RS50 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Also slightly off topic, but does anyone know why there was a massive delay last week, I think it was between heats 6 and 7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVEK Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Also slightly off topic, but does anyone know why there was a massive delay last week, I think it was between heats 6 and 7? The sunshining on approach to third bend :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS50 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 So when the management appeared to support Doug Wyer's suggestion of using sun visors obviously little notice was taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVEK Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I think I heard that tinted visors are banned, so dont blame the promotion for that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdsalBoy Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 lineup looks amazing, looking forward to seeing how Roalnd Benko get on and Hunter Anderson. Should be a cracker and I honestly cant call this one. Facundo and Damo should do well as they are more familiar with the Owlerton track. However Josh Bates is no slouch, Steve Worral or even Ryan Douglas could cause an upset. Really looking forward to this one. The lineup looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Lineup; Steve Worrall, Lewis Rose, Josh Bates, Kyle Newman, Hunter Anderson, Damien Koppe, Facundo Albin, Ryan Douglas, Roland Benko, Jonathan Itture, Hayden Sims, Matt Williamson, Liam Carr, Adam Roynon, Ben Hopwood Watch out for Sims and Lewis Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo34 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Missed opportunity again Sheffield.If line up was known last week, why not a feature on website. At least a couple of unknowns mentioned on here. Why not make an interesting article about who they are, where they come from, at least some exciting background to wet supporters appetites for this meeting. But yet again so called promoters failing to PROMOTE there own business, or in Sheffields case do we again have to wait for tomorrows Speedway Star to get the backgrounds. Sheffield do not like to inform their fans directly until its in the press. Pathetic promotion I think. Count me out. Totally agree. Why don't the promoters realise that they need to sell the sport to new (or lapsed) customers. Issuing a rallying cry (David Hoggart on Monday) merely smells of desperation, you need to generate real interest. Announcing the line up at a meeting is only going to tell existing customers. Surely the local press could be used early in the week when people have time to plan their Thursday evening. It seem to be obvious to everyone apart from the promoters. The riders themselves should realise that they also have a part to play. I find it particularly annoying, that Rick and Damien in particular, rarely acknowledge the crowd on the 3rd and 4th bend,. Unfortunately it can appear to the crowd that they don't care, although I'm sure that is not the case. Also slightly off topic, but does anyone know why there was a massive delay last week, I think it was between heats 6 and 7? We assumed that the delay was because of the sun, but why were we not told the reason? I'm not sure exactly where the problem lies, but if it is the entrance between the 3rd and 4th bend surely some temporary cover (a tarpaulin?) could be draped over the opening.Also why was the time not filled with something interesting. It would have been an ideal time to try to promote this week's meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ore Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Missed opportunity again Sheffield.If line up was known last week, why not a feature on website. At least a couple of unknowns mentioned on here. Why not make an interesting article about who they are, where they come from, at least some exciting background to wet supporters appetites for this meeting. But yet again so called promoters failing to PROMOTE there own business, or in Sheffields case do we again have to wait for tomorrows Speedway Star to get the backgrounds. Sheffield do not like to inform their fans directly until its in the press. Pathetic promotion I think. Count me out. I think there are two issues here. I have been to this meeting several times and to be honest have never known who was racing in advance. This year's line up is slightly different but as we were usually seeing a different batch of riders to usual with minimal experience I can't in all honesty see how knowing their names is going to attract more than would attend in any case. Had we been talking about a meeting advertised as including loads of GP stars at £30 admission names are important but as it was never likely to include Robert Lambert or Adam Ellis, with reverence to the rest whether it is A.N.Other or T.Riallist racing would not entice any more through he gate. Many moan about the admission price in any case so would not be enticed by names they have not heard of. All in all just another opportunity to moan by some. Having said that the Sheffield publicity machine which was about the best historically is, in the elegantly spoken words used by Dave Speight, about a rival in the recent past, total dog sh*t at present. Instead of setting the standard others aspire too they have plunged beneath many and don't even go through the motions anymore. With the best race track and, after Kent, the second best stadium in the country they don't need to try very hard at all but choose cliched comments instead. 2/10 must try harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonshel Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I see your point Mr Ore, But wouldn't it make it more interesting if we knew the background of the riders we don't know. Are they any good, do they look good prospect in their own countries or are they future world champion prospects ?. Big up the meeting and maybe add a few more fans to the meeting. Does anyone go to the cinema not knowing or having heard of the movie, no they don't. But if it has a good build up people might just give it a try. At least the promoters should at least try . Also Mr Machin says if they any good a contract could be waiting. Do we ever sign anyone from these meetings, I seem to remember a certain Darcy Ward once rode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior fan Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Looks like a practice meeting for the Sheffield riders keep an eye on Anderson he's good. Junior Edited July 10, 2013 by junior fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerowl Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 If we had a proper programme we might have been able to advertise it a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 If we had a proper programme we might have been able to advertise it a bit better. Would you really want to pay an additional 2 or 3 quid a week for a flimsy few pages of, in most cases, adverts? Menu card thingy is spot on as far as I'm concerned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo34 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 If we had a proper programme we might have been able to advertise it a bit better. What's the point in advertising in the programme, its people not attending who need to be told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Results from tonights meeting http://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/thread/12511/top-gun-individual-sheffield-45pm Really pleased for Adam Roynon. Hope this will build his confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshiretyke Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Results from tonights meeting http://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/thread/12511/top-gun-individual-sheffield-45pm Really pleased for Adam Roynon. Hope this will build his confidence. Agree 100% fantastic for Adam! Took it easy to start with. Heat 13 he turned on the gas to fly round Albin and Worrall in half a lap before he stopped bend 3 last lap. Final race he was in a different league and was flying out in the dirt miles in front and attacking the track. Very quick time also after 22 heats 62.8!! So happy for the lad. Newman was very good, Albin still seems to be on poor machinery for me but was good value and Steve Worrall was lightning out of starts and looked good until seizing his engine Ht 17! Of the rest Douglas was decent, impressed with Iturre not scared to mix it and was up with Albin and Douglas in Semi looked like he was going to get round both until his engine sounded a little sick lap 2 and fell back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Has to be said that aside from the premier league riders, Itture was definitely the pick of the bunch with some decent overtakes etc. Not a bad meeting, some very good racing in places, but a lot of strung out heats. Roynan showed in the final that he's still got a racing brain, he learnt from his last race and put his bike in exactly the right position to stop Newman. Thought he looked a bit on the slow side for most of the night but then banged in the second fastest time of the night when it mattered most - the final. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelle Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 I liked the look of Itture and Benko, they could be really good if they had more laps at Owlerton. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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