GeneralMelchett Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 2 hours ago, RBThirdbend said: I was thinking the same in regards to the weather but the forecast for the rest of the day has got worse. Frustrating day of checking for updates ahead! Feel for the clubs on days like this. Yes totally - last night it really belted it down from about 8.30- midnight and possibly later - 7am it’s bright sunny and windy- perfect track drying weather of course just two weeks ago sheffield (Owlerton probably not) was under 2-3 foot of snow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Col said: If Kerr starts 2023 like he ended 2022 for the Tigers, Brennan will certainly not have it all his own way at reserve. Can't really see anything but a comfortable home win. Has Lidsey ever ridden Owlerton before? No he hasn’t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideHard Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 22 hours ago, Najjer said: I hope you don’t play the lottery. Bellego is at no.2 and Howarth at no.4 Howarth was poor end of last season feel like number 4 is abit more pressure.. and Bellego and Ellis been close mates would have preferred them together. hopefully I’m proved wrong tonight and Kyle puts a good score in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Ok belting it down now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideHard Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Had half an hour of heavy rain.. now glorious blue skies… British weather eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountArthur Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 I think it must be a bit localised. I'm at Hunters Bar and we had about 10 minutes of rain, not particularly heavy. It's dry again now. A few scattered showers forecast for this afternoon but the good thing is that the wind is pretty strong and it should move them through quickly. Fingers crossed for tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted March 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 I see no reason looking at the weather radars that this won’t happen now. so fingers crossed we will be good to go. 53-37 my prediction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Hello. This is my first time coming to Sheffield in the car, can someone please let me know if the big car park to the south west of the stadium is for the speedway and if it costs anything? And if it does can I pay by card or cash only? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideHard Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said: Hello. This is my first time coming to Sheffield in the car, can someone please let me know if the big car park to the south west of the stadium is for the speedway and if it costs anything? And if it does can I pay by card or cash only? Thanks Yes it’s for the speedway. 3 quid I think parking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve55 Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 1 hour ago, RideHard said: Howarth was poor end of last season feel like number 4 is abit more pressure.. and Bellego and Ellis been close mates would have preferred them together. hopefully I’m proved wrong tonight and Kyle puts a good score in Watching the practice yesterday Bellego looked good, whereas Howarth was all over the place when he was doing 'starts', bike was up and down, all over the place. He didn't look happy! Think the track will take a bit of rain today, as long as it doesn't rain all afternoon! They were putting a bit of water on it after grading yesterday evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 I know it's unavoidable due to the unreliable British weather, but people on this forum seem to spend as much time talking about weather forecasts as they do Speedway. Would it not be a good idea for British Speedway to only start running in April? Yes, I know April weather wise can still be unpredictable but I'm sure there would be a better chance of getting matches on than mid to late March. Just heard that the Ipswich versus Peterborough fixture has been called off so that's already three this season with no wheel turned as yet. If the match goes ahead at Sheffield tonight, I'm going for a Sheffield win but I think the score will be closer than Phil's forecast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, CountArthur said: I think it must be a bit localised. I'm at Hunters Bar and we had about 10 minutes of rain, not particularly heavy. It's dry again now. A few scattered showers forecast for this afternoon but the good thing is that the wind is pretty strong and it should move them through quickly. Fingers crossed for tonight. Crookes me on top of the hill overlooking Owlerton - raining again now - it’s variable and mixed weather for sure edit 4pm almost and sun and clouds we might be ok Edited March 23, 2023 by GeneralMelchett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 23 hours ago, IronScorpion said: You could be right as I have just checked the new regulations & in 010.2.3 d it says that any rising star from the previous season who does not meet the rising star criteria will receive a 25% discount for the following season. It does not mention Team Building only so the last bit is probably the area which counts which is not ambiguous/interpretable. Does look like the RS reduction (25%) isn't 'team building only' but at the same time it's not that much of an advantage as his new average will kick in after 3 home /away fixtures & his existing Rolling Average still counts. Brennan will need to be really bad to remain at reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Hello. This is my first time coming to Sheffield in the car, can someone please let me know if the big car park to the south west of the stadium is for the speedway and if it costs anything? And if it does can I pay by card or cash only? Thanks There is a decent car park at the stadium but getting off it post meeting is a pain. Cash only last time I parked there a few years ago. Park by the numerous car dealerships that line the main road heading towards the city. No idea what direction that is in though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Daniel Smith said: Does look like the RS reduction (25%) isn't 'team building only' but at the same time it's not that much of an advantage as his new average will kick in after 3 home /away fixtures & his existing Rolling Average still counts. Brennan will need to be really bad to remain at reserve. Tonight's match will count for the April averages (up to & Inc Mar 23rd) so unless Blodorn has an awful match, Lidsey is almost certain to drop to reserve for April! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 7 hours ago, RideHard said: Howarth was poor end of last season feel like number 4 is abit more pressure.. and Bellego and Ellis been close mates would have preferred them together. hopefully I’m proved wrong tonight and Kyle puts a good score in I would have put Howarth @2 & Bellego @4 personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 I'll say: Sheffield 51 - 39 Belle Vue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 (edited) BV got pretty close considering Bewley 7 from 5, Lidsey 4 from 4, and Tom 3 from 3. Judging by the race times, conditions wasn't ideal though. Edited March 23, 2023 by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 2 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Tonight's match will count for the April averages (up to & Inc Mar 23rd) so unless Blodorn has an awful match, Lidsey is almost certain to drop to reserve for April! Am I missing something, how can that happen when Brennan on 4.40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Happy with that result, Bewley and Brennan can do lot better. Confident of aggregate bonus on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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