foreverblue Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 1 hour ago, StevePark said: Maybe she will, but it's extra time on the bike, so, therefore, helping with set-up and everything that goes with it. It could knock her confidence a bit if gets a lot of last places, I believe she rode at Belle Vue last year so she should know the set ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 Give the lass a break,the superstars ride the same tracks week in and still say on tv they are looking for the right " set up" ! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbackHalifax Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 Don’t think she will be Worky’s biggest issue, give her a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 31 minutes ago, bringbackHalifax said: Don’t think she will be Worky’s biggest issue, give her a chance Apart from possibly the final rider, who do you think will struggle more ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 (edited) 6 hours ago, foreverblue said: It could knock her confidence a bit if gets a lot of last places, I believe she rode at Belle Vue last year so she should know the set ups. im sure shes been in plenty bigish meetings now and knows how hard it is ive seen a few where shes up against gp riders so she knows the score when you look at some track reserves in gp's and british finals and such like the reserves are offten well off the pace but classed as up and coming riders no difference Edited February 27 by scaramanga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 53 minutes ago, proud panther said: Apart from possibly the final rider, who do you think will struggle more ? Cook and Batch are much bigger worries 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 10 minutes ago, phillipsr said: Cook and Batch are much bigger worries Bit of a gamble, agreed, but they are both capable of increasing their averages as well. Interesting team, to say the least. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moranboys Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 7 hours ago, foreverblue said: It could knock her confidence a bit if gets a lot of last places, I believe she rode at Belle Vue last year so she should know the set ups. What do you mean 'if' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 21 hours ago, foreverblue said: It could knock her confidence a bit if gets a lot of last places, I believe she rode at Belle Vue last year so she should know the set ups. Or being around some world class riders could help her massively!! Im sure shes not going expecting to win but always great experience 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 15 hours ago, phillipsr said: Cook and Batch are much bigger worries Cook will be great as long as he's there. Hopefully being closer to home will help, and he can put some of the issues of the recent past behind him. I wouldn't trust Batch full stop. His antics at the pairs showed it all, for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, phillipsr said: Or being around some world class riders could help her massively!! Im sure shes not going expecting to win but always great experience Yes nothing wrong with gaining more experience and as its a one off meeting against some top riders nobody is going to slate her however she does. Nobody on a Championship 4 point average would trouble the scorers much in this meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 (edited) Riders announced to date for the Bonanza: Ben Barker, Freddie Lindgren, Dan Bewley, Tom Brennan, Danny King, Erik Riss, Sam Masters, Simon Lambert, Justin Sedgmen, Steve Worrall, Leon Flint, Paul Starke. 12 riders now named but not 1 comet not too fussed to be fair as some good riders listed but 3 from 1 team to gain track experience and no home track rider so far Edited February 28 by scaramanga 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 11 minutes ago, scaramanga said: Riders announced to date for the Bonanza: Ben Barker, Freddie Lindgren, Dan Bewley, Tom Brennan, Danny King, Erik Riss, Sam Masters, Simon Lambert, Justin Sedgmen, Steve Worrall, Leon Flint, Paul Starke. 12 riders now named but not 1 comet not too fussed to be fair as some good riders listed but 3 from 1 team to gain track experience and no home track rider so far I don't know if Workington get any say in the field, but I'd imagine they'd like their 3 new foreigners to get track time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Tsunami Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 24 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: I don't know if Workington get any say in the field, but I'd imagine they'd like their 3 new foreigners to get track time. Mixed feelings about that. Yes the new riders would attract more supporters and get some practice in on their new track. There is also the chance that with such a great field in Bonanza meetings, new riders signed on lower averages might not look their best against the stronger field. Just make sure they are all there on the day and presented to the crowd. That gives them the chance to see how the riders prepare, how they ride their track and what lines to chose and why. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 im not really bothered about none in the line up but when there's 3 from 1 club who are not really outstanding riders i just feel its a little wrong but there maybe is reasons there in possibly they have received help and wont to give a little back who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 (edited) 1 hour ago, scaramanga said: im not really bothered about none in the line up but when there's 3 from 1 club who are not really outstanding riders i just feel its a little wrong but there maybe is reasons there in possibly they have received help and wont to give a little back who knows Think your last paragraph has more to do with it than any other part, especially Starkey who explains why he is keen to do this. Interview on the GB speedway website if you’re interested. Edited February 28 by Gazc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 i also suspect a lot of glasgow fans will turn up regardless where its staged lot of respect for glasgow fans 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 16 minutes ago, scaramanga said: i also suspect a lot of glasgow fans will turn up regardless where its staged There are plans for a bus, and I know of a number who are planning to be there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 On 2/28/2024 at 3:18 PM, scaramanga said: Riders announced to date for the Bonanza: Ben Barker, Freddie Lindgren, Dan Bewley, Tom Brennan, Danny King, Erik Riss, Sam Masters, Simon Lambert, Justin Sedgmen, Steve Worrall, Leon Flint, Paul Starke. 12 riders now named but not 1 comet not too fussed to be fair as some good riders listed but 3 from 1 team to gain track experience and no home track rider so far You have to think Cook will be named in due course. He would be a great draw and needs the competitive track time. IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 19 hours ago, Wee Eck said: You have to think Cook will be named in due course. He would be a great draw and needs the competitive track time. IMO i dont share your view and from what im told cook has not been approached Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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