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Whilst that is a fact. Other factors have to be considered, It's on a week night, possible work/school commitments, racing elsewhere. This is a chance for these riders to get track time & for the most part it's the same group of riders each week. I can remember when we had second half racing with 3 man teams followed by scratch races all of which were viewed by only a couple of spectators but for those guys out on track it could have been the world final. For many it will be the highest level they achieve some may progress through the leagues & maybe an international star. Everyone has to start somewhere & if Birmingham in their last season can give a starting point to a Champion they should be applauded.

I agree with the fact that he always seems to be alone, But in some ways I think that is of his own making. I have seen him in the pits ear pods in & scrolling on his phone whilst other riders are watching the races & seeing track changes develop. It's one thing to be your own man but you have to be aware of whats going on. This season I believe both his clubs expected him to at least maintain his scores but he has not even been prepared to race, Whilst he is not much more than a novice speedway rider he chose to race for those clubs in March & now he has chosen to stand down, I understand that but fail to grasp why he took to the track & in my opinion didn't make enough effort to race

I once heard a well respected rider say of a youngster " If he was half as good as he thinks he is he would be twice as good as he really is" & I feel this lad falls into that statement.

Whilst I can't disagree with you regards the guest situation, what are the options? Cancel the event until your 7 riders are fit & available or opperate a squad system as the Poles & Swedes do. Neither of these two are better or workable for our requirements. I feel tonights meeting will be a close run affair but with the home team looking stronger in 13 & 15 I think it's to Oxfords advantage but Ht 2 & reserve -V- reserve I favour the Monarchs. Cards on the table I'll go for a 2 point victory but I'm not sure which way!!!

Poole by a clear 16 point margin for me

Home win for me 49 -41

A rider is only allowed to take a maximum of 7 rides. The ht 14 where the rider is progammed can be filled by the reserve or by the facility of TS if the team is the required points in arrears. I can't see any issues or rules broken

I'll take a healthy Ipswich victory 36 - 54. I cant honestly see a man for man match up that the Foxall boy's don't come out on top

He's impossible to sack. I know his form is shocking and his average is dropping off like a stone. But what if his form suddenly turns & he puts in double figure scores, This guy started as the number 1 would you take the massive risk when you know what he can score against what has happened in the past. He came to Oxford last season as the national champion & looking for a GP spot but so far this season he has been a poor shadow of that rider & as dissapointing as he has been he's impossible to sack.

Oxford really need Tungate to get going with the average cutoff next week his average is sure to drop but we all know he is capable of much more than his early season form. Kildermind is another that needs to find some consistency he can win one race looking like a champion Then he wobbles around at the back. These guys need to get into the form they are known for and soon. I expect this to be fairly close but Oxford should come out on top if the above two come to the party

This is the same at every track, very often the home team will "expect" the track to be perfect & suit the set-up they wish to use & if it's not then it's all the track mans fault as he can't produce a track that suits 7 different riders conflicting opinions. The visiting riders will walk the track & the senior riders will advise as to what they believe will work & then adapt their machines to suit the surface. After a short time the home team will catch on. Matt Marson is a martyr how many riders would make their self available for a position where they know is only half a season before they will be released. If he scores 0 or 10 it won't matter June 29 Cairns is in & he will be gone & at the seasons end who will remember that Matt Marson was ever a Poole rider

Maybe I could have phrased it differently. Last season Jenkins was an Ipswich asset. Ipswich used Dan Thompson as their RS last season, Jenkins was eligeble to be used as RS last season but Ipswich chose to use Thompson in that role. In 2025 Dan Thompson is no longer eligeble to take an RS position so Ipswich had the choice as Jenkins was under an exisiting contract with the club so they have priority. As with Oxford in 2024 both Ashton Boughen & Luke Killeen were eligeble to take the RS position but in 2025 with both still able to take an RS role Killeen was retained by Oxford & Ashton was signed by Kings Lynn as their RS. If my post caused anyone any issues I'm sorry but I thourght it was obvious what my meaning was without an explaination

As I understood the selection process the 2024 club that the RS rode for would have the chance to retain them so Jenkins would be first choice to Ipswich, whilst Oxford had a choice between Boughon & Killeen & Ashton only wanted to be where "Bomber" was going to be.

I believe Brennans chain snapped, However if it was a footrest looking from the head on it is Brennan that moves left into Kilderminds path. I can't understand why Oxford didnt use the IRR facility after Wrights crash ruled him out

It's all to complicated, How can you get new people interested in a model the exisiting fans don't understand or accept. I think it would be better to have a D, C, B & A final that way points positions from top to bottom would be without question.

I don't agree with the sprint races & the fact that they offer extra points. Now the qualification as I understand for the Semi finals is from 3rd to 10th with the top two straight to the final. I can't argue with the top two moving to the big race but I think it would be better for a last chance for the next 4. potentially a GP winner could finish on 6 points or even less to get the top points + the sprint race points. FIASCO!!!

I believe Adam used the Godden at the SRBF meeting. He has had a Godden motor for a long while I remember him having it at Swindon whilst he was there

On The up side there was 15 races & no dust, dispite the weather there were some good races & until the last couple of races it was really close. yes Oxford have a problem at No1 & they have started with what looks to be a weaker side but the racing at Cowley has been good so unless your a died in the wool Oxford fan then there's enough entertainment for all 3 leagues to run at this track

I'll go for a narrow victory for the home side. Oxford without a second big hitter & some unknown factors against a Scunthorpe side with much the same but away from home & it's that difference that sways my decision 50 - 40

Todays engines rev far to high & just breed throttle jockeys. The days of the highly skilled riders that could use throttle control to make the machine work to its best are sadly lost. It only seems a few years back that we were trying to make an engine rev to 10,000RPM & now they are in excess 0f 18,000RPM & we require a limiter at 13,500 which means nearly 30% of the engines capabilities are unavailable & yet they still rip a tyre to shreds in a couple of races. I think a limiter is a bad choice, it's just something else to go wrong or be by-passed. My opinion is to limit the bore size which will increase the stroke to achieve 500cc & massivly reduce the RPM back to a level where the motor will work efficently at lower revs & provide a much smoother working band for the riders

Len Silver was the man for restricting access. He would wait at the gate & point at the sign that stated 1 rider 1 mechanic 1 guest then he would count the number of spare heads. The rider would know nothing until he got his pay cheque with deductions for extra persons.

My team. Tom Spencer Birm 7.22 Freddy Hodder BV 7.11 Vinnie Foord Kent 6.29 Luke Harris Steel 5.36 Stene Pijper Lei 4.82 Kai Ward Ply 3.58 Senna Summers OX 3.44 Total 37.82

I Have a question. I understand there are two leagues & some riders are in both & we should declare which league the selected rider will be in. However is it possible to name the same rider twice & use their average from both clubs

You could also include David Steen, I don't believe there were many riders to represent Zimbabwe.

I was happy with that. I know the rain was not ideal but the races kept coming & the quick thinking to adjust the schedule kept the flow. It was all finished by 8:15 a very efficient meeting. Credit to all involved on & off the track. Lets hope the SRBF got of to a solid start for the season.