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THIS week, under the direction of Editor Andrew Skeels and Art Editor Mick Smith, we start a process of a facelift for Speedway Star both in terms of presentation and content.

Cheers for the links Steve. But despite me being totally clueless, I managed to get it up and running last night after about a thousand texts to my Manager at work who knows his stuff!!! Must say it looks awesome - all the main sport channels in HD and looking great with no buffering!!! Cant wait for the first meeting now!!!

Ipswich lost at home tonight, that should keep Gavan off here for a bit

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Its Pete Chamberlain hes very good.

LAKESIDE HAMMERS: Nick Morris, Ben Morley, Adam Ellis, Kyle Newman, Richard Lawson, Zach Wajtknecht, Alfie Bowtell. PETERBOROUGH PANTHERS: Scott Nicholls, Emil Grondal, Nike Lunna, Michael Palm Toft, Ulrich Ostergaard, Tom Bacon, Simon Lambert. I'm probably naming all the right riders, but not necessarily in the right order: Teams in the style of Eric Morecambe from: LAKESIDE: Alfie Bowtell, Adam Ellis, Richard Lawson, Ben Morley, Nick Morris, Kyle Newman, Zach Wajtknecht. PETERBOROUGH: Tom Bacon, Emil Grondal, Simon Lambert, Nike Lunna, Scott Nicholls, Ulrich Ostergaard, Michael Palm Toft.

Obviously I'm not a track man and all that, but was there not a chance to rip it up a bit and add a few sprinkles of water to the outside? Also riders need to adapt to track conditions, I love watching Nico when the track is there for him, but when it isn't, he really needs to try something else, same could be said of Heeps also, and Danyon, but he is still learning I guess. We need a miracle already after one meeting to stay in the shield. On to the positives from tonight, the new sound system was really good, for the few races it was working, and looks like the young German will be okay.

Agree, very good video. Well worth watching.

Very true mike, you're right. Things change and evolve, and times are obviously different now to what they used to be. But I do miss the days of once-a-week home meetings.

The Edinburgh promotion do everything they possibly can to get meetings on and that is fine by me. Much rather that than tracks that don't bother their backside. Sometimes that means they wait longer than they probably should but there was no way they were going to call that meeting off last week early. First match of the season after loads of publicity with a huge crowd expected, they were desperate to get it on. There were forecasts that gave the match a chance so there was always hope. Unfortunately those forecasts were wrong.

Not guilty m’lud! Came as a surprise to me. But a great choice. I reckon he’ll be motivated to do well. He’s currently brushing up on his Scottish/English/Polish/Danish/Swedish dictionary!

Who knows its done now. Anyway shouldnt you be interviewing teamakers and burger van franchises rather than worrying about Stewart. Your infactuation on anything Glasgow is slightly concerning and you should seek treatment immediately.

No problem with parking more than ample on site. However the Stadium leaves imo a lot to be desired. Take a chair is my advice. Last time I went mud terracing was the norm.

afternoon , just read the wee bit that sarj wrote on the Glasgow website .yea , you are correct. the track was really poor last season when you were here , as were all the other track you rode on last year ! i cant see you getting any boo,s @ workington . you aint even worth them . but , i hope you have a superb meeting and actually get past the tapes in all of your races . regards keeping your head down, that i strongly advise you do . if you do score a bucket load , it will be on the same track as last year , same shale , same water. oh but a certain steve lawson doing the track this year . now there is your excuse for the weekend if you score well. lol . so is bomber going to be around on Saturday or what . looks like even the Glasgow propaganda machine cant tell the fans . its all a secret ya know . shhh . dont tell the paying fans , more importantly, dont tell yer own fans W.T.F. is going on . tha faccues are mucking the Glasgow club up for sure . . come on , give us an answer . saying you were not treated very well , in what respect james . sticking a finger up @ fans is not good . yes , you got what you deserved .

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Big big home win, although if nicholls is going to score big anywhere, it will be here.

I'll point out again that Jonsson had an official average when he came back to Lakeside but it was reduced by the BSPA because he was no longer as good a rider as when he got that average. Can you not see a precedent there that should be applied for reassessing riders who's form has improved or deteriorated during their absence? Governing bodies are supposed to be consistent in the application of their rules otherwise the system is unfair and lacks credibility.

Really have to check with Chris Harris how he wants to play this. Last week he wasn't too keen to travel north on a wet day due to a family birthday and a religious festival. I have no knowledge of birthday's in his family, but I do know that orthodox Christians consider this Friday to be Good Friday, so that could be a sticking point. Best play safe with an early call off I should think.

Looks a very good line up at Eastie. I might be tempted if the rain stays away.

Freesports guide now showing Polish league as: Round 1 Sunday 8th 3.30pm - live Round 2 Monday 16th 12pm - not live Round 3 Sunday 22nd 6pm - live

Ah! days gone by...the Easter 3TT involving Oxford, Swindon and Reading. Oxford on Good Friday, Swindon on the Saturday and Reading Easter Monday. Those were the days!

That is a monster-ous suggestion!

Seriously this is ridiculous in a variety of sports. No one is forced to do there job as a ring girl, walk on darts girl or umbrella girl. If a lady wishes to do the job then why not let them earn some money. A couple of people who are offended, its probably no more than that, should be told to clear off and find offence elsewhere. Its getting to a time where no one can say anything about any subject in case it causes offence. .

Having watched the sport for over 50 years I much prefer to see the youngsters having a go. They have not learnt some of the requirements for holding on for 4 laps. Witness for instance the ex-moto crosser Danny Ayres. He rarely made a full 4 laps without the need for re-mounting at some stage. Now he is a heat leader in the National League. James Shanes, he had the ability to stay up yet his starting let him down so he was an all out racer. Who could say that the 2 top leagues give any better racing. I see the GP riders going for the world title but rarely see that the racing is any better. Just my perspective, but I used to trip over to Rye House in the sixties when they had the winter training sessions and watch lads of all levels have a go to improve their style or mere speed. Just the sport.

This is what he said Just so everyone knows I’m open to offers in the national league not wanting to cause any upset with Birmingham & they’re fans I’d love to be at Birmingham but I would like to see what others I get, also my sponsorship brochures will be available very soon and would love as much sponsors (new & existing) as possible as I’m wanting new equipment little or large will help and be hugely appreciated!