Teromaafan Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Never like having to operate R/R, particularly away. I think that Lions will do well to get a point against a strong Bears team. Zaine Kennedy's performance will be key here and will most likely be taking three of the R/R rides and Jack Thomas will have to take all of his programmed rides. Our big guns will subsequently need to be bang on it to keep us in the contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Teromaafan said: Never like having to operate R/R, particularly away. I think that Lions will do well to get a point against a strong Bears team. Zaine Kennedy's performance will be key here and will most likely be taking three of the R/R rides and Jack Thomas will have to take all of his programmed rides. Our big guns will subsequently need to be bang on it to keep us in the contest. The only team Bears have scored heavily against at home has been Plymouth , every team likes riding at Redcar and most have gained a point or come lose to wining only for the Bears to pull it out of the bag in the last race. I expect the same in this match. Edited September 14, 2021 by Fortythirtyeight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Fortythirtyeight said: The only team Bears have scored heavily against at home has been Plymouth , every team likes riding at Redcar and most have gained a point or come lose to wining only for the Bears to pull it out of the bag in the last race. I expect the same in this match. Totally agree with that. Most of the lions big guns, are very happy around Redcar. Hans Andersen, hasn't been before, but it will be like a " duck to water" and he should fit right in. The lower order could be the difference and even then it will be close, incidentally, Zaine Kennedy, has been to Redcar twice before, 6 rides for no points. I would expect him to do better this time. Edited September 14, 2021 by sidewinder incorrect data. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethelion Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 Jack Thomas now injured, so Greg Blair guests for Joe Thompson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Do Redcar always gate so poorly or were Leicester made to look good? MPT was sleeping at the tapes, one of the worst gating performances I've seen at this level, a couple more points from him would have given Redcar a win. Good stream though ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 The home tac sub strikes again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEATTHEBOOKIEBOB Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 24 minutes ago, MD said: Do Redcar always gate so poorly or were Leicester made to look good? MPT was sleeping at the tapes, one of the worst gating performances I've seen at this level, a couple more points from him would have given Redcar a win. Good stream though ! First time I have tried streaming and thought it good value @ £9.99 - I know Glasgow and Edinburgh do this also but more expensive - If this is the way forward for those living away from the track then I would be happy to pay for 3 meetings each week @ £9.99 a pop - Maybe others have ideas about the whole issue? - Getting back to the meeting Leicester much quicker out of the blocks for the first half but a good comeback from Redcar and really good close racing throughout - Pleased that home teams can use a tactical substitute as it made this meeting more exciting for this neutral individual and also in the event of a draw the away team gets a bonus point - Thank you Redcar 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 I forgot about the stream!! Was hoping for a draw, helps us out a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Just now, BEATTHEBOOKIEBOB said: First time I have tried streaming and thought it good value @ £9.99 - I know Glasgow and Edinburgh do this also but more expensive - If this is the way forward for those living away from the track then I would be happy to pay for 3 meetings each week @ £9.99 a pop - Maybe others have ideas about the whole issue? - Getting back to the meeting Leicester much quicker out of the blocks for the first half but a good comeback from Redcar and really good close racing throughout - Pleased that home teams can use a tactical substitute as it made this meeting more exciting for this neutral individual and also in the event of a draw the away team gets a bonus point - Thank you Redcar Ha, I love that this post is right underneath Bagpuss' one! Two opposing views 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yearbyred Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Thought it was a cracking meeting and would have said the same even if the Lazarus Bears hadn’t pulled off another miraculous comeback. Leicester were electric out of the starts early on and stormed into a 12 point lead after 8 heats.Thought Ht 14 had scuppered our chances but 5-1 in Heat 15 squared it all up. Wrighty back to his best and Kerr fantastic. MPT had a rare off night and Allen struggled more than usual (not through lack of effort). Great last ride from Jenkins too. For Leicester - Howarth, Morris, Kennedy, Douglas all showed they like the Redcar track and contributed to some good races. Bears continue to struggle early in meetings and it will be their downfall in the playoffs but it was another good, entertaining speedway meeting in front of a large crowd. A good night out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBSN Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 2 hours ago, BEATTHEBOOKIEBOB said: First time I have tried streaming and thought it good value @ £9.99 - I know Glasgow and Edinburgh do this also but more expensive - If this is the way forward for those living away from the track then I would be happy to pay for 3 meetings each week @ £9.99 a pop - Maybe others have ideas about the whole issue? - Getting back to the meeting Leicester much quicker out of the blocks for the first half but a good comeback from Redcar and really good close racing throughout - Pleased that home teams can use a tactical substitute as it made this meeting more exciting for this neutral individual and also in the event of a draw the away team gets a bonus point - Thank you Redcar Thank you Bob! Really good to hear such feedback from a neutral! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerro Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) How tight was the finish of heat 12? From my limited view on the livestream it looked as if Andersen got 2nd EDIT: Added picture below, scandalous decision as I thought. Edited September 17, 2021 by Cerro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBSN Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, Cerro said: How tight was the finish of heat 12? From my limited view on the livestream it looked as if Andersen got 2nd You can watch it back every minute for the next 47 hours left on your ticket and you'll still see Andersen 2nd haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerro Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, Marshall07 said: You can watch it back every minute for the next 47 hours left on your ticket and you'll still see Andersen 2nd haha! It's even worse now after watching it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 Disgraceful not even close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry9 Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 Redcar really do need to sort the track out before heat one, it is so obvious to home supporters that the track preparation is affecting the teams performances, it's akin to scoring own goal every match. Right now the home advantage is virtually non existent and even Jake Allen took to the centre green last night to have a dig about it. I think Jamie Swales prepares a great looking racing surface but I wonder if the team have any input beforehand, last night we were treated a wonder wheel extravaganza throughout the meeting that eventually altered the racing line just in time to salvation point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarsbar2 Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 Great meeting, well worth the £9.99 for the stream, I will buy again. Obviously the referee doesn't have any access to the video or he wouldn't have got the heat 12 wrong. You would think at most tracks it would be easy enough to have some from of photo finish available. It could be something as simple as a tripod mounted mobile photo videoing the finish line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarsbar2 Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, Berry9 said: Redcar really do need to sort the track out before heat one, it is so obvious to home supporters that the track preparation is affecting the teams performances, it's akin to scoring own goal every match. Right now the home advantage is virtually non existent and even Jake Allen took to the centre green last night to have a dig about it. I think Jamie Swales prepares a great looking racing surface but I wonder if the team have any input beforehand, last night we were treated a wonder wheel extravaganza throughout the meeting that eventually altered the racing line just in time to salvation point It seems to be a regular occurence that Redcar start slowly and finish strongly so presumably the track is set up similarly each week. You would think the home riders could find the right setup to begin the meeting. Jake Allen probably wants it smooth and slick but then you end up with gate and go, not what the fans want. It provides great entertainment all the time, so I would say Jamie keep doing what you're doing. Best race track in England! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Jackson Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 It’s Jonathan that does the track at Redcar not Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 1 hour ago, gmarsbar2 said: It seems to be a regular occurence that Redcar start slowly and finish strongly so presumably the track is set up similarly each week. You would think the home riders could find the right setup to begin the meeting. Jake Allen probably wants it smooth and slick but then you end up with gate and go, not what the fans want. It provides great entertainment all the time, so I would say Jamie keep doing what you're doing. Best race track in England! You have hit the nail on the head. Too many riders, ( Allen Sergeant and even Charles Wright, but he seems to be close to sorting it ) seem to be set up, with fast engines, for slick tracks and spinning up and going backwards, in the first half of the meeting. When the track slicks off, then they come to the fore, but you cannot, keep going 10 and 12 points behind and pulling it out of the fire. You would think, they could come up, with a set up to suit this. As you say, we either, alter the track ( go super slick ), or combat it with a set up. I know which way I would go. Bears were exposed last night, with MPT and Jake Allen having off nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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