marko Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 So this is the rearranged meeting from Good Friday, assume both teams will be at full strength, should be a decent meeting as both Danny King and Rory Schlien have shown their liking for our circuit in the past. Expecting a home win and hopefully this week Alfie will have a more mature head on his shoulders and not ride himself into a frenzy, I hope they will have made some attempt to sort out the sound system because last week it was awful, and a bit more grip on the track to facilitate better racing would not go amiss either. Early indications are weather will not be an issue. For Witches fans making the journey, its probably been a long time since you have had to travel to Arena and whilst the M25 has behaved itself in the first two meetings (as far as I know) you would be worth coming off the A12 at Brentwood and using the A128 and A13 just in case, its slower but a very safe route, you know you will get there on time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 What about coming off the A12 at A130 and then use the A13 to the stadium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 (edited) I predict a good spanking for the witches, between 12 and 20. Can't see this being a very good track for a few of the witches riders, unless they have suddenly learnt how to trap, which I doubt. I'm undecided on going, I really hate the place, apart from the sweetie stall. do they still have that? Edited April 11, 2018 by Baldyman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 We still have a sweet stall. It's just one of the many many spectator facilities the Arena boasts, along with the car parking and errr did I mention the sweet stall?. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 What about the thousands of rabbit holes and droppings? Is that classed as a facility. Can normally get a decent cup of coffee from the back straight kiosk, if that's still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 3 hours ago, marko said: So this is the rearranged meeting from Good Friday, assume both teams will be at full strength, should be a decent meeting as both Danny King and Rory Schlien have shown their liking for our circuit in the past. Expecting a home win and hopefully this week Alfie will have a more mature head on his shoulders and not ride himself into a frenzy, I hope they will have made some attempt to sort out the sound system because last week it was awful, and a bit more grip on the track to facilitate better racing would not go amiss either. Early indications are weather will not be an issue. For Witches fans making the journey, its probably been a long time since you have had to travel to Arena and whilst the M25 has behaved itself in the first two meetings (as far as I know) you would be worth coming off the A12 at Brentwood and using the A128 and A13 just in case, its slower but a very safe route, you know you will get there on time. Agree we need more grip on the outside, used to be plenty of it when we had AJ and Kennett in the team so no excuse not to have it like that Friday. Should see some good racing because like you said it’s a track Schlein and King go well on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Baldyman said: What about the thousands of rabbit holes and droppings? Is that classed as a facility. Can normally get a decent cup of coffee from the back straight kiosk, if that's still there. Well if there are no longer any rabbit droppings and the coffee now tastes like sh!t then you know whats happening 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Can only see a massive home win sadly, unless CL can prime the riders how to successfully ride this track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I was a little shocked to read in the Star that Zach had hurt his shoulder, after his crash the first thing I did was ask myself, is he holding his shoulder? because that was something that normally takes the hit in falls like that, the fact he didn't appear to be meant I thought he got away with it but to an extent he didn't, although at least no last damage was done. There was a problem with bend two last week and that will hopefully been addressed ahead of tomorrows clash, we have had issues before with bend two and it needs to be kept in check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 On 11/04/2018 at 11:19 AM, 2ndbendbeerhut said: What about coming off the A12 at A130 and then use the A13 to the stadium? That is the route I would normally take but there are roadworks now almost down as far as the turn-off for South Woodham Ferrers and 50 mph limit. I've had no problems with the M25 recently which is much improved now there are 4 lanes for most of it. Just keep tuned to BBC Essex to be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Beerhut, you should let your chauffeur worry about the route 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizHeathen Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Looking forward to our first visit of the year tomorrow evening. Need a fix, especially after tonight's last minute postponement at Swindon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 .Wrap up warm tonight Lakeside can be a chilly place early season,,Hammers should take this one with a bit to spare .But Ipswich will be determined to improve on their performance at home to Peterborough... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 It's always freezing with a chilly wind, even at the height of summer. I can see there being plenty of bend 2 crashes into the air fence tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainlesssteelride Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Joining up with the massif tonight, shouldn't be hard to find them as plenty of space in the small crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainlesssteelride Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Looks like a rider into bend 2 fence, as some clever bloke predicted earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Perhaps that Glasgow fan wasnt so clueless after all...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Well done lakeside and conner, some riders were shocking, don't deserve a mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Stainlesssteelride said: Joining up with the massif tonight, shouldn't be hard to find them as plenty of space in the small crowd. What a night for me to be ill and miss - probably never find out who you are now!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 16 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Well done lakeside and conner, some riders were shocking, don't deserve a mention. Yep pretty much sums it up!! Felt sorry for haertel - only got 2 rides didn’t really see the sense in taking his third off him not gonna learn tracks by not riding them! Shocking decision in heat 8 to exclude the two riders btw if that’s not 4 riders making a good start and bunching I don’t know what is!! on a side note I believe Ellis was riding the godden engine all night tonight - both man and machine impressive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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