northyorksbear

It was stated as 3pm in Speedway Star this week

I agree it isn't a "great" line up in the sense of world class GP riders - In an ideal world we would want to see Tai Woffinden, Greg Hancock, Nikki Pederson, Freddie Lindgren, 2 or 3 top Polish riders, Jason Doyle, Emil Sayfutdinov, Hans Andersen etc etc. You could also argue that a "better" line up would include the likes of Robert Lambert, Danny King, Craig Cook, Jack Holder, Chris Harris etc etc. However this is a testimonial meeting and most of those riders won't be available, or will be reluctant to ride for the basic pay on offer (You only have to look at line up for the Ben Fund - very similar to Ben's line up!!) What Ben has done in assembling his line up goes very much in tune with his character, he has all his new team mates on board (except one who is unavailable) as he sees the value in giving them track time and it will help to build team spirit for the coming season. He has made the gesture of including Workington (a good commercial decision if it entices comets fans over) and giving the likes of Simon Lambert and Kyle Bickley the opportunity to get additional races under their belt and remind promoters they are available. I assume the invite to David Wallinger is a thank you for all the assistance he has given Ben whilst he has been with Redcar, again a typical gesture from BB. So no it isn't a "great" line up in the true sense, but when you look into the reasoning and thought behind the line up it is a very, very good one and I hope many fans come along to support all the riders

Think you mean AT Swindon

Think you'll find they charged the Bears fans £2.50 aswell!!

I go away for one week and look what you do!!!! Seems like a good time to be on holiday!!

Hi looking at coming to IOW speedway next week. Any tips, advice or info that would be useful?

Who from? I hear BSPA are delighted with the organisation and event as a whole - no regrets whatsoever!!!

Check the speedway updates site - the full programme is listed on there

Guesting

Guess it's no to J Holder aswell then!

Where are you going to find a dane on 4 points ? More likely Anderson and Rich Hall

Konopka on his way to the Diamonds ??

No loan fee to pay

Do you?

Have to say that's not what I was hearing, but given your direct contacts, I have to accept your version - with I will add a tinge of sadness

I disagree

from the posting just above, looks like you already have!

Don't be too down, it's Christmas and I hear Kev & Jitendra have some good pressies for us! (defo NOT konopka!!)

I think the key factor to remember is that this is a "different" redcar to the one Kus wanted away from, I think he is very likely to be back and with a positive attitude, the right promotional and team management behind him he will do a good job. we all want better, but at times you have to take a) what you can afford and b ) what is available - applies to life in general

It's Ostergaard. -. Sleep well!

Howarth puts in transfer request - if not agreed between all parties within 3 months can then go to arbitration and buying club (eg Sheffield) are told what to pay , unlikely to be 25k. depends if this is what you classify as messy

Absolutely no chance Love to know where you heard the rumour then we all know to ignore that source in the future!

Yes

You've missed out Charles Wright!

Has he paid the fine?