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  1. No doubt it is a fantastic coup for the Witches and a boost for the sport in general.  I remember the excitement when it was announced the Falcons had re-signed Ivan Mauger (for home meetings only) in our ill-fated return to the British League in 1984.  Although he still managed an average a fraction over 8pts - which is today's standard would be good - he was a shadow of the rider he once was and was at time beat by some pretty average riders who would not have got near him when he was in his pomp.

    It may have been only a fraction of a second out of the gate but in modern racing it made all the difference especially for someone who prided themselves on their gating ability.

    It was similar for Verner when he returned - although not renowned for his gating - his fence scraping escapades that made him such a favourite was largely gone.

    No doubt some of the hunger must go also as well as the realisation of the risks must be greater.

    Still all were great riders, Mauger the greatest, Verner one of the best all action riders around the County Ground and as for Jason Crump I would urge anyone if you get the chance to see him in action to make a special effort to go and see one of the greats of modern Speedway.

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  2. One of the or problems is the league in its present structure isn’t big enough to have a play-off structure in place.

     If you wanted to keep it why not seed the winner of the league direct to the final (so at least there is some reward for finishing top) and then have second and third in a play-off to see who faces them.


  3. I have a room for sale near Newport (just off the motorway). It is a double room with twin beds and is booked for two nights (friday & saturday) - so is ideal for anyone who wishes to go to the Pairs  at Somerset the night before and then can enjoy a relaxing night after the GP before travelling back home.

    Currently the room rate for the two nights are - £155 (checked tonight 11/6/19) and is sure to go up nearer the event.

    I am prepared to sale for £120 - message me if you are interested or have any further questions.

    Thanks.

    PS, Apologies as I have previously posted this on the Speedway & International Events messageboard on here but thought more casual supporters are likely to look on this board instead. 


  4. Was the period of no Speedway on the TV and the pig-headiness of some of the promotors during that period the cause of today's problems?  Not only during this time did Speedway fall from the public's conscience but now when you go to many meetings and look around it is now a largely elderly audience who most probably remember the halcyon days of the sport. Sadly lacking are the age group between 25-35 year olds who would have been the age most affected by Speedways lack of coverage both on TV and mainstream media press (pre-internet).  Sadly though and perhaps more of the problem it is that age group who are now have offspring of the age that Speedway so desperately needs to attract.

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  5. I have a room for sale near Newport (just off the motorway). It is a double room with twin beds and is booked for two nights (friday & saturday) - so is ideal for anyone who wishes to go to the Pairs  at Somerset the night before and then can enjoy a relaxing night after the GP before travelling back home.

    Currently the room rate for the two nights are - £155 (checked tonight 20/6/19) and is sure to go up nearer the event.

    I am prepared to sale for £120 - message me if you are interested or have any further questions.

    Thanks. 

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