Argos Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 When Jason Crump finished in British Speedway did he have a Fairwell meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thbender Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Argos said: When Jason Crump finished in British Speedway did he have a Fairwell meeting? Nah. He just said "I'll be back." And now he is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 5 hours ago, 4thbender said: Nah. He just said "I'll be back." And now he is. What does this mean please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted February 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 The reason I asked the question, It was my understanding that if you had a fairwell meeting you were banned from making a return to the Sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, Argos said: The reason I asked the question, It was my understanding that if you had a fairwell meeting you were banned from making a return to the Sport A bit like Swindon? 2 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Blachshadow Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Todd Wiltshire made a comeback in 2006 after having had a farewell meeting in 2004. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew2 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Don't think JC ever had a Farewell meeting anywhere, just a long lap of honour in Torun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 56 minutes ago, Vincent Blachshadow said: Todd Wiltshire made a comeback in 2006 after having had a farewell meeting in 2004. Was just gonna say that. I've got his race jacket from the farewell meeting. Took the edge of it a tiny bit when he came back but still pleased i got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 9 hours ago, The Doctor... said: Was just gonna say that. I've got his race jacket from the farewell meeting. Took the edge of it a tiny bit when he came back but still pleased i got it. Didn't it hammer down with rain that night at Oxford for his Farewell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 18 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Didn't it hammer down with rain that night at Oxford for his Farewell? It doesnt hammer down with rain in the Sweet City we have liquid sunshine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a4poster Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 No doubt it is a fantastic coup for the Witches and a boost for the sport in general. I remember the excitement when it was announced the Falcons had re-signed Ivan Mauger (for home meetings only) in our ill-fated return to the British League in 1984. Although he still managed an average a fraction over 8pts - which is today's standard would be good - he was a shadow of the rider he once was and was at time beat by some pretty average riders who would not have got near him when he was in his pomp. It may have been only a fraction of a second out of the gate but in modern racing it made all the difference especially for someone who prided themselves on their gating ability. It was similar for Verner when he returned - although not renowned for his gating - his fence scraping escapades that made him such a favourite was largely gone. No doubt some of the hunger must go also as well as the realisation of the risks must be greater. Still all were great riders, Mauger the greatest, Verner one of the best all action riders around the County Ground and as for Jason Crump I would urge anyone if you get the chance to see him in action to make a special effort to go and see one of the greats of modern Speedway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 Another possible precedent is Andrew Silver, who came back for Rye House. Silver in the second tier is probably about the same level as Crump in the top tier. As I recall, he ended up as a high-scoring reserve and scored one maximum during the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 8 years away from competitive action will be his biggest problem + he is 8 years older ,everybody likes to think they are as fit as they were in body and mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: 8 years away from competitive action will be his biggest problem + he is 8 years older ,everybody likes to think they are as fit as they were in body and mind. Very true, but if Jason has retained his gating skills he will score big at home ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 7 hours ago, foreverblue said: Didn't it hammer down with rain that night at Oxford for his Farewell? Yeh i don't actually think they finished it. I've got the programme somewhere but pretty sure it was cut short cos of the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 31 minutes ago, The Doctor... said: Yeh i don't actually think they finished it. I've got the programme somewhere but pretty sure it was cut short cos of the rain. No i don't think they did and there were some great riders there including Hans Nielsen i believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 56 minutes ago, foreverblue said: No i don't think they did and there were some great riders there including Hans Nielsen i believe Yeh was a good turnout riders and fans. Very long night in the bar after aswell from what i remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 12 minutes ago, The Doctor... said: Yeh was a good turnout riders and fans. Very long night in the bar after aswell from what i remember. Yes very good turnout shame it was cut short because of the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemuppet Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 6 hours ago, Fromafar said: 8 years away from competitive action will be his biggest problem + he is 8 years older ,everybody likes to think they are as fit as they were in body and mind. But the riders are not as good as they were 8 years ago 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, mickthemuppet said: But the riders are not as good as they were 8 years ago The standard has certainly declined in the top league.He will need to gate sharp to get out of the way of the like of Bates and Garrity though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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