TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted Thursday at 03:36 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 03:36 PM Does anyone know what’s actually going on with Craig Cook? When I last attended speedway several years ago, he was a GP rider and the Championship’s top dog for Edinburgh. I then returned in 2023 and what he’s become, I don’t even know how to word. I’ve never seen a rider put in such little effort as he did at the 2023 CLRC at Redcar. He push started for two or three rides, then we never saw him again. He was a disgrace. Then, that social media post he aimed at Workington because they didn’t bring him back for 2025 was at best, unprofessional and at worst, bitter. Workington must have had a crystal ball, given what’s transpired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.N.Other Posted Thursday at 04:12 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 04:12 PM (edited) 21 hours ago, Neila said: More improvements made, now got proper toilets and standing on bend 3/4 and can walk all around the arena now , without going out and back in Not QUITE True Sir ! You still cant walk from the 2nd bend to the back straight without leaving the stadium and re-entering, or you have to walk back the long way round via Bends 3 and 4. Edited Thursday at 04:22 PM by A.N.Other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted Thursday at 04:14 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 04:14 PM 1 minute ago, A.N.Other said: Not QUITE True Sir ! You still cant walk from the 2nd bend to the back straight without leaving the stadium and re-entering. Isn't that what he said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.N.Other Posted Thursday at 04:20 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 04:20 PM (edited) 6 minutes ago, lewy said: Isn't that what he said? He inferred that you can walk "all round", which would mean you can walk completely round the whole stadium. But you cant entirely, as the pits entrance gets in the way. So if you want to walk from bend 2 to the back straight you can either walk back the long way round, via Bends 3 and 4, or you have to leave the stadium by one entrance and enter it by another entrance. Hope this clarifies it. Edited Thursday at 04:21 PM by A.N.Other 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted Thursday at 04:24 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 04:24 PM 10 minutes ago, A.N.Other said: Not QUITE True Sir ! You still cant walk from the 2nd bend to the back straight without leaving the stadium and re-entering. Oh yes you can, the new bend 3/4 viewing area can be accessed from the starting straight or back straight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted Thursday at 04:26 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 04:26 PM 1 minute ago, Neila said: Oh yes you can, the new bend 3/4 viewing area can be accessed from the starting straight or back straight Wykyk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.N.Other Posted Thursday at 04:46 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 04:46 PM 21 minutes ago, Neila said: Oh yes you can, the new bend 3/4 viewing area can be accessed from the starting straight or back straight Answer my question.....can you walk completely round the entire stadium and end up where you started from, without going back on yourself or leaving the stadium ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Neila Posted Thursday at 08:22 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 08:22 PM 3 hours ago, A.N.Other said: Answer my question.....can you walk completely round the entire stadium and end up where you started from, without going back on yourself or leaving the stadium ? Don't think you can completely walk around any UK speedway stadium, but with the improvements you can access ALL viewing areas without going outside to get back in 😅 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted Thursday at 08:34 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 08:34 PM 10 minutes ago, Neila said: Don't think you can completely walk around any UK speedway stadium, but with the improvements you can access ALL viewing areas without going outside to get back in 😅 Yeah you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted Thursday at 08:36 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 08:36 PM 1 minute ago, LisaColette said: Yeah you can. Poole doesn't count 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted Thursday at 08:56 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 08:56 PM 20 minutes ago, Neila said: Poole doesn't count 🤪 Clueless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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szkocjasid Posted Thursday at 11:53 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 11:53 PM 3 hours ago, Neila said: Don't think you can completely walk around any UK speedway stadium, but with the improvements you can access ALL viewing areas without going outside to get back in 😅 Used to be able to do that at Arena-Essex with the "bridge" over the pits. I say the Division 2 Pairs there in 1994 won by Swindon. Kinda sad looking back & realising how many tracks & teams are no longer running. So Workington opening back up & a new stadium no less is awesome. I'll need to get down sometime. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted yesterday at 10:09 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 10:09 AM 13 hours ago, Neila said: Don't think you can completely walk around any UK speedway stadium, but with the improvements you can access ALL viewing areas without going outside to get back in 😅 why are you making stuff up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted yesterday at 10:30 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 10:30 AM 13 hours ago, lewy said: Clueless Gives us Workington fans a bad name 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted yesterday at 11:49 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 11:49 AM 15 hours ago, Neila said: Don't think you can completely walk around any UK speedway stadium, but with the improvements you can access ALL viewing areas without going outside to get back in 😅 You can walk round Plymouth, probably take you about a minute 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted yesterday at 12:02 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:02 PM You can walk the whole way around Ashfield. You’re stopped from passing the rider’s track exit between heats though, as being crashed into by a speedway bike would not be pleasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdave Posted yesterday at 01:08 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:08 PM 21 hours ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: Does anyone know what’s actually going on with Craig Cook? When I last attended speedway several years ago, he was a GP rider and the Championship’s top dog for Edinburgh. I then returned in 2023 and what he’s become, I don’t even know how to word. I’ve never seen a rider put in such little effort as he did at the 2023 CLRC at Redcar. He push started for two or three rides, then we never saw him again. He was a disgrace. Then, that social media post he aimed at Workington because they didn’t bring him back for 2025 was at best, unprofessional and at worst, bitter. Workington must have had a crystal ball, given what’s transpired. It's common knowledge that at times Craig struggles with his mental health. If he's not in a good place at this moment in time, then he's done the right thing in not riding. Let's hope he's getting the help he needs and we see him back riding soon. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Groove Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago (edited) On 4/3/2025 at 4:36 PM, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: Does anyone know what’s actually going on with Craig Cook? When I last attended speedway several years ago, he was a GP rider and the Championship’s top dog for Edinburgh. I then returned in 2023 and what he’s become, I don’t even know how to word. I’ve never seen a rider put in such little effort as he did at the 2023 CLRC at Redcar. He push started for two or three rides, then we never saw him again. He was a disgrace. Then, that social media post he aimed at Workington because they didn’t bring him back for 2025 was at best, unprofessional and at worst, bitter. Workington must have had a crystal ball, given what’s transpired. Couldn't really knock his commitment last season, save for when his partner was expecting, he delivered in most meetings from what I saw. Still an excellent rider at Championship level when he's in the right place. Edited 15 hours ago by Blue Groove 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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