Kings Lynn 2019

[A ORLOV]

6 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said:

First thing I'd do is try different material. The huge stones in the shale is fine for Stockcars as it protects the track but it's awful for Speedway.

Remember this too, but imo Buster should have 2 different suppliers. One for Stockcars and one for Speedway 

I recall a few clubs including Somerset and Poole had problems with their track surface after having to get a new supplier.  There could have been a few Championship and NL clubs as well that had the same problems.

[tellboy]

2 hours ago, Bunce said:

When Huggy did the track, I always thought the racing was excellent. It usually seemed to be on the grippy side, which visiting riders weren't always too keen on. Since Buster has been doing the track, I have never felt its been the same. I don't know if that's down to a different type of shale, or differences in todays  modern bikes, but what ever the reason I don't think the racing has been as exciting as in times past. Maybe its my rose tinted specs, but "from the gate" racing is poor entertainment as far as I'm concerned, and has been a major factor in my loss of interest in the sport over the last few years.

I think when Huggy done the track we had big home wins in the old PL.Not always great racing though because many teams were beat before they took to the track.Think the lesser riders so to speak weren't put off by a grippy track but more to do with the fence back then.That was a solid fence with no cushioning.

[g13webb]

I find it very difficult to be precise about the track make-up as I know very little of making a track good or bad..... .  My only opinion relates to what I see when watching home meetings.   My reality of a grippy track is that it gives every rider the same conditions where can all find the ample traction.    This develops into a follow the leader scenario because all the riders, regardless of their position,   are all finding situation conditions...  

 It the shale was more limited and the riders had to go hunting for better grip, my thinking is that the better riders would be more successful finding little bit extra,  needed to get by the rider in front....       I may be talking out my arse, but I have seen some truly wonderful meetings on a slick track    .

[Bald Bloke]

Agree. Iv'e seen some good meetings on a slicker track too.

With a grippy track like Lynn, you need a strong motor and big nads. You can't ride it half hearted, you have to attack it.I f you hesitate and back off a little the bike is liable to straighten up or rear up and chuck you off the back. Lambo and Bomber spring to mind that both attack that type of track..

It wouldn't hurt to try a slicker track and spike it up a bit, more so from mid track to the outside, and give it a try.

I've even read from some BV fans that the NNS provides better racing when slicker... And that is what you call a top  track 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 28, 2018 by Bald Bloke

[Daniel Smith]

58 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said:

Agree. Iv've seen some good meetings on a slicker track too.

With a grippy track like Lynn, you need a strong motor and big nads. You can't ride it half hearted, you have to attack it.I f you hesitate and back off a little the bike is liable to straighten up or rear up and chuck you off the back. Lambo and Bomber spring to mind that both attack that type of track..

It wouldn't hurt to try a slicker track and spike it up a bit, more so from mid track to the outside, and give it a try.

I've even read from some BV fans that the NNS provides better racing when slicker... And that is what you call a top  track 

 

 

 

 

 

The best meetings at Lynn in recent history have been when Buster leaves the track alone. Slick track and allow a build up of dirt on the outside. All to often he's grading the dirt back down to the inside. I still say though, a change in the shale for Speedway is an absolute must. 

[Bald Bloke]

1 hour ago, Daniel Smith said:

The best meetings at Lynn in recent history have been when Buster leaves the track alone. Slick track and allow a build up of dirt on the outside. All to often he's grading the dirt back down to the inside. I still say though, a change in the shale for Speedway is an absolute must. 

When he leaves the track alone as you say "slick track" It's only slick later on,when Buster leaves in alone. Why not put a fair bit less shale on to start with, and spike from mid track to the fence. Spiking digs into the surface making it  a bit looser/ grippy, but with less dirt on to start with, it might give us an inbetween the two track types

[Clive Ward]

A couple of years ago when the World Cup was held at Belle Vue the race off on the Friday was pretty poor but this was when NKI broke the track record and all the winners times were around the 58 second mark but for Saturdays final the times were all 60 seconds plus and the racing was brilliant so does prove that meetings can be more exciting when tracks are more slicker.

[Bald Bloke]

On ‎10‎/‎27‎/‎2018 at 11:33 AM, Clive Ward said:

A couple of years ago when the World Cup was held at Belle Vue the race off on the Friday was pretty poor but this was when NKI broke the track record and all the winners times were around the 58 second mark but for Saturdays final the times were all 60 seconds plus and the racing was brilliant so does prove that meetings can be more exciting when tracks are more slicker.

Yes, usually grip means fast if you attack it. If you don't it can mean slow. Some riders can't ride very grippy...Generally a little bit slicker track ( not like the M25)  but with a bit of dirt and spiked up a little makes for better racing as all can ride it, just sets ups need adjusting. But for some on very grippy tracks, they just can't ride it well whatever the set up.

[hyderd]

On 10/26/2018 at 7:49 PM, Bald Bloke said:

Agree. Iv'e seen some good meetings on a slicker track too.

With a grippy track like Lynn, you need a strong motor and big nads. You can't ride it half hearted, you have to attack it.I f you hesitate and back off a little the bike is liable to straighten up or rear up and chuck you off the back. Lambo and Bomber spring to mind that both attack that type of track..

It wouldn't hurt to try a slicker track and spike it up a bit, more so from mid track to the outside, and give it a try.

I've even read from some BV fans that the NNS provides better racing when slicker... And that is what you call a top  track 

 

 

 

 

 

that's correct,recently for the first half of the meeting it tended to be follow the leader after lap1 turn 2, close fast racing but still follow the leader, the second half is when the track slickened off and came to the riders, then the riders produced excellent racing.

[Greg]

Richard Knight has posted that he is back with Kings Lynn speedway on the facebook but dose not say what kinda role but can only be good news for the club.

[stevehone]

7 minutes ago, Greg said:

Richard Knight has posted that he is back with Kings Lynn speedway on the facebook but dose not say what kinda role but can only be good news for the club.

team manager? Dale to Peterborough?

[Greg]

You buying Peterborough then ? 

[Bald Bloke]

3 hours ago, Richard Weston said:

Back at No 1 in place of Lambert

That would be some comeback at 59

[semion]

Is Buster taking Peterborough on as well ?

[Bald Bloke]

1 hour ago, semion said:

Is Buster taking Peterborough on as well ?

Hope not. How far can he spread himself. 

[Aces51]

Just now, Bald Bloke said:

Hope not. How far can he spread himself. 

I think a fair few of us are hoping that he dedicates himself solely to King's Lynn next year. 

[Bald Bloke]

3 minutes ago, Aces51 said:

I think a fair few of us are hoping that he dedicates himself solely to King's Lynn next year. 

Can someone be a promotor at 2 clubs in the same league ? If not, the Prem/Champ would have to continue.

 

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv]

41 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said:

Can someone be a promotor at 2 clubs in the same league ? If not, the Prem/Champ would have to continue.

 

Easily sorted on paper

[Bald Bloke]

19 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said:

Easily sorted on paper

I guess your right. Just a mate and a signature

[stevehone]

surely someone can be owner and someone else promoter