me2 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 GB's biggest gating tart musnt have been gating very well today looking at his score? For the ego he has, what a poor performance. If you'd seen the pileup on Friday night you'd understand why he wasn't at his best and why Fricke wasn't riding, plus their bikes were wrecked. But why let a high speed crash get in the way of spouting bile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hel'n'Back Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 We would have been (Sheffield) if we had actually been in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilali Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 If you'd seen the pileup on Friday night you'd understand why he wasn't at his best and why Fricke wasn't riding, plus their bikes were wrecked. But why let a high speed crash get in the way of spouting bile. Does Mr ego only have one bike? That the one bike he took to Gorican for the GP qualifier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womble53 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) I was planning to go to the Emirates Cup, but I've been told I HAVE to go to the 4's Bit of a judge that woman of yours You`ve got all season to watch Arsenal under achieving at home but only one go at Berwick winning the 4`s. Had the Crystal Ball out early there Screm ..............now how does the song go Shads...Oh yeh.."One Nil to the Aresenallll...errr I mean Monacoooooo" Shads, in honour of you making the right decision of where your 'Hard Earned' was spent today, I won't resort to the squiggly writing, just so you can read it on your crappy iPhone Edited August 3, 2014 by womble53 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Does Mr ego only have one bike? That the one bike he took to Gorican for the GP qualifier? he rode crap and still outscored all 4 of the bandits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Just arrived home and found my girlfriend has gone to sleep. This meeting was taking too long. Poor girl, all alone in your parents garage with only Sky TV for company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenway Bleachers Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Cookie was slow out the gate this time and rode his usual wide line where a few of the Comets were expecting and blocked him,fairly each time. He struggled from the gate last Friday too,and his crash in the Final could not have helped. I guess he can't win em all. Expecting a quick return to form this Friday with 3 races against Danny Olympic,at the dale, should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Bit of a judge that woman of yours Had the Crystal Ball out early there Screm ..............now how does the song go Shads...Oh yeh.."One Nil to the Aresenallll...errr I mean Monacoooooo" Shads, in honour of you making the right decision of where your 'Hard Earned' was spent today, I won't resort to the squiggly writing, just so you can read it on your crappy iPhone Pre season friendly David, means nowt. Proper stuff starts in 2 weeks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilali Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 he rode crap and still outscored all 4 of the bandits. He had more rides so I would of expected Mr Ego to do so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Didn't go partly because long, drawn out and dusty comes with the format on a Sunday afternoon. Not sure why some expect any different tbh? Aside from the delays due to the electrics, I don't think it was drawn out. I don't think that a 15 heat speedway match should take 2 hours but if frequently does. Double the number of races and throw in a major track repair and I'd say four hours is far from unreasonable. As to the dust, it was a hot, windy day and the meeting was held in the afternoon. As you rightly say, what do people expect ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 This is news? You should've asked supporters of a side that were knocked out early for a more balanced view To be fair the final was good entertainment, just a shame the Panthers were not involved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger Blue Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I thought it was an entertaining meeting despite the electrical hold-ups, these were unfortunate. however I was prepared for a meeting of that many races and a break for track prep to take up to 4 hours, which was about right. Congratulations to The Rebels who deserved to win, bit of a shout out to Scunthorpe who I thought rode surprisingly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlead Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 The semi's were pretty poor, drawn out races, only 1 or 2 good heats. The final was better with a few good races. The delays made for a long afternoon, with the electrical problems being potentially dangerous when the red light didn't work. Why do riders need to return to the pits after a false start, and another 2 minute warning. The pit gate should be shut once the green light has gone on, with riders not allowed to have any alterations to be done, this would help to keep the meeting moving. All in all, not a bad day out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Had a great day out at the 4's yesterday. Some good racing, especially in the final, met up with some friends and met Gordon Bennett for the first time. Particularly enjoyed the buoyant Redcar fans by the bar baiting the Worky fans during the final, cheers lads, very entertaining. As far as the meeting presentation goes it could have been better. It was a struggle to hear the announcements and interviews, the dust was horrendous on the back straight but its an afternoon meeting and I wouldn't like to have to prepare a track and maintain it in the hot windy conditions that prevailed yesterday (top marks to the staff for their work in getting the track prepared for the final in 20-30 mins). You cant foresee electrical problems but maybe it could have been fixed a bit quicker it seemed to take forever? As far as the length of the meeting goes, it didn't particularly bother me. As far as I'm concerned we had sunshine, beer and some cracking speedway so whats to complain about, but then I didn't go by coach or rail. Certainly the meeting could have been hurried along with little things like not opening the pit gate for re runs and the ref putting the 2 mins on as soon as the previous heats riders have cleared the track. All in all though a thoroughly entertaining day as always. Well done to the Rebels for their commanding performance in the final 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Thought the racing was good in the final. The referee stopped the track staff from watering the track more frequently, but nobody seems to know why. Only having 1 set of tapes was pathetic, as was watching the start marshal trying to repair them. Got 1 of the biggest cheers of the afternoon when he eventually repaired them, but shouldn't have been put in that position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmiddlesbrough Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Had a great day out at the 4's yesterday. Some good racing, especially in the final, met up with some friends and met Gordon Bennett for the first time. Particularly enjoyed the buoyant Redcar fans by the bar baiting the Worky fans during the final, cheers lads, very entertaining. As far as the meeting presentation goes it could have been better. It was a struggle to hear the announcements and interviews, the dust was horrendous on the back straight but its an afternoon meeting and I wouldn't like to have to prepare a track and maintain it in the hot windy conditions that prevailed yesterday (top marks to the staff for their work in getting the track prepared for the final in 20-30 mins). You cant foresee electrical problems but maybe it could have been fixed a bit quicker it seemed to take forever? As far as the length of the meeting goes, it didn't particularly bother me. As far as I'm concerned we had sunshine, beer and some cracking speedway so whats to complain about, but then I didn't go by coach or rail. Certainly the meeting could have been hurried along with little things like not opening the pit gate for re runs and the ref putting the 2 mins on as soon as the previous heats riders have cleared the track. All in all though a thoroughly entertaining day as always. Well done to the Rebels for their commanding performance in the final I was one of those Redcar fans All good fun and we always had a good rep for making plenty of noise even as far back as the 70s/80s It's all good natured banter though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I had a really good day out despite Peterborough not making the final. There was some quality racing, a good atmosphere and a nice bottle of red wine to enjoy. Might take a week to get all the dust off me though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 he rode crap and still outscored all 4 of the bandits. We can't be mighty all the time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Aside from the delays due to the electrics, I don't think it was drawn out. I don't think that a 15 heat speedway match should take 2 hours but if frequently does. Double the number of races and throw in a major track repair and I'd say four hours is far from unreasonable. As to the dust, it was a hot, windy day and the meeting was held in the afternoon. As you rightly say, what do people expect ? Whether it's only 4 hours or not depends as an event on what time you arrive and get home? Also a factor was what fills the dead time and as a regular I wasn't prepared to take the risk. Many seem to use alcohol to dull the pain but as a non drinker I don't have that luxury either. Some seemed to enjoy it though so that's good for those who take the time and effort to participate and/or make the event happen to get some appreciation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Whether it's only 4 hours or not depends as an event on what time you arrive and get home? Also a factor was what fills the dead time and as a regular I wasn't prepared to take the risk. Many seem to use alcohol to dull the pain but as a non drinker I don't have that luxury either. Some seemed to enjoy it though so that's good for those who take the time and effort to participate and/or make the event happen to get some appreciation! I left at 9.00 am and got home 12 hours later !! To be fair, that included a couple of hours or so in the pub before hand. I'd maintain, though, that 4 hours isn't unreasonable for 28 heats using a normal league match as a yardstick. I had something better than alcohol to while away the gaps : good company. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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