LisaColette Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Bomber's score when at BV last 0,1,0,3,1 5+1 The win was heat 13 where he beat Zagar and Cook. Not so great then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Chopping and changing equipment doesn't help Bomber. Needs to settle with one, stick with it and see where he goes. He seems to have done this for the whole of his career ~ at Coventry anyway. Some seasons he ends up flying in the latter stages of the year after not getting going until about July then starts again the next year on different equipment and the whole process starts again. I just don't understand why he does this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full-throttle Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Chopping and changing equipment doesn't help Bomber. Needs to settle with one, stick with it and see where he goes. Nail on the head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen chemistry Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 he changes when hes low on speed, which seems to change from match to match sometimes. getting the set up right is very hard sometimes, not the best prep for a british final thou starting on an untested engine , gtr seems to be going better with lindgren althou bomber has his measure at monmore on the gm bar does bombers gm's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 bar does bombers gm's Lambert now is also on BAR and he was mint. There's no excuses for Harris's performance, he's experienced enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen chemistry Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 experienced yes, but as track time goes he doesnt get that much compared to other riders, he only rides for coventry track time is vital to iron out any engine issues, why he isnt allowed to double up is beyond me , we have cook, lambert and king doubling up , and in most peoples eyes they are atm above bomber in the pecking order for the wc squad...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) Ah okay. Wasn't sure if Coventry had been to BV yet and Bomber just can't take to the track.He guested for Swindon too. Probably not the track for him but he has 'done it' against decent riders there. Not often enough though. Using an engine he hasn't used all year in a British Final baffled me especially as it was basically an audition for the World Cup team. He was so quick in his last ride in the Danish GP as well. Edited June 16, 2016 by woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry_Bee Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 I agree that he should be allowed to double up, How he can be expected to earn a living just doing EL? The gp circus is just an added expense and you can't knock him for giving it a go, he qualified by right and has every right to give it a go. It's his passion and career and as the saying goes it's better to regret something you did do rather than something you didn't. He has given priority to British speedway and what's he ever had in return really? It would give a boost to a premier league team and to Chris to get extra time on a bike, increased crowds ? It seems a no brainer to me ! When he does call it a day people will look back and say we need more riders like bomber, maybe its getting older but it used to be a Coventry win was everything but these days good close racing and being entertained wins every time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Bomber rides in Poland and Denmark doesn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Bomber rides in Poland and Denmark doesn't he? Don't think he ride in Denmark and it's rare he ride in Poland, he's a bit part player at best in recent season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Don't think he ride in Denmark and it's rare he ride in Poland, he's a bit part player at best in recent season. Wrong. He scored 13 for Holsterbro 3 weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB252 Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) Wrong. He scored 13 for Holsterbro 3 weeks ago.That's the only Danish meeting he has done though. His Polish team haven't used him since the first meeting of the season in March. Edited June 16, 2016 by CB252 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornier Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) Bombers a victim of the SQUAD system that everybody keeps banging on about. Its virtually put him out of work ! Edited June 16, 2016 by dornier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Horne Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) I cant help but say to Coventry fans......you are the only fans that like Harris and thats only because he rides for you, you would soon go against him if riding for another team. His performance in the GB final was pitiful being beaten by National league riders and I for one am so glad he will not be a GP rider next season so fed up of watching his pathetic efforts to beat far better riders season in season out. Edited June 16, 2016 by Alan R Horne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naffer Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 I cant help but say to Coventry fans......you are the only fans that like Harris and thats only because he rides for you, you would soon go against him if riding for another team. His performance in the GB final was pitiful being beaten by National league riders and I for one am so glad he will not be a GP rider next season so fed up of watching his pathetic efforts to beat far better riders season in season out. Thanks for this lucid reply. Chris has qualified for the GP series and is struggling so what, all riders struggle for form at times I am sure he is trying to turn things around.It is looking like he will not qualify next year agreed but he should be applauded for his long career in the series. He had a torrid time in this years British Final but as Bees fans we hold him in great esteem for his never say die attitude and consistent scoring over the seasons in league racing. What Bomber needs is a strong manager who builds up his confidence and removes all the mechanical and set up doubts from his mind so he just concentrates on his riding. Chris deserves more than this derision . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) I cant help but say to Coventry fans......you are the only fans that like Harris and thats only because he rides for you, you would soon go against him if riding for another team. His performance in the GB final was pitiful being beaten by National league riders and I for one am so glad he will not be a GP rider next season so fed up of watching his pathetic efforts to beat far better riders season in season out. Terrible post from a clueless troll!! I actually know a lot of people who like Harris who don't support Coventry. A lot of people also like him guesting for their teams. As for the comment about us turning against him if he rode for somebody else, you must have forgot that he rode for Belle Vue & Birmingham and was still highly popular with bee fans. I guess not everybody is as fickle & disrespectful as you Edited June 17, 2016 by mdmc82 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornier Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 I agree that he should be allowed to double up, How he can be expected to earn a living just doing EL? The gp circus is just an added expense and you can't knock him for giving it a go, he qualified by right and has every right to give it a go. It's his passion and career and as the saying goes it's better to regret something you did do rather than something you didn't. He has given priority to British speedway and what's he ever had in return really? It would give a boost to a premier league team and to Chris to get extra time on a bike, increased crowds ? It seems a no brainer to me ! When he does call it a day people will look back and say we need more riders like bomber, maybe its getting older but it used to be a Coventry win was everything but these days good close racing and being entertained wins every time. If the current rules allow then yes bomber should be allowed to double up BUT to just simply let him double up because hes hit hard times then no he shouldn`t be allowed. The elite league needs scrapping and merging with the Premier League to make a bigger league where all riders can make a living. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry_Bee Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 I totally agree with you, Cook was in the same position just a few weeks ago. Yet again the rule book has made this impossible for Bomber, you could argue that it's a knock on effect as if say they had been allowed to double up its then somebody else out of a job. Harris is riding in a month what some are in a week, Poland has always been difficult for British riders and Nicholls has been lucky to get all 3 leagues this season. let's hope that 2017 we actually have a team to support and the rule book has been simplified shall we say. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 I cant help but say to Coventry fans......you are the only fans that like Harris and thats only because he rides for you, you would soon go against him if riding for another team. His performance in the GB final was pitiful being beaten by National league riders and I for one am so glad he will not be a GP rider next season so fed up of watching his pathetic efforts to beat far better riders season in season out. Awful post.Would happily have him at the aces. He had an awful British final, all riders have had a shocker at times. As for gp, someone has to finish 15th or 16th in the world. Hardly pathetic to finish last in that field Harris has been an excellent and loyal servant of British speedway, and while he may not be the rider he once was he is still top hl brit in the El averages. Not sure what caused such a bitter post, unless you are just trolling? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game On Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 I cant help but say to Coventry fans......you are the only fans that like Harris and thats only because he rides for you, you would soon go against him if riding for another team. His performance in the GB final was pitiful being beaten by National league riders and I for one am so glad he will not be a GP rider next season so fed up of watching his pathetic efforts to beat far better riders season in season out. Dick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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