phillwhitewasmad Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Really enjoyed that meeting the track was so much better than against Sheffield think it's going to be a good season not sure on play offs or league position but entertainment is going to be top notch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I expect much of Newcastle's season to be like this. Never going to hammered as someone will be on form (a different rider every week by the looks of it) but too inconsistent to win away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Some terrific racing last night, including Nike nicking the verdict on the line in Heat 2 after a late surge, and Heat 10 was just brilliant, as the proverbial blanket could have been thrown over all 4. I think Theo went from second to first to third to second, although I think it was even more changes of position than that, absolutely fantastic race. And great performance from Scorpions. A very solid performance from the top five, with Nike & Ellis chipping as well. Wilko is worth his weight in gold, because not only is he proving to be a consistent performer, but he's always looking for his team partner too. All the best Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esskay Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 A really enjoyable meeting with some excellent speedway from both teams on a well prepared racers track. The only downside was that we didn't get anything from it after getting close a couple of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdodger Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 proper racing surface,proper speedway racing,more please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebaron Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) What a meeting last night really really enjoyed the racing; it has some key ingredients ; Nike Lunna living up to his billing from the off ! his fearless charge around the fence to grab first on the line in Heat 2 really got the night rocking. Then the Scorpions treating us to a long forgotten Speedway Art - the TEAM RIDE ! Howe-Pjiper Heat6; Davies-Wilko-Heat9; Howe-Auty-Heat13 and then Ellis Perks jumps out Heat14 and Wilkos covering his back all the way. The Heat times evidenced the Scops attempts to tactically slow the race down and ride together; its brilliant that the lads used this tactic because it always was part of the sport; but has got forgotten down the years in the chase for more power more speed. On Theo; he did well at Redcar and again last night. I like Theo already; he's got bags of experience and track craft. I like the Howe-Pijper pairing two vastly experienced riders who compliment each other on track; and clear can build a trust. Also Wilko-Davies. All those coming on with concerns about Alex - told you he's a good rider; needed track time. As he told Rob last night; he has had to sit it out for a year; and he needs to dial back in. He's a hard rider is Alex (always a threat with Somerset) and rides intelligently. Wilko; you just know the race is never over; he'll be all over it first or last. So another good pairing. Nike Lunna; its hard to come in an live up to your hype; his reputation as a thrill merchant; the blonde mop; crowd pleaser. But you know what he only pulls it off! In Speedway there have been riders; where you think to yourself...got to see this because something's going to happen ! . Well Lunna is one of those riders; "no guts no glory" approach to it. Hells teeth in Heat12 he was really going for it on that outside before he "air bagged" in line with his reputation. But he has all the skills; so you trust him; he is in control and knows where he is going. But fearless he surely is and an entertainer. I knew somebody who used to give me the same vibe; Kenny Carter. Just like KC; Lunna is a rider who you would pay attention to and go to watch even if he was not riding for the Scorpions. Kenny had that affect. Josh entertaining as ever; Ellis Perks showing he is competitive with a great second in Heat14. David Howe showing his quality and experience; leading by example with what could have been a 15 point max!. David's last in Heat10 might easily have been a first; the race was a blanket on all four riders at time. Then to crown it off the last heat home 5-1 from David and Josh to send everyone home talking about it. Rob's bob on with this team; it will give us a load of entertainment this season at the EWR. And....we still have our Ace to play when Ryan's back. So on to Berwick tonight; would have loved to go up and watch but; after Redcar and last night confident we can stick together as a team and do well in both meetings. I have Monday off; so I might try and get to Rough Park tomorrow; I am really fired up after last night. COME ON YOU SCORPS. and well done to all the Management & Staff for putting on such a great meeting on a superb race track. Edited April 18, 2015 by the outsider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 With Lunna and Perks visiting most away tracks for the first time, I think we might take a beating at both Berwick and Newcastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 where are the regular doom and glloom merchants that have beem knocking the team and my posts? a bit of credit for that team performance wouldnt go a miss.. or are they just waiting to post when it possibly goes wrong tonight?, maybe they are in another teams post slagging of their riders and promotion. last night was awesome, not just from scunnys point of view, newcastle deserve some credit for making a good meeting, only down side was stevie worrells performance, no one likes a number one scoring no points, i know its gonna be "wow you won one, big deal" but it was a lot lot better, , good news in that it looks like we have got a company to video our meetings, its the one who does the stock cars, a test video is on youtube...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU-9jCwkhhI&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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