Reviresco Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Interesting post on the "new Visa's" thread reporting that in this week's Speedway Star, Rob Godfrey has provided some explanation of the rule change in that: as has been suggested, 'new' foreign riders to the PL will come in on a 5pt assessed average in 2016 and will have to have attained a 7pt average by the time their visa is due to be renewed (end of their contract) to return or they will have to go back through the qualification process, and; any 'new' foreign PL riders, including Europeans, will not drop below their assessed 5pt average for the next year, whereas 'existing' foreign riders, like Paco Castagna, will be able to retain their existing PL average until the end of next season, but will have to come back in 2017 on a 5pt assessed if they haven't achieved a 5pt average by the end of 2016. If this is correct, I guess Chris Louis was aware of this before he brought Castagna in on a contract and that he is confident that his new rider will attain the 5pt mark in 2016. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Sadly, very sadly i hear that "Mum Witch"..dear Ruby Woods has passed away aged 94. She was so much part of the whole Foxhall Team and close knit family Truly a lovely lady, who was universally known and loved by all supporters and riders. Yet another of the names and personalities so associated with the great years of the Witches Sad news but so many wonderful memories. James http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/tributes_paid_to_mum_witch_ruby_woods_1_4351745 In today's Ipswich Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Look at Covatti when he turned up in the UK for 2015 (at different airport to his lift). He had 1 bike which by all accounts was a big of nails!. After some help and advice from CL he changed and what a change!. Here's hoping after a few weeks for Castagna the same may happen? Anyone new to Ipswich should only have to ask CL the quickest way round Foxhall. Whether they take his advice is another thing. .... I fail to believe that Covatti or Loius share a common race line. Covatti from what I've seen is a fan of going wide and clipping fences. Louis on the other hand is one of the very best white line riders I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I fail to believe that Covatti or Loius share a common race line. Covatti from what I've seen is a fan of going wide and clipping fences. Louis on the other hand is one of the very best white line riders I've ever seen!I think Beerhut meant equipment and general set up as much as anything.Also as much as Chris himself favoured the white line route Id say he has enough about him to assist even someone who at first seems the polar opposite like Covatti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Not only that, he was the absolute master of cut backs. Also very safe and in control. Oh and did I mention a controlled wheelie down nearly every straight. Not only that, he was the absolute master of cut backs. Also very safe and in control. Oh and did I mention a controlled wheelie down nearly every straight. One of the classiest riders I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 For those of us who are old enough to have seen him ride John Louis was a class rider as well! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Not only that, he was the absolute master of cut backs. Also very safe and in control. Oh and did I mention a controlled wheelie down nearly every straight. Not only that, he was the absolute master of cut backs. Also very safe and in control. Oh and did I mention a controlled wheelie down nearly every straight. One of the classiest riders I've ever seen. i agree Baldy - he was twice as good as many gave him credit for. wink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I don't know why that keeps happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 TWK will boycott the Witches thread now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 TWK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 The White Knight (lapsed Newcastle fan due to the double points rule) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icicle Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Feel sorry fpr Paco! Already condemned on 2015 posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Think Paco will be solid enough. He at least achieved a real average and from the main 1-5. Next year with that experience behind him and the revised set up he should be able to up his average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Well if he can't beat a couple of national league riders then we are in trouble. He should at least be good enough for a few points in every meeting. He obviously needs to learn how to get round foxhall better. There are some good number 6 riders next season at some teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupidstunt Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Paco is in the Star today saying he can't wait and looking forward to riding at ipswich, he needs to be excited now because come May he will be out of the door cos he is shat, he seems to talk a good race but on his displays last year especially in the 16 lapper he needs to do it on track not just spouting bullshat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Paco is in the Star today saying he can't wait and looking forward to riding at ipswich, he needs to be excited now because come May he will be out of the door cos he is shat, he seems to talk a good race but on his displays last year especially in the 16 lapper he needs to do it on track not just spouting bullshat this looks a very familiar post-sure ive seen on another thread word for word.Two tries but no bites - must do better next time! wink 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZODIAK Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Paco will make a mockery of a his 3 pointish average. Vault me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 What do you think he will average? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 3.24 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Bit high that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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