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  2. Posted

    On 4/20/2024 at 6:56 PM, TMW said:

    Each match used to have its own discussion thread Has the NDL season not started yet ? Or is interest non existent ? 

    On a personal level my own interest is very low due mostly to the league structure and team make up. I used to follow the sport around the country and almost every match on updates but now just scan the results. Didn't even do the excellent fantasy team this year simply because i take no fun from the National league and will likely take my hard earned funds elsewhere  

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    5 hours ago, Dickie Head said:

    No they don’t. The technology that the BSPL invested in isn’t robust and needs further work so not in use at present.

    and the best joy of all is that the BSPL investment ultimately comes from.....yep the paying public who hand over their money every week for it to be continually mis-managed.

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    39 minutes ago, ONTWOMINUTES said:

    But this is the whole problem, the standard of the ndl isn't going to get any better, speedway in this country needs to be rethought out because at the moment it's the same year in year out. 

    No going to disagree with you there. Unfortunately those who run the sport and ultimately run teams in higher leagues cannot see that a higher level in the NDL will generate a higher level across the sport. Instead the NDL was viewed as a competitive viable product and therefore a threat to higher divisions and was dumbed down rather than focussing on developing the product higher up.

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    13 minutes ago, ONTWOMINUTES said:

    That's what these amateur meetings and practice days are for, any real talent could adapt to the situation. There's not enough in place to prevent the ndl going further into decline with juniors coming up through the years and missing out on a team place due to teams made up of poor riders. 

    But surely if a rider coming through the junior ranks isn't good enough to displace a poor established rider.....With the low numbers competing an U21 league would virtually guarantee anyone with a bike a team spot and thats no good for making the standard better.

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    53 minutes ago, spin king junior said:

    I've got my doubts any club would truly consider signing Jason and expect it to be people jumping to conclusions.

     

    However, if Plymouth do then I really cannot see them recovering from the decision. I can completely appreciate he's done his time and ultimately Jason does deserve the opportunity at rehabilitation and leading some form of normality. But being a sportsman is a completely different kettle of fish, it's not just a job or a normal 9-5, you're front and centre in the public and an inspiration to younger fans. Would I want my kids cheering on someone who has robbed a vulnerable disabled person at knife point? Absolutely not and I can imagine most would feel the same.

     

    Also need to consider the negative media that'll come from it. The press will have an absolute field day with it dragging Plymouth and the sport through the absolute mud.

    Garrity was on a borrowed bike and in borrowed kit so fairly safe to say he isn't set up for full time racing. That said i wouldn't have leant him a fiver so more fool those who are assisting him.

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    2 hours ago, ONTWOMINUTES said:

    Not only that, in general the racing is pretty boring to watch, yes I know these riders are ' developing ' but some can hardly race. And it should be alot cheaper to get in, the club running the meeting needs to accept this and it would probably attract a bigger crowd. 

    The NDL product today is much poorer than it has been for as many years as i care to remember and the admission price is the highest....its simply not a sustainable business model for standalone clubs and relies on top ups from clubs running multiple sides which can't last forever. The writings been on the wall since IOW left

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  9. Posted

    1 hour ago, Mr Blobby said:

    Think the lowering of the points limit hasn’t helped the situation. As promotions are having to go with these less experienced guys to fit within the limit.

    it will only get worse as the lower limit is going to falsely inflate averages so the leagues "better" riders won't be as good as they were 10 years ago and the competition at the bottom will become poorer for it.  British Speedway needs strengthening from the bottom up not top down if its to have any chance of surviving.

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  10. Posted

    22 hours ago, Mr Blobby said:

    He’s also in the NJL side which will help him.

    It will but surely thats the wrong way round? Once he is proficient in the NJL then he graduates to the NDL. Im not picking on Parker, thers plenty of riders who have been dropped into the league far too early, i can't even blame the riders for grabbing the opportunity its the promotions who go with the sink or swim mentality.

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  11. Posted

    14 hours ago, Mr Blobby said:

    Parker only put his leg over a speedway bike a year ago. Going to say you probably haven’t seen much of him. Improved a fair bit over the last year. 
     

    As already said it’s a development league and you’re writing someone off after a match against the best side in the league. They’ve got Luke crang at reserve along with one of the up and coming talents in springer so not entirely sure what you were expecting.

    I saw Parker in the flesh a couple of times last year and its safe to say he is technically challenged. Thats not to say he doesn't have potential but to put any rider straight into a league side after riding for a year is a huge gamble (yes Dan Bewley blah blah) but he was a generational exception rather than the norm. Im not saying Parker won't make it but i feel like he should have served more of an apprenticeship first

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  12. Posted

    Parker wasn't ready last year and isn't ready this year. He just has connections in the club and is getting laps ahead of others who are more deserving. Its been happening for years and will continue in the future. Sometimes it clicks for a rider and often it doesn't.....

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  13. Posted

    1 hour ago, scaramanga said:

    But are you sure 

    Unless Riss gets a reduction or we make a change he dont fit 

    But id take him for sure best name that's been mentioned so far 

    Maybe they will up the points limit...all in the best interests of the sport of course. 

    I hope a rabbit comes out the hat because even Morley & Clegg can name their price atm. Would be a real shame if having landed Zischke and Vuolas on bargain averages Worky weren't able to deliver a decent season.

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    On 3/9/2024 at 9:29 AM, Sargent10 said:

    Said same thing to a friend yesterday who made comment about scunny, maybe it’s a sign of decline or something else, however, when they said that clubs are going to be made to run 2nd half racing I will believe it when I see it! MDL racing is the level down from NDL so I thought riders would be keen to get in there, so is it clubs or riders that don’t want to bother?? 

    It is/was a level down from NDL a few seasons ago with regular riders all around the fringes of reserve places but as ever when the MDL was watered down the competition just isn't there and the standard falls away. Also the drive with British speedway atm is to constantly promote from the youth ranks rather than slightly more seasoned development league riders. Also throw in that there are so few team places available could anyone honestly say they would recommend speedway as a path to youth rider in the same way they would have 10 years ago?

  16. Posted

    On 2/26/2024 at 10:47 AM, tyretrax said:

    I've see a crew cab van with six in it drive in no problem.

    But where does the issue lay? Friends, family, sponsors etc are fully allowed to travel with a rider and ought to be fully prepared to pay on arrival if the numbers exceed the permitted mechanic/guest allowance. Surely the issue rests with the club rather than those who travel with additional well wishers?

  17. Posted

    Had a brief look at the sparse NDL fixtures for 2024 and was disappointed to see there is a fixture scheduled for the 11th October! Obviously there are likely to be rain offs etc but just two fixtures currently in September and the rest knocked out by the end of August makes sense. I can understand why any side would want to delay hosting Edinburgh for a s long as possible but October feels extreme...

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  18. Posted · Edited by Sings4Speedway

    On 1/28/2024 at 9:27 PM, Triple.H. said:

    Thats some intelligent additive that you put it in a tank of fuel and it knows to work at its maximum effect at the startline.

    allegedly not put into the tank but small piece of foam dipped/sprayed and attached to the air filter. max effect off the startline and nothing in the tank to show if it was checked.....allegedly

  19. Posted

    1 hour ago, Noelinho said:

    That's a little bit dramatic. I don't have a problem with it personally. It's a sensible decision and it's hardly going to turn the competitive order of the NDL on its head.

    If Max didn't have an NDL ride, it would really undermine the point of the league. This is one of the better accommodations the authorities have made, for me.

    The whole league is being undermined by the inclusion of riders on low averages after shocking seasons, riders from across the globe who offer little to enhance british speedway. Yes Perry should have had a team place and anyone was free to signing him instead of thier current choices. Edinburgh stamped thier feet again and got thier own way. 

    Doesn't bother me, im done with speedway. Nothing to interest me in the farcical NDL this season and higher leagues are just as comical. Was fun while it lasted.

  21. Posted

    Edinburgh joining the NDL have been the absolute worst, how do they have so much influence? 

    We won't run if we can't have Hook, our teams garbage but if you up the limit a little we can squeeze in a half decent rider. Perry has been available all winter they could have just opted against Watson or Wood. 

    Might not be the ones driving them into the NDL coffin but they have been providing plenty of nails.

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  22. Posted · Edited by Sings4Speedway

    18 hours ago, j2ohh said:

    dont think the riders can bring tyres with them , its wide open to iffy goings on .but they can use fuel from home !

    Rules change every 5 minutes but there was nothing to stop riders fitting a tyre at home (same manufacturer etc) getting it marked then taking the new tyre from the meeting and repeating the process. Most do fit tyres at track but not all like to scrabble around on top of a bin in the dirt etc. The whole fiasco with tyres is laughable enough anyways, there are enough available manufacturers worldwide, allow a bit of competition and finally drive the prices down not up. 

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  24. Posted

    13 hours ago, magnus said:

    Surely there's insurance, medical costs, referees, tyres, travel, upkeep, and whole lot of etc costs to be considered, before you start talking about bums on seats to cover wages. :unsure:

    Whole host of unforeseen costs as you have covered as well as bonus points needing to be paid. £100 apoint would be reasonable if riders supplied thier own tyres and operated on reduced travel costs. Scoring points should be incentivised more.

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  25. Posted

    8 hours ago, Biffa said:

    Reading in the Speedway Star that Redcar have/are hiring a track for the team to practice/team bond soon. My question is why hire a track when you have your own to practice on? Surely time would be better spent learning your home track than a different one. Begs the question of whether we a track curator yet ? Anyone know anything ?

    Most likely Macon in France. Affordable enough and better weather means more meaningful laps pre season 

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