Shadders Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Finished well before 7.30. Had sandwich and cup of tea whilst waiting at least 20mins for car park to clear and then after 50min drive was home well in time to watch test match highlights on Channel 5+1 at 8.00. 32 heats here today, some clubs struggle to run a 15heat league match in 2hrs. We were there for six hours in total. Don't know about anyone else, but it flew by. A very enjoyable day, despite the twelve hour round trip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 I agree, I thought it flew by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickitov Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) Congratulations Peterborough! and that's coming from a Kings Lynn fan. I thought today was a good advertisement for British Speedway. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the showground. The presentation was pretty slick although the PA systems could do with being turned down a bit!! Some of the racing in the final was outstanding. Made me realise what rubbish I've been used to at Lynn lately. Most of the riders were totally committed and of similar standard. (Some exceptions of course). Surely next season one big league is the way forward. Get rid of some of the so called big boys and Doubling up and British Speedway still has a lot to offer. Edited August 6, 2017 by Captain Marvel 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Right, so did you use your top 4 by average? If the answer is know you broke the rules. Breaking rules is cheating. You have a bizarre concept of cheating because I don't think I have ever heard of someone being accused of it where they have substantially weakened their chance of success. I thought they got thro it fairly efficiently. There were times I was still filling in the prog when the next four were at the tapes.much less faffing about at the tapes than in the top league. There were big track grades between the semis and before the final but it was needed and didn't take that long. IMHO the presentation was good, the organisation was good and some of the racing was bloody brilliant. There can be few better sights than watching Bomber round the Showground when he is on song. The effort put in by the majority was much appreciated by me. Garrity, Barker, Ostergaard and a couple of others gave it everything. I thought Ipswich went home after the semis, after the first couple of races when they were down a few points they seemed to lose their fight. So why did they use Holder in a PR two days before the event? Not for the first time, we agree and I suspect that those pointing fingers about how long it took weren't even there. I loathe unnecessary delay and rant about it constantly but there simply wasn't any today. It was hot and windy so there was a lot of track work, but it was vital that that was undertaken. Nor did it seem drawn out at any time at all. Probably because some of the racing - particularly in the final - was just superb. I might be a neutral, but I'd accept the home advantage that Peterborough have every time to see something quite as good as that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 You have a bizarre concept of cheating because I don't think I have ever heard of someone being accused of it where they have substantially weakened their chance of success. No, he has the correct concept, it is you who has a 'bizarre' concept. Peterborough knowingly broke the rules. As such they cheated. It isn't even a debate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Forget Holder gate..those 4 rider's and the fans thoroughly deserved the win after over 10 years without success. We were without doubt underdogs due to the circumstances which makes it all the more sweeter. After watching the 2 semis it was looking like an easy win for Ipswich..who knew Panthers would smash it like they did in the final with breathtaking displays of Speedway from Ully and Bomber and good back up from Lambo and Starke..well done Panthers..proud of you👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 No, he has the correct concept, it is you who has a 'bizarre' concept. Peterborough knowingly broke the rules. As such they cheated. It isn't even a debate. Cheating implies gaining an advantage from an unfair act. In no way can you argue replacing Holder with Lambert was beneficial to their chances. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 You have a bizarre concept of cheating because I don't think I have ever heard of someone being accused of it where they have substantially weakened their chance of success. Not for the first time, we agree and I suspect that those pointing fingers about how long it took weren't even there. I loathe unnecessary delay and rant about it constantly but there simply wasn't any today. It was hot and windy so there was a lot of track work, but it was vital that that was undertaken. Nor did it seem drawn out at any time at all. Probably because some of the racing - particularly in the final - was just superb. I might be a neutral, but I'd accept the home advantage that Peterborough have every time to see something quite as good as that. Totally agree, the breaks were needed after 1st semi and also after second semi and watering after every 4 heats. The racing in the final was some of the best speedway you will see anywhere in the world. I like Craig Cook but for him to be moaning about the track and his £200 after only bothering for 1.5 races is a bit of a joke! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 I like Craig Cook but for him to be moaning about the track and his £200 after only bothering for 1.5 races is a bit of a joke! Rory Schlein having a moan on Twitter now. "Never again. Bang the 4's up yer ass" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Cook seems to losing the plot again,can't handle pressure when the going gets tough as the last few weeks proves. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB252 Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 I'd only have given Cook 20 quid for his efforts today. Shame, he's got the makings of a good rider, but badly needs to work with a sports psychologist to try and improve his mental ability to be a sportsman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 I was simply sensational Speedway this afternoon. Some of the races are buzzing round my head. Thinking about today makes me go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 As a Witches fan the only team I didn't want to see win it was Peterborough. Congrats to them, home track advantage certainly paid off in the final when the track was super slick. Couldn't believe what I was watching in the final from the Witches, they looked so good in winning their semi riding the wide lines. For some reason in the final they all started riding the inside line and were getting passed for fun, just don't understand why!!! After the farce of the Holder situation the fours should be moved from Peterborough to Belle Vue as Rathbone obviously doesn't give a toss about the shared events with his actions. You'll get just as good racing there and no home track advantage apart from a few individuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 All that needs to be said is well done Peterborough and thank you to every rider that entertained us today. That final was some of the best Ravi g I have ever seen. Just bloody brilliant. A quick note on the presentation today, you got it bang on. 👍👍👍 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunichMassive Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 why would BV want to host a meeting where their own team aint riding in it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Rory Schlein having a moan on Twitter now. "Never again. Bang the 4's up yer ass"Another annoying whining Aussie.. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) After the farce of the Holder situation the fours should be moved from Peterborough to Belle Vue as Rathbone obviously doesn't give a toss about the shared events with his actions. You'll get just as good racing there and no home track advantage apart from a few individuals.From what I've heard Belle Vue suffers from over officious stewarding. I prefer the wide open spaces at the EOES. You can relax on a picnic chair, bring your own food and drink and move freely around all parts of the stadium. Another annoying whining Aussie..I thought he was a Brit nowadays Edited August 6, 2017 by Shads 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 All schlein ever does is twist his **!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 People do know that you can't bring in your own food/drink into Belle Vue? They will rip everybody off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Cheating implies gaining an advantage from an unfair act. In no way can you argue replacing Holder with Lambert was beneficial to their chances. but you could argue like in league racing they should not have been allowed a replacement for holder whos rides should have been left blank ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.