junior fan Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Listened to this on the radio and can't help but think the mangers choice for heat 15 could have cost kings a draw tonight, not saying ellis and zach are easy for anyone to beat, but why not pick either of your 2 top scorers? Exacty what I was thinking with the match all square you leave your number one in the pits. Junior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david2905 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Us in the stand coulden't fathom why he didn't put Ben Morley in heat 15 either. Although unlucky in the end, the scoreline does flatter Kent a bit, with some silly falls by Ellis, Kirby and Wilson throwing away over 10 points between them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Not just the three pointers! Tell me about it. They only stopped falling off when we had run out of feet to shoot ourselves in. It has to be said too...congratulations to Kent for being the first NL team to visit Perry Barr that didn't have one rider to fall off of their own accord or without "provocation". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 According to the radio, Morley didn't ride because he had machinery problems. Another meeting where the score rather than the racing made it riveting, although it was most certainly possible to pass. Kent deserved their point but while they benefited from rider replacement the Brummies lost out big time, effectively having a 5pt rider for an 8.5 one. Bates (or Perry) would almost certainly have scored more than 6+1. It also didn't help that Ellis fell off in his first two rides - on both occasions on his own. Wajtknecht was very impressive for a first season rider but I was also impressed with Ayres, Shanes and, not for the first time, Bacon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hope Johnny the Spud's not staying over & watching Adam at Lakeside a week on Monday - Bad influence IMO not quite sure how you worked that out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiseguy Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 All i can say is i love watching Shanes ride--well done Kent----- Brummies threw a lot of points away though but hey that's speedway lol All the fuss this year has been about Wajtknecht and Wilson Dean, and rightly so But at 18, Shanes has gone under the radar a bit, but has been equally impressive in a poor Kent side, one for the future for sure, hope he can get on the draft list next year 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david2905 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 According to the radio, Morley didn't ride because he had machinery problems. Another meeting where the score rather than the racing made it riveting, although it was most certainly possible to pass. Kent deserved their point but while they benefited from rider replacement the Brummies lost out big time, effectively having a 5pt rider for an 8.5 one. Bates (or Perry) would almost certainly have scored more than 6+1. It also didn't help that Ellis fell off in his first two rides - on both occasions on his own. Wajtknecht was very impressive for a first season rider but I was also impressed with Ayres, Shanes and, not for the first time, Bacon. I think it was Shanes who was riding a demon line in heat 15, bombing out into the dirt at a pace that would have you in the fence at any other track and picking up a hell of a lot of speed down the straight and Zach had to work extremely hard to keep him behind, a real gutsy racer, who I woulden't be upset to have as a guest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Obviously wasn't able to attend last night but what a huge shame as it sounded like a cracker. Points thrown away by Brum perhaps but that just adds to the excitement and entertainment. Nice to see Basford starting to get amongst the points and given a run in the 7 jacket as Danno has done nothing in it. Obviously R/R whatever my views of it worked for Kent tonight and an excellent choice of guest who must have raised a few eyebrows as heat leader choice but must have scored more than Baseby would have. A turning point perhaps or just a flattering confidence booster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 ...Points thrown away by Brum perhaps but that just adds to the excitement and entertainment.... ...and keeps the crowds coming...??? Now there's a conspiracy theory for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete cc Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) Obviously wasn't able to attend last night but what a huge shame as it sounded like a cracker. Points thrown away by Brum perhaps but that just adds to the excitement and entertainment. Nice to see Basford starting to get amongst the points and given a run in the 7 jacket as Danno has done nothing in it. Obviously R/R whatever my views of it worked for Kent tonight and an excellent choice of guest who must have raised a few eyebrows as heat leader choice but must have scored more than Baseby would have. A turning point perhaps or just a flattering confidence booster? Bacon is a better rider than baseby. he was there,excitement & entertainment, are not words i would use about the whole evening as there more passes seen in the bar. Edited July 16, 2015 by pete cc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I think it was Shanes who was riding a demon line in heat 15, bombing out into the dirt at a pace that would have you in the fence at any other track and picking up a hell of a lot of speed down the straight and Zach had to work extremely hard to keep him behind, a real gutsy racer, who I woulden't be upset to have as a guest. Shanes riding style reminded me of Jan O'Pedersen of Cradley fame. Hugged down behind the bars etc. Great to watch in ht 15. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiseguy Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Shanes riding style reminded me of Jan O'Pedersen of Cradley fame. Hugged down behind the bars etc. Great to watch in ht 15. when he wins a race at Kent he has been known to stop in front of the main stand literally park up, and start revving his engine whilst cupping his hand to his ear , my kids love it Great entertainer and obviously not unique, but different, riding style, the brightest spark of Kent's season and has been worth the entrance fee alone on occasions. and a Kent asset to boost, 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummiestormer Posted July 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) Bacon is a better rider than baseby. he was there,excitement & entertainment, are not words i would use about the whole evening as there more passes seen in the bar. A bit like the Cradley match against Stoke where there were even less--- smart Alec as usual cc Edited July 16, 2015 by Brummiestormer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Hammer Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 not quite sure how you worked that out ? Brilliant at Friday at Lakeside, even rode the inside when he needed too. Announced you were watching him last night & had 2 falls in the first 2! Bang on form in the last 3 tho, so I may be wrong Enjoy your visit back in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.