Sidney the robin Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 One of the best VHS I've got is when it was 'pissing' down at Coventry, when Kenny Carter won the British Champs with a dodgy leg. I loved that meeting for all the wrong reasons. Even in the adverse conditions the crowd was massive, Some of the riders threw their toys out pram not wanting to ride, while others showed application was everything. Dave Lanning was superb commentator, Speedway as it use to be... But the last heat was brilliant with Carter coming from the back beat the Collins bros. Lovely memories.... Carter Qualifying at the Oxford semi was some occasion never forget it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Carter Qualifying at the Oxford semi was some occasion never forget it. Yeah, Sidney, so did I... In them days I use to go to all the big meetings.... Stupid or What ?? I appreciated now, how fortunate I was to have a good wife, who stayed at home looking after the kiddies.. So she keeps telling me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) Yeah, Sidney, so did I... In them days I use to go to all the big meetings.... Stupid or What ?? I appreciated now, how fortunate I was to have a good wife, who stayed at home looking after the kiddies.. So she keeps telling me.... From 1978/86 went to alot of away meetings like yourself had a good wife who let me slouch off whenever i wanted to.Those days for me were superb never forget them loved the Northern trips as well feel lucky that i was around in that era and got to see a young Michael,Lee great days. Edited August 21, 2017 by Sidney the robin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Don't mock. I've still got some too. Me too,used to have a 8 track as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Me too,used to have a 8 track as well!! Hmphh, I've got some original music cassettes, so there ! Nothing to play them on though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Hmphh, I've got some original music cassettes, so there ! Nothing to play them on though. I have as well and I've got something to play them on. Remember the Walkman? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'm going to have to look it up, but I think one was league, one was cup and I also we won 1 and lost 1 (needs checking). Now you would think same teams, same track that the result would be the same............ Already answered I know, but knew this one immediately. Ronnie Correy stormed to a 15pt max in the first match, outside pass on Armando Castagna in his fourth ride I think. Here's the match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMa75U8CpsQ For what it's worth, I wish I was in England, personally I don't mind double headers, 30 heats of speedway, brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 14/9/92 Gold Cup Final 2nd Leg Wolves 49 Reading 41 SS KOC 2nd Round 2nd Leg Wolves 45 Reading 45 Slow Saturday night! I bunked school to travel up to that from Reading. The first leg of the final was the day before at Smallmead iir - huge rain delay and we won in heat 15 i think. Good times.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 For what it's worth, I wish I was in England, personally I don't mind double headers, 30 heats of speedway, brilliant It might sound good but the reality might change your mind after standing around for hours in the cold with track grading every 4 heats. You could of course take a garden seat, have a flask of coffee, packet of crisps and a few cucumber sandwiches to complete the picture of a typical Speedway fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsbane Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Already answered I know, but knew this one immediately. Ronnie Correy stormed to a 15pt max in the first match, outside pass on Armando Castagna in his fourth ride I think. Here's the match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMa75U8CpsQ For what it's worth, I wish I was in England, personally I don't mind double headers, 30 heats of speedway, brilliant Now there's something you don't see in the same sentence often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Do we know as yet admission prices for the double header?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) Do we know as yet admission prices for the double header?. Surprisingly for once the information is on the website - £25 EDIT They have just tweeted King's Lynn Speedway @KLSpeedway 3m3 minutes agoMore Wednesday's admission prices for 2 meetings in 1 against @WolvesSpeedway £25 adults £20 concessions £10 17-18 YO £5 12-16 YO FREE 11 & under Edited August 22, 2017 by Star Lady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Surprisingly for once the information is on the website - £25 EDIT They have just tweeted King's Lynn Speedway @KLSpeedway 3m3 minutes agoMore Wednesday's admission prices for 2 meetings in 1 against @WolvesSpeedway £25 adults £20 concessions £10 17-18 YO £5 12-16 YO FREE 11 & under It's nice to see 17-18 year olds are just a tenner.That means now with my daughter being 18 it's only going to cost £35 for 2 meetings instead of £34 for 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Flag Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 I bunked school to travel up to that from Reading. The first leg of the final was the day before at Smallmead iir - huge rain delay and we won in heat 15 i think. Good times.. Real good times, 2 full coaches and they wondered what to do so they let us in early and we had a nice quiet drink for a few hrs, Dukie had a real good meeting as the track dried out, oh happy times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Bit of rain about this morning according to the BBC forecast.But should dry up late this morning.Have seen quite a bit of lightning this morning but no rain as of yet. Here's hoping we have two entertaining meetings with the Stars winning 46-44 on both occasions 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) Bit of rain about this morning according to the BBC forecast.But should dry up late this morning.Have seen quite a bit of lightning this morning but no rain as of yet. Here's hoping we have two entertaining meetings with the Stars winning 46-44 on both occasions I can see the time is early morning, but are you sure you're not still asleep and dreaming . Lightening usually will only strike once..... I think both meetings will be close, with heats 13 & 15 being decisive. We win them . we win the meeting, if we don't , we lose... As much as I like watching this new found spirit in the club, I don't think we are strong enough to create an upset in the PO's. I can see us only being easy fodder for the winning team on a home and away basis. For that reason only, as much as I like to win, tonight, it's not that important... To see good racing, will be all the satisfaction I need ..... I'm pleased we are riding at home tonight and I only have 12mls to go for my bed. By the time you Wolves fans get home , its going to be well late....... Edited August 23, 2017 by GRW123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'm hoping Buster chucks a whole load of extra dirt down tonight. There's a certain Aussie in the Wolves ranks that won't fancy that and with them running R/R it could tip the balance a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'm curious. Wolves running rider replacement looks risky over 30 heats to me. A poor run by a couple of riders, worse still an injury and it could be disastrous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me wolfie Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'm curious. Wolves running rider replacement looks risky over 30 heats to me. A poor run by a couple of riders, worse still an injury and it could be disastrous. We have no choice but to use r/r as Sam rides at #5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 We have no choice but to use r/r as Sam rides at #5 But I think it would better placed at no 2. As I've said before fatigue could as much a factor as anything else, potentially 12 rides for Thorssell ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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