sees the kent kings take on the 'american internationals'. i'm not a big fan of challenge matches or select sides and would rather have seen a proper team take on the kings in the opener. the weather forecast looks good and i think there will be a decent crowd. Edited May 3, 2013 by cityrebel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhidassa Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Hope it's a good crowd for the first meeting, and an enjoyable meeting for all. Will look at the updates of the Kent meetings with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbs Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I would have loved to go to this but as a keen motorcyclist I will be on the May Day Run to Hastings with 48,500 "motorcycle motivated visitors" (source Bike 1066 - 2012 report). It seems a strange day to pick when it clashes with such a large and long running event, perhaps motocyclist are only a small proportion of the target audiance. Anyway, I wish everyone all the best, and I look forward to coming to the next meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted May 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 the opening meeting at central park is just over 24 hours away and yet there is still only 2 replies to my topic. is there no interest in this meeting, is anyone planning to go tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Really looking forward to first meeting.Looks like weather is going to be kind.Get there early as lots to see before meeting.UP THE KINGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 the opening meeting at central park is just over 24 hours away and yet there is still only 2 replies to my topic. is there no interest in this meeting, is anyone planning to go tomorrow. B4E and I will definitely be there. Is Gino Manzares fit to race after his crash at Rye last night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 B4E and I will definitely be there. Is Gino Manzares fit to race after his crash at Rye last night? Hope Gino is OK,as was looking forward to watching him in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kings Speech Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I think you'll find only reason so few replies to this post is that there's already one on Kent which has been covering subject of this opening meeting. am sure they'll be plenty of people there tomorrow! Get there early is the advice I've been given! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margate Pete Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Quite a few of us are coming up from Margate for this meeting, let's hope it's a good one as a reward for all the hard work that has gone into making all this happen. Very well done and thank you to ALL concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelcroucher Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 the opening meeting at central park is just over 24 hours away and yet there is still only 2 replies to my topic. is there no interest in this meeting, is anyone planning to go tomorrow. i wil be there and looking forward to it. With regards to is anyone interested in going i think there will be but im not 100% sure. What i think they have missed out on there website is that they haven't put id there is anything going on before the meeting that i can see. So do people get there early and be bored or turn up with 15-20mins and take a risk. Im taking my 4yr old newphew to his first speedway meeting. Cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) i wil be there and looking forward to it. With regards to is anyone interested in going i think there will be but im not 100% sure. What i think they have missed out on there website is that they haven't put id there is anything going on before the meeting that i can see. So do people get there early and be bored or turn up with 15-20mins and take a risk. Im taking my 4yr old newphew to his first speedway meeting. Cant wait Yes there is plenty to do, we have been advertising the below on our website and on the Kent Kings thread on here for weeks, but for those that have missed it. Blast from the Past - their full Cardiff GP display Friends of Speedway - try out their gating machine to see how fast you are Speedway Ride N Slide Dayz - have a go yourself at one of their days Margate Beach Cross - check out bikes that race on sand QRUK - check out their quad bike and look out for the special guest on the quad! Frittenden Grasstrack Iwade Speedway Mini Track Andy Griggs Kings Merchandise stand Official Photographers stand - ESA (Tony and Denise Fowles) The Invicta Chapter UK of the Harley Owners Group will also be with us helping out with the parade Alsocwe have the Kent "legends" parade.. Edited May 5, 2013 by Nikko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Rocco Scopellite was injured at Buxton today and taken by ambulance to hospital. That's the only two competetive Americans potentially out of this meeting after Gino Manzares was injured at Rye House last night. I don't wanna put a dampner on Kent Kings big day, but isn't the meeting itself gonna be a bit of damp squib? Edited May 5, 2013 by Shadders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Kent V non-American select. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Kent V non-American select. The "Dream Team" tour of the UK is turning into a nightmare! I hope the two young lads aren't too badly injured. Edited May 5, 2013 by Shadders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuxtonTiger Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 So, only two Yanks and one Kiwi - how is this going to be explained to the much needed new speedway public of Kent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I would agree it is a bit of a let down opener.Even at full strength were the US up to much?They only got 4 points in the U21 SWC which must be a record low?That being said maybe they will get a decent repacement in for the two missing riders and everyone will see a cracking night at what should be a super new facility.I hope there are few negatives and very many positives both from the opening night and the first season of many 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Not the greatest spectacle potentially for a much publicised first meeting, but I'm sure the Kent promotion weren't to know that the US team would be so weak when they were booked. There are probably better riders left back at home who couldn't afford the time and money to travel over, which is a shame. I've not seen the incidents in question, but it seems from updates to be the two injured lads being up to speed, but not used to the tricky tracks at Buxton and Rye. The more inexperienced American riders were out of contention and stayed out of trouble. I'll still be there to support this new venture. Edited May 5, 2013 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Pity the much wanted Robert Lambert couldn't be drafted in,but it seems he was injured in a clash with Smolinski and Kroner last night and missed a meeting in Denmark today for what seems to be his new club Holsted if i have read that correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted May 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Not the greatest spectacle potentially for a much publicised first meeting, but I'm sure the Kent promotion weren't to know that the US team would be so weak when they were booked. There are probably better riders left back at home who couldn't afford the time and money to travel over, which is a shame. I've not seen the incidents in question, but it seems from updates to be the two injured lads being up to speed, but not used to the tricky tracks at Buxton and Rye. The more inexperienced American riders were out of contention and stayed out of trouble. I'll still be there to support this new venture. the thing is shads, len should have pulled the plug on it when he saw the USA line up. first impressions will count a lot for any newbies there tomorrow. if you want them to return next week, you need to stage a competitive meeting. i just hope some decent replacements can be found this late in the day, even if they are not american! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 the thing is shads, len should have pulled the plug on it when he saw the USA line up. first impressions will count a lot for any newbies there tomorrow. if you want them to return next week, you need to stage a competitive meeting. i just hope some decent replacements can be found this late in the day, even if they are not american! I'm sure there will be adequate replacements. There are plenty of Southern based NL lads looking for a ride this early in the season with them starting later than the EL/PL riders. There are no other NL meetings taking place tomorrow and as it's a Bank Holiday work commitments shouldn't be too much of a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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