Skidder1 7,636 Posted August 21, 2017 So it does appear that the '2 fixed race night' proposal for the Premiership in 2018 is a confirmed item on the AGM agenda at the end of this season. This was proposed 3 years ago to give those clubs that rent/share their facilities ample time to re-negotiate their speedway usage with their landlords!! With Swindon and now Poole firmly in favour of the move - partially in the hope of attracting some of the 'top' riders back to UK racing - it'll be very interesting to see what is finally agreed. At Poole, greyhounds take place on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays so any other 2 nights should suit speedway. Monday/Wednesday or Monday/Thursday would be my guess - assuming there is still the chance of Monday TV coverage?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted August 21, 2017 So it does appear that the '2 fixed race night' proposal for the Premiership in 2018 is a confirmed item on the AGM agenda at the end of this season. This was proposed 3 years ago to give those clubs that rent/share their facilities ample time to re-negotiate their speedway usage with their landlords!! With Swindon and now Poole firmly in favour of the move - partially in the hope of attracting some of the 'top' riders back to UK racing - it'll be very interesting to see what is finally agreed. At Poole, greyhounds take place on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays so any other 2 nights should suit speedway. Monday/Wednesday or Monday/Thursday would be my guess - assuming there is still the chance of Monday TV coverage?! Cant see many top rider doing Poland on a Sunday, back to the UK for Monday and Sweden on a Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday are the best 2 days to try and get the better riders 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Call me wolfie 677 Posted August 21, 2017 Cant see many top rider doing Poland on a Sunday, back to the UK for Monday and Sweden on a Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday are the best 2 days to try and get the better riders Freddie has done it for years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted August 21, 2017 Freddie has done it for years I know he has but some riders handle that sort of schedule better than others. Its why in my post i put i cant see 'many top riders' coming back to ride here if it was Monday night as a regular night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted August 21, 2017 I know he has but some riders handle that sort of schedule better than others. Its why in my post i put i cant see 'many top riders' coming back to ride here if it was Monday night as a regular night Especially when you consider the state of some of the tracks, the need for extra equipment and the likely pay rates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted August 21, 2017 Cant see many top rider doing Poland on a Sunday, back to the UK for Monday and Sweden on a Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday are the best 2 days to try and get the better riders You're assuming that Sweden is going to be exactly the same ie Tuesdays, same teams and similar money?! NOT A CHANCE OF ALL 3 OF THOSE!! There is already talk of only ONE Swedish league. What happens if they decide they can only afford one league of Allskensvan standard and decide to run on Thursdays - just saying?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
