Bellers101 Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, mikebv said: I remember around just 4 years ago watching him regularly in the Colts alongside Dan Bewley... With the two of them often riding Ht 13 and Ht 15 together... With Bickley more than a match for Bewley and would win his fair share of heats when they rode together.. And as he often outgated Dan, who had to fight his way through from the back, the margin of some victories showed he was more than capable, with Dan not always making any impression gap wise, and race win times between the two were very comparable.. Amazing that Dan is now on such a hugely different career path, in what is a pretty short period of time, especially given the Covid break.. One knocking on the GP Finals door, and the other struggling to hold down a reserve place in Division 2 of the UK.. Hope there is a way back for the kid, but it will take a huge amount of tenacity and resilience to get himself onto the career path that seemed likely for him when rode for the Colts first up.. Similar to Woffinden and Auty back in their early years. Both looked destined for the top but only one made it that far. Edited June 13, 2022 by Bellers101 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris116 Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 This may have been answered already but given that Berwick have changed two riders does this count as one change or two under the rules? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntdouble Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 42 minutes ago, Jaizer said: I think Blair's issue is he can't gate, which gets away with in NL but won't in the champ. Stoneman from little I've seen seemed to be in the mix out 2nd bend so might score few points. Especially at no pass shielfield You need to watch a bit more about taking at Berwick. We’ve been spoilt this year with some of the passing. Indeed Mr cook should vouch for that after Harris and Bickley showed him how 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4eva Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 42 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Blair rides on the limit a little bit too much for me. Maybe so… but it’s bloody entertaining when he does! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Stuntdouble said: You need to watch a bit more about taking at Berwick. We’ve been spoilt this year with some of the passing. Indeed Mr cook should vouch for that after Harris and Bickley showed him how Knew I'd get a nibble with that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Chris116 said: This may have been answered already but given that Berwick have changed two riders does this count as one change or two under the rules? 2 at once under the rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntdouble Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 28 minutes ago, Jaizer said: Knew I'd get a nibble with that one Indeed you would. To be fair I used to think the same and would fill in programme after 2nd bend but not now. Has been some tremendous racing and passing this year in both the bandits and bullits meetings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 Just now, Stuntdouble said: Indeed you would. To be fair I used to think the same and would fill in programme after 2nd bend but not now. Has been some tremendous racing and passing this year in both the bandits and bullits meetings Unfortunately haven't made it down this season but hope it has, good club, fans and promotion imo due a bit of luck and success Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 2 hours ago, szkocjasid said: If Berwick are serious about making the play-offs, then certainly build the strongest team possible. Will they be able to gain 3 or 4 away wins to achieve this? When I look at the NL averages of Stoneman 8.76 (9.90) & Blair 8.38 (9.38) there's not a lot in it. That being said I have been impressed with Stoneman's efforts guesting for the Cheetahs. Berwick have as much chance of making the playoffs as you or me winning the lottery only the cup left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntdouble Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 Just now, Jaizer said: Unfortunately haven't made it down this season but hope it has, good club, fans and promotion imo due a bit of luck and success Got to say and I may be biased but the promotion have a well oiled machine working at home meetings. More bums on seats and some cracking entertainment. Getting youngsters on the road to senior level has seen some great NDL meetings also. Long may it continue and I think without injuries this year we would possibly not lost a home meeting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 9 minutes ago, Stuntdouble said: Got to say and I may be biased but the promotion have a well oiled machine working at home meetings. More bums on seats and some cracking entertainment. Getting youngsters on the road to senior level has seen some great NDL meetings also. Long may it continue and I think without injuries this year we would possibly not lost a home meeting. Without injuries especially Jye's we would be 9pts better off but these things happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, Stuntdouble said: Got to say and I may be biased but the promotion have a well oiled machine working at home meetings. More bums on seats and some cracking entertainment. Getting youngsters on the road to senior level has seen some great NDL meetings also. Long may it continue and I think without injuries this year we would possibly not lost a home meeting. If could've motivated spud into a final year with his head in the game over proctor would've been some side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntdouble Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, Jaizer said: If could've motivated spud into a final year with his head in the game over proctor would've been some side Very good point by the way. Decent signing for Oxford if he hits the ground running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Fina said: I was not watching speedway regularly at that time, but I have chatted to a few people who mentioned this & cant help wondering if getting out gated and having to scrap through from the back is what made the difference, was good for Bewley as it taught him to fight for the wins and not give up. In my opinion being quick off the line and winning from the front a lot is not always the best training for young racers in any form of motorsport. There is a definite shout for "sink or swim" to be the mantra.. Keeping dropping back into the NDL and scoring maximums doesnt give you any perspective of where you really are.. Jack Smith is another who scores big around the NSS in the NDL, but is still miles and miles away from becoming even a 2nd Div reserve rider. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, mikebv said: There is a definite shout for "sink or swim" to be the mantra.. Keeping dropping back into the NDL and scoring maximums doesnt give you any perspective of where you really are.. Jack Smith is another who scores big around the NSS in the NDL, but is still miles and miles away from becoming even a 2nd Div reserve rider. Interesting what kind of money they pick up in NDL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Bandit59 said: Berwick have as much chance of making the playoffs as you or me winning the lottery only the cup left. Forgot they were still in the Cup tbh, if Knudsen is a good as Basso, will make them a strong team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 4 hours ago, Chris116 said: This may have been answered already but given that Berwick have changed two riders does this count as one change or two under the rules? Doesn't matter, you can make as many changes as you like in the Champ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 1 minute ago, szkocjasid said: Forgot they were still in the Cup tbh, if Knudsen is a good as Basso, will make them a strong team. If he is as good as Basso I hope he is riding in Denmark when Berwick are at Poole. Seeing as it's on a Weds I'm assuming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 1 hour ago, mikebv said: There is a definite shout for "sink or swim" to be the mantra.. Keeping dropping back into the NDL and scoring maximums doesn't give you any perspective of where you really are.. Jack Smith is another who scores big around the NSS in the NDL, but is still miles and miles away from becoming even a 2nd Div reserve rider. That's why I don't know how dropping back to just NL will help Bickley's confidence. We already know he's a 9.5 NL rider & a 3.5 Champ rider. If Bickley drops to NL & keeps scoring to his 9.5 ave, what will have changed? How will that help his confidence? He already knows he's a NL heat leader! How will he know when to step back up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: If he is as good as Basso I hope he is riding in Denmark when Berwick are at Poole. Seeing as it's on a Weds I'm assuming! There is a complete set of Danish fixtures on 29 June. However a true speedway supporter would be keen to see a promising star every bit as good as Basso. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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