Riders Fuel.

[Sings4Speedway 3,247]

Of course the rates for those who "make it" are considerable and some earn a very nice living out of the sport but the cost to get there are astronomical. As stated already development league riders are not paid anything which really begs the question why anyone would to take up the sport?

The general consensus from riders is that they are largely treated like second class citizens by some people at most tracks they visit, the number of tracks willing to offer a venue to use is pathetically low, even if a fixture has been arranged there is no guarantee of it going ahead due to curfew (and lack of urgency by the host clubs) without the considerable costs involved with tracking a league standard machine, travel, time off work etc

and thats ignoring all the additional costs loaded against individuals who even attempt to run development league sides

[*JJ 512]

Of course the rates for those who "make it" are considerable and some earn a very nice living out of the sport but the cost to get there are astronomical. As stated already development league riders are not paid anything which really begs the question why anyone would to take up the sport?

The general consensus from riders is that they are largely treated like second class citizens by some people at most tracks they visit, the number of tracks willing to offer a venue to use is pathetically low, even if a fixture has been arranged there is no guarantee of it going ahead due to curfew (and lack of urgency by the host clubs) without the considerable costs involved with tracking a league standard machine, travel, time off work etc

and thats ignoring all the additional costs loaded against individuals who even attempt to run development league sides

Well said, Sings; I can confirm that all of this is only too true!

[Argos 262]

Well said, Sings; I can confirm that all of this is only too true!

My son rode Motor Cross for several years, his bike cost £4,000 it was not new, it cost him £35 to enter a meeting, plus fuel to and from a meeting, if he wins a race (Which is very rare) he gets a cup worth £5

He couldn’t believe it when he was speaking to Speedway rider in the NL and not a very good one,who told him when he rides he gets traveling allowance, his racing insurance pay for, then if he wins a race he gets £45, and he has 4 races, can I suggest Speedway riders try Motor Cross then they will realise how lucky they are

[*JJ 512]

My son rode Motor Cross for several years, his bike cost £4,000 it was not new, it cost him £35 to enter a meeting, plus fuel to and from a meeting, if he wins a race (Which is very rare) he gets a cup worth £5

He couldn’t believe it when he was speaking to Speedway rider in the NL and not a very good one,who told him when he rides he gets traveling allowance, his racing insurance pay for, then if he wins a race he gets £45, and he has 4 races, can I suggest Speedway riders try Motor Cross then they will realise how lucky they are

That is NL. For the DL, there is no travelling allowance, no fuel, no oil, no tyres, no prize money, no nothing. And quite often no racing if the main match drags on too long, or if the promoter can't be bothered.

Although actually, you occaisionally get something; at Somerset this year, we got a can of methanol. And a couple of years ago, the rider got £20 expenses, which I confiscated, as it cost me £40 or thereabouts in diesel to get there.

[The White Knight 9,039]

That is NL. For the DL, there is no travelling allowance, no fuel, no oil, no tyres, no prize money, no nothing. And quite often no racing if the main match drags on too long, or if the promoter can't be bothered.

Although actually, you occaisionally get something; at Somerset this year, we got a can of methanol. And a couple of years ago, the rider got £20 expenses, which I confiscated, as it cost me £40 or thereabouts in diesel to get there.

Tight Git!!! :D

[*JJ 512]

Tight Git!!! :D

You're so right ...