TheReturn Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 (edited) Why is it any rider that is leading a race is always described 'smooth and stylish' on Sky? Edited September 16, 2013 by TheReturn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Turner Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Why is it any rider that is leading a race is always described 'smooth and stylish' on Sky? Speedway riders are renowned for their usage of moisturizer. Riding through wind and shale can be very damaging to a riders skin and if not addressed early could lead to a severe case of dry skin. For that reason riders will often apply moisturizer directly to their face, forehand, hands and forearms prior to each and every race. For this reason riders have skin smoother than most women. In fact I recall a certain Polish rider who would bathe in moisturizer prior to every meeting. As for stylish, speedway riders have an expensive taste in clothing. It is rare that a rider would be seen off the track in anything less than an Armani suit. Often riders are photographed leaving some of the top fashion offices in the world trialing styles from the big names themselves. Hope this clears up your confusion with 'smooth and stylish'. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Jepsen Jensen is smooth and stylish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 (edited) Jepsen Jensen is smooth and stylish. He looks like Plug from the Bash Street Kids. Edited September 16, 2013 by E I Addio 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 He looks like Plug from the Bash Street Kids. He looks like a prat from Denmark!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 If any rider was deserving of the tag"smooth and stylish" surely it's shaun Moran - by far the most stylish rider in my time watching speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 If any rider was deserving of the tag"smooth and stylish" surely it's shaun Moran - by far the most stylish rider in my time watching speedway. Malcolm Simmons and Leigh Adams were two of the most stylish/ smooth riders i ever saw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Why is it any rider that is leading a race is always described 'smooth and stylish' on Sky? I though you were talking about the lady reporter from Swindon last night when I read the title of this thread....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob tatum Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Crikey sidney you can read my mind. Simmons ,adams & phil crump were super smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw42 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Malcolm Simmons and Leigh Adams were two of the most stylish/ smooth riders i ever saw. Can't argue with those 2 Sidney, I'd have to add Anders Michanek though, in fact Anders epitomised smooth/stylish, he had it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) Can't argue with those 2 Sidney, I'd have to add Anders Michanek though, in fact Anders epitomised smooth/stylish, he had it all. Would have to think NW, Tommy Jansson would have to be added to any list he and Anders were both stylists and they were a great partnership.Going back further i never see him ride but my uncle told me Gote Nordin was a stylish rider to. Edited September 17, 2013 by sidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 He looks like Plug from the Bash Street Kids. So does Hougaard Racing Fans. :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixy230 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 They said Ben Barker was smooth and stylish the other night !!!!!!!!!!!! He was very quick but not smooth and stylish !!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 He looks like Plug from the Bash Street Kids. KKS won't know what the Beano is E I Addio... Ole Olsen was very smooth as was Ivan Mauger. Martin Ashby also had a relaxed, neat style. KKS won't know what the Beano is E I Addio... Ole Olsen was very smooth as was Ivan Mauger. Martin Ashby also had a relaxed, neat style. And a more up to date contemporary rider has to be Peter Karlsson. Great to watch and super smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowmicktiger Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Shane parker was smooth and stylish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmas Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Leigh Adams - I remember I was riding at Exeter press and practise day when he very first came over and was staying with Neil street I think. He was riding a godden and had rubbishty black leathers lol but when he got on the track he simply flew and your first visit to Exeter isn't easy. Them 4 laps I saw him do they and he was so smooth made me realise I wasn't going to make it at speedway lol. A legend that man is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 The one and only Motor Carr in full flight... that was stylish... Leigh Adams though is the one that springs to mind... always seemed to be sitting in his armchair yards ahead of anyone else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Andrew Appleton always looked like a rider who wasn't fazed, very relaxed in the Leigh Adams sort of way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Turner Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Greg Hancock is the best example of current day smooth and stylish. Years and years of experience on tracks of all shapes, sizes and conditions has allowed Greg to master his track craft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 The inimitable Peter Karlsson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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