The White Knight Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 It was noticeable after seeing laydowns for the first time how riders sat forward almost hugging the fuel tank. The upright style was to sit back towards the rear wheel so the power must be far less. No less a luminary than Barry Briggs, has castigated 'Lay Downs'. He reckons they are dangerous and I agree with him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 No less a luminary than Barry Briggs, has castigated 'Lay Downs'. He reckons they are dangerous and I agree with him. The power used to be a lot less.According to a riders Dad I spoke to a few days ago,it was the silencers that made a big difference.No probs for the riders hugging the white line,but not good if in the dirt. Don't ask who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummiestormer Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Can't stop progress, everything has got faster, men have a need for speed, some women too lol Always did like a fast woman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 I actually think the concept of 4 riders 4 laps is as good as its ever been even in Britain it's just the absolute b***ocks regarding rules that turns the sport into a laughing stock. If anything the riders today are as skilful if not better than riders of the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 No less a luminary than Barry Briggs, has castigated 'Lay Downs'. He reckons they are dangerous and I agree with him. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Why? Because they create more wheelspin, so if you suddenly hit any grip they take off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I actually think the concept of 4 riders 4 laps is as good as its ever been even in Britain it's just the absolute b***ocks regarding rules that turns the sport into a laughing stock. If anything the riders today are as skilful if not better than riders of the past I always find it difficult comparing speedway as it was and today. Bikes were very different and track surfaces were much heavier requiring different techniques to the present day. Riders have always been a skilful breed going way back to the pioneering days it's just that tracks and bikes have changed over time and riders have learnt to adapt and develop depending on same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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