Cue Ball Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Is there no topic started for this one because the weather forecast is pants or due to lack of interest?? For those travelling from Sheffield, Snake Pass has been closed this afternoon for an accident, presume it will be open tomorrow but worth checking in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Was coming down from worky for this but all forecasts look crap, so unfortunately gonna stop at home and save me pennies for comets away trips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manifesto Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Another dreadful week of rain including today.. can’t see any speedway happening. A great match up this year BV and Sheffield. Think both at NSS and Owlerton scores will be close as they usually are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Snake still closed - was thinking of trying to get to this but it’s as someone else said a dreadful day for rain - raining right now in Sheff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 I'm another one who was planning to make the trip to NSS but the weather forecast has been appalling for days and hasn't changed this morning. Surprised it hasn't been called off already, if it does go ahead I hope it isn't farcical due to conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sidney Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 1 minute ago, Col said: I'm another one who was planning to make the trip to NSS but the weather forecast has been appalling for days and hasn't changed this morning. Surprised it hasn't been called off already, if it does go ahead I hope it isn't farcical due to conditions. As ever, depends which forecast you look at. Met Office one isn't too bad currently. I guess we just have to wait and see 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 3 minutes ago, Sir Sidney said: As ever, depends which forecast you look at. Met Office one isn't too bad currently. Met office forecast, hour & chance of rain... 09:00 - 60% 10:00 - 60% 11:00 - 20% 12:00 - 50% 13:00 - 80% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sidney Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 3 minutes ago, Col said: Met office forecast, hour & chance of rain... 09:00 - 60% 10:00 - 60% 11:00 - 20% 12:00 - 50% 13:00 - 80% Yes, but only light rain until 1pm. With a dry day yesterday I'm sure the track can take s substantial amount of rain I can't see it being cancelled because of the forecast - a different matter if the rain on site is heavier than forecast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 They have good drainage so as long as it stops early afternoon It should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siggytastic Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 8 minutes ago, foreverblue said: They have good drainage so as long as it stops early afternoon It should be ok. Has the start time been moved from the advertised 12.00 start? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 8 minutes ago, Siggytastic said: Has the start time been moved from the advertised 12.00 start? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 We haven’t had heavy rain as of yet and I’m about 5 miles from track. The weather been perfect last few days here so track would have been prepped for this and as we know we can take alot of water. im edging towards it being on myself. But the result will be a lottery now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted April 1 Author Report Share Posted April 1 Think it is the lottery result putting me off. Not bothered about spending £50+ to watch follow my leader in the rain just for the sake of it - much as I want to get my first meeting of the season under my belt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 3 minutes ago, Cue Ball said: Think it is the lottery result putting me off. Not bothered about spending £50+ to watch follow my leader in the rain just for the sake of it - much as I want to get my first meeting of the season under my belt! Day time meetings at the NSS are not normally the best anyway, was coming up for this from Leicester, but after attending the fiasco at the real HQ of Speedway, Scunny, on Good Friday I shall not bother with this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazS Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 im 20 mins away its been raining constantly for last 2 half hours , but i remember British final last year, never thought that would go ahead . ive eaten all my Easter eggs so what else is there to do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 1 hour ago, Siggytastic said: Has the start time been moved from the advertised 12.00 start? Ah didnt realise that, hope its only light rain then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manifesto Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 (edited) Unfortunately reserves cost us big time today, Heat leaders on both teams all on the pace and mixing it with some good racing. Dan Gilkes looks way off the pace not sure if he’s lost all his confidence with last years injury, Edwards done ok so far mixing it and picking up a few points. See how they go at home. Thought Woffy was standout rider again could he top the averages this year? Bewley, Kurtz and J Holder didn’t score great but all looked fast and provided some action. 8 point deficit isn’t a disaster in all honesty. I think it will be close on aggregate Edited April 1 by Manifesto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 A few comments, especially on the updates, saying Sheffield's reserves need to get going or they are going to put pressure on the top 5 etc. But that is how the team was built, for the baulk of the scoring to come from the top 5. As Edwards has a sub 5 Champ average, no more can be expected of him (ideally should be a RS) but Gilkes should be doing better. Did he make a mistake by not racing in the Champ this year? I think many were mesmerised by the star power of Sheffield's top end & overlooked their weakness at reserve. All to play for in the second leg. If Bewley had ridden like we all know he can, Aces would already have one foot in the next round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Early in the season but alarm bells were ringing at Birmingham when it comes to Sheffield. The team is unbalanced and it's going nowhere this season with those reserves, Gilkes has to get himself fixed up with a Championship club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazS Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 track was perfect too perfect in fact. woffy showed his class, but cant see us losing by less than 8 pts. couple of good races but that was it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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