Gemini Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Another crap race meeting tonight. Got to agree, although this was my first visit to Kings Lynn for while so I can't compare this meeting to any others this season. Mind you looking on the bright side heat 15 was a cracker and the meeting was actually on after a dodgy looking weather forecast so I'm happy tucked up in bed in my Travel Lodge room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I get what you are saying but no rider goes out to lose. Low scores and bike problems must be just as frustrating for the riders. Keep the faith. I agree. And other than a few jokey comments online have not criticized him but I'm not going to sit here and leave it unchallenged that he's doing OK when he's not. The man himself has said on twitter it was a bad meeting and he let the team down so why shouldn't the fans say it too? It's not as if theres a campaign to get him sacked or anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvinht Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) We'll swap your Hans for our Bjerre.....on Kenny showing tonight (almost) anything would be an improvement. Wasn't sure if Robbo stopped for end of the race or got in a muddle trying to block Porsing as he couldn't work out where he was. Either way, nearly a nasty moment there. Stars rode well with one exception (no prizes for guessing who). Even Ash did ok....seemed to get out of the gate well, often in front just didn't seemed to have the speed or quite know where to go once in front....hopefully that will start to come together for him soon. Anyone else think Rory got 3rd on the line in a cracking last heat? I know view from first bend ain't great but thought he got Harris and wasn't far off Jonas. If I'd have been Rob Lyon I'd have been very tempted to put Lewis in for Bjerre's last ride... Overall good meeting I thought with plenty of over taking. Looked a very poor crowd, can only assume the weather put people off, but other than the sun delay everything and the cold towards the end it was hunky dory. Note to Buster - PLEASE PLEASE put some hoarding or summat behind the first bend to block out the low sun - its not rocket science. Edited April 29, 2015 by kelvinht 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy17 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I reckon the list of possible riders to replace Bjerre is being drafted as we speak. He was riding with just Lambert after the meeting and Lambert was all over him, don't see what it really achieved other than his bikes are quick enough, but as soon as anyone get nears him he shuts off. Klindt was doing that a couple of seasons back and he didn't last long. 1 point tonight and that was a gift with Kylmo packed up, absolutely shocking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Fever Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) can't believe KB started heat 13... what was Lyon thinking.. Indeed...Lewis deserved another ride, and why wasn't Robert in ht 15 for that matter too? I know the meeting was won but Coventry could still have got a point (not that they didn't deserve one but surely the idea is to prevent the opposition gaining anything?) so Robert wouldve been a better bet than Rory for at least a third if Neils hadn't got the win imo. Hopefully Rob wont hold back in letting Kenny know that he's letting the rest of the team down atm!!! Edited April 29, 2015 by Star Fever 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Good result for Kings Lynn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Rubbish.Hans is average 6.5 this season, last season he average 8.5. He's not going "OK" thats pretty bad tbf however you chose to dress it up. Doing as badly as our Pole then if he has dropped 2 points off his real time average. Good to see the stars bounce back with a win over the title favourites. The Coventry team has been awesome all season so far. I fail to see the reason to attack Hans for an off match. Edited April 29, 2015 by stevebrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB252 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Dreadful meeting (Heat 15 apart) on the most over rated track in the world. A few drag races down the back straight but little more to ponder over. Where the Bees didn't deserve anything on Monday, I felt we did tonight, so it probably evened itself out. But for a moment of brain fade from Robbo, an EF from JK and Hans forgetting to turn up, we might have pinched a point. Poor crowd and one might think that it has something to do with the constant delays and ar$ing about that seem to go on at Saddlebow whenever I seem to be there. Dreadful all four back call in Heat 11 as well. Iversen wiped our pair out. Refs really have been a shambles so far this year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Stars needed that as a team and so did the fans after Monday. Excluding the struggling Bjerre all the guys chipped in with good points. And you have to look at heat 15 to see that our track can produce some great racing if the desire, skill and set up is right. 😊 Onto Leicester, hoping that Kenneth has cracked his awful form and will push on from then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubichair Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Lynn's track is getting worse by the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Indeed...Lewis deserved another ride, and why wasn't Robert in ht 15 for that matter too? I know the meeting was won but Coventry could still have got a point (not that they didn't deserve one but surely the idea is to prevent the opposition gaining anything?) so Robert wouldve been a better bet than Rory for at least a third if Neils hadn't got the win imo. Hopefully Rob wont hold back in letting Kenny know that he's letting the rest of the team down atm!!! I don't think Bjerre needs telling - I'm sure he is well aware! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Dreadful meeting (Heat 15 apart) on the most over rated track in the world. A few drag races down the back straight but little more to ponder over.. Lynn's track is getting worse by the year! Could not agree more. 1 Worldy race in heat 15, 2 ok races and the rest were crap. Heart 15 showed it's capabilities of being world class track are still there but for some reason or other it's not delivering. It's like Leicester, a drag race to turn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Dreadful meeting (Heat 15 apart) on the most over rated track in the world. A few drag races down the back straight but little more to ponder over. Where the Bees didn't deserve anything on Monday, I felt we did tonight, so it probably evened itself out. But for a moment of brain fade from Robbo, an EF from JK and Hans forgetting to turn up, we might have pinched a point. Poor crowd and one might think that it has something to do with the constant delays and ar$ing about that seem to go on at Saddlebow whenever I seem to be there. Dreadful all four back call in Heat 11 as well. Iversen wiped our pair out. Refs really have been a shambles so far this year. Some people are hard to please, Once the sun had gone down, I thought the meeting flowed quite well. The track was good and produced some good races. . Yes it was a poor crowd, but that is down to many things, least of which the Warsaw SGP. You say the Ref was wrong about heat 11, Well I thought he was right, it was the only option, once King had clobbered Niels before the corner. The accident was inevident from that moment. The Ref could've or should've brought Heat 3 back after Bomber ran into Bjerre, but he let that go. But from that point on, KB was a by-stander.... It was a pleasing performance, especially after the woeful showing at Belle Vue. All the other riders apart from KB did well, Ashley Morris impressed me tonight he score a few points and was on the pace. Niels back to his normal self, and Rory deserved his 15 selection with a good solid showing. Lambert and Kerr continued with their progress, and Porsing showed signs of his obvious ability. It was he who caused the ROBSON's confusion. who was Team riding with Garrity, he was looking round with the intention of blocking Porsing run and got caught out. I thought Ht15 was worth the admission alone. Brilliant race. With a point at stake, the proverbial blanket. would have covered all 4 riders. Niels eventual getting the verdict, but I too thought Rory did Bomber on the run in. Some will say Coventry were unlucky, not having Sargjent for this match. But they should remember, they have been very fortunate in being able to keep both your FTR, whereas we have been penalised, every match....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) KL is probably now the most over rated track in the country, I have been going as a cov fan and a neutral for many years. Cov have not done that well there recently but the quality of racing has declined over the years, it's not been as good since the days of Henka and Loram. There were only 3 genuine passes last night, Bomber, Garrity and NKI. We too remarked on the poor crowd but it's hardly surprising when the meeting doesn't start until 40 mins after the advertised start time and then they still go on to have an interval. What is it about tracks and intervals? With the announcers always banging on about it as if that's the main attraction and what everybody has turned up for. As for cov, it can't be coincidence that they've been turned over in their last 2 matches by FL & PK scoring 15 & 13+1 and NKI & RS scoring 14 & 11 (should have been 12)... the heat leaders (No1) need to take a look at themselves, it's alright saying the heat formula is tough but when you keep coming second best... I think Hans Andersen still has a lot of convincing to do as Cov No1 especially after not turning up for the EL final last year. Edited April 30, 2015 by iainb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game On Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Doing as badly as our Pole then if he has dropped 2 points off his real time average. Good to see the stars bounce back with a win over the title favourites. The Coventry team has been awesome all season so far. I fail to see the reason to attack Hans for an off match. The thing is it's not just an off match as you put it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Maybe Buster should make a call to Huggy to see if he fancied coming back to sort the track out. I dont think many riders, fans ever complained with him in the tractor. Sometimes you can be a little bit to close to things. Also Buster has taken a lot on himself. Running the Staduim, The Speedway and the local Football Club. Is the man just now spreading himself to thin. Not so long back he had his son to share the workload with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedybee Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Mad dash up from London after meetings and I made it just in time for the sun delay .... Bad luck again for Bees who really should have come away with a point. I agree with those who say that the track is over rated, and certainly compared to Monday's thriller at Monmore Green this was dull follow-the-leader speedway, with just a couple of decent races and precious few overtakes. Hopefully Lakeside will offer better speedway on Friday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Maybe Buster should make a call to Huggy to see if he fancied coming back to sort the track out. I dont think many riders, fans ever complained with him in the tractor. Sometimes you can be a little bit to close to things. Also Buster has taken a lot on himself. Running the Staduim, The Speedway and the local Football Club. Is the man just now spreading himself to thin. Not so long back he had his son to share the workload with. I honestly don't think the surface or preparation has anything to do with it, Huggy used to prepare it very grippy and that's not the answer for me. I believe it's the shape that's the problem, riders get too strung out. I've also read the word 'overrated' numerous times on this thread and I can't agreee with that either, who rates Lynn as a good race track nowadays? Not many people I'd suggest, maybe 15 years ago but not now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFE Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Mad dash up from London after meetings and I made it just in time for the sun delay .... Bad luck again for Bees who really should have come away with a point. I agree with those who say that the track is over rated, and certainly compared to Monday's thriller at Monmore Green this was dull follow-the-leader speedway, with just a couple of decent races and precious few overtakes. Hopefully Lakeside will offer better speedway on Friday. Blimey, if the KL match was dull after the Monmore "thriller" it must really have been dull, because I thought Mondays meeting was dross - what the heck has happened to Speedway if we get 1 good match in 10 these past few seasons we have done well, no wonder attendances are declining, most meetings are a snore-fest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 What makes a good track? Is it the shape? or the amount of shale? Is it the Surface? has it got to be smooth? or do we prefer it rough? Does it need to be wet? or even say dry. Some say we want sharper bends, other say it has to be fast. Many opinion's vary on the ideal raceway...... I think the Lynn track has a lot of unjust criticism. In my view, it's the quality of machine and rider that needs to be looked at. Bomber Harris has always rated this track and last night he showed how it could be raced. If you had quality GP riders on fast equipment you would see quality races.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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