Went to Speedway and anyone fancy trying it?

[aesdj]

Just got back into watching speedway this year since Bradford closed down in 1997. Been 3 times this year (Sheffield Tigers,Belle Vue Aces and Scunthorpe Scorpions) and the last one was Scunthorpe on Bank Holiday Monday. Cracking day as there were 2 races for the price of 1 (£16). The sun was beating down so I went and stood in a steel shed about a third way round turn 1 and about 15 feet from the track. There were loads of newbies stood against the barrier maybe 6 foot from the track thinking they'd get a better veiw even though you see brilliantly everywere. As the bikes thundered pasted in the first heat and even with a 3 foot fence around the track the shale bounced off the back of the shed like machine gun fire  and the newbies got covered in shale/mucky water. When they turned round they looked like dalmations, the look of shock on there faces was priceless  . I  didnt escape the flying missiles, I got hit through out the day but thats what makes it such a good track. Its been voted the best track of the UK for the past 2 years and I know why now, awsome  :. You feel part of it instead of being quite some distance from the action and the smell of methanol is lovely. I'd reccomend it to everyone.

Scunthorpe has a smaller track that you can pay £70 for 4 hours tution/fun on. You get all the kit and start off on 125cc bikes and if your good enough and you have big cahooners they may put you on 1 of the bigger bikes (0 - 60mph faster than an F1 car). I think the 125's will be well fast enough. I've already decided that I'm going to do it and if anyone wants to give it a go then I'm fine with arranging it. For me its going to be next year but if you pm me I'll keep you up to date. If you want more info then seach Scunthorpe Scorpions.

[Bixxer Bob]

Used to follow Newcastle Diamonds when I was a teenager. They were a top team in those days. Went to Peterborough a couple of years back and our local team is now Kings Lynn.

As for giving it a go?    You Nutter.....

[aesdj]

Belle Vue are in the Elite league (best) as are Kings Lynn and Sheffield/Scunthorpe are in the Premier league (1 down from elite) but you wouldn't tell from the action, its great. They say that the facilities are the best at Kings Lyn and that's why they hold the Grand Prix races there. Bradford are stating up again for next March all being well, I carnt wait. So your not up for joining me then Bixxer?

[Bixxer Bob]

What was it Churchill (the insurance dog) said???  "Errr, no"

[Sin_Tiger]

I didn't know they did such a thing, sounds like great value.  I'm in  keep us posted about possible dates.  Even if this year is possible I can do October 

Been promising to take the wife to see the Glasgow Tigers for a while now, have to make good on that soon as she reminded me about it recently.

[Bixxer Bob]

I didn't know they did such a thing, sounds like great value.  I'm in 

Oh dear God,  here we go......

[aesdj]

I didn't know they did such a thing, sounds like great value.  I'm in  keep us posted about possible dates.

Will do mate. You may struggle with dates might you but if you let me know when your around next year I'll work round you. As for October I'll see what I can do. Any time in October good for you and have you been on there web site?

[Spud]

I believe Coventry do lessons as well

cheers Spud 

[Sin_Tiger]

Scorpions Training days on the mini track 

Sunday 2nd, Saturday 15th and Sunday 30th March

Saturday 12th and Sunday 27th April

Might just be able to fit that in 

[mat-tiger1]

Nutters! 

You do know the front wheel is supposed to stay in front of the rear wheel at all times! 

Hats off to you for having a go! 

[Nick Calne]

Some people round here just went from 'older and wiser' to 'silly old buggers' in the space of one thread.

Can I come and watch what happens? 

[Sin_Tiger]

Bring a first aid kit and your best "I told you so" expression  :icon_wink:

[Bixxer Bob]

I'm up for it.  Taking the piss I mean.... :augi

[aesdj]

I've already got my hospital bed booked  . How about we say the 27th April Sin, at least this bloody rain might have stopped.

[Sin_Tiger]

The way things are going I should still be home then, let's pencil that in, I should be able to confirm by the end of Feb.

Hope so, doing this in a wetsuit and flippers won't be funny 

I the rest of you are coming to gloat, you're supplying the sarnies