wtf Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, iainb said: Looking at the weather forecast, it looks like the track is in for a lot of rain and we all know the track at the NSS is not at it's best when it's over wet... could produce a surprise winner. May bring the likes of Bomber into the equation... he can read his statement out from the top of the podium Richie Worrall will be kicking himself if the track is heavy, it's a bit of a leveller Danny King will be rubbing his hands together 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinderfella Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 10 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: Seems barely enough interest from riders to run one “final” let alone qualifying meetings! How would they fit in theses meetings in an already overcrowded fixture list . Until the “British champion “ is granted a wildcard into theGP circus this is a nothing meeting. Overcrowded fixture list? The fixture list was an embarrassing this year with teams going weeks without fixtures and not weather related. Truth is with so few teams in the so called top division fan get fed up seeing the same opposition several times a season and some riders more often because of guesting. Yet ironically the best riders in the leagues, the ones worth seeing, usually can't guest as their averages are too high to be considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sidney Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 https://britishspeedway.co.uk/major-events/bewley-targets-the-double/ I note Sam Hagon is now replacing Craig Cook. I have nothing against Sam Hagon but he will be way out of his depth. Are none of the rising stars available, or the Under 21 Champion? I'm still going and hoping for a fantastic meeting, but it is a far cry from the cut throat Coventry staged British Finals of the past ( and yes, I know that makes me out of date, looking through Rose tinted specs and all the other usual insults which will follow ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinderfella Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Line up is becoming a joke. How can the British U21 Champion who is more than holding his own in the CL be left out given the withdrawals? Given Bailey is also the Rising Star at Belle Vue his little bit ot track knowledge and with recent form he could be a spoiler in some heats. BSPA/SCB are doing their best to kill the sport 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Bailey doesn't appear to be named in the Wroclaw u24 side for this afternoon so unless he's already out there with the anticipation he would have been riding, not including him is a joke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 The meeting is an absolute joke, and I don't mean to insult the riders that are competing. It's going out on Discovery+/Eurosport for the world to see, and will make us a bigger laughing stock than we already are. I would image admission and programme prices have been increased, and even if I lived in Manchester, I wouldn't bother to attend this one. Just my opinion though, and I'm sure many will disagree. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedtiger Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 I’m up just outside Glossop and the weather is awful and it’s supposed to get worse during the day! Won’t be surprised to see the MEETING OFF post soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 1 minute ago, Speedtiger said: I’m up just outside Glossop and the weather is awful and it’s supposed to get worse during the day! Won’t be surprised to see the MEETING OFF post soon. Could be a blessing in disguise so they can move to get a proper line up for the restaging - which is highly doubtful! Would imagine it'll mean Brennan as WC for Cardiff if it doesn't go ahead 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Rain stopped this morning and no more due till a possible shower around 4/5 which won’t be heavy. There’s not a worry that the weather will cause a postponement for me. But even I’m finding it hard to make the effort to go. And the only reason I will is because I’d have to drop the mrs off who works there otherwise I’d be at home watching Utd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERACE Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Phil The Ace said: Rain stopped this morning and no more due till a possible shower around 4/5 which won’t be heavy. There’s not a worry that the weather will cause a postponement for me. But even I’m finding it hard to make the effort to go. And the only reason I will is because I’d have to drop the mrs off who works there otherwise I’d be at home watching Utd. It's chucking down in north Manchester. BBC and phone weather app has it raining all day, met office as you say rain around 5, they are normally right, but they are saying it's dry now and it isn't so who knows. Edited August 14, 2023 by SUPERACE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Hammering down in Stockport... About 5 miles away from the track... All morning its been raining... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, DJC said: Would imagine it'll mean Brennan as WC for Cardiff if it doesn't go ahead Think it will go ahead. Weather has been bad in Manchester overnight and this morning. But it's forecast to stop about 11am and dry all afternoon and evening except for a shower around 4-5pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 40 minutes ago, cinderfella said: Line up is becoming a joke. How can the British U21 Champion who is more than holding his own in the CL be left out given the withdrawals? Given Bailey is also the Rising Star at Belle Vue his little bit ot track knowledge and with recent form he could be a spoiler in some heats. BSPA/SCB are doing their best to kill the sport I am waiting by the phone... Do they make XXL Kevlars? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 23 minutes ago, mikebv said: I am waiting by the phone... Do they make XXL Kevlars? Got a feeling Schlein isn't riding either as wolves Facebook saying best of luck to just Worrall and Flint for tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Just now, Wolfie456 said: Got a feeling Schlein isn't riding either as wolves Facebook saying best of luck to just Worrall and Flint for tonight. Yes, he has pulled out... Injured... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sidney Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, mikebv said: Yes, he has pulled out... Injured... https://britishspeedway.co.uk/major-events/bewley-targets-the-double/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 16 minutes ago, mikebv said: Yes, he has pulled out... Injured... That's almost a quarter of the field dropped out, and it's not midday yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisdonnelly Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 If the riders CBA with riding I'm not bothering turning up either 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sidney Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 14 minutes ago, Mimmo said: That's almost a quarter of the field dropped out, and it's not midday yet. Injuries can't be helped, but the quality of replacements can be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoweRacing143 Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Phil The Ace said: Rain stopped this morning and no more due till a possible shower around 4/5 which won’t be heavy. There’s not a worry that the weather will cause a postponement for me. But even I’m finding it hard to make the effort to go. And the only reason I will is because I’d have to drop the mrs off who works there otherwise I’d be at home watching Utd. Thats my plan, was going to make a 6hr round trip but with the riders on show it doesn’t seem worth it. I can’t believe they don't invite woffy / lambert, everyone knows there are no real rules for qualification & the reason they don’t invite those 2 is purely because they’re salty they don't ride in this country. Would be understandable if there was a plethora of other, similar ability riders available but there simply isn't. Add on top of that is a one off final, they should be putting out the best line up possible to sell the event. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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