stevethelion Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, bruno said: Is the police station easy to spot,I've been a few times so can picture the shops on the way in . Thanks If you come off the A46 at Anstey/ Beaumont Leys exit, turn towards Beaumont Leys, there is a small stretch of dual carriage way (about half a mile), which then merges to 1 lane for about 200 yards until you get to an island , turn left here into Bennion Road. The shopping centre will then be to your right, the industrial estate is on the left (BOSTON ROAD) , turn into Boston Road , this goes round in a half circle eventually coming back onto Bennion Rd (at the Police Station). You should be able to park anywhere around Boston Road. Edited March 16, 2019 by stevethelion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 21 hours ago, cityrebel said: That's my worry. If it rains all day saturday, will the track recover in time. If i lived local i would definitely take a chance. There has been no rain today but it's pretty arctic weather out there with high winds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProperSport Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Weather been appalling in Preston today - looks ok in Leicester - hoping to see this on tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyGround Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Ghosty said: Who are the currently based U.K. riders (draw cards) who are sitting out this meeting that could have quite easily have ridden? This meeting is not by invite only, the riders need to let the organisers know that they are available. Any "Star" name that has not done so should hold their heads in shame! The BEN fund does a great job assisting former riders, some will be @ Leicester in their wheelchairs, it also assist current riders sitting out injuries. It can only do so if WE ALL support it...... P.S. & yes I do my own bit. Well said, we all know who they are! Good luck to everyone for tomorrow especially "Ben Ten" Barker who's commitment to BRBF is unmatched by any other rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) hope everyone has a great day out and it raises loads of cash for these daredevils of shale . Edited March 16, 2019 by jenga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway fan Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Bruce Cribb will be in attendance taking orders for his book ..Cribby's Storybook , with ALL profits via the Ben Fund to permanently disabled UK riders . It was hope the book would have been ready in time but it is about 7-10 days from release ..price is £12 + £3 P+P //Bruce should be found near the entrance and programme booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bump Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 6 hours ago, ProperSport said: Weather been appalling in Preston today - looks ok in Leicester - hoping to see this on tomorrow I live about 10 miles south of the stadium, was dry until 6pm then rained pretty heavy til about 9. Dry now & forecast is decent for tomorrow so should be all systems go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProperSport Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Thanks Mr Bump , setting off 9.30 so going to risk it based on forecasts etc - Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just been out for a run. Blue skies but a cold wind in south Leicester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 I believe Sedgy has pulled out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stewart Posted March 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Also Richard Lawson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 22 hours ago, Ghosty said: Who are the currently based U.K. riders (draw cards) who are sitting out this meeting that could have quite easily have ridden? This meeting is not by invite only, the riders need to let the organisers know that they are available. Any "Star" name that has not done so should hold their heads in shame! The BEN fund does a great job assisting former riders, some will be @ Leicester in their wheelchairs, it also assist current riders sitting out injuries. It can only do so if WE ALL support it...... P.S. & yes I do my own bit. Sad to see the grestest ever british rider who likes to talk isnt riding in this one as for late withdrawals hope for good reasons lol 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 The four Leicester riders in the main field scored well plus the two reserves scored from a few rides. Bodes well for them this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Enjoyed the meeting. Well-organised, professionally run and would have finished a lot quicker had certain riders not ploughed through the elastic on a distressing number of occasions early on. I know it’s an early-season one, but some good racing too. Pleased to see some far-flung supporters from Redcar, Berwick, Eastbourne and doubtless other places too. Hope the organisers have raised a hefty sum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer1969 Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Although I reckon everyone was freezing cold it was a good day and a good meeting best bit of the day - cheering Ricky Ashworth on his 2 laps of the track on a tandem - well done Ricky reckon he deserves a track record mention for that ride. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WTF1 Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Have to disagree regarding good racing, just about every race winner was decided by the second bend and passing especially on the outside was nearly impossible, not a meeting I will remember but hopefully it raised a good amount for the rider's fund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W9 Lion Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 11 hours ago, Fourentee said: Enjoyed the meeting. Well-organised, professionally run and would have finished a lot quicker had certain riders not ploughed through the elastic on a distressing number of occasions early on. I know it’s an early-season one, but some good racing too. Pleased to see some far-flung supporters from Redcar, Berwick, Eastbourne and doubtless other places too. Hope the organisers have raised a hefty sum. Tell me about it - I binned 100 metres of cotton tape at the end of the meeting. All the riders were told of the new starting procedure in the refs briefing before the meeting started. I guess they are just not good listeners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 17 minutes ago, W9 Lion said: Tell me about it - I binned 100 metres of cotton tape at the end of the meeting. All the riders were told of the new starting procedure in the refs briefing before the meeting started. I guess they are just not good listeners. What new starting procedure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiqueSteve Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 19 hours ago, Al Stewart said: Also Richard Lawson. does anyone know why Richard Lawson was not there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, AntiqueSteve said: does anyone know why Richard Lawson was not there ? Presumably Richard Lawson does, if the Ben Fund Organisers were aware they weren’t telling. As for the meeting itself, after an eternity to get heat 1 concluded it plodded along at a fairly slow pace amid the hail, rain and wind and occasional sun. The racing was largely processional with very few genuine overtakes although the commentators were trying to convince everyone it was better than it actually was. A good example of this was Bates who looked a world champion in his first three when he made the gate but missed it totally in heat 16 and was unable to get by Andersen or Perks. Nicholls, Wright, Bates, Masters and King impressed whilst Morris for all the hype from Wolves fans was a major dissapointment failing to finish a race. Edited March 18, 2019 by bigcatdiary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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