EnglishRoundabout Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Went to Lakeside for the first time last year, & will never go back unless Panthers race them in the play offs. As we are now in a different league, that looks unlikely. Terrible track, & no overtaking at all. Can't agree with that proud panther. Lakeside produces decent racing. In my visits there I have seen excellent racing. Furthermore, to watch class riders totally master the tight turns is a pleasure to watch. Leigh Adams was simply majestic to watch at Lakeside. I would imagine Peter Karlsson is similar. I have been brought up on big tracks, and certainly in the 70's there were plenty of bigger tracks around. The smaller tracks were much rarer. However, that's what makes the EL so different with their unique shapes and sizes. Monmore Green is another smaller track that serves up terrific racing. Variety is the spice of life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Might have caught the track on a bad night ER, but it was enough to put me off returning. Went to Monmore a few times last year & enjoyed the racing every time. Must add that its only the track I dislike, & I respect what Cook & Vatcher are doing for British youngsters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Fair enough. I think I caught the EOES on a poor night once (couple of seasons ago against Lakeside) guess all tracks have them! Certainly Blunsdon has them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrotron Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 I will wait until all teams are completed before I pass judgement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Fair enough. I think I caught the EOES on a poor night once (couple of seasons ago against Lakeside) guess all tracks have them! Certainly Blunsdon has them. I think that sums it up. Lakeside -v-Peterboro matches are nearly always a bit naff whether they are at Lakeside or EOES, it just seems each team can rarely manage the others track. On the hand when Swindon come to Lakeside they are nearly always good matches. Wolves are nearly always a good side to watch and quite often Poole, especially Darcy are good entertainment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Good point E l Addio, must admit that when Lakeside have visited the EOES in recent years, the racing hasn't been great. Maybe the massive difference in the track sizes means the visiting teams don't fancy it either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 I always look forward to my visits to the EOES. Superb track, great racing. Mind you, there is a certain technique (as in all tracks I guess) to ride it. Hans Andersen used to get incredible drive off the inside line with almost all of his front wheel over the white line and on the grass. Visiting riders would not naturally do this. Similarly more recently, both Buzz and Norbert used amazing skills to cut back on the third and fourth bends and find that crucial bit of speed going back into the first bend. Hope to visit again in 2014. The local derby against Ipswich might be a tasty one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy The Rebel Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Wolves are nearly always a good side to watch and quite often Poole, especially Darcy are good entertainment. I would say darcy is the best rider around lakeside hes pure mustard around that place dunno what the lakeside fans think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 ER, think they may be the good friday meetings, when a lot of teams are due to race. Wonder if there will be enough riders to cover all the teams, considering all the double uppers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 I would say darcy is the best rider around lakeside hes pure mustard around that place dunno what the lakeside fans think. I don't think anyone who has seen him there would disagree with that comment. Leigh Adams at his best was pretty hot stuff at Lakeside but Darcy probably rides the track at least as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbiter Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 I think Birmingham although not compete I cannot see any surprize signings so wooden spoon contenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 I recall kings lynn having crump/adams/boyce, yet still couldn't win this lge, I go for Coventry myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 I recall kings lynn having crump/adams/boyce, yet still couldn't win this lge, I go for Coventry myself Nope, they'l finish botton.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Nope, they'l finish botton.. No chance with the reserve pairing we have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 I recall kings lynn having crump/adams/boyce, yet still couldn't win this lge, I go for Coventry myself Was a very close thing though, last meeting decider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 yes very close, but the good trio you have this season are no match for the other trio, granted you should go close though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Was a very close thing though, last meeting decider! If I recall it was decided on a very home bias, Eastbourne track. but as you say very close, the closest we've ever been. yes very close, but the good trio you have this season are no match for the other trio, granted you should go close though Don't know who you are referring to, but I feel Lynn's top trio are equal to any that been announced so far. Until the race format has been published its hard to judge what is the best makeup of a team, be it preference to heat leader, 2nd strings or reserves. only then will people be able to judge better. Looking at the Lynn line-up I believe our top 3 riders and reserves are equal to any team in the league. There are two or three teams that have better 2nd strings than us to start with, but the outcome of the league will be decided on who performs better as the season unfolds. Those who have seen these youngsters ride, believe they will make big strides and that's all we can hope for..... Should be exciting watching it all unfold though........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 If I recall it was decided on a very home bias, Eastbourne track. but as you say very close, the closest we've ever been. Eastbourne rode several away meetings at advantageous points of the season too, ie visiting tracks when sides had injuries etc. But thats the way the cookie crumbles, was still one hell of a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMungo Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Eastbourne rode several away meetings at advantageous points of the season too, ie visiting tracks when sides had injuries etc. But thats the way the cookie crumbles, was still one hell of a season.Who can forget Travis McGowan pissing passed Gollob round Foxhole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Tom P did it that night too, pretty sure it finished 34-58 to the Knights. Great night to be a Lynn supporter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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