Gasser90 Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 That was a brilliant night of speedway. Great effort by buster and the gang to get the track that good. Why Eurosport bother with the little tracks I have no idea. Proper speedway at the show ground again last night 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 13 hours ago, Noodles said: Bomber packs up on the parade lap Saw this round the back of turn 4... are the promotion trying to send a message to Chris? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 13 hours ago, Noodles said: Had to wait for the drizzle to stop because of rider visibility I'm not entirely sure what all the fuss was about? Visibility seems a bit of a red herring to me, it was barely raining, a light drizzle/heavy mist, the track certainly wasn't what I'd call "wet", just a bit heavy... In fact I'd say it was perfect, easily providing the best racing so far this year at the EoEA(S) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted June 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 Are there always that many & such a wide variety of vehicles used to prep the track at EoES? Thought Brennan & Howarth were reasonable for Tigers, Wright wasn't too far off the pace Batchelor in particular & Sedgmen were the disappointments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 1 hour ago, iainb said: I'm not entirely sure what all the fuss was about? Visibility seems a bit of a red herring to me, it was barely raining, a light drizzle/heavy mist, the track certainly wasn't what I'd call "wet", just a bit heavy... In fact I'd say it was perfect, easily providing the best racing so far this year at the EoEA(S) Brings back memories of Alan Mogridge falling in a race at the showground whilst a Panther , his reason for falling was mist on his goggles and not being able to see properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 24 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: Brings back memories of Alan Mogridge falling in a race at the showground whilst a Panther , his reason for falling was mist on his goggles and not being able to see properly Probably has cataracts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandking072 Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 Would anyone have the heat 15 race time please? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 9 minutes ago, sandking072 said: Would anyone have the heat 15 race time please? Thanks in advance. 60.3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandking072 Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 54 minutes ago, wealdstone said: 60.3 Thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtf Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 On 6/29/2021 at 9:18 AM, iainb said: I'm not entirely sure what all the fuss was about? Visibility seems a bit of a red herring to me, it was barely raining, a light drizzle/heavy mist, the track certainly wasn't what I'd call "wet", just a bit heavy... In fact I'd say it was perfect, easily providing the best racing so far this year at the EoEA(S) Visibility is so overrated. maybe you would prefer them to be blindfolded and sent out for your amusement. Drizzle is probably the worst kind of rain for visibility, worse than heavy rain as it doesn't bead up and run off the surface of your goggles readily. But please carry on with the expert opinions 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, wtf said: Visibility is so overrated. maybe you would prefer them to be blindfolded and sent out for your amusement. Drizzle is probably the worst kind of rain for visibility, worse than heavy rain as it doesn't bead up and run off the surface of your goggles readily. But please carry on with the expert opinions Isn't that why they were tear offs or the roller system? You've seen them ride in the rain, drizzle, wet muddy tracks with mud spray. I've seen Coventry riding at Belle Vue (Hyde Road) in the last ever meeting with driving monsoon rain sweeping across the stadium. All I'm suggesting is that the visibility was not the issue on Monday evening. Please save your sarcasm for when it's really needed Edited June 30, 2021 by iainb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtf Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 1 minute ago, iainb said: Isn't that why they were tear offs or the roller system? You've seen them ride in the rain, drizzle, wet muddy tracks with mud spray. I've seen Coventry riding at Belle Vue (Hyde Road) in the last ever meeting with driving monsoon rain sweeping across the stadium. All I'm suggesting is that the visibility was not the issue on Monday evening Says a man who has clearly never done it. If you think tear offs and roller systems provide beautiful clear vision, your wrong. If you also think 14 guys want to turn up at a track, spend costs on fuel, mechanics etc and then go back with zero income you're wrong. They'd just like a better than average chance of earning a living without dying for no good reason. Yes everyone has a different opinion of what's safe to ride in, but I'd tend to listen more to those who are doing it than those who are not. They do not want to go home unpaid believe me on that. Peterborough is a fast track, the usual racing line is not far from that lovely comfy air bag that they are bound to just bounce off like a bouncy castle. They want to ride, but riding and racing require different conditions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, wtf said: Says a man who has clearly never done it. If you think tear offs and roller systems provide beautiful clear vision, your wrong. If you also think 14 guys want to turn up at a track, spend costs on fuel, mechanics etc and then go back with zero income you're wrong. They'd just like a better than average chance of earning a living without dying for no good reason. Yes everyone has a different opinion of what's safe to ride in, but I'd tend to listen more to those who are doing it than those who are not. They do not want to go home unpaid believe me on that. Peterborough is a fast track, the usual racing line is not far from that lovely comfy air bag that they are bound to just bounce off like a bouncy castle. They want to ride, but riding and racing require different conditions. If they're going to potentially not run meetings due to "visibility" in the conditions that were prevalent on Monday night then the sport is finished in this country. It wasn't even raining. Quit with the sarcasm... it is the lowest form of wit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 How long was the delay to wait for the drizzle to stop? Doesn't seem worth making a fuss over if it wasn't long, and I'd agree that the finer the rain the harder it is to see out of a pair of glasses/goggles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtf Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, iainb said: If they're going to potentially not run meetings due to "visibility" in the conditions that were prevalent on Monday night then the sport is finished in this country. It wasn't even raining. Quit with the sarcasm... it is the lowest form of wit We waited 30 minutes so people could race safely and you bitch and moan, but you do that about most things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 Just now, wtf said: We waited 30 minutes so people could race safely and you bitch and moan, but you do that about most things. If we are going to indulge in a bit of sarcasm though... Come to Peterborough to watch the Speedway! Unless there's a bit of drizzle in the air, then come! Oh... unless it's a sunny night and the sun gets in the riders eyes, then come. Oh and if you didn't realise, did you know the speedway bikes don't have any brakes on them! I know dangerous right?! Maybe we should have wet weather setups, weather shield on the bikes with wipers on and mandatory fitting of brakes to the bikes. I've stopped being sarcastic now. Visibility was not an issue on Monday night I don't even know why they're suggesting it was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris116 Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) I have never ridden a speedway bike but I used to ride a bike on the road (Jawa CZ 250cc Twin and then Honda 400cc Dream). Driving rain was never a problem with visibility but a fine mist could make things very difficult. In fact the only things I came across that was worse was driving snow, a low sun ahead of you and the occasional idiot who put their main beam back on about 30 yards before they passed you in the opposite direction. I say this remembering that I had a screen in front of me, tarmac rather than shale under my wheels and brakes to slow down and stop with. If most of the riders at a meeting say they can't see properly then I would never argue with them. Edited July 3, 2021 by Chris116 Spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 On 7/3/2021 at 12:27 PM, Chris116 said: I have never ridden a speedway bike but I used to ride a bike on the road (Jawa CZ 250cc Twin and then Honda 400cc Dream). Driving rain was never a problem with visibility but a fine mist could make things very difficult. In fact the only things I came across that was worse was driving snow, a low sun ahead of you and the occasional idiot who put their main beam back on about 30 yards before they passed you in the opposite direction. I say this remembering that I had a screen in front of me, tarmac rather than shale under my wheels and brakes to slow down and stop with. If most of the riders at a meeting say they can't see properly then I would never argue with them. Like I said, I think the visibility "excuse" was a red herring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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