dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 6 minutes ago, Come on the Skipper said: That'd be interesting as league speedway didn't start at Arena Essex until 1984...... So he would be old enough to form an opinion from day 1..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 And saw speedway there with no fence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted May 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 The facilities may be poor at Lakeside ,,But i have visited most tracks in England over 65 yrs and on any given night the racing can be as good as anywhere else..Some people do not like technical tracks and knock it for the size more than any thing else.....Lakeside is usually well prepared not like some where the stock car racing takes place on the speedway track'',causing dangerous ruts and metal debris....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icicle Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Who now for Haertel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 5 minutes ago, Icicle said: Who now for Haertel? Greaves surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted May 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Taylor Hampshire guests for Ipswich tonight for the injured German... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Baldyman said: Doesn't matter how many times you mention good racing, it's very unlikely to happen. Doesnt matter how many times you mention it, your opinion is no more valid than anybody else's , especially the fans that turn up every week and enjoy it. Each to his own. Personally I can't stand football but I'm not so presumptuous as to think my judgment is any better than those who do enjoy it. If you don't like it don't go, it's that simple. Bleating on a forum is not going to change anything. Of course when teams like Ipswich turn up with only one rider that can gate consistently, and who can keep up, it's hardly a formula for the best nights racing ever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) 21 minutes ago, waco said: Taylor Hampshire guests for Ipswich tonight for the injured German... Cheap guest / limited riders interested in doing it. Either way providing Lakeside go through the motions it should be job done. Edited May 4, 2018 by Sings4Speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 19 minutes ago, E I Addio said: Doesnt matter how many times you mention it, your opinion is no more valid than anybody else's , especially the fans that turn up every week and enjoy it. Each to his own. Personally I can't stand football but I'm not so presumptuous as to think my judgment is any better than those who do enjoy it. If you don't like it don't go, it's that simple. Bleating on a forum is not going to change anything. Of course when teams like Ipswich turn up with only one rider that can gate consistently, and who can keep up, it's hardly a formula for the best nights racing ever. Very much personal opinion. I defended Baldy as I know its his genuine opinion of racing at Arena. I dont actually agree with him. I have enjoyed many meetings at Arena although it is much more enjoyable when rooting for the home team! Whilst supporting the Witches it is generaly less attractive! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Last night was my first visit to the re-shaped Foxhall and it looked good. My impression however, was that it did not look anything like as long as the official length (website 285m although someone said the programme quotes 280m) also., I thought it a little dark on the bends - particularly bend 4 but that may just be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) From the stands it certainly does look dark, and a few riders have mentioned it . The tarmac is lit up lovely though. Edited May 4, 2018 by Baldyman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 46 minutes ago, TonyE said: Last night was my first visit to the re-shaped Foxhall and it looked good. My impression however, was that it did not look anything like as long as the official length (website 285m although someone said the programme quotes 280m) also., I thought it a little dark on the bends - particularly bend 4 but that may just be me. Officially remeasured last night, can't exactly remember the length but shorter than 280 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Come on the Skipper Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 2 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: So he would be old enough to form an opinion from day 1..... Maybe I'm a bit thick (probably) but how could he have an opinion on something that didn't exist 40 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted May 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Well he does but who cares,? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) I said 40 years, I'm sorry I got it wrong, I just guessed , I'm not your normal speedway nerd that everything has to be spot on for. It's also better than I am making on, I was just exaggerating , so let's just say the racing I've seen when I've been there doesn't do a lot for me. Hope that's a bit better, damn speedway nerds do my swede in. Like the the person above says, who cares. Life is too short and you never know when it's gonna come to an end. Edited May 4, 2018 by Baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siggytastic Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Hope Rory can be bothered tonight as his attitude seemed to change after a cracking first heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Baldyman said: I'm not your normal speedway nerd that everything has to be spot on for. Well it does help if you have the basic facts if you're trying to persuade someone you know what you're talking about..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I'm not trying anything..I'm my own man, one in a billion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Well done to the Ipswich riders, looks like they give it a good go . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 Well I was probably the only Witches fan there tonight in what look a very small crowd, and what a difference 24 hours make. After I criticised his attitude last night Rory put in a very determined performance tonight, but I wonder if words were said to him after the Ipswich meeting. Cam was named captain which was a surprise as thought Rory would be, maybe a consequence of his actions last night. A good meeting and a score line which nobody would’ve predicted. Man of the match Connor, if only he could bring his Lakeside form to Ipswich. Edward did well seeing as it was his first match back after injury. Cam still can’t seem to find the quick way around but better than the shield meeting. Taylor was out of his depth which was to be expected. Danyon did his job beating his fellow reserves with controlled riding until his fall in 14. Good news that Danny hasn’t broken his arm and hopes to be back in three weeks. Good luck to the Hammers, hope you knock the panthers out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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