Workington 2024

[StevePark]

Let's be totally honest here, the signing of Celina Leibmann is a win/win for Workington.  The publicity for the signing is going to be pretty big (within speedway circles, certainly and, maybe even in a broader sense if some of the National papers and TV pick up on it, which they could well do) and IF she is a success even better for Workington.  IF she "flops", then another 4pointer (or even 2pointer) shouldn't be too difficult to find and in the grand scheme of things Workington haven't really lost out on anything.

I really do wish her and Workington all the best and hope they are a big success in 2024 and beyond.

[stevehone]

1 minute ago, StevePark said:

Let's be totally honest here, the signing of Celina Leibmann is a win/win for Workington.  The publicity for the signing is going to be pretty big (within speedway circles, certainly and, maybe even in a broader sense if some of the National papers and TV pick up on it, which they could well do) and IF she is a success even better for Workington.  IF she "flops", then another 4pointer (or even 2pointer) shouldn't be too difficult to find and in the grand scheme of things Workington haven't really lost out on anything.

I really do wish her and Workington all the best and hope they are a big success in 2024 and beyond.

she is very popular in Germany, has quite a good following, and she's really friendly and good with fans, could be a big hit without necessarily scoring big points

[iris123]

6 minutes ago, StevePark said:

Let's be totally honest here, the signing of Celina Leibmann is a win/win for Workington.  The publicity for the signing is going to be pretty big (within speedway circles, certainly and, maybe even in a broader sense if some of the National papers and TV pick up on it, which they could well do) and IF she is a success even better for Workington.  IF she "flops", then another 4pointer (or even 2pointer) shouldn't be too difficult to find and in the grand scheme of things Workington haven't really lost out on anything.

I really do wish her and Workington all the best and hope they are a big success in 2024 and beyond.

Was a Danish girl signed to a Polish club over a decade back. That was certainly publicity, as I don't think she ever rode in a meeting

I agree this will bring a good bit of publicity to the club. Certainly it seems a big thing within the FIM. So within wider motorsports circles as well. Could be used further in national newspapers, rather like Lindbâck getting national coverage. 

Like you, I hope it works out for all

[ragdoll64]

40 minutes ago, foreverblue said:

I think in that particular race she certainly seemed to pick the better lines but if she is competitive with a 5 point rider then she should achieve over her current average so as long as she does that then all good, if on the other hand that race turns out to be a one off then she may not achieve her assessed average, either way a brave move by Workington who are looking like a  decent team.

Going by her celebration after the race I would imagine it to be an unusual result for her…..but good on her, it was a great ride. I wish her all the best for next year and congratulate Workington on their ambitious move. 

[Bagpuss]

26 minutes ago, Fromafar said:

No disrespect to Celina and I wish her well,but when GB speedway has to sign a foreign girl rider to make up their Team shows the state of play.I know it’s going to create a bit of publicity ,but really.!!

In fairness thete are going to be a lot of young British riders in the Championship this year, more than for quite a few seasons I'd imagine. Workington are also starting from scratch in building a team for the second division and have very few if any assets so signing new foreign riders makes sense.

I wish them and her all the best, I hope its a successful move and season. 

[topaz325]

It's the first positive news in League Speedway for 20 years. 
Anyone who can find a negative needs to re - set and remember why they started watching the sport all those years ago. 
This absolute obsession with numbers / assessed averages it's all bull rubbish. 
People, more particularly first time visitors, want to get value for money and be entertained. 
Nothing more, nothing less.

 

Quote from Aussie rider 

[scaramanga]

2 hours ago, Fromafar said:

No disrespect to Celina and I wish her well,but when GB speedway has to sign a foreign girl rider to make up their Team shows the state of play.I know it’s going to create a bit of publicity ,but really.!!

Who says workington had to sign her 

I'm sure there's plenty other options with the points left for 3 riders before she was announced

[Fromafar]

27 minutes ago, scaramanga said:

Who says workington had to sign her 

I'm sure there's plenty other options with the points left for 3 riders before she was announced

Nobody.

[arnieg]

2 hours ago, iris123 said:

Was a Danish girl signed to a Polish club over a decade back. That was certainly publicity, as I don't think she ever rode in a meeting

I agree this will bring a good bit of publicity to the club. Certainly it seems a big thing within the FIM. So within wider motorsports circles as well. Could be used further in national newspapers, rather like Lindbâck getting national coverage. 

Like you, I hope it works out for all

Nanna Jorgensen, and yes the PR surrounding it (lots of 'glamour shots') made it feel like a stunt.

There is currently another Dane Maja Aamand who performs well in Danish Lge 1 (not far short of Tobias Thomsen)

[Grachan]

Well, this is a signing that has attracted interest by quite a few people - including myself. I'm not sure if I've even looked at a Workington thread before.

The only time I've seen Celina Liebmann race when she was in the SGP2. She struggled in that meeting against riders who, I guess, were above Championship reserve standard. At the same time, she had no trouble beating the reserves who, presumably, were below it.

It would be great to see a female rider in the sport who can compete against the men. If anyone can, she can. She's a proper rider with a good style and looks like a decent gater from the couple of races I watched on Youtube.

[j2ohh]

17 hours ago, j2ohh said:

are they 2 of you 2024 reserves .

 

17 hours ago, Nickinho said:

One is but she won't just be facing the reserves all evening. Do you ever buy a program?

so what heats our new lady rider be in after the reserves race . please tell . i am all ears and eyes and await your findings , thank you.

[LisaColette]

1 hour ago, Grachan said:

Well, this is a signing that has attracted interest by quite a few people - including myself. I'm not sure if I've even looked at a Workington thread before.

The only time I've seen Celina Liebmann race when she was in the SGP2. She struggled in that meeting against riders who, I guess, were above Championship reserve standard. At the same time, she had no trouble beating the reserves who, presumably, were below it.

It would be great to see a female rider in the sport who can compete against the men. If anyone can, she can. She's a proper rider with a good style and looks like a decent gater from the couple of races I watched on Youtube.

Me too, that is the only time I have seen her. Workington have a lot of good individuals. Be interesting to see how they work as a team. 

[Tosh1218]

17 minutes ago, lisa-colette said:

Me too, that is the only time I have seen her. Workington have a lot of good individuals. Be interesting to see how they work as a team. 

I ish Celina well but think it could be a baptism of fire for her it’s a tough league

[therefused]

1 hour ago, j2ohh said:

 

so what heats our new lady rider be in after the reserves race . please tell . i am all ears and eyes and await your findings , thank you.

Presumably she will be number 6, so she’ll be in heat 2 against reserves, heat 7 against 3 & 4, heat 11 against 1 and 2, and heat 14 against 4 and 7.

i think she will do well to attain a four point average but considering the fellow reserves this year, I don’t think she will be too far of the pace 

[Marksman]

Great line up for the Australian Centenary meeting on Friday including our own Tate Zischke, if anyone’s interested.

Live stream (pricy at $35/£19) starts about 7.25am UK time I believe.

https://www.thestreamingguys.com.au/production/speedway-night-2-solo-riders/
 

1. Kye Thomson (Australia) 
2. Jaimon Lidsey (Australia)
3. Ryan Douglas (Australia)
4. Declan Kennedy (Australia)
5. Rasmus Jensen (Denmark)
6. Tai Woffinden (Great Britain)
7. Keynan Rew (Australia)
8. Tate Zischke (Australia)
9. Max Fricke (Australia)
10. Chris Holder (Australia)
11. Adam Ellis (Great Britain)
12. Daniel Bewley (Great Britain)
13. Sam Masters (Australia)
14. Brady Kurtz (Australia)
15. Jason Doyle (Australia)
16. Rohan Tungate (Australia)

[ragdoll64]

23 minutes ago, Marksman said:

Great line up for the Australian Centenary meeting on Friday including our own Tate Zischke, if anyone’s interested.

Live stream (pricy at $35/£19) starts about 7.25am UK time I believe.

https://www.thestreamingguys.com.au/production/speedway-night-2-solo-riders/
 

1. Kye Thomson (Australia) 
2. Jaimon Lidsey (Australia)
3. Ryan Douglas (Australia)
4. Declan Kennedy (Australia)
5. Rasmus Jensen (Denmark)
6. Tai Woffinden (Great Britain)
7. Keynan Rew (Australia)
8. Tate Zischke (Australia)
9. Max Fricke (Australia)
10. Chris Holder (Australia)
11. Adam Ellis (Great Britain)
12. Daniel Bewley (Great Britain)
13. Sam Masters (Australia)
14. Brady Kurtz (Australia)
15. Jason Doyle (Australia)
16. Rohan Tungate (Australia)

That’s a top notch field of riders indeed……….wow!

[Fromafar]

1 hour ago, j2ohh said:

 

so what heats our new lady rider be in after the reserves race . please tell . i am all ears and eyes and await your findings , thank you.

Stick to cheese rolling.Its easier to understand.

[Marksman]

11 minutes ago, Fromafar said:

Stick to cheese rolling.Its easier to understand.

Jenga is back..

[j2ohh]

1 hour ago, therefused said:

Presumably she will be number 6, so she’ll be in heat 2 against reserves, heat 7 against 3 & 4, heat 11 against 1 and 2, and heat 14 against 4 and 7.

i think she will do well to attain a four point average but considering the fellow reserves this year, I don’t think she will be too far of the pace 

what about riding at 7

[phillwhitewasmad]

1 hour ago, therefused said:

Presumably she will be number 6, so she’ll be in heat 2 against reserves, heat 7 against 3 & 4, heat 11 against 1 and 2, and heat 14 against 4 and 7.

i think she will do well to attain a four point average but considering the fellow reserves this year, I don’t think she will be too far of the pace 

Wont really matter the number after heat 2 as the team manager will do reserve switches based on what he sees happen in that heat