sommelier Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Did he not use P Johns towards the end of last season???No, was on ash-tech, backs up what Phil says, end last season when the tracks were heavy he was flying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRM Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Can't see lakeside getting anything from this one, but a point would be handy and give us some confidence going into future away meets. I watched the clip on the British speedway site where S Worall came from last to second, and I must say what a stadium and racetrack you have there. Well done to all at BV, most importantly the fans that have stuck with it over the last few years - it's totally been worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted June 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 He as sacked ash Holloway and getting new stuff sorted. Unsure what engines/engine tuner he is using now. But Deffo not on ash-tech ones. He has been practicing and testing at belle vue this week. The ash-tech engines were brilliant at start of meetings when track was grippy but as soon as the track went slick all he did was spin. That's why you saw scores like 3,3,1,1. That's sounds to me like he doesn't understand how to change his setup during the meeting, have to change the timing and carb jetting to suit changing track conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 The club has set up a purchase and collection point for customers of the National Speedway Stadiums South Terrace area, adjacent to the South Turnstiles just off Pink Bank Lane. The purchase and collection point for customers of the Main Grandstand and West Terraces will remain in situ adjacent to the ticket office on Kirkmanshulme Lane. We would again advise all customers to plan their journey well in advance tonight owing to the nearby Coldplay concert at the Etihad Stadium which kicks off from 4pm. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 This is one of those perfect opportunities were each team should promote a junior. Williamson, Payne or Bewley for us and whoever for Lakeside. Opportunity for UK speedway missed. Sad times. TBF, people are paying EL prices, they already see two draft riders you can't bring in even more "kids" The club has set up a purchase and collection point for customers of the National Speedway Stadiums South Terrace area, adjacent to the South Turnstiles just off Pink Bank Lane. The purchase and collection point for customers of the Main Grandstand and West Terraces will remain in situ adjacent to the ticket office on Kirkmanshulme Lane. We would again advise all customers to plan their journey well in advance tonight owing to the nearby Coldplay concert at the Etihad Stadium which kicks off from 4pm. Good to see they have listened to the feedback (or what some call moaning, bitching and complaining) and done something about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwaycrazy Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Fair point, but the form of Bridger will be crucial. If he goes well, then he will get 7 rides, which will cover quite a few of the gaps. He did well at King's Lynn last night. I would expect AJ, Lawson and Kerr to go well, all being used to big tracks. It can't hurt lakeside's chances that BV have only had 2 home meetings so far. It should be an interesting tussle. I would take a point quite happily. Up the Hammers ! It's fortunate for the Hammers that Fricke is missing, he is in the form of his life at the moment and full of confidence. Prediction time 44 - 46 Nilsson 7, Lawson 9, AJ 12, Bridger 13,...Kerr and Mear combined 5...total 46 If this comes off we will have one foot in the play offs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 I think they probably just looked out of the window and realised that they needed to do something about it, the feedback was in the main moaning from people who weren't even there (again). The intention to open a dedicated ticket office for the back straight had already been announced before the Coventry meeting and they didn't waste any time 'doing something about it' by reminding everyone during the interval on Monday of the option to buy online and print at home. Not seen much feedback on the threads about the delayed meeting at Swindon or last night at Somerset which is a pity, I'm sure both promotions would welcome the opportunity to 'do something about it' although I imagine they would just put it down to a big crowd arriving late and change nothing, tut tut. The delay at Somerset was not due to the promotion messing up. It was due to the ambulance being stuck on the M5. The ambulance duly arrived and a short further delay was to allow the spectators who had been caught in the traffic to get in. I travel from Poole to Somerset Fridays and I can tell you it was the worst traffic I've experienced traveling to the Oak Tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game On Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 The delay at Belle Vue wasn't down to the promotion messing up either, quite the opposite! Both times it was due to bigger than expected crowds, the crowd on Monday was 3x what they used to get at the dog track. The difference between Belle Vue and other promotions is they are doing something about it. Sounds like bad planning to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game On Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 How long did it take you to get in? Still waiting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 It is being reported on twitter that the stewards are stopping people taking in food, they even took sweets off the posters children. If true this action will stop some people going. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game On Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 It is being reported on twitter that the stewards are stopping people taking in food, they even took sweets off the posters children. If true this action will stop some people going. No wonder people wait for a week to get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) No wonder people wait for a week to get in. They will have eaten it all by then. Seriously if they want to search all the bags for food then they will always have delays, especially if everybody starts objecting and arguing the toss. Edited June 4, 2016 by A ORLOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Science Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 The delay at Belle Vue wasn't down to the promotion messing up either, quite the opposite! Both times it was due to bigger than expected crowds, the crowd on Monday was 3x what they used to get at the dog track. The difference between Belle Vue and other promotions is they are doing something about it. You're very lucky to have promoters that never make a mistake , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 What was the crowd size tonight being a Saturday meeting, and how does it compare to the crowds at the old track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 What was the crowd size tonight being a Saturday meeting, and how does it compare to the crowds at the old track? Well if Flange walked straight in it couldn't have been that big... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) What was the crowd size tonight being a Saturday meeting, and how does it compare to the crowds at the old track?Around 2000-2200 ish I would say... The Grandstand holds 2k and looked around half full, about 100 on the west terrace and a decent number on the back straight (between 800 and 1000 I would say).. For a run of the mill 'play off qualifier'!!!®😉 I would say about 1000 more than the old place would have had... Lots of kids tonight too which can only be good long term... The match itself was not as good as the Cov one, but that was special, however it was much better than your 'average' meeting.. Great to see a track where a rider can make up several bike lengths of gap on the guy in front just by riding a different line... It means most races go down to the last bend of the last lap with chances remaining for position changes... And even if there is no passing in a race, at least you are not filling in the result of the race in your programme when the riders exit turn two, lap one... Edited June 5, 2016 by mikebv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Around 2000-2200 ish I would say... The Grandstand holds 2k and looked around half full, about 100 on the west terrace and a decent number on the back straight (between 800 and 1000 I would say).. For a run of the mill 'play off qualifier'!!! I would say about 1000 more than the old place would have had... Lots of kids tonight too which can only be good long term... The match itself was not as good as the Cov one, but that was special, however it was much better than your 'average' meeting.. Great to see a track where a rider can make up several bike lengths of gap on the guy in front just be riding a different line... It means most races go down to the last bend of the last lap with chances remaining for position changes... And even if there is no passing in a race, at least you are not filling in the result of the race in your programme when the riders exit turn two, lap one... Good its now that that club needs to grow. If attendances were of a similar size to last season there would be cause for concern. Glad its all on the up. Wish the Poole A fixture could be re-arranged. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyderd Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Once again I got my ticket online and printed it out myself, took me no more than 5 mins in the queue to get in, and yes the security were taking drinks of people going in, no more so than at other sporting venues. Belle Vue are moving with the times, others will follow. As for the meeting some were a bit like follow the leader but most races were close with passing, ride of the night though has to go to S Worrall, who once again broke the tapes then went of 15 Mtrs, he led after 3 laps. Belle Vue were good value for the 3 points, however if AJ had rode as we all expected him to, then the Hammers could of been going home with a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Around 2000-2200 ish I would say... The Grandstand holds 2k and looked around half full, about 100 on the west terrace and a decent number on the back straight (between 800 and 1000 I would say).. For a run of the mill 'play off qualifier'!!!® I would say about 1000 more than the old place would have had... Lots of kids tonight too which can only be good long term... The match itself was not as good as the Cov one, but that was special, however it was much better than your 'average' meeting.. Great to see a track where a rider can make up several bike lengths of gap on the guy in front just be riding a different line... It means most races go down to the last bend of the last lap with chances remaining for position changes... And even if there is no passing in a race, at least you are not filling in the result of the race in your programme when the riders exit turn two, lap one... Good the hear.BV have struggled for years.Hope you have the best supported club in the league. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Good the hear.BV have struggled for years.Hope you have the best supported club in the league. When you consider the millions of people that live in the area, they should have crowds far bigger than most other clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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