Halifaxtiger Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 I saw Dan Bewley ride for the Colts at Cradley and knew he was pretty good. He really only looked like being beaten once, when Connor Mountain trapped on him in the first run of heat 12. Otherwise he was fast from the starts and very fast out in front. The rest of the Colts were a mixed bag but there was enough there to suggest that they will be entertaining enough for the rest of the season. For the Fen Tigers, Mountain and Jon Armstrong were as consistent as ever, with Armstrong (who I am reliably informed has ridden at all three Belle Vue tracks) pulling off a brilliant ride in heat 13. The star of the show, though, was the stadium because its magnificent. What's even better is the size, shape and banking of the track lead me to be believe that Armstrong's superb ride will be the first of many excellent races there and it will be a most fitting place to hold meetings of the highest calibre. Can't wait to see the Aces on it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Great reviews of last nights racing and even better reviews of the track and stadium. Anyone care to list the final match score? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) Great reviews of last nights racing and even better reviews of the track and stadium. Anyone care to list the final match score? You can look it up yourself- all results always here http://www.speedwaygb.co/homepage Edited May 7, 2016 by racers and royals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Thanks - just managed to get to the site and see the result. My broadband speed at the best of times is 1.5mb/s, there is a fault at the moent and best I can get is .8 mb/s, thats point eight Sometimes i dont get through to a site, the fault leaves me with no broadband then it kicks back in. Living in a countrified area has its pluses but times like this is very frustrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyderd Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 I'm still buzzing from last night, brilliant meeting on a brilliant track in a brilliant stadium what more could one ask for, oh yes we got 1 more Dan Bewley a brilliant find. Hyde rd has returned. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Sounds great. Looking forward to coming up this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 A track record of 63 seconds on a Hyde Road "Mark 2" by a so-called junior shows the lad was flying. If this is what the NL can provide the people of Manchester, the sensible ones who watch speedway that is are in for a treat this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior fan Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 A track record of 63 seconds on a Hyde Road "Mark 2" by a so-called junior shows the lad was flying. If this is what the NL can provide the people of Manchester, the sensible ones who watch speedway that is are in for a treat this year. What are the track dimensions please. Junior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyderd Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 What are the track dimensions please. Junior 347 metres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST GATER Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 So glad you had a great meeting i am so pleased for Mort & co hopefully B/vue will become one of best tracks in s/way now all the teething problems are behind you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 347 metres 63 secs by a NL rider probably means about 60 for elite , on a 374 Meter track thats mighty fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 63 secs by a NL rider probably means about 60 for elite , on a 374 Meter track thats mighty fast It's 347 meters mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 A very good meeting with some good racing, the pick for me being jon armstrong putting in a tremendous ride to pass the colts pair for the win, rob shuttleworth suffered some bad luck and rode far better than his total suggests, his e/f after a good manouvre from the back in his first ride being very harsh. Dan Bewley was superb, this lad is one of those natural born talents, the best debut by a kid ive seen since the days of collins and morton, massive way to go to match up to those two but dan appears to have everything to go very far. A mention for the tigers for taking the meeting at short notice, they have a couple of good lads so the colts had to work for the win, this meeting far exceeded what i was expecting for NL, looking forward to the next one. So onto the aces next week, swindon wont have a problem with coming here, this track lends itself to superb racing and i can see away riders looking forward to coming to manchester now instead of dreading it, a big chunk of home advantage gone but who cares about that if the racing is top class? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Excellent to read that the meeting was a success. Onwards and upwards! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 It's 347 meters mate yes 347 . still big and mighty fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) The width of the bends is one of the track's key attributes.... Riders are starting to slide as soon as they cross the finishing line so the straights are not too long in comparison to the track's overall size.... Given the room available into the entry to the bends, I can see many riders, when behind, taking the opportunity to stay longer in a straight line than the guy in front and blasting around the boards with more momentum and speed... Jon Armstrong last night showed how it can be done on a slick track, more dirt (as will be created I am sure) and the racing could be superb.. Edited May 7, 2016 by mikebv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballinger Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Action from last night is now online : http://speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.30426 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted May 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Action from last night is now online : http://speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.30426 Heat 13, a brilliant race, well done Jon Armstrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 Yes it looks like the sort of top grade fixture that befits a so-called National Speedway Stadium. So we finally have the track sorted, from all accounts it is excellent, and this is your response?C u next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 (edited) So we finally have the track sorted, from all accounts it is excellent, and this is your response? C u next time. I was not being disrespectful to National League racing in general terms. The matter of the NSS finally opening came up in a conversation I was having with two National newspaper sports journalists - who knew nothing about the place and were rather surprised at what it constitutes!!! However, they thought it rather strange that what is recognised in BRITISH speedway as its prime venue should start with such a low key type of match "at junior level" rather than a major event with international stars. I did tell them that a event of this calibre had been arranged for mid-March but subsequent happenings in regard to the track caused the meeting to be abandoned before a race had been, I also told them that there had been problems with the track meaning that subsequent meetings had to be called off. They looked knowingly at each other - then started debating how Leicester City would do in the 2016-17 season. And, as the old saying goes waihekeaces1: 'See You Next Tuesday'! Edited May 8, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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