Neila Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Good read in this week's speedway star interview with Steve Lawson . 2 months to go UTC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 NLRC at Worky Sept 24th. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdave Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 Five minutes with...Workington Comets' Connor Bailey - cumbriacrack.com 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 3 hours ago, bigdave said: Five minutes with...Workington Comets' Connor Bailey - cumbriacrack.com Good stuff good to see walshie still a comets fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Any word on press and practice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted March 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Shaggy said: Any word on press and practice? Yes... Keep an eye on the club web site... Regards THJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 For anyone interested a new comets supporters club is due to be launched soon, info on social media and website. UTC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted March 29, 2023 Report Share Posted March 29, 2023 (edited) What's everyone's thoughts on riding order then? It will be interesting because Connor is a big number 1 obviously, but there isn't really an obvious number 5. Do you give it to Ace, or someone slightly more experienced like Luke? Personally I'd go 1. Connor Bailey 2. Sam McGurk 3. Harry McGurk 4. Luke Crang 5. Ace Pijper 6. Elliot Kelly 7. Luke Harrison There is absolutely zero weakness in that team, on paper they should walk this league... Especially when Luke Harrison makes it into the main body of the team, who's going to be at reserve?? One of the McGurks, that's crazy. Having Luke Crang and Sam McGurk as the second strings too is incredible. Can't wait to come over some point this season. Edited March 29, 2023 by Diamonds85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted March 29, 2023 Report Share Posted March 29, 2023 5 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: What's everyone's thoughts on riding order then? It will be interesting because Connor is a big number 1 obviously, but there isn't really an obvious number 5. Do you give it to Ace, or someone slightly more experienced like Luke? Personally I'd go 1. Connor Bailey 2. Sam McGurk 3. Harry McGurk 4. Luke Crang 5. Ace Pijper 6. Elliot Kelly 7. Luke Harrison There is absolutely zero weakness in that team, on paper they should walk this league... Especially when Luke Harrison makes it into the main body of the team, who's going to be at reserve?? One of the McGurks, that's crazy. Having Luke Crang and Sam McGurk as the second strings too is incredible. Can't wait to come over some point this season. Will no doubt be luke at 5 ace 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scampispeedway Posted March 29, 2023 Report Share Posted March 29, 2023 Like Diamonds85, I am looking to pop over sometime when the weather is warmer, I have not been to Speedway for quite a while and found that as I'm now 75, I feel the cold very much and my legs are not great, so if I can find somewhere sit down using my folding camping stool and watch the racing, I'm willing to give it a go. Bob 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 2:10 AM, Diamonds85 said: What's everyone's thoughts on riding order then? It will be interesting because Connor is a big number 1 obviously, but there isn't really an obvious number 5. Do you give it to Ace, or someone slightly more experienced like Luke? Personally I'd go 1. Connor Bailey 2. Sam McGurk 3. Harry McGurk 4. Luke Crang 5. Ace Pijper 6. Elliot Kelly 7. Luke Harrison There is absolutely zero weakness in that team, on paper they should walk this league... Especially when Luke Harrison makes it into the main body of the team, who's going to be at reserve?? One of the McGurks, that's crazy. Having Luke Crang and Sam McGurk as the second strings too is incredible. Can't wait to come over some point this season. I'd go with : 1. Connor Bailey 2. Sam McGurk 3. Ace Pijper 4. Luke Crang 5. Harry McGurk 6. Luke Harrison 7. Elliott Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 8 hours ago, szkocjasid said: I'd go with : 1. Connor Bailey 2. Sam McGurk 3. Ace Pijper 4. Luke Crang 5. Harry McGurk 6. Luke Harrison 7. Elliott Kelly You clearly rate Harry McGurk more than me And I'd put Luke at 7, being the strongest reserve, but Elliot is still well capable of being at 6, it'll only be a matter of time before one of the McGurks (imo) move to reserve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 6 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: You clearly rate Harry McGurk more than me And I'd put Luke at 7, being the strongest reserve, but Elliot is still well capable of being at 6, it'll only be a matter of time before one of the McGurks (imo) move to reserve I'd put Luke at 6 as he is the strongest reserve, think he's capable of beating opposition second strings, give Kelly the easier rides at 7 as he's good enough to beat reserves. H.McGurk at 5 could get 3 rides partnered with Harrison & one with Bailey, so he's got plenty of support if he struggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 14 hours ago, szkocjasid said: I'd put Luke at 6 as he is the strongest reserve, think he's capable of beating opposition second strings, give Kelly the easier rides at 7 as he's good enough to beat reserves. H.McGurk at 5 could get 3 rides partnered with Harrison & one with Bailey, so he's got plenty of support if he struggles. In fairness Luke isn't concerned what number he rides at but is hoping that he can ride as a pair with Sam . They have such a good understanding of how each other rides stemming from grasstrack then the 125s and 250s. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: In fairness Luke isn't concerned what number he rides at but is hoping that he can ride as a pair with Sam . They have such a good understanding of how each other rides stemming from grasstrack then the 125s and 250s. I'm mindful of what happened to Sam at Belle Vue in 2021 (?). Massive scores at reserve & moves up to number one, where he then struggled badly. Riding at 7 I feel Luke could potentially do the same thing. The tougher rides as number 6 gets could avoid that & let him reach the top of the team on merit (not this season probably) rather than statistically. For example finishing 2nd in 3-3s ahead of your partner only beating a novice reserve - means a you get an 8.00 ave! Edited April 1, 2023 by szkocjasid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 Heard bikes going round today, it’s getting close! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 6 hours ago, Marksman said: Heard bikes going round today, it’s getting close! Luke Crang has posted a clip from today, also saw Josh Pickering was there. Great to see, can't wait to be back cheering on the comets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 55 minutes ago, Shaggy said: Luke Crang has posted a clip from today, also saw Josh Pickering was there. Great to see, can't wait to be back cheering on the comets Cheers, found it on his Twitter page 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted April 2, 2023 Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) It's getting closer !!! Plenty of photos and videos on social media of behind closed doors practice yesterday, did not hear the bikes at Seaton as a north east wind was blowing the noise out to sea . Can't wait till may 13 th UTC For anyone with inside information will open practice sessions run before the season? Will help bed the track in and raise money for the club if they go ahead Edited April 2, 2023 by Neila Date correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted April 2, 2023 Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 15 minutes ago, Neila said: It's getting closer !!! Plenty of photos and videos on social media of behind closed doors practice yesterday, did not hear the bikes at Seaton as a north east wind was blowing the noise out to sea . Can't wait till may 14th UTC For anyone with inside information will open practice sessions run before the season? Will help bed the track in and raise money for the club if they go ahead Track don't need bedding in it was fantastic both days. The 10 riders there put in plenty of laps and from beginning to end it was terrific little bit slick but that's only to be expected. No idea on open sessions but we will be back up for a full weekend prior to season starting 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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