barncooseboy Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Not sure this would have helped today, but I proposed to the SCB some time ago that air fence sections should have 30 gallons of water added to the air. That would give a downward weight of 300 lbsthat would have to be overcome to stop it lifting.The water would just slosh around inside the bag on impact and 30 gallons should not affect the track too much if it got onto the track surface. SCB passed it tio Jim McMillan for consideration and comment. I have heard none 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadrianDog Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) Not sure this would have helped today, but I proposed to the SCB some time ago that air fence sections should have 30 gallons of water added to the air. That would give a downward weight of 300 lbsthat would have to be overcome to stop it lifting.The water would just slosh around inside the bag on impact and 30 gallons should not affect the track too much if it got onto the track surface. SCB passed it tio Jim McMillan for consideration and comment. I have heard none I have no knowledge of the practicalities of your proposal, but it sounds like a reasonable one which would cost little. The images of air fences lifting prior to the riders arrival are all too frequent on our television screens and needs to be addressed imo. Good luck Lewey. Edited August 3, 2015 by HadrianDog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lucan Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 My very Best Wishes for a complete and side effects free recovery for Lewis!! Never saw the incident, glad I didn't see it, it was bad enough reading about it so I can only imagine the impact this incident has had on the participants? Feel for Josh, he'll be pretty down right now and I hope the right support is there for him to get through this also, what an awful thing to happen to a couple of decent blokes, sickening!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I reckoned to the wife before dinner (lunch for Southerners) that we might cause an upset if the real Anton turned up - he did, as part of a fine all-round performance - not important now. Dreadful news on Lewi's crash - the same rider was receiving well-deserved applause for a 15 point Max at our last home meeting, just goes to show how these lads put their necks on the line to entertain. Best wishes to Lewi and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadrianDog Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I reckoned to the wife before dinner (lunch for Southerners) that we might cause an upset if the real Anton turned up - he did, as part of a fine all-round performance - not important now. Dreadful news on Lewi's crash - the same rider was receiving well-deserved applause for a 15 point Max at our last home meeting, just goes to show how these lads put their necks on the line to entertain. Best wishes to Lewi and family. Yeah, it was looking good for a medal at least, but a fully functional Lewis would suit me far better currently. The only thing important right now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 A post from Barry Wright on Twitter, according to Jessie (Lewis' wife) mum : "It's early days but the head scans on Lewis were ok.going to try and wake him slowly.checking for any neck injury" That's the first bridge crossed on the road to recovery. The first positive news we have heard since the crash. Fingers crossed, more will follow. We're all thinking of you mate........... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Wishing Lewi a speedy and full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 @bazzywright7: Lewis was brought out of coma. He did respond briefly. But couldn't breath without aid of machine. Put under again with constant monitoring Really hope we hear something more positive soon 🙏🙏😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenway Bleachers Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 good to clear the head scans are clear fingers crossed he can regain consciousness soon. we criticise promotions and the BSPA (often with justification) and at times the riders... BUT let us remember the risks these guys take to make a living and for our entertainment whilst we enjoy a drink and carp from the sidelines, our the keyboard. Serious smashes like these are very sobering and a dose of reality for everyone who is associated with speedway and its addictive nature. it`s Ben Fund time soon so time to dig a wee bit deeper to help those riders who have been hurt on the track Get well and home soon lewis, back to family and riding later if you can and want to... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) Fenway Bleachers,It's because of accidents and the fact we care about riders safety that we partly have criticism for the BSPA/SCB as at times they seem to have very little concern for it. Riders should always come first. Good point made about Ben Fund, they do an amazing job. Hope everybody digs deep. Edited August 3, 2015 by mdmc82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Todays EDP http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/please_keep_him_in_your_thoughts_and_prayers_king_s_lynn_stars_speedway_rider_lewis_kerr_in_induced_coma_following_horrific_crash_1_4178429 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Cross Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Sincere best wishes to Lewis for a full recovery. Despite all of our petty squabbles on here, it is with great pride that I feel part of the 'speedway family' on such occasions as this. The collective arms of all supporters are with you Lewis. Fight on. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Having witnessed more serious accidents than I care to remember, I know full well that tragedy may be only a heart beat away every time riders take to the track. In common with all forum members I have the utmost respect for all riders, wherever they ride and at whatever level. My thoughts and prayers go to Lewis and his family. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 its good to see the speedway family pulling together for lewis. all to often we , as supporters lock horns with each other. but over the last day or so we have all joined hands as one. hope lewis makes a full recovery and can continue his chosen sport. things were looking good in regards his improvement in the sport. may his health continue at the same rapid rate.. also hope josh can keep positive lewis kerr... speedy recovery . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 My apologies to TWK and any others for my stupidity in writing Rose rather than Kerr. Tonight is not the time for such carelessness. Goodness no apology need HD. I only pointed it out to avoid confusion for anyone starting from that Page. Typos happen all the time. I only hope that I did not upset you by Posting the correction. All the best. Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveace1971 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Thinking & praying for you Lewis, hope you can come through this. Thinking of Josh too, a terrible thing to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northyorksbear Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Just seen report on local TV news, which also showed footage of the crash - Looked to me like Josh came into bend fast but then track conditions meant he just slid into Lewis which resulted in the crash, footage only showed Lewis going out of frame. No further news given than what is already known. I would guess this will be on again at 6.30 - BBC Look North (Newcastle) Best Wishes to Lewis & all his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTDragons Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Terrible news to read about. I hope we hear some positive news in the coming days, thinking of Lewis and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comet49 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Best wishes for a full recovery Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur cross Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) Lunchtime Look East led with Lewis's plight with their sports reporter James Burridge reporting from inside the Showground complex but not inside the track. In terms of the news agenda, there was nothing wrong with Look North grouping together several on-going crime stories at the top of their order before moving onto the speedway crash ... it was just that the rest of Look East's bulletin looked like they had nothing to rival the latest court appearance of Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson or the Cumbrian music festival drugs story that's featured prominently since Friday so that's simply why the two regions placed the same story differently within their schedule. Plans were being sketched out last night and early today to co-ordinate any BBC regional coverage between the Newcastle and Norwich newsrooms because while Lewis was riding yesterday for a Look North team, it's the Look East area that covers all of his home village, his Elite League team, the crash venue and the hospital now caring for him ... ReRun Productions (yesterday's meeting-DVD company) and GRT Media (plenty of recent footage of Lewis's Diamonds action) were immediately included in those plans. For those elsewhere in the UK not used to these particular regional news bulletins, it's Sky-955 for the North East & Cumbria edition of Look North made in Newcastle (not 956 for the Yorkshire edition from Leeds or 957 for the Yorks/Lincs edition from Hull) ... both the eastern (961) and western (962) halves of Look East had the same lunchtime bulletin but I'm not sure if they still split part/all of their 6.30pm programme. Meanwhile, best wishes to Lewis and his family/friends in such difficult times. Edited August 3, 2015 by arthur cross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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