SteveEvans Posted May 5, 2013 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. Prior to injuries, part of the sport, the team being tracked tomorrow was the same that drew 45-45 at Lynn on friday. Of that 7 5 are American passport holders, one is a Kiwi. Brent Werner was supposed to be #5 before work and other commitments ruled him out. Given that Manzares and Scopellite scored double figures on friday and young Sims scored 8, the team as submitted can hardly be called weak. But yes, I agree, people should go out and support this new venture, regardless of how many illegal aliens ride for the USA tomorrow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Hi All Replacements are being sorted for tomorrow and I'm sure the lads drafted in will do good job for the Amercian Internationals. These things happen in speedway, and we look forward to putting on a great show tomorrow, and I'm sure everyone who does attend will be pleasantly surprised at the stadium and facilities. Hopefully see some of you there. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Prior to injuries, part of the sport, the team being tracked tomorrow was the same that drew 45-45 at Lynn on friday. Of that 7 5 are American passport holders, one is a Kiwi. Brent Werner was supposed to be #5 before work and other commitments ruled him out. Given that Manzares and Scopellite scored double figures on friday and young Sims scored 8, the team as submitted can hardly be called weak. But yes, I agree, people should go out and support this new venture, regardless of how many illegal aliens ride for the USA tomorrow! There might be people travelling there who have no internet access, they are likely to feel very aggrieved that what has been advertised isn't what is on the menu. Anyway thank you for your explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 There might be people travelling there who have no internet access, they are likely to feel very aggrieved that what has been advertised isn't what is on the menu. Anyway thank you for your explanation. Your welcome! But surely two riders getting hurt racing speedway so they cant race speedway is understandable? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil H Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) With Gino injured last night and Rocco taking a nasty one today at Buxton, it could be a little late to draft in a couple of USA riders from over in the States for tomorrow's meeting Hope the 2 guys are OK and make speedy recoveries. Edited May 5, 2013 by Neil H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 With Gino injured last night and Rocco taking a nasty one today at Buxton, it could be a little late to draft in a couple of USA riders from over in the States for tomorrow's meeting Hope the 2 guys are OK and make speedy recoveries. Nothing like stating the obvious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) So, only two Yanks and one Kiwi - how is this going to be explained to the much needed new speedway public of Kent? just tell 'em "well you see, speedway's different..." they'll hear it enough times over the season to get used to it... best of luck to the new venture.. Edited May 6, 2013 by mikebv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Is Greg Hancock free............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The H Man Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Just do like Wrestling Promoters do over here say they are American stars even if they've only seen Dallas on TV! Looks like a big crowd building at the stadium. Hope it all goes well for those who've put in all the hard getting the club launched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Exactly should have darfted ina couple of the German guys and given them a new first name and bobs your uncle....yanks... Mac Smolinski and Tony Busch.You could have even got that Pascal Swart who is looking for a place.........i give you "Dutch" Swart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) Huge crowd, approaching 3,000 I'd say. Great weather, marvellous stadium, but they will struggle to complete many 15 heat meetings with an 8.30pm curfew. Garrity was a class apart, but Boxall kept him on his toes. Heat 13 was a cracker until Boxalls chain snapped enterIng the last lap. Liked the look of young Sims, but who was the fat kid at 6 for the Yanks? If anyone says to me "if you think you can do better...", I probably could! Kings have shot themselves in the foot with the line up. Coles should be at reserve. Very weak looking side Boxall and Morley excepted. Couple of gripes: nothing to dry your hands on in the bogs and no PA on 1st bend. Best of luck for the season ahead. Edited May 6, 2013 by Shadders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) Well at least tbe toilets and PA meet all the BSPA requirements. I heard on the grapevine that the BSPA are trying to persuade the millenium stadium to turn the lights off ,flood the floors and hide the toilet rolls in the ladies to give the fans an authentic British speedway experience. Edited May 6, 2013 by Triple.H. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Well what a great afternoon. Ok, the racng was not that great but the stadium is and the track looked fine. I have pretty much decided the Kent Kings will b my second team after Eastbourne. With the amount of fixtures at Arlo now, at least I can get up to see the Kings on a Monday. Congrats to everyone who got this going. Ditto about thelack of PA on one and two, It really needs something there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaptooth Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 anyone got a racecard they can post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasdrymllukas Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Well what a great afternoon. Ok, the racng was not that great but the stadium is and the track looked fine. I have pretty much decided the Kent Kings will b my second team after Eastbourne. With the amount of fixtures at Arlo now, at least I can get up to see the Kings on a Monday. Congrats to everyone who got this going. Ditto about thelack of PA on one and two, It really needs something there. Totally this When the National League gets going I'm going to really enjoy watching speedway from Sittingbourne... Bit of a drive from Brighton but, hey, it makes a change from the same old same old at Arlo... A few Eagles supporters there today too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Just a quick note from myself to thank the trackstaff, standholders, and stadium staff today for all your efforts. Thanks to everyone who came to watch us today, I hope you enjoyed yourselves. Couple of areas need improvement and already working on them. Regards Nikko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gammy73 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Wow!!! Wat a great day! An AMAZING crowd! 3000 at least im hearing? Seriously impressed with the whole place and the way everything is being run! Yeah sure there were a few glitches 2day like PA and must say i thought track was a tad bumpy on 3rd and 4th bend but nothing that cant be sorted out im sure? Meeting itself took a while to get going wat with the incidents in first 3 heats but all in all i thought it was a good first match and hopefully for the newbies there the whole day has encouraged them to come along again. Shame the team lost but it was first match on a brand new track and to be honest would imagine nerves got to a few of the young lads with the size of the crowd watching them? Wouldnt imagine they have ever or will ever ride in front of that sort of crowd again? Steve Boxall and Ben Morley look like bein undisputed top 2 for us with David Mason backing them up well? Must say that Jack Kingston impressed me a bit? He seems a good gater? Just gotta learn to stay on now as lost a couple of 2nd places due to falling off when by himself but again new track and all that so will all come in time? Connor Coles looked steady and think there's plenty of improvement to come from him? Poor Adam Kirby must be black and blue 2nite!!! took a couple of nasty falls but fair play he got up from them, so cant really say much about him. Only one to disappoint me a bit was Sam Woods? Seemed good on his 1st ride and then rest of the day looked miles off the pace and very shakey etc? Think theres a lot of work to do there but again time will tell? Anyway thats just my reveiw of the day! all in all very very impressed and was great to see the legends going round before meeting! Especially Barney and co from Canterbury! Cant wait till next week and fingers crossed its another good crowd and the start of a very special era for kent speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 anyone got a racecard they can post? http://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=kt13&action=display&thread=12180 There's a link on there to the Twitter heat details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaptooth Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Just a quick note from myself to thank the trackstaff, standholders, and stadium staff today for all your efforts. Thanks to everyone who came to watch us today, I hope you enjoyed yourselves. Couple of areas need improvement and already working on them. Regards Nikko Impresed with the set up. I'm sure the minor gripes will be sorted. Disappointed I can't make the regular Monday night's. Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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