Brummies_Ste Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 MILDENHALL: Danny Ayres, Josh Bailey R/R, Ryan Kinsley, Jordan Jenkins, Drew Kemp, Matt Marson, Sam Bebee.BIRMINGHAM: Tom Bacon, Callum Walker R/R, Jon Armstrong, Leon Flint, Ben Morley, Josh Embleton, Nick Laurence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz_mft Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Will be a close meeting tonight.Birmingham's top 4 all ride the track well.Mildenhall will need to be on top of their game that's for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siggytastic Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Any rain showers at the track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 a point would be amazing for the brummies here but feel we may fall a bit short with the tail not wagging again with the reserves having to take 11 rides with at least 1 of them been out in 10 of the 15 heats 51-39 my prediction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 1 hour ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: a point would be amazing for the brummies here but feel we may fall a bit short with the tail not wagging again with the reserves having to take 11 rides with at least 1 of them been out in 10 of the 15 heats 51-39 my prediction A point would be as good as a win and probably result of the season. This Mildenhall side is unbelievable and its been a number of years since we have seen a side as good as this grace third tier speedway. We have to bear that in mind tonight, as long as its not a mauling I will be content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 sounds like a awful evening with the meeting abandoned with zero heats complete due to lack of medical cover hope all the injured riders are ok . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMiller Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 If Bacon is injured now as well, then the season is surely done ? Let’s hope it’s not too serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Abandoned meetings are becoming a regular occurrence and however much you feel for injured riders ,and their care is of the utmost importance ..the fact is promotions can not afford the medical cover needed to continue meetings on too many occasions,.Just another reason the sport is struggling,,with many other problems ie continuity of meetings ,,poor race conditions ,,.unfortunatly our sport continues on its downward spiral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 15 minutes ago, waco said: Abandoned meetings are becoming a regular occurrence and however much you feel for injured riders ,and their care is of the utmost importance ..the fact is promotions can not afford the medical cover needed to continue meetings on too many occasions,.Just another reason the sport is struggling,,with many other problems ie continuity of meetings ,,poor race conditions ,,.unfortunatly our sport continues on its downward spiral I have to agree. You can't keep taking people's money, and not giving them what they've paid for. Whether it's medical cover, track conditions or curfews. No wonder fans are leaving in their droves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Tom Bacon has a suspected fracture to his back, so season likely over. Sam Woods a broken arm according to Brummies site . My best wishes to them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 10 minutes ago, Brummie Kev said: Tom Bacon has a suspected fracture to his back, so season likely over. Sam Woods a broken arm according to Brummies site . My best wishes to them both. That's awful news, get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz_mft Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, waco said: Abandoned meetings are becoming a regular occurrence and however much you feel for injured riders ,and their care is of the utmost importance ..the fact is promotions can not afford the medical cover needed to continue meetings on too many occasions,.Just another reason the sport is struggling,,with many other problems ie continuity of meetings ,,poor race conditions ,,.unfortunatly our sport continues on its downward spiral We had medical cover but had to wait for 2 county ambulances for both crashes unfortunately.With the 2nd ambulance likely to take a while to come they took Tom off to hospital in the ambulance at the track.Right decision to call the meeting off.Best wishes to both Sam and Tom.2 really bad crashes tonight.Speedy recovery to both Edited September 8, 2018 by adz_mft 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMiller Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 17 minutes ago, Brummie Kev said: Tom Bacon has a suspected fracture to his back, so season likely over. Sam Woods a broken arm according to Brummies site . My best wishes to them both. Jesus where will it end...? Never known a team have so many injuries in one season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegal Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 I know that everyone at Mildenhall sends their most sincere best wishes to both Sam woods and Tom Bacon. two of speedways most pleasant genuine guys. Both accidents were truly horrific and one can only imagine with horror what the result would have been without an air fence. We are hugely indebted to teh brilliant work of Jason Gillingham and his team of medics who were cool, calm and superbly professional. Initially we think that Sam woods has a broken arm and some minor additional fractures..bad enough, but Tom Bacon hit teh turn 1 air fence at full speed with no time to get the cut-out to cut down the speed impact. Initial diagnosis is possibly fractures in his back....as I said we wish both boys a speedy return to health. Our thoughts also go to their team colleagues, the management of the Brummies, and all fans . They have had a dreadful season with injuries, and they have our respect for some great matches this season. Not the Saturday evening we were all looking forward to. James 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moleman27 Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 Unfortunately even if the Mildenhall track was seen as being very good condition by the referee. Its always going to be such a dangerous track which always seems to give such bad injuries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 44 minutes ago, Moleman27 said: Unfortunately even if the Mildenhall track was seen as being very good condition by the referee. Its always going to be such a dangerous track which always seems to give such bad injuries. Was there stocks the night before? That’s the only reason I can see why it would be dangerous as the track is usually very slick this season compared to previous years where it has been very grippy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz_mft Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, TurnTwo said: Was there stocks the night before? That’s the only reason I can see why it would be dangerous as the track is usually very slick this season compared to previous years where it has been very grippy. No the fence was left up from the previous week.Track has been very consistent this year.Track looked spot on last night. 53 minutes ago, Moleman27 said: Unfortunately even if the Mildenhall track was seen as being very good condition by the referee. Its always going to be such a dangerous track which always seems to give such bad injuries. Rubbish.I guess you've been to visit regularly this season? The track has been incredibly consistent and isn't any more dangerous than plenty of others.Bad injuries happen at every track you visit.With regards to this year,until this meeting we have had 3 injury withdrawals.2 were Bebee and Bailey who crashed together going into bend 1 and the other was Alcock who was hit by his team mate also on bend 1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 Stock cars are not good bed fellows with speedway tracks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 1 hour ago, waco said: Stock cars are not good bed fellows with speedway tracks Eastbourne don't seem to have much of a problem, like or loath the track, 99%of the time a good safe surface, not sure of the name of the current track curator/ tractor guy, but he's as good as the late great Bob Dugard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 The stocks have their own track at Arlington do they not? Stocks are ok if like Buster a track has a big motorway blade at its disposal to smooth everything off again once the cars have churned it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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