martinmauger Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) Not trying to make the thread all about Hull / Ivan (honest), but you couldn't 'bounce' off an air fence or give it a clout, like at Exeter or Halifax, as it would prob pull you in. But Emil (& TRick at Cardiff) had his wheels tight along the bottom so it worked. But it really is 'small potatoes' . [pauses for effect] At Hull in 2004 Emiliano Sanchez at least once rode 2ft UP the fence . He went into turn 1 way too hot, realised he was unable to make it round turn 2 and made a 'split second speedway riders' decision' and rode up the fence 'wall of death style' and even maintained his position in the race. Like 'did he really just do that ?!' Obviously 'Poty' Sanchez probably didn't intend his move but Ivan, TRick & Emil certainly did.... Edited May 31, 2019 by martinmauger spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) Recall Roman Matousek riding his front wheel over the white lane at Munich during the 1989 World Final where he picked up tremendous drive. Riders find many means to gain an advantage whether by design, pure chance or by accident...it's what made/makes the sport so special and creates many iconic and wonderful memories to saviour. Edited May 31, 2019 by steve roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, Pinny said: I remember Craig Watson at Exeter using the fence to superb effect to pass Mark simmonds round the outside, he had the white paint marks on the handlebars to prove how close he got to the fence as well. Watching from the 4th bend bar looking directly down at the track was without doubt the best viewing place I have seen in speedway. Breathtaking Bo Brhel used to squeeze thru' the tiniest gaps close to the fence when exiting the second bend at Cowley whilst a 'Cheetah'. Bearing in mind that the exits to the bends at Cowley used to be quite narrow and that the fence was chain-linked that took some courage. Edited May 31, 2019 by steve roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 4 hours ago, steve roberts said: Recall Roman Matousek riding his front wheel over the white lane at Munich during the 1989 World Final where he picked up tremendous drive. Riders find many means to gain an advantage whether by design, pure chance or by accident...it's what made/makes the sport so special and creates many iconic and wonderful memories to saviour. Remember that well - he made up a huge distance doing it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjsj9803 Posted June 1, 2019 Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) I think what maybe adds to this race is it wasn't his home track ridden week in week out knowing lines and kickboards etc, and to be fair not bad as he was last into the 1st corner, and Freddie and Miskowiak ain't slow. Edited June 1, 2019 by rjsj9803 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted June 1, 2019 Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 4 hours ago, rjsj9803 said: I think what maybe adds to this race is it wasn't his home track ridden week in week out knowing lines and kickboards etc, and to be fair not bad as he was last into the 1st corner, and Freddie and Miskowiak ain't slow. It was Emily home track about 4 years ago. Think he left with them owing a small fortune to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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