tellboy Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, ArthurRudge said: You got to admire the Sheffield's determination to get this on, better than that farce at Peterborough! Shame the riders couldn't be asked a couple of months ago in the same conditions at Lynn. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_minall Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 28 minutes ago, heathen chemistry said: track covers reqd this time of year , but spose its better for boro , more time for palmtree to be fit Track covers can actually do more harm than good. They'll essentially make the track "sweat" and bring all the underground moisture to the surface. Once the covers come off and the track is open to the elements, that water will make the top surface like glass. I understand people think that covers keep the rain off the track which they do, but the underground moisture is just a big an issue than rain water. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Six clubs and they still drag the season into October. Makes you wonder how they managed when they had twice as many teams in the same league. Covid and all the other excuses are just that, excuses. A major restructure is needed otherwise shut up shop and let each track do its own thing unless a few clubs can get together for match racing. Clearly the current custodians of the sport are not up to the job and they should stop pretending everything is OK. Hey you lot in charge, it is crap, get a grip and sort it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dave_minall said: Track covers can actually do more harm than good. They'll essentially make the track "sweat" and bring all the underground moisture to the surface. Once the covers come off and the track is open to the elements, that water will make the top surface like glass. I understand people think that covers keep the rain off the track which they do, but the underground moisture is just a big an issue than rain water. Why can't they have covers that say hook to the outside of the fence and then attached to the inside of the track.Surely this would allow the air to flow and the track not to sweat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyke Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 minute ago, tellboy said: Why can't they have covers that say hook to the outside of the fence and then attached to the inside of the track.Surely this would allow the air to flow and the track not to sweat. I'd suggest it would act as a sail if the wind got underneath and at least rip the covers off or at worse damage the fence , therefore causing more issue's than it would solve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) Nothing wrong with track. Better racing in heat 1 then there was in 15 heats last time BV were here. Edited October 4, 2021 by Rob B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismorton Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 And there was me thinking it was on Eurosport.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, tyke said: I'd suggest it would act as a sail if the wind got underneath and at least rip the covers off or at worse damage the fence , therefore causing more issue's than it would solve I'm sure it could be done in this day and age.I done on a much smaller scale for a cover over a run no problems,and i am far from expert. How about something like cricket covers for the bends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 11 minutes ago, Hawk127 said: Six clubs and they still drag the season into October. Makes you wonder how they managed when they had twice as many teams in the same league. Covid and all the other excuses are just that, excuses. A major restructure is needed otherwise shut up shop and let each track do its own thing unless a few clubs can get together for match racing. Clearly the current custodians of the sport are not up to the job and they should stop pretending everything is OK. Hey you lot in charge, it is crap, get a grip and sort it. Oh you can be sure if there's a way to screw up, then the BSPL will leave no stone unturned to find it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Currently 2065 following the updates. Says it all really. Stream a meeting at £10 a pop and that is not bad. Accept not all would join the stream but those not on the updates might so it’s swings and roundabouts. Given the way the sport is going why give it to Discovery, do your own thing BSPL and FIM sell it direct to the fans if as it seems the only way we will get to watch it is on-line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyke Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, tellboy said: I'm sure it could be done in this day and age.I done on a much smaller scale for a cover over a run no problems,and i am far from expert. How about something like cricket covers for the bends. Dunno, but my local cricket club paid over £4k each for 3 covers and I think there about 8m Long by 4m wide. To cover only 1 wicket . V. Expensive kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Belle Vue 4 up and Bewley 0 from 2 rides. Who would have predicted that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartoszZmarzlikFan Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Sheffield are choking worse than Wolves. How can you not beat BV when they're missing a top leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 So much for the new Batchelor, hahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Bewley 0 from 3 what is going on! Belle Vue still 2 up though, Worrall's doing well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 28 minutes ago, Hawk127 said: Currently 2065 following the updates. Says it all really. Stream a meeting at £10 a pop and that is not bad. Accept not all would join the stream but those not on the updates might so it’s swings and roundabouts. Given the way the sport is going why give it to Discovery, do your own thing BSPL and FIM sell it direct to the fans if as it seems the only way we will get to watch it is on-line. Every club should stream meetings 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8gdp Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 25 minutes ago, KingoftheTrack said: Sheffield are choking worse than Wolves. How can you not beat BV when they're missing a top leader. Not a question of choking Sheffield just not good enough. Belle vue are a decent team now Steve Worrall s got going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Flappy said: Every club should stream meetings Clubs are spread out across the UK and ten pounds of petrol will not get you that far plus battling traffic, roadworks and mid week fixtures because clubs won’t run on weekends means fewer travelling fans so why won’t clubs stream. Some you win some you lose but I guess many a supporter would like to see a meeting that in normal circumstances they would never travel to the track but you could add a few more of the supporters of both clubs taking part. It will not happen but we live in hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartoszZmarzlikFan Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Told every Panthers fan that meeting with Sheffield was iffy. They've been a poor side since Day 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 11 minutes ago, Hawk127 said: Clubs are spread out across the UK and ten pounds of petrol will not get you that far plus battling traffic, roadworks and mid week fixtures because clubs won’t run on weekends means fewer travelling fans so why won’t clubs stream. Some you win some you lose but I guess many a supporter would like to see a meeting that in normal circumstances they would never travel to the track but you could add a few more of the supporters of both clubs taking part. It will not happen but we live in hope It's 2021 an absolute no brainer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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