HGould Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 Isn't all Pits communication via Clerk of the Course with the Referee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sidney Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 36 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Doesn't the machine examiner only inspect machinery once (before the meeting) ? From the regs - see b) the machine examiner should inspect the bikes to ensure they conform with the regs before each heat 02.2.6 Machine Examiner Is to both certify that all rider motorcycles and personal equipment conforms to the Regulations and is in a safe condition both before and during the Meeting. Specifically, the Machine Examiner must: a) be readily available in the pits area during the meeting b) inspect all motorcycles to confirm they comply with the Speedway Regulations: prior to the start of a meeting; immediately before the start of each heat; following an accident; if appropriate at the end of any heat; at other times upon the instruction of the Referee who may also order the Pits Marshal to keep a motorcycle on track by closing the pit gate c) sign the Technical Control Form, noting results of specific checks undertaken d) that tyres have been distributed according to the Regulations and mark the 2nd tyres being used a ‘spare’ confirming their compliance e) take possession of any rider’s motorcycle, equipment or helmet that is deemed unsafe or in violation of these Regulations. The straps on a helmet may be cut only with the permission of the rider, in which case it is returned to the rider, otherwise the helmet is passed to the Referee f) approve temporary repairs to rider clothing if damaged during the meeting g) assist an SCB Technical Steward to carry out such duties as 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 15 hours ago, lewy said: No you are wrong 100%,Garry did not want Atkins to leave it was totally his decision to go,or his and his dad's. Henry Atkins has had the last laugh, though. He wasn't treated in a professional manner at Plymouth, but is now flourishing elsewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 5 hours ago, HGould said: Isn't all Pits communication via Clerk of the Course with the Referee? What's your point caller? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 7 hours ago, lucifer sam said: Henry Atkins has had the last laugh, though. He wasn't treated in a professional manner at Plymouth, but is now flourishing elsewhere. To be fair to all don't think it was Plymouth being unprofessional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 Didn't he leave cos they replaced him in one race with Gilkes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 At the time, Henry's dad felt that he should be getting 4 rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 37 minutes ago, IronScorpion said: At the time, Henry's dad felt that he should be getting 4 rides. At the time Henry was the weaker reserve by far,dan gilkes was absolutely flying so he was getting more rides,Atkins wasn't happy and withheld his services, he also stopped riding for Plymouths nl team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technik Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 5 hours ago, lewy said: At the time Henry was the weaker reserve by far,dan gilkes was absolutely flying so he was getting more rides,Atkins wasn't happy and withheld his services, he also stopped riding for Plymouths nl team. It was very much the same at Somerset with Anders Rowe as the other reserve. Atkins is doing well enough at Oxford with a much weaker reserve partner but you would have to wonder what might happen if his average put him into the top 5 & Heeps or Jenkins drop to reserve & he only got the minimum 3 rides. I guess watch this space.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 I like to read all the posts but I’d like to hear from the promotion what there going to do to halt this shocking season most teams make changes when it’s going belly up not Plymouth (at the moment) but need to I hear there are a lack of riders but other teams managing it if it’s down to money that’s fair enough I’ll except that the financial crisis is hitting everyone but. It’s the wall of silence which is worrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, Mike0310 said: I like to read all the posts but I’d like to hear from the promotion what there going to do to halt this shocking season most teams make changes when it’s going belly up not Plymouth (at the moment) but need to I hear there are a lack of riders but other teams managing it if it’s down to money that’s fair enough I’ll except that the financial crisis is hitting everyone but. It’s the wall of silence which is worrying. Go and speak to Garry May in the pits before the meeting he's very approachable and will give you all the answers to any questions you want answering much better than bleating on about things on the bsf,at least you'll have a better idea of the difficulties involved with putting a team together, then you your bleating may be a bit more educated. Garry will welcome a conversation with you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Technik said: It was very much the same at Somerset with Anders Rowe as the other reserve. Atkins is doing well enough at Oxford with a much weaker reserve partner but you would have to wonder what might happen if his average put him into the top 5 & Heeps or Jenkins drop to reserve & he only got the minimum 3 rides. I guess watch this space.... Surely lightning doesn't strike 3 timesI would think if that situation arose he would have learnt a lesson by now,he'd be foolish to rock the boat at Oxford because he's definitely going well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 21 minutes ago, lewy said: Go and speak to Garry May in the pits before the meeting he's very approachable and will give you all the answers to any questions you want answering much better than bleating on about things on the bsf,at least you'll have a better idea of the difficulties involved with putting a team together, then you your bleating may be a bit more educated. Garry will welcome a conversation with you. Trying to get riders to the west country on a Tuesday can't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 21 minutes ago, weatherman said: Trying to get riders to the west country on a Tuesday can't help. Reading between lines Sam hagon interview on bsn last night sounds like was offered Plymouth but rides in Poland on Tuesdays 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 36 minutes ago, lewy said: Go and speak to Garry May in the pits before the meeting he's very approachable and will give you all the answers to any questions you want answering much better than bleating on about things on the bsf,at least you'll have a better idea of the difficulties involved with putting a team together, then you your bleating may be a bit more educated. Garry will welcome a conversation with you. Fair enough, I take your point on board I don’t agree with it but your entitled to your opinion on a forum just like I am.the ins and outs don’t interest me, I just want value for money from watching my team and at the moment it’s not happening when my football team lose I get the hump also by the way, because I love my sport sorry if I sounded to harsh I just find it perplexing why something is not being done to stop the rot .just like a lot of other fans are wondering the same thing as I said if it’s financial fine I get it if riders don’t want to come here because it’s a Tuesday track I get that also.but if people no then everyone supporters that is would be a lot more understanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 8 minutes ago, Mike0310 said: Fair enough, I take your point on board I don’t agree with it but your entitled to your opinion on a forum just like I am.the ins and outs don’t interest me, I just want value for money from watching my team and at the moment it’s not happening when my football team lose I get the hump also by the way, because I love my sport sorry if I sounded to harsh I just find it perplexing why something is not being done to stop the rot .just like a lot of other fans are wondering the same thing as I said if it’s financial fine I get it if riders don’t want to come here because it’s a Tuesday track I get that also.but if people no then everyone supporters that is would be a lot more understanding. You won't get the answers to the questions you want on here ,so go and ask the promoter or the manager. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filth Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 I think a lot of us are wondering what the club is going to do. Gary has been at the helm of many winning teams in the past so it’s unusual to see him managing a team and doing not a whole lot to improve the situation. 2 riders need to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 13 minutes ago, lewy said: You won't get the answers to the questions you want on here ,so go and ask the promoter or the manager. Lewy when argyle lose shall I book an appointment to see the manager and the chairman get real.it’s a professional sport isn’t it and this is a forum to talk about things Jesus some of the things you have said about Poole in the past and there fans have been pretty harsh or have you forgot that there job is to put a winning team out on the track and it’s not happening and I’m just wondering why. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Mike0310 said: Lewy when argyle lose shall I book an appointment to see the manager and the chairman get real.it’s a professional sport isn’t it and this is a forum to talk about things Jesus some of the things you have said about Poole in the past and there fans have been pretty harsh or have you forgot that there job is to put a winning team out on the track and it’s not happening and I’m just wondering why. Many was the time when United were crap I would seek out Fergie after the match... Cannot believe he was never there to talk to me to tell me his plans to turn it around... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 (edited) I’ve just read the Plymouth bit in the speedway star this week where the promoter amongst other things says and I quote there is a lack of team bonding in the pits at the moment they all seem to be pulling towards there own individual problems and not working as a team. I am hoping Garry can turn that around and get them all gelling a bit they are meant to be team not individual scorers I praise the honesty of the interview that’s all I need to no . Is that what he said to you lewy as like you said you speak to him a lot. I certainly got my answers just by buying the trade magazine. Edited June 22, 2023 by Mike0310 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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