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  1. 5 points
    I don't see the problems with the laws we have already. I think too much is made of riders who take the gamble. The rules state if you touch the tapes your excluded . The riders know the rules, the Ref controls the tapes, where's the problem. ? What really gets up people backs, is when the red light comes on for the slightest infringement, riders goes back to the pits, mechanics come out, another 10mins of waiting about . If a rider anticipates the starts, and gets away with it, then good on him, The Ref will have to keep an eye on him.,, It brings added excitement back into proceedings....
  2. 4 points
    You also need to serve up competitive and decent racing and let’s be fair most of what was served up last year just didn’t cut it. Borefests, riders struggling on difficult tracks and racing being shown in front of one man and his dog does nothing to promote the sport at all.
  3. 3 points
    Problem being of course that we've nearly closed more times than I care to remember over the last 5 years and with what allegedly appears to be increasing uncertainty and problems running at the EoES I'd make the most of it while it's there. Coming back when it suits might not be an option. Having said that, it's also difficult to disagree with much of hans fan's logic.
  4. 2 points
    I thought there was a lot of processional racing last year due the Colts being a lot stronger than most of the opposition, there was some good racing but a lot of very strung out ones as well, having a side not as dominant I think will allow for better closer racing overall.
  5. 2 points
    I actually feel sorry for you...if all you can do is put on here every 5 mins how s*** you think our team is..just don't go then and get another hobby instead.
  6. 1 point
    It won't be long before one of those happy clappers tells you, you should support your team though thick and thin as that's what real fans do. I hate happy clappers.
  7. 1 point
    the team what is likely to line up is 5h1te , after the holdergate fiasco I never went another meeting , no doubt the happy clappers will be saying how good team is but winning the wooden spoon won't be good enough to bring crowds in It's all well and good ged and carl saying we sign riders who want to ride for club but look at riders whos signed lunna looks like he'll Improve , toft is not even a decent 2nd string round showground cant gate for stink poor signing , can see why they signed lambert IF he stays injury free he'll win them matches at home , grondal was cack the last time he rode for us has he got any better riding abroad ??? poor signing as for oystercard they kept hiding at no4 last season because he couldn't cut the mustard at 5 he maybe mr peterboro but nobody likes riding with him , bacon can't ride showground he will improve his average at a different club but not at showground all in all looks worse line up since I've been going and at over 50 quid a meet for my household I won't be paying to watch the likely dross whats gonna be served up
  8. 1 point
    Agree.. Only the tapes actually going up starts races so all the riders can only 'go' when that happens anyway.. If you go too early you risk the chance of touching the tapes and face possible exclusion... The only area of the start that requires fixing if you want to allow rides to move is that they can't be allowed to 'drop back' from the white line at the tapes as some do now so as to give themselves more space between the front wheel and the tapes, allowing them to roll forward more. But that is where the starting marshal and referee come in to ensure that doesn't happen and have strong consequence for any rider doing it.. It would give 'lesser riders' in particular a chance to get out in front in races that they would usually feel they didn't stand a chance in, and on the back of that it could possibly mean more passing as that races 'obvious favourite' would have to come from the back to win.. It would also add another psychological edge to the riders (and team managers) tactics as risks will be instructed to be taken as the meeting reaches conclusion and you need points. Also the crowd enagement it would engender as riders move, roll back, move again etc etc to seek an advantage, would deliver some much needed noise and atmosphere...
  9. 1 point
    Poor form. You are lauded (probably quite rightly) as a reliable Poole fan who puts his money where his mouth is re sponsorship etc. You insinuated he had served a ban, and yeh i agree, he shouldn't have to put his family issues on the forum, but, with respect, you perhaps have put him in the place where he needs to. He's a proper you-know-what but anyway, i thought better of you to be honest. Tom
  10. 1 point
    I was going to say you can bet Bombers at Coventry was around the fence for 4 laps.
  11. 1 point
    Its the same for every motorsport.Do none of them count then ..It's worked out from the shortest way around.You can keep on the line and be slower than the rider riding mid track.Geeez
  12. 1 point
    Me too AS - with the local interest hopefully a decent crowd turns up to back the promotion in bringing a meeting like this to Foxhall
  13. 1 point
    Looking forward to watching the youngsters with particular interest in Drew Kemp and Jordan Jenkins. Seen them do plenty of Foxhall laps already but not competitive racing so very much looking forward to seeing them.
  14. 1 point
    The problem is speedway is unprofessional. I accept that some delays can't be helped ,like waiting for the sun to go down or riders getting hurt. But many times after long delays there is an interval later on which really pisses me off. I will start the season with high hopes and enthusiasm but if nothing has changed from last year I will stop attending.
  15. 1 point
    ...and far more serious accidents on Polish tracks (and Swedish) than on British tracks!!
  16. 1 point
    Well it appears Grondal has improved his average already!!!!!
  17. 1 point
    I just wonder whether you have ever been to Redcar SP? The Track certainly isn't narrow, and I have seen some fantastic races there. I, for one, am very pleased that Redcar are staging the 4's. I am sure that they would not have been awarded them had assurances not been given regarding the size of the Crowd and viewing ability of said Crowd. Personally, I wish Redcar and the Promotion all the luck in the world with this endeavour. It is a feather in their cap to bring such a prominent Event to the North East.
  18. 1 point
    I reckon you got it in one !!!
  19. 1 point
    Grand Central- I would like to see what caterers you can find to come to site with Kitchen and canteen truck to seat upto 30 people to offer choice of two hot meals and a dessert then offer a choice of cobs/Sandwiches for later on. Need to be on site from 12:30- 18:30 This company have to be prepared to travel U.K. wide if you can find somebody let me know as have lots of work to throw their way.
  20. 1 point
    I think Williamson is a great signing, so should have 2 good reserves all year at least!
  21. 1 point
    The problem the BSPA has is announcing (or not!) a new rule with no warning, I can see the reasons for wanting to exclude Scott and Eddie BUT you shouldn't just bring it it. Why not say: From 2019 season, this is what will happen. If gives everyone time to adjust. Same thing applies over bringing in riders from overseas. The decision is arguable but a case can be made out. What is wrong, is bring it 'overnight' (and not announcing the change). These are simple management issues which should never arise in public. Anyway, who is in charge?
  22. 1 point
    If true all speedway fans should be fuming because it highlights once again we have a so called governing body that dosnt know whether it’s on its base or its apex and hasn’t got a clue what it’s doing. This situation would just about be acceptable if it were sorted within a week of the AGM but to dither around for three months in each case puts it beyond farce.
  23. 1 point
    don't make a meal of it
  24. 1 point
    I see from the website that celeb Chef Ken Hom is now on board the Pirates ship having played host to the Management and some of the clubs many sponsors!! At least that should mean we are very strong at fortress Wimborne Road and should win all our HOM meetings. (I'll get my coat.....)
  25. 1 point
    I don't know the whole story, but from what I can see, this is how it is. Edinburgh tried to get a rider who doesn't fit in with the requirements. They must have known this? They asked the mc for approval. No harm in asking, right? They were told that he doesn't fit the criteria. That's the end of it, surely. I see no problem in how the BSPA have acted here. If Edinburgh want to keep this going, they should contact their local MP and get him to persue the case. It worked for Swindon with Jimmy Nilsen all those years ago, when you needed to be a 6 pointer to get a work permit. Don't blame the BSPA here. Their sponsorship license is at risk if they let someone slip through the net.
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