uk_martin 1,606 Posted November 8, 2016 I see your point, but there are positives and negatives for the oldies riding in the team, why would they want to give up riding anyway? There's a time and a place for everything. The National Development League (to give it it's full title) should be for developing young riders, in my opinion. Maybe, if there's a demand, speedway can do what tennis, golf (etc) do, and have a seniors league? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,223 Posted November 8, 2016 There's a time and a place for everything. The National Development League (to give it it's full title) should be for developing young riders, in my opinion. Maybe, if there's a demand, speedway can do what tennis, golf (etc) do, and have a seniors league? Whilst i subscribe to it being the National Development League i do not believe that the opportunities have to be limited to young riders solely. Its for new riders into league racing, enhancing the skills of more established riders as they work their way up the leagues & the continued learning of track craft for all. If the more experienced riders are able to assist with this in any way (which i know they do) then they are welcome any time as far as i am concerned. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) Part of development is learning to team ride, setups and just experience of older riders in the pits, but that's just my opinion There would be no point setting up an old timers league to avoid this because then that takes away the older riders being in the pits in the National League giving them no opportunity to help the younger riders on and off the track??? There's a time and a place for everything. The National Development League (to give it it's full title) should be for developing young riders, in my opinion. Maybe, if there's a demand, speedway can do what tennis, golf (etc) do, and have a seniors league? Edited November 8, 2016 by Dandelion 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete cc 322 Posted November 8, 2016 I'm sure if you ask the junior riders the challenge of the older rider is to try & beat them & have something to aim for thus gauging how they are improving. If you start the season half a lap behind & finish it by beating that same older guy it is the best way to measure improvement. It also makes it worthwhile standing in the cold watching. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMW 532 Posted November 8, 2016 I'm sure if you ask the junior riders the challenge of the older rider is to try & beat them & have something to aim for thus gauging how they are improving. If you start the season half a lap behind & finish it by beating that same older guy it is the best way to measure improvement. It also makes it worthwhile standing in the cold watching. Another part they play on track is protection. If you can get infront of Jon he will protect you till the chequered flag. They aren't all about opening the throttle they can ride bikes tactically. I've seen older riders slow races down to get junior riders through. Giving younger riders confidence and knowledge. Can't do that from the pits. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamond_ren 209 Posted November 8, 2016 Nah they're not final, they'll release the final ones after the AGM like previous years I assume. My mistake! They've put the final averages on for the PL now so shouldn't be too long with the NL ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOBODY 538 Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) Interesting to note that the Speedway Star hasn't printed any FULL team averages for the NL since mid July!!!! Shame on them . I'm trying to finalise the averages myself. Edited November 9, 2016 by Sniffy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted November 9, 2016 Interesting to note that the Speedway Star hasn't printed any FULL team averages for the NL since mid July!!!! Shame on them... That means that they haven't received a press release from the BSPA to copy and paste into their magazine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) Interesting to note that the Speedway Star hasn't printed any FULL team averages for the NL since mid July!!!! Shame on them . I'm trying to finalise the averages myself. Use the Speedway GB website? It at least takes you to the end of September Edited November 9, 2016 by Dandelion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedball 558 Posted November 10, 2016 Taylor Hampshire signs for the Young Stars. Starts the season on a 3.00 avarage. Delighted with the news. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nathan Mole 13 Posted November 12, 2016 Rye House not running a national league team this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 7,988 Posted November 14, 2016 Ben Wilson becomes the IOW`s third signing. Island Speedway @IslandSpeedway 4m4 minutes agoEnstone, England Warriors Welcome Ben Wilson to the 2017 camp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nathan Mole 13 Posted November 16, 2016 Eastbourne have signed Georgie Wood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nathan Mole 13 Posted November 19, 2016 Eastbourne have now signed Tom Brennan as expected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted November 19, 2016 I'm sorry but is no one else bugged that Birmingham and Belle Vue are the wrong way around? And the Isle of Wight are in the wrong spot... >.> 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites