lewy Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 1 hour ago, Marksman said: We might just surprise a few, it's practically just about who gets out the gate first. Claus scored 11+2 there last season. Maybe Tate and Antti can have a session round our kids track to practice for it It was an awful spectacle last night it is absoultely pointless that they've widened it because the inside line off the 3/4 bend works so well, I can get Plymouth fans being defensive over it because it's their home, but it does the sport no favours. I can now see Cookie's and Lawson's comments about the place in the pre-season events were justified As harsh as that sounds it's the truth and 99% on this forum would agree. Anyone comparing this to Edinburgh is wrong imo, Edinburgh is a good test of a riders ability. Plymouth is just like US indoor track. Nobody likes us or our track, that's the way we like it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 (edited) 50 minutes ago, lewy said: Nobody likes us or our track, that's the way we like it. Job done then! It makes a change - its usually Poole! Edited May 5 by Skidder1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 29 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Job done then! It makes a change - its usually Poole! Its usually Lewy saying it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2ohh Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 (edited) 4 hours ago, Neila said: was looking forward to coming down with the comets for my 1st visit in 10 days time, BUT after watching on BSN does not look to be a very good track at all, no passing and gate and gone, think it maybe a long nite for the many comets fans coming down . Hope I'm wrong after watching this so called speedway meeting on BSN i would not travel to see ANY races at this venue .its an absolute shambles of a track . i thougt some pikies had broken in and tried to pinch some shale . no passing ( apart from B.B. ) but thats just me , or is it ? Edited May 5 by j2ohh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttons Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 (edited) 4 hours ago, M.D said: Track curation is an art, you can't just lay a new track and expect it to work straight away. Listen to what the riders said last night, it will improve over time once it beds in. They changed the track during one of the wetest winters in history down there, they can't just chuck a load of shale on it and hope for the best, it will take time.. Maybe so, but if the track needs time why on earth did BSN cover this match, it was a borefest from start to finish, certainly didn't do Speedway or Plymouth any favours, perhaps leave coverage of Plymouth till later on in the season, give it a bit more time Edited May 5 by Buttons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 4 hours ago, Buttons said: Maybe so, but if the track needs time why on earth did BSN cover this match, it was a borefest from start to finish, certainly didn't do Speedway or Plymouth any favours, perhaps leave coverage of Plymouth till later on in the season, give it a bit more time BSN are back in 10 days time when worky comes to town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 18 hours ago, lewy said: Hard to believe an Edinburgh fan criticising another teams track the irony. Much better than that so called track. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 BSN’s decision to return to Plymouth next week is disappointing. Not only because the quality of racing is atrocious, but where’s the variety? There’s six live meetings between the 1st and 16th of May; five of which are at either Oxford or Plymouth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttons Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 1 hour ago, Neila said: BSN are back in 10 days time when worky comes to town Oh dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 Because they obviously don’t think the racing is atrocious doesn’t take a lot of working out genius, get off Plymouth’s back you all thought they would be the whipping boys and they obviously are not going to be, so I no we will criticise the track anything else you want to moan about . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 What's the beer like ? If the track no better in 10 days time the worky fans may as well have a good sup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 I heard people on here moaning about Workington taking so long about team building etc and now there beating some of the bigger teams they will be the next ones moaned at I’m glad Workington are back look forward to them being at Plymouth and I love my team giving some of the big boys a bloody nose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 17 minutes ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: BSN’s decision to return to Plymouth next week is disappointing. Not only because the quality of racing is atrocious, but where’s the variety? There’s six live meetings between the 1st and 16th of May; five of which are at either Oxford or Plymouth. Dont think it justifies criticism of their fixture selection.They shown the same number from each Club over the season (if possible).plus if you have subscribed for the the price and quality of the Production is a bargain.Nobody can predict what happens in aSpeedway match.That Plymouth Team proves my point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 2 hours ago, Mike0310 said: Because they obviously don’t think the racing is atrocious doesn’t take a lot of working out genius, get off Plymouth’s back you all thought they would be the whipping boys and they obviously are not going to be, so I no we will criticise the track anything else you want to moan about . What age are you? ”Get off Plymouth’s back”, Jesus Christ. 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: Dont think it justifies criticism of their fixture selection.They shown the same number from each Club over the season (if possible).plus if you have subscribed for the the price and quality of the Production is a bargain.Nobody can predict what happens in aSpeedway match.That Plymouth Team proves my point. Perhaps my wording wasn’t accurate. My issue was around the variety during the first two weeks of May; the mention of quality was simply frustration at how poor the racing was at Plymouth. There are sixteen clubs (technically fifteen, given Oxford are represented twice) across the two divisions, so it’s odd for two cities to be visited five out of the six meetings that are being shown. I’m not doubting the fact that across the course of the season, all clubs will be televised equally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 1 hour ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: What age are you? ”Get off Plymouth’s back”, Jesus Christ. Perhaps my wording wasn’t accurate. My issue was around the variety during the first two weeks of May; the mention of quality was simply frustration at how poor the racing was at Plymouth. There are sixteen clubs (technically fifteen, given Oxford are represented twice) across the two divisions, so it’s odd for two cities to be visited five out of the six meetings that are being shown. I’m not doubting the fact that across the course of the season, all clubs will be televised equally. I’m 50 thanks very much for asking ,this coming from the person who is using a username to make fun of someone who made a mistake in there career obviously you never make mistakes but I doubt that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 I think the idea that Plymouth are going to have the racing surface perfect two or three meetings in after the wettest winter on record is fanciful. If you folk don't like the shape then fair enough but the surface is bound to improve with time and the weather. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 46 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: I think the idea that Plymouth are going to have the racing surface perfect two or three meetings in after the wettest winter on record is fanciful. If you folk don't like the shape then fair enough but the surface is bound to improve with time and the weather. I didn't watch the Oxford one but watched the KOC against Scunny and thought it was fine. Even tracks like BV have meetings where the track isn't the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 5 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: I didn't watch the Oxford one but watched the KOC against Scunny and thought it was fine. Even tracks like BV have meetings where the track isn't the best. Thank you Lisa at least there are still a few people on here still with common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 Tracks develop over time. It's not as simple as throwing tons of shale on. As others have said, it's been a record breaking wet winter. That track will need to develop. If you just throw shale on you'll also create a massive, and dangerous berm, that will make it more inside line than ever. It probably needs continued dry weather, tyre packing, several more meetings and then a very delicate harrowing out wide to start to deliver what they hope it will. For sure it'll be better and better as weeks go on. Massive credit to all involved and ignore the moaners who probably couldn't distinguish shale from cat litter. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 15 hours ago, Mike0310 said: I’m 50 thanks very much for asking ,this coming from the person who is using a username to make fun of someone who made a mistake in there career obviously you never make mistakes but I doubt that. Are you wearing an earpiece and being told what to say by Ant & Dec who are in a remote studio somewhere in London? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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