Reviresco Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 The list of things they train you in is in a very strange order - Number one - Media Studies/Communications Second to last - Track days ! And having spoken with some of the lads that have taken part in the modules, this is exactly the correct order and has made them far better individuals and more able to understand that these days you cannot just jump on a bike and do it, you need sponsors and a strong back up and a good accounts and social media knowledge and if the scheme produces such well rounded and thoroughly decent individuals as Danyon Hume and some of the other emerging exciting British talent, well I for one will back the poultec scheme and Olly Allen to the hilt. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Sounds good to me having media studies/communication top of the list and I can think of a number of riders who should have attended this course. It's not all about being able to ride a bike. I'm glad Danyon is held in your high esteem. I've never met him and no wish to but he is my favourite rider this year since seeing him at Coventry. Love his style of riding. My second favourite I'm lucky enough to be watching tonight ~ James Shanes. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 You've picked two crackers there Gem. Lucky enough to have spoken with both and they are both so enthusiastic, grounded and pleasant. If yiu haven't already, ask James for his autograph. It is a work of art :-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted December 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Can anyone give a progress report about this scheme please? Who has "graduated" through the course and making a success of themselves in league racing? Who is starting out who we can hope to see next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Can anyone give a progress report about this scheme please? Who has "graduated" through the course and making a success of themselves in league racing? Danyon Hume comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Top performers that immediately spring to mind are Jack Thomas, James Shanes, Connor Mountain & the previously mentioned Danyon Hume. These riders all certainly could have "made it" on their own however the training & backing of the Poultec academy must have helped accelerate the process and long may it continue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Thumper Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Top performers that immediately spring to mind are Jack Thomas, James Shanes, Connor Mountain & the previously mentioned Danyon Hume. These riders all certainly could have "made it" on their own however the training & backing of the Poultec academy must have helped accelerate the process and long may it continue. So, will this be the kind of thing that will be offered at the National Speedway Academy when it opens? Or is that going to be a different kind of thing altogether? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 So, will this be the kind of thing that will be offered at the National Speedway Academy when it opens? Or is that going to be a different kind of thing altogether? Given the current record where the words National Speedway...... are used as prefix i suspect it will be beautifully presented but end in a right balls up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Thumper Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Given the current record where the words National Speedway...... are used as prefix i suspect it will be beautifully presented but end in a right balls up! Oh, ye of little faith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted December 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 Top performers that immediately spring to mind are Jack Thomas, James Shanes, Connor Mountain & the previously mentioned Danyon Hume. These riders all certainly could have "made it" on their own however the training & backing of the Poultec academy must have helped accelerate the process and long may it continue. A decent start then. What would be good is to have a BSF Honours Board or something (remember those from school? lol) where all the riders who graduated can be added to a permanent thread, and their names remembered for the efforts that they put in. Each year, new names can be added. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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