Lakeside-v- Belle Vue 5 Th August.

[Daytripper]

Anyone got any news on Bryn apparantly he is in hospital?

In hospital, yes, but not much news on the present situation. Get well soon Bryn.

[Daytripper]

Excellent point for the Aces tonight. At the halfway point couldn't see us getting anything from this one, at probably our least favourite away track.

Suddenly Cookie found the quick way round Lakeside, giving the quality Nicholls & battling Worrall twins the backing they needed. Rode a brilliant line to keep a fast charging AJ at bay in heat 15 to help the skipper seal the 5-1.

The much-maligned,in some quarters, Lakeside track produced some good racing tonight, AJ & Scott Nicholls at the heart of much of it. The battle between Nick Morris & AJ was particularly good.

So another point towards the playoffs for the Aces. Nice to see the interest in, & concern for, the Aces on here from some of our friends in Dorset. There's really no need, we're doing just fine thanks. ♣️ ☺️

Good post, but the usual (bitter) suspects won't have it that Lakeside can produce good racing despite plenty of neutrals saying otherwise. Of course, good racing depends on both teams being up for it, and what we saw last night was some good old fashioned Speedwáy with every rider challeging for every point in every race, and in 3or 4 races the minor placings were still being fought over as they crossed the line. Well done to both teams, this was one meeting where all riders were a credit to their respective clubs If we had more meetings like that the crowds woukd be coming back, I am sure.

 

Also have to say there was a good atmosphere between the two sides. I had a good chat with Craig Cook- top man as well as a good rider. Scott and the Worralls are all nice blokes off the track and it all makes for a good meeting. Such difference to having Muddlo walking round with a face like a wet week end wondering what he can complain about next.

 

A nyway, my thoughts:-

 

AJ - kept missing the gate and most of his points came from the back, to the delight of the crowd.

King Richard - money spent on equipment has brought him back in the points again. Good night but a pity his bike spluttered at the start of heat 15 and let the Aces get away

LBR- The erratic Jawa still costing him points. This time there seemed to be plenty of grunt on the bends but lack of speed on the straights. A decent night for him but could probably have scored a few more on a GM.

Kim- a bit of a dip compared with recent weeks, and apparently carry a bit of a knee injury from Sweden the other night, but still very solid.

Meario- After a season of struggling the old 2011 Robert suddenly appeared in the crucial heat 12 to see Richie Worrall off and join Kerr for a 5-1 which effectively sealed the win for the Hammers.

Lewi Kerr- Some absolutely courageous riding on a borrowed bike after Kelvin was putting him in some very hard races with some reserve switches, but it all came good in the end when he went out and sewed up heat 12 in a terrific ride.

 

Steve Worrall- Solid but unspectacular. Far to good for EDR.

Nick Morris- Max Fricke is good but Morris is better. Excellent choice of guest and rode as if it was for his home club. Very professional job all round.

Scott- Led from the front. Best he has ridden at Lakeside for some years. More like the Scott of 6 or 7 years ago.

Cookie- Detuned his bike after a poor start, started finding grip and was flying at the finish. " Not a bad little track" was his verdict.

Richie Worrall- Had a great ride to catch and pass Bridger but later inexplicably conceded a 1-5 in heat 12 which on paper he was favourite to win easily, but generally showed more flair than previous visits. Too good to be at reserve though.

Joe Jacobs- Failed to score but that was due to inexperience rather than lack of effort. I thought he improved with every ride though, so can't complain.

 

In short this was one meeting where I don't think either side had any seriously weak links and everyone did pretty much what was expected of them . Well done.