AndyJ

Although there is a big question mark with regards to the validity of averages unless all involved riders meet each other an equal number of times. Agree 100% that trying to balance teams equally is an absolute must but the methodology behind it is flawed.

I'd love to see Stefan Nielsen given another opportunity in an Aces jacket. I believe that he fully intended to return last season until Swindon half-inched him in the fast track selections. He had a decent season, voted rider of the year for Plymouth I believe, so it would be a crying shame if he ended up left on the shelf.

Here you go ... http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=82877&page=136&do=findComment&comment=2920023

So I presume the following link to be a useful decipher... http://www.bellevueaces.co/newsitem.aspx?id=986 EDIT: Thank you Mr Shovlar for providing clues that were a considerable step up from the cryptic initials in some of the other posts! ML thankfully fairly obvious (and pleasing news if he remains involved) but not a clue who NM is - unless he has connections with Dorset....

Don't forget 'confidence'; a roller coaster of an attribute that plays a huge part. Also perhaps some attributes linked to track type (some excel on the big ones yet struggle on the tighter circuits) and preparation (slick/grippy)

Perhaps something akin to how xperteleven.com handle scheduling and pre-determined tactics would work in a speedway context. E.g. Choose line up in advance, configure a sequence of replacement criteria (heat number, meeting score criteria and preferred replacement) then have the meetings auto-calculate on a pre-set schedule. For an example a league could be created with Tue/Sat @ 7pm as meeting time or maybe flexible like the real speedway fixture list with varied race nights to facilitating guests. Prior to this each manager can tweak the line up and tactics. At the meeting time a processing engine (e.g CRON job) calculates the results and maybe allows a 'replay' that iterates through each heat? Such a concept could be created from PHP/MySQL or ASP/SQL and thus be accessible from PC, tablet, mobile phone to maximise potential players.

Regretably my original programme for this meeting is long since disposed of so I can only offer a combination of educated guess and (hazy) memory. Also probably not very much help because I'm sure you've already deduced this much already but I'd suggest that the line up would have been as follows; 1. R/R Larry Ross 2. Peter Ravn 3. Chris Morton 4. Louis Carr 5. Peter Collins 6. Peter Carr 7. Jim McMillan 1. Ron Preston 2. Jiri Stancl 3. Bobby Schwartz 4. Steve Gresham 5. Alan/Andy Grahame (G for Jan Andersson) 6. Tim Hunt 7. Denny Pyeatt Alan rather than Andy Grahame the more likely guest. Both Grahame brothers were 8.50+ heatleaders at the time whereas Gresham was more a 7.50 second string as far as I can recall. With regards to Gresham appearing in heat 8 I guess that TS or misprint are the likely explanation.

Wonder what happens if say Doyle rides enough matches for a greensheet ~ 10.00 then has to leave Swindon. If Holder were to be targeted as a replacement would his 12.00+ average conversion still apply? Or have rules been created to cater for such scenarios?

This is definitely a flaw with modern day Speedway that has adverse impact on my own interest. One of the main factors that cemented my interest in the sport, during my formative years, was the team concept. I completely understand the economic driving factors behind it, and the relatively small pool of riders who are available to fill the team spaces, but the fact that riders concurrently sign and race for multiple teams undermines the whole idea of teams. It is bad enough when the teams are in different countries but, as we approach the new season and the idea of promotion and relegation, it is difficult to ignore the invitable conflict of loyalties that doubling-up almost guarantees. Even with rose-tinted specs in place I'm anticipating a potential shambles...:o/

Is this just speculation or information from a trustworthy source? Cannot see any mention on the official BSPA website, Sky Speedway, SpeedwayGB twitter or search on Google news.

Do we know what rate of interest is being levied on it? By my reckoning the burden, if solely repaid by Speedway admissions and 20 meetings per season, would be a far more palatable ~ £6,500 per meeting or ~ 400 adults. With the potential for more revenue streams it isn't an impossibility to make a success of it if promoted/managed well..

As far as I'm aware, and this appears to be supported by the official website, no pricing announced for 2017 thus no season tickets sold.

If you can remember the website URL, perhaps the https://archive.org/web/ archiving caught this, enabling the site content to still be read...? Edit: found it myself... In fact https://web.archive.org/web/20150119020933*/http://www.peterjohnsracing.com/ shows 4 snapshots of the website.

The list also appears to include the likes of Darcy ward, Billy Hamill and Jason Crump...

Wouldn't the intent behind the bag searches be to prevent spectators from bringing their own food and drink, rather than for security purposes?

I think the main difference with Manchester is that 90% of the rain falls on Speedway night. Glorious sunshine all weekend then belting it down Monday evening was a common occurrence during our Kirky Lane years. Somebody "upstairs" clearly doesn't like Speedway.

Agree 100%. Saw that happen far too many times as Kirky Lane after the track was "improved". The big blasts around the outside in the Joe Screen, Kai Laukkanen (during his first spell with the Aces) and Jason Lyons era were breathtaking to watch. Races where a fast starter hugs the inside line, almost guaranteeing success, are a complete bore fest for me. Really hope it isn't too long before the new Belle Vue track delivers a decent outside racing line...

Shows £9.99 for me too. Unless Sky use dynamic pricing (similar to how some retailers appear to deal with Quidco and similar referrals) methinks this is the price everyone should be seeing...

Many thanks Phil. Can't believe I missed the "click here to choose your own seat from the plan" button!

Question: anyone know any specifics about the seating at the new stadium? From what I understand... https://www.facebook.com/bellevuespeedway/photos/pb.129552893785305.-2207520000.1459967283./1033335940073658/?type=3&theatre Red/white/black (section D) is closest to the starting gate @ £23 per ticket. Rest of grandstand (sections A-C from start to first corner. E-G from 4th bend to the line) @ £20 per ticket Standing @ £17 per ticket Via the BelleVueAces.co website I looked at pre-booking seats and was offered row H seats 61 and 62. Presumably H represents the 8th row (back third of the stand). Anyone know if this is correct and how the seat numbers align? Great to see the opportunity to book seats online but methinks the extra £1 per ticket admin fee should be absorbed in the ticket price and, ideally, trying to entice people to buy multiple tickets at discounted rates. Maybe one day......

Bah. Not for the first time our local Sainsburys had sold out by the time I got there so I missed this much lauded issue.

Slight tangent but I watched last night's Liverpool victory, over some red Manc team, using the BT Sports application (on iPad) and was mightily impressed. Unsure if other sports can expect a fraction of the functionality (quick pop-ups to information such as team line ups and other stats plus easy time-shifting the footage) but, if the Speedway coverage makes use of similar features I'm going to thoroughly enjoy the switch to BT.

Maybe some people are reading between the lines or considering historical posts but, to me, Mr Shovlar raises a very valid point. It would be awful to fill the place then serve up shambolic racing on a dodgy track. Fingers very firmly crossed that the opener is an absolute corker and the best possible launch to our new era!

Everything sounds absolutely fantastic, and I cannot wait to experience it, but do have serious concerns about the parking. Do we know for certain that arrangements are in place to use the cinema car park? The new stadium looks to have only a fraction of the greyhound stadium parking and we are (hopefully!) expecting to see crowds increasing substantially 2016 and beyond.

Didn't Chas n Dave play Cardiff several years ago? Seem to recall Suzi Quattro playing a year or two before/after this. Don't recall much interest from the crowd and, with music tastes often varying considerably, it isn't unexpected that even a well known band could flop in front of a speedway crowd.