Mildenhall 2017

[Sings4Speedway]

Look at Birmingham's 2015 league winning performances. Almost all of their important away wins were on the back of big scores from Woods. Verge is slowly improving and Ruddick has the potential to up his average.

 

Remember all three will at times be facing opponents who are inexperienced reserves.

 

 

Don't you mean Adam Ellis? Or did you mean Eastbourne?

 

The 2015 Brum side had most of thier big away wins on the back of performances from Zac Waj or Kirby. Not sure Sam Woods has ever been a match changer.

 

Back to Mildenhall and yes i do think they have a solid looking side but there are reliability / composure doubts surrounding Woods & Ruddick. I would bet there will be a couple of 5-0's in heat 2 over the course of the season.

[arnieg]

The 2015 Brum side had most of thier big away wins on the back of performances from Zac Waj or Kirby. Not sure Sam Woods has ever been a match changer.

 

Back to Mildenhall and yes i do think they have a solid looking side but there are reliability / composure doubts surrounding Woods & Ruddick. I would bet there will be a couple of 5-0's in heat 2 over the course of the season.

You're right, I've confused Sam Woods and Adam Kirby! Woods' most significant contribution was as a member of Rye House's fours winning team.

[*JJ]

Que?

See Post #77

Ellis didn't ride for Eastbourne in 2015.

See Post #77.

[AntiqueSteve]

I see young Jordan Jenkins was getting a bit of pre season practice on the Island

[Ghosty]

A nice display of bikes by the Fen Tigers @ Paradise park on Sunday, also a good turn-out of current & former riders.

Might be a good move to have a tigers reunion & get together down @ the fen in 2017 (Saturday evening) followed by with a home fixture on the Sunday.

 

Well done to all involved on Sunday, anybody know how many?

 

Mel Taylor looked young & fit enough that he could jump back on a bike tomorrow, but I don't think he would want to get dirty nowadays!

[Mike.Butler]

I bumped into Kevin Jolly at football recently.....he certainly has high hopes for Jordan Jenkins..

Edited March 1, 2017 by Mike.Butler

[PhilK]

At Mildenhall Stadium yesterday evening the draw was made for the opening meeting of the 2017 season at West Row

The 'Fen Fours' will take place on Sunday 9th April at 3pm, parade at 2.45pm

Teams -

Assured Services - Stefan Nielsen, Jon Armstrong, Ryan Kinsley & Sam Woods - TM - Nigel Flatman

Browns Builders - Josh Bates, Danny Halsey, Chris Widman & Jordan Jenkins - TM Tony Davey

Manchetts - Ben Morley, Nathan Stoneman, Danno Verge & Taylor Hampshire - TM Mark Loram

D Palmer & Sons - Danny Ayres, Connor Mountain, Alfie Bowtell & Luke Ruddick - TM Robert Henry

[Pob]

At Mildenhall Stadium yesterday evening the draw was made for the opening meeting of the 2017 season at West Row

 

The 'Fen Fours' will take place on Sunday 9th April at 3pm, parade at 2.45pm

Teams -

 

Assured Services - Stefan Nielsen, Jon Armstrong, Ryan Kinsley & Sam Woods - TM - Nigel Flatman

 

Browns Builders - Josh Bates, Danny Halsey, Chris Widman & Jordan Jenkins - TM Tony Davey

 

Manchetts - Ben Morley, Nathan Stoneman, Danno Verge & Taylor Hampshire - TM Mark Loram

 

D Palmer & Sons - Danny Ayres, Connor Mountain, Alfie Bowtell & Luke Ruddick - TM Robert Henry

 

Well balanced teams there got the making of a cracking meeting , this is one Witches fan who will be there on April 9th .

[szkocjasid]

And with a weak weak tail I strongly disagrees none of their 3 riders will average more than 3.5

 

I suspect verge avg to drop, Ruddick to get 3.2 and woods 3.25 this team will finish like the Kent team of 2015

In a weaker league Verge should put something onto his ave (5.6), i'll guess at Ruddick (3.0) & Woods (3.65)!

[Speedway28]

Observations on today's season opener...

 

Hard to judge off the first meeting but once Jenkins moves up into the top five, could be difficult against the best sides. Saying that, Verge, Ruddick (after first two races) and Woods all looked steady. Hopefully they'll improve throughout the year. Jenkins looks a class act, defeating Stoneman twice, I think he'll average around 7.50-8.00 this year. Halsey looks good, Armstrong and Mountain down on pace but sure that'll come. Good to see Mountain back and hope he's not feeling too sore after the bang to the back he received in his fall.

[waco]

Some good moments today, But about75% of races had to be re-run through falls accidents ,tape infringements .A ref who failed to keep the meeting moving at a decent pace resulting in the whole thing dragging on.the track did not help which was poor in my opinion I would think twice about attending another meeting here this year.

Edited April 9, 2017 by waco

[Speedway28]

Some good moments today, But about75% of races had to be re-run through falls accidents ,tape infringements .A ref who failed to keep the meeting moving at a decent pace resulting in the whole thing dragging on.the track did not help which was poor in my opinion I would think twice about attendig another meeting here this year..

 

Agreed. Very disappointed with the track. The standard response of blaming the heat will be the club's excuse but it is reasonable as a paying spectator to expect to not see a blue groove after six heats every meeting. I'll give it a couple more attempts but if the track doesn't improve, Sunday's could be spent at Peterborough instead.

[waco]

A long dragged out affair .countless falls ,,.exclusions ,, the ref failed to keep things moving at a good pace ,on a poor track ..There were one or two decent races,but the most enjoyable thing about the afternoon was the fish and chips the best in speedway ;Sorry thought i had lost my first post when editing

Edited April 9, 2017 by waco

[blueherb777]

A long dragged out affair .countless falls ,,.exclusions ,, the ref failed to keep things moving at a good pace ,on a poor track ..There were one or two decent races,but the most enjoyable thing about the afternoon was the fish and chips the best in speedway ;Sorry thought i had lost my first post when editing

 

How did Stoneman do Waco.

Shame to hear that Mildenhalls track was poor again.

[Sings4Speedway]

 

Agreed. Very disappointed with the track. The standard response of blaming the heat will be the club's excuse but it is reasonable as a paying spectator to expect to not see a blue groove after six heats every meeting. I'll give it a couple more attempts but if the track doesn't improve, Sunday's could be spent at Peterborough instead.

 

Big shame as the fans at Mildenhall are some of the best but the track lets the club & team down badly. Thought about attending today but glad i gave it a miss having been bitten a couple of times last season. Think its most likely i will be getting my extra speedway fix elsewhere this season as Rye, P'boro, Lakeside & even Eastbourne seem more appealing.

[Presenter]

I'll make just two observations from yesterday's meeting:

 

The weather was unseasonably hot (23 by the time we started at 3.00pm) - so very hot with a strong cross wind. The track had received a good soaking the night before and was being constantly watered from first thing Sunday

 

In the past the first few heats have had to be sacrificed in a way in order to keep the moisture in. But everyone was confident that with the preparations in place the track would hold up for the meeting. A 20 heat format, so an additional five heats

 

However, the more telling factor (I believe) was the referee. At a time when speedway is losing far too many referees, the sport needs to find and train new ones. At yesterday's meeting Mick Bates had a probationer referee with him, which would account for some of the delays/decisions. As there would naturally be consultation between the two of them.

 

Running day time meetings is far more challenging and the track staff work tirelessly to keep the show on the road. The dust was becoming an issue (especially on 3rd/4th bend as the wind was blowing in this direction). But, to be honest, supporters could consider the circumstances and could relocate to a different area of the stadium

 

Yes, I know they shouldn't have to, but that is an option open to them in order to avoid any dust clouds

 

Overall the racing was keen, with some riders really getting stuck in and providing good racing. It was a very healthy crowd, and one would hope that the majority can evaluate the circumstances and return to enjoy more meetings at West Row

 

Regards

[gazzac]

 

Big shame as the fans at Mildenhall are some of the best but the track lets the club & team down badly. Thought about attending today but glad i gave it a miss having been bitten a couple of times last season. Think its most likely i will be getting my extra speedway fix elsewhere this season as Rye, P'boro, Lakeside & even Eastbourne seem more appealing.

Even Eastbourne, crikey the track must be bad sings!

[waco]

Hi A J IS KING ,,Stoneman gave it a good go effort wise is prone to making mistakes on the bends and then straightens up,which cost him a few higher places in races,,Has the pace to improve and i imagine will go better on the wider bends at Kent,Needs to be more consistant at the starts but definately one that will improve during the season..

Edited April 10, 2017 by waco

[blueherb777]

Hi A J IS KING ,,Stoneman gave it a good go effort wise is prone to making mistakes on the bends and then straightens up,which cost him a few higher places in races,,Has the pace to improve and i imagine will go better on the wider bends at Kent,Needs to be more consistant at the starts but definately one that will improve during the season..

 

Cheers.

Lots expected of him at Central Park,hope all goes well.

[Halifaxtiger]

I'll make just two observations from yesterday's meeting:

 

The weather was unseasonably hot (23 by the time we started at 3.00pm) - so very hot with a strong cross wind. The track had received a good soaking the night before and was being constantly watered from first thing Sunday

 

In the past the first few heats have had to be sacrificed in a way in order to keep the moisture in. But everyone was confident that with the preparations in place the track would hold up for the meeting. A 20 heat format, so an additional five heats

 

However, the more telling factor (I believe) was the referee. At a time when speedway is losing far too many referees, the sport needs to find and train new ones. At yesterday's meeting Mick Bates had a probationer referee with him, which would account for some of the delays/decisions. As there would naturally be consultation between the two of them.

 

Running day time meetings is far more challenging and the track staff work tirelessly to keep the show on the road. The dust was becoming an issue (especially on 3rd/4th bend as the wind was blowing in this direction). But, to be honest, supporters could consider the circumstances and could relocate to a different area of the stadium

 

Yes, I know they shouldn't have to, but that is an option open to them in order to avoid any dust clouds

 

Overall the racing was keen, with some riders really getting stuck in and providing good racing. It was a very healthy crowd, and one would hope that the majority can evaluate the circumstances and return to enjoy more meetings at West Row

 

Regards

 

 

Brilliant meeting

Usual good quality EWR meeting.

Great meeting

a brilliant speedway meeting

Cracking meeting yesterday

Sunny, hot (for half the meeting anyway) and very windy at Scunthorpe yesterday.

 

Mind you, I keep forgetting Rob Godfrey has a magic wand.

Edited April 10, 2017 by Halifaxtiger