Let's face it, that was not a fun season. A few high points, like beating Newcastle & Edinburgh away in the PT, un-earthing Nick Morris, Travis McGowan's performances and the awesome Sky meeting (my first ever 'speedway at the pub' experience, cheers to the ever enthusiastic Bongo & Rab Ha's), were put in the shade by injury, team shuffling, a certain evening in June and another 2nd bottom finish. Boo! Oh, and the racing at Ashfield wasn't much to sing about either.
Now, I'm not one to get too upset at processional racing, I've been used to it for years watching road racing, but spectators of ten years or more have definitely been used to better and the club need to get punters back. If providing exciting racing helps spread the word, all the better.
So, a new track. Banked up bends, a wider back straight and corner entries/exits, even a wider pitch for the football club. My guess is that the back straight will curve very gently creating a sort of 'D' shaped track. With the new track comes a new(ish) team. Out go Lee Dicken, John Branney, Jake Anderson & Travis McGowan, in come Theo Pijper, Christian Henry and Michal Rajkowski and James Grieves, to join up with Joe Screen, Josh Grajczonek & Nick Morris. A strong looking side, packed with riders very much capable of exceeding their averages.
Looks good, canny wait :D
Below, you will find the best five races I managed to capture last season. I only took a dozen or so all year, and missed a fair few good 'uns along the way. The old track had it's moments, let's hope the new Ashfield really delivers the goods.
Just one last thing. Will the third bend terrace still be there?
Cheers!
Ewen
2 comments:
Looking forward to seeing some racing on the new track next year... That looks a well balanced team, especially if Pijper and Henry re-discover their blistering form and I'm sure Nick Morris will develop really quickly next season.
Good stuff! Give me a shout if yr comin up and I'll stand you a beer ;)
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