Paulco Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Given the closeness of the track to the outside fence and fan areas, are they taking the inside kerb in and taking the corners in off the football pitch. The main problem area to me is the third bend entrance, followed by the exit out of the second bend. Both are better than they used to be anyway . At one time you feared riders would disappear through the pits gate on bend 2 , and the third bend bump wasn't too much in evidence last season , nor was the bend as square . But you cant stand still and the track has plenty of improvement needed . The football club no longer calls the tune at Ashfield , so I imagine their pitch will be quite a bit narrower after the track work is complete . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highroad119 Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 The track is/was the biggest weakness in our set up. If we get this right it could transform the whole experience. Ftg speedway doesnt encourage new fans or some existing fans to return. Looking forward in anticipation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 5 hours ago, Tsunami said: Given the closeness of the track to the outside fence and fan areas, are they taking the inside kerb in and taking the corners in off the football pitch. The main problem area to me is the third bend entrance, followed by the exit out of the second bend. Photos on Tigers FB page mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Huge changes!! 5 aside football only next year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, george.m said: Photos on Tigers FB page mate. Thanks George. I've just finished looking at them. Obviously the inside line is not being taken in that much, as the trenches are for the new drains but still be a few feet off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Thanks George. I've just finished looking at them. Obviously the inside line is not being taken in that much, as the trenches are for the new drains but still be a few feet off. Taken in as much as possible, pitch has to be within regulation size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, george.m said: Taken in as much as possible, pitch has to be within regulation size. Yes, and the corners have to be permanent for the corner kicks. You can see the trench is inside the real inside line, by seeing how much of the actual corners have been lifted. All will have to go back on to preserve the corner. Edited January 10, 2018 by Tsunami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 On Wednesday, January 03, 2018 at 2:26 PM, jenga said: they reckon cow pats heat up quite a lot ! Yes, if left unattended in the microwave,,, size and wattage should also be taking into consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 what do they turn out like when done in a slow cooker , is it worth a try ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, jenga said: what do they turn out like when done in a slow cooker , is it worth a try ? Dunno, someone (a family member) borrowed my slow cooker and, am still waiting for it to come back, al probly be waiting a while,,, so haven't tried that yet. Edited January 9, 2018 by ruffdiamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 See Steve Lawson has also had some input on the design along with Greg Hancock another positive move by the promotion. I am sure the usual suspects will find a negative though it is a given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 I remember going in 2001 with the comets great racing watching mick powell go round les collins on turns 3 and 4 not many done that to les,last few visits not so good just gate ride a couple yds of the fence and u won it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 there will always be a fastest way around any track . the inside or the outside . not many tracks have those many lines , its like formula 1 , as long as you stick to that certain line , you have won . good luck in finding that magical route around your track , best track that i have seen with many lines was the old Hyde road . superb racing there . . you can tell the N.S.S. was built with the old Hyde road in mind . you have 2 good guys trying to find that special something in your track , lets hope they can find it . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Gazc said: I am sure the usual suspects will find a negative though it is a given. Fantastic what the weej are doing to their stadium. Green with envy or maybe blue with the cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheggie Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Since our team is complete, we are into the new year and the new track is taking shape - what are the thoughts on the riding order for the mighty Tigers?! My original thoughts were something along the lines of:- 1. Worrall 2. Starke 3. Vissing 4. Kerr 5. Harris 6. Sargeant 7. JPB But with such a strong middle order, do you swap round Starke and Kerr? Or does Claus start at 2? Tough, yet probably welcomed decisions ahead for both home and away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balderdash&piffle Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 2 hours ago, cheggie said: Since our team is complete, we are into the new year and the new track is taking shape - what are the thoughts on the riding order for the mighty Tigers?! My original thoughts were something along the lines of:- 1. Worrall 2. Starke 3. Vissing 4. Kerr 5. Harris 6. Sargeant 7. JPB But with such a strong middle order, do you swap round Starke and Kerr? Or does Claus start at 2? Tough, yet probably welcomed decisions ahead for both home and away! Vissing to selfish a rider to back up Worral, he would probably take out his team mate just to win, just as a did on Kus at Berwick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, balderdash&piffle said: Vissing to selfish a rider to back up Worral, he would probably take out his team mate just to win, just as a did on Kus at Berwick Tbf he's not fussy who he takes out, never has been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balderdash&piffle Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, Badge said: Tbf he's not fussy who he takes out, never has been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Oh dear a simple suggestion on the team front and it descends into the slating off a rider. But back on topic i would have Kerr at 2 and vissing at 3 at home with Vissing at 4 away. With very little between the middle order i guess it won't make a great deal of difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheggie Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Just now, Gazc said: Oh dear a simple suggestion on the team front and it descends into the slating off a rider. But back on topic i would have Kerr at 2 and vissing at 3 at home with Vissing at 4 away. With very little between the middle order i guess it won't make a great deal of difference. I guess we can only wait and see who hits the 'track' running for the third heat leader role @ no.3. And yeah, I did think of Kerr at no. 2. But alot of scope for the middle order to increase their averages significantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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