Badge Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 30 minutes ago, Baldyman said: So what colours do we think race suits will be? I thought last years was good,,, bikes as well. I did hear and see a fair few saying they couldn't tell who is who under the not so bright lights. Hopefully very similar to last years, far and away the smartest I've seen tbh, possibly a bit of pink included this year 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 21 minutes ago, Badge said: Hopefully very similar to last years, far and away the smartest I've seen tbh, possibly a bit of pink included this year Agree with that - perhaps it's too late to incorporate it into the main design but pink gloves are available. An easy and inexpensive alternative which would make the same point 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Great idea,,,, Troy Lee do a nice pair of pink gloves,,, only 20 ish quid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 36 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Great idea,,,, Troy Lee do a nice pair of pink gloves,,, only 20 ish quid I'm sure the MASSIF would start by sponsoring Jake's as our rider of the the year for 2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pob Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 We'll the offer has been sent to Jake , and I've also messaged to club about it as well . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Baldyman said: So what colours do we think race suits will be? I thought last years was good,,, bikes as well. I did hear and see a fair few saying they couldn't tell who is who under the not so bright lights. Thought last years suits were very good, never understand people moaning they can’t tell who’s who - they tell you before the race who’s in it, as does the program and they were different colour helmets to differentiate 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 11 minutes ago, 89buttons said: Thought last years suits were very good, never understand people moaning they can’t tell who’s who - they tell you before the race who’s in it, as does the program and they were different colour helmets to differentiate And have different numbers on there backs,,,, and normally different styles. Think it's mainly the older fans,, back in the so and so years and all that. And does it matter who is in first and second,,, they both represent your team. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 In terms of rider numbers it probably would help several if they were a little larger. I also concede that under lights helmet colours can be a bit tricky to pick out (especially when faded/stained and this should be stamped out on its white no grey/blue tint). Maybe the away side should have yellow and black quarters and black and white stripes? As for the pink troy lee gloves i hope they have plenty of stock in......beautiful idea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 13 hours ago, Baldyman said: So what colours do we think race suits will be? I thought last years was good,,, bikes as well. I did hear and see a fair few saying they couldn't tell who is who under the not so bright lights. Dump them and let the riders have their own race suits and pay for them/advertise with them. I know I'm seemingly in a minority here but I'm perfectly capable of telling apart the riders from each team without them having to be in clone suits. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, SPEEDY69 said: Dump them and let the riders have their own race suits and pay for them/advertise with them. I know I'm seemingly in a minority here but I'm perfectly capable of telling apart the riders from each team without them having to be in clone suits. Do you not think matching suits and bike covers look much, much more professional than a collection of waifs and strays in random colours? Race jackets worked in the eighties but this is a completely different era with tv coverage and team sponsors, social media etc. Teams and riders need to look as professional as possible. There is a reason that pretty much all other team sports have matching team wear for all team members. Edited February 25, 2020 by Bagpuss 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2ndbendbeerhut Posted February 25, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 It's a TEAM sport so all of the TEAM should wear matching team uniform just like other sports.... 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 55 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Do you not think matching suits and bike covers look much, much more professional than a collection of waifs and strays in random colours? Race jackets worked in the eighties but this is a completely different era with tv coverage and team sponsors, social media etc. Teams and riders need to look as professional as possible. There is a reason that pretty much all other team sports have matching team wear for all team members. No, I don't. And I also remember some fantastic race suits some of the riders wore, looking very professional in the coordination with their machinery etc. Of course I'm not stupid and understand the points you've made except I don't agree on the need for team suits. TV coverage of course in the 70s/80s was less frequent but did air on shows such as World Of Sport, watched by millions rather than the tens of thousands who tune into the BT Sport coverage. Additionally, in those days it wasn't just teams that were sponsored, the whole league was! We could go further down the clone track of course, have the same helmets and ditch helmet colours because they no longer serve any purpose either because it's easy to see who's on each team - except for the new signings, guests etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 51 minutes ago, SPEEDY69 said: No, I don't. And I also remember some fantastic race suits some of the riders wore, looking very professional in the coordination with their machinery etc. Of course I'm not stupid and understand the points you've made except I don't agree on the need for team suits. TV coverage of course in the 70s/80s was less frequent but did air on shows such as World Of Sport, watched by millions rather than the tens of thousands who tune into the BT Sport coverage. Additionally, in those days it wasn't just teams that were sponsored, the whole league was! We could go further down the clone track of course, have the same helmets and ditch helmet colours because they no longer serve any purpose either because it's easy to see who's on each team - except for the new signings, guests etc. Of course they look more professional. Its a TEAM sport and the matching kit aligns with a TEAM of riders rather than a collection of individuals (Poole Pirates last season is a good example of the latter). Whether you like it or not is a different question. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 48 minutes ago, Steve0 said: Of course they look more professional. Its a TEAM sport and the matching kit aligns with a TEAM of riders rather than a collection of individuals (Poole Pirates last season is a good example of the latter). Whether you like it or not is a different question. We disagree then. We could talk about the definition of what it means to look 'professional' of course but that may get really tedious. Any rider who is licensed and paid for riding speedway is a professional. How they look is simply a matter of preference. Oh, and a TEAM is a collection of INDIVIDUALS (see, I can patronise as well ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pob Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 15 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: I'm sure the MASSIF would start by sponsoring Jake's as our rider of the the year for 2019 15 hours ago, Pob said: We'll the offer has been sent to Jake , and I've also messaged to club about it as well . Got a message back from Jake this morning , he's on board with the idea. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 I would imagine so,,, free stuff. Maybe other parts of the stadium could do the same. Home straight stand,garden bar, first bend, second bend, massif, broomstick and methanol, back straight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 Does anyone know when press and practise is scheduled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 Very pleased to be part of Drew Kemp sponsorship for 2020, spoke to him at the Paradise Park on Sunday. Very professional young lad, hope all concerned with Ipswich will give him time, big step up for him, but I believe he as a big future 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seathestars Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 See the new Ipswich Polo Shirt from Jeabea Designs that should be the top half of the 2020 race suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, Suffolkpunch said: See the new Ipswich Polo Shirt from Jeabea Designs that should be the top half of the 2020 race suit The continuity of that would be desirable IMO - thecrepluca shirt aspect is as strong a pull as any 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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