Now some people might question the dedication of speedway riders but they certainly weren't where I was on Sunday afternoon. Yes joining me as T2TV co commentator was none other than the Bowen 747 fresh from being released from Harlow Hospital with bruised ribs and broken foot. Well getting up the stairs with one good leg is one thing but standing through 15 Heats that's real dedication. Must admit I was very aware for the first couple of heats that if I made one false move I might catapult Luke crutches and all back down the stairs. Silver be moans Bowen Commentary Box Fiasco was not a headline I wanted in the Speedway Star! But it was a cracking afternoon and I think Luke did really well putting yourself behind a microphone isn't everyones cup of tea but he's a natural bringing a real riders perspective. The Kelvin to my Nigel? No I wouldn't say that I thought we were better!
Welcome back to the skipper with a typically classy display. He reckons the track record might still go this year and after 55.7 in Heat 1 who's to say he won't be right. Couldn't help but feel sorry for Jordan what are the chances of your bike throwing a wobbler on the same piece of track in 2 consecutive heats?
Crowd was down again and it had nothing to do with the X Factor. Might just be more to do with the fact that the fans don't want League fixtures after all. Come on hands up who'd rather be looking at the chance of Young Shield or Premier Trophy silverware rather than 15 heats against Berwick on Sunday week?
At least next week its a local(ish) derby so be sure to watch out for the tractors in the car park!
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