SSL84 Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: Well we've signed some steady back up guys, we now need to sign someone that can win Heat 1 and 15, home or away..... Think it maybe vissing it will not be Ellis as the new Promotion will not pay the money he is asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 On 12/30/2021 at 4:41 PM, ljriley90 said: Shanes was at 3 for most the year so him slotting in at 2 alongside a proper number 1 should ease a little pressure. Riding at 3 suits Shanes more than riding at 2. Shanes can't gate, so he will come last in heat 1 every time Number 2's night is over earlier than number 3's, because he can gate Shanes has more chance of picking up points in later meeting as the dirt line develops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Shane's is a terrible rider,danger to himself and other riders,accident waiting to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 31 minutes ago, lewy said: Shane's is a terrible rider,danger to himself and other riders,accident waiting to happen. I’m not sure I’d go as far as saying he’s a danger to others, and perhaps “terrible” is too strong a word to use. In my view, he’s a terrific grass and long tracker, sports that require riders to sit on the seat all the way through, but can’t adapt his style to speedway where the top riders move off their seat during the race to switch between grip and speed. If you watch Zmarzlik for instance, he never stays still. I watched the 1980 (I think) Intercontinental Final on YouTube recently, won by Chris Morton and you could see him doing the same thing, working the bike for the whole race. James just seems to let the bike work him. I had hoped that riding in the same team as Chris Harris would have helped him by spotting how the Bomber changes styles for different disciplines but maybe James is too set in his ways to change? After all, he’s been riding grasstrack since he was 6! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 On 12/31/2021 at 11:20 AM, Trackerman48 said: Think it maybe vissing it will not be Ellis as the new Promotion will not pay the money he is asking. I think he has priced himself out the market and will get a spot if a riders form dips or gets injured , also from the terrace chat last year at Scunthorpe I heard he’s on a guaranteed wage even if he has a bad night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 23 minutes ago, Wee Eck said: I’m not sure I’d go as far as saying he’s a danger to others, and perhaps “terrible” is too strong a word to use. In my view, he’s a terrific grass and long tracker, sports that require riders to sit on the seat all the way through, but can’t adapt his style to speedway where the top riders move off their seat during the race to switch between grip and speed. If you watch Zmarzlik for instance, he never stays still. I watched the 1980 (I think) Intercontinental Final on YouTube recently, won by Chris Morton and you could see him doing the same thing, working the bike for the whole race. James just seems to let the bike work him. I had hoped that riding in the same team as Chris Harris would have helped him by spotting how the Bomber changes styles for different disciplines but maybe James is too set in his ways to change? After all, he’s been riding grasstrack since he was 6! Yeah maybe a bit harsh, but great comments by yourself and I agree wholeheartedly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Tosh1218 said: I think he has priced himself out the market and will get a spot if a riders form dips or gets injured , also from the terrace chat last year at Scunthorpe I heard he’s on a guaranteed wage even if he has a bad night Not surprising that the British Champion is asking for a 'guarantee' - so maybe off to Oxford then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSL84 Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 9 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Not surprising that the British Champion is asking for a 'guarantee' - so maybe off to Oxford then? Skidder1 no club over here should pay guarantees no matter what league they are in. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilly Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: Not surprising that the British Champion is asking for a 'guarantee' - so maybe off to Oxford then? Are you suggesting Oxford have unlimited funds??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtf Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Trackerman48 said: Skidder1 no club over here should pay guarantees no matter what league they are in. Some riders perform better when on a guarantee, some don't. The skill in being a promotor/team manager is know which respond better or worse and agreeing a contract that gets the best out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Season tickets available this Sunday....Good value imo...from.Club website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway fan Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 10 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Season tickets available this Sunday....Good value imo...from.Club website speedway office in pits open 10.30-1 . Entrance through blue car park and turn left following path round to pits car park. Season and Advanced10 tickets on sale plus table reservations in the bar/ restaurant area . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 4 hours ago, Tosh1218 said: I think he has priced himself out the market and will get a spot if a riders form dips or gets injured , also from the terrace chat last year at Scunthorpe I heard he’s on a guaranteed wage even if he has a bad night As much as I would love to see Adam return on such a deal i'm afraid no thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, wtf said: Some riders perform better when on a guarantee, some don't. The skill in being a promotor/team manager is know which respond better or worse and agreeing a contract that gets the best out of them. Someone who rode at Glasgow a couple of seasons ago for instance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeyin Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 34 minutes ago, tyretrax said: Someone who rode at Glasgow a couple of seasons ago for instance. And didn't perform Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 2 hours ago, wtf said: Some riders perform better when on a guarantee, some don't. The better riders in speedway as per other classes of two wheel motor sport agree their financial deals and then get on with their job of racing in an attempt to win. Those speedway riders who “need” significant guarantees either doubt their own ability to deliver what is expected of them or smell fear in a desperate promoter. (or both). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Bit unfair that Adam Ellis is being judged on a rumour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 43 minutes ago, proud panther said: Bit unfair that Adam Ellis is being judged on a rumour. Completely agree. We don’t know if he even wants to ride in the championship let alone actually talk terms to any promotion. I would suggest as he rode for Scunthorpe last year considering they run a tight ship quite rightly he probably is very fair with his wage demands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSL84 Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 59 minutes ago, proud panther said: Bit unfair that Adam Ellis is being judged on a rumour. It's not a rumour it come from a championship promotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljriley90 Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 14 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Completely agree. We don’t know if he even wants to ride in the championship let alone actually talk terms to any promotion. I would suggest as he rode for Scunthorpe last year considering they run a tight ship quite rightly he probably is very fair with his wage demands. He will have british, swedish polish and french commitments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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