foamfence Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Why have Glasgow, Edinburgh and (sometimes) Cardiff been excluded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 TBF, the OP does raise a fair and valid point. Kings Lynn has gone crap this season. Probably 6 or 7 meetings I've seen from there now on Sky or Bet365 and they've all been rubbish. To be fair, there was more passing after the 1st 2nd bend than what Leicester has seen all season. Speedway Updates give a fair indication of that. Good racing isn't always about a pass. Chasing back wheels is as good as a pass and their was plenty of that last night with quality defending from the guys in front. Chase a back wheel round Leicester and you'll crash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorum Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) This place gets more bonkers every day and we can say with some conviction that the lunatics really have taken over the asylum Good post, refreshing to see honesty on the forum.I hope you become a regular contributor. I am sure you will Edited July 17, 2014 by pandorum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldace Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 TBF, the OP does raise a fair and valid point. Kings Lynn has gone crap this season. Probably 6 or 7 meetings I've seen from there now on Sky or Bet365 and they've all been rubbish. But that wasn't the point being made. This latest incarnation of KKS was in some way trying to imply that a poor meeting at Kings Lynn must mean Leicester is not a bad track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barncooseboy Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Best track in England wasnt in England, according to Stoney it was the much missed Trelawny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) TBF, the OP does raise a fair and valid point. Kings Lynn has gone crap this season. Probably 6 or 7 meetings I've seen from there now on Sky or Bet365 and they've all been rubbish. The match I saw there was pretty dreadful (before GB says it, the company was not). Where tracks are concerned, three of the best meetings I have seen have been at Glasgow, Belle Vue & Redcar. In all three cases the racing was good but what greatly enhanced them as a spectacle was that the scores were close. To be fair, there was more passing after the 1st 2nd bend than what Leicester has seen all season. Speedway Updates give a fair indication of that. Good racing isn't always about a pass. Chasing back wheels is as good as a pass and their was plenty of that last night with quality defending from the guys in front. Chase a back wheel round Leicester and you'll crash. That's not saying much. Leicester's deserved reputation is an awful one. Chasing back wheels is as good as a pass if you know there is at least a chance of passing. If there isn't, its not much better than them being strung out. Edited July 19, 2014 by Halifaxtiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Best track in England wasnt in England, according to Stoney it was the much missed Trelawny Would that be Trelawny in south west England! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbt Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Can there really be a best track?.you get tracks like Lakeside & Peterborough,both good tracks,but they require a different riding style .Some riders go well round one but not the other,so if you like a flat out kind of track or a demanding technical track you would have to pick different tracks?So it really depends on the type of racing you prefer,and never the twain shall meet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) The match I saw there was pretty dreadful (before GB says it, the company was not). Where tracks are concerned, three of the best meetings I have seen have been at Glasgow, Belle Vue & Redcar. In all three cases the racing was good but what greatly enhanced them as a spectacle was that the scores were close. That's not saying much. Leicester's deserved reputation is an awful one. Chasing back wheels is as good as a pass if you know there is at least a chance of passing. If there isn't, its not much better than them being strung out. I suggested on the latest Lynn meeting thread that it may be time for Buster to consider shortening and widening the Lynn track making it a bit more circular. For me Lynn and other tracks with long straights have suffered in recent years from bikes getting quicker and consequently riders being more and more strung out. The dirt used at Lynn doesn't help either as it hurts and slows down chasing riders when sprayed by the bloke in front. Edited July 19, 2014 by Gordon Bennett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I suggested on the latest Lynn meeting thread that it may be time for Buster to consider shortening and widening the Lynn track making it a bit more circular. For me Lynn and other tracks with long straights have suffered in recent years from bikes getting quicker and consequently riders being more and more strung out. The dirt used at Lynn doesn't help either as it hurts and slows down chasing riders when sprayed by the bloke in front. I thought all Bikes had Dirt Deflectors????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbird Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Insulting people who disagree with you does not constitute an argument.Indeed but totally normal on the BSF - sadly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I thought all Bikes had Dirt Deflectors????? They do but it doesn't eliminate spray, just reduces the height and range of it. Still enough to pelt a rider close behind and the heavy, clay like characteristics of Lynn's muck means it can really slow down those affected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew2 Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Would that be Trelawny in south west England!Its in the People's Republic of Cornwall! They don't like to think of it as being in England south of the Tamar. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Bset track is open to huge debate. People think that fast means best? Not always the case, ive seen some shocking meetings at Peterborough and Lynn and Sheffield for example. I know for 100% fact that Mark Loram hated riding Peterboroughs track but loved Pooles back in the day and Lakesides as well. A lot is down to preperation as we know now that Pooles track is garbage compared to what it was in the late 90's early 00's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scunny1 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Best track for passing and sheer entertainment from the riders has to be Scunthorpe. Best track for facilities?- all depends what you want, keep your carvery,inside viewing etc, I go for the racing and like the smell of methanol and taste of shale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Kings Lynn for me.... Then Peterborough ....always liked stoke aswell, even though it's a cesspit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I thought all Bikes had Dirt Deflectors????? That's just the Barry Briggs Pension Fund WK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 wolves fantastic for me, not so much the viewing points though, not keen on one set place. worst track is easy and obvious, but enough been said bout that track!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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