Badge 5,125 Posted January 17, 2019 41 minutes ago, waytogo28 said: Buster is known as the Tonka King at Lynn so you should hope that he does not do the track for Pboro. There will be far more tractor racing than speedway racing if he gets the Big Toys out during a match. Fortunately he can't be at all 3 tracks on a Thursday night 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,474 Posted January 17, 2019 3 hours ago, waytogo28 said: Buster is known as the Tonka King at Lynn so you should hope that he does not do the track for Pboro. There will be far more tractor racing than speedway racing if he gets the Big Toys out during a match. We're used to that (well some of us). When Frost was in charge we regularly had two tractors going round. It's not a problem if the meeting is run efficiently and it does away with the interval because it provides a natural break (in fact 4 or more) for people to sort themselves out. Problem being at that time was that neither of those things happened and tractor racing was just another gripe to add to the list when it didn't need to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted January 17, 2019 On 1/8/2019 at 3:54 PM, Dickie Head said: How true is it that the BSPA committee are currently refusing to ratify our proposed line up? Honest question arising from pit comments at Undera yesterday. Perhaps Neil Watson could comment please. Could this be to do with the reductions for British riders Speedway Star today quotes that Ipswich have 13.48 points available for the final 2 signings For this to be correct it would mean King and Lawson DO NOT get the reduction So either the Speedway Star is wrong or the goalposts have moved which impacts some completed teams....... Again a lack of transparency leaves fans in the dark 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maneacat 473 Posted January 17, 2019 30 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Could this be to do with the reductions for British riders Speedway Star today quotes that Ipswich have 13.48 points available for the final 2 signings For this to be correct it would mean King and Lawson DO NOT get the reduction So either the Speedway Star is wrong or the goalposts have moved which impacts some completed teams....... Again a lack of transparency leaves fans in the dark Neil Watson refuted that post on an earlier page - do you still stand by that post Neil in view of this latest article in the Speedway Star? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,633 Posted January 17, 2019 Maybe the BSPA averages have already had the 2.5% reduction applied - where appropriate?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,254 Posted January 17, 2019 Here we go again bring in a reduction for so called qualifying riders wait until the teams are formed and riders announced then change it again, no wonder paying customers are disappearing from british speedway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,474 Posted January 17, 2019 48 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: Here we go again bring in a reduction for so called qualifying riders wait until the teams are formed and riders announced then change it again, no wonder paying customers are disappearing from british speedway. Transparency and stickabilty, not usually attributes of our sport so we await Neil's speedy response. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,655 Posted January 17, 2019 If the goalposts have been moved, it's a clear effort to shaft the Panthers as some promoters will detest and be jealous that they've been able to put together such a strong side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,245 Posted January 17, 2019 2 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Could this be to do with the reductions for British riders Speedway Star today quotes that Ipswich have 13.48 points available for the final 2 signings For this to be correct it would mean King and Lawson DO NOT get the reduction So either the Speedway Star is wrong or the goalposts have moved which impacts some completed teams....... Again a lack of transparency leaves fans in the dark I’d say if it’s wrong it’s more than likely CL has got it wrong rather than the Star? There were plenty of quotes from Chris in that article today so I’d assume someone from the Star has been speaking to Chris about the latest at Ipswich. Could be wrong maybe the Star done their own sums who knows. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted January 17, 2019 13 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: I’d say if it’s wrong it’s more than likely CL has got it wrong rather than the Star? There were plenty of quotes from Chris in that article today so I’d assume someone from the Star has been speaking to Chris about the latest at Ipswich. Could be wrong maybe the Star done their own sums who knows. Wouldnt be the first time we messed up the averages!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, scoobydoo said: Here we go again bring in a reduction for so called qualifying riders wait until the teams are formed and riders announced then change it again, no wonder paying customers are disappearing from british speedway. It may well be wrong info in the/supplied to the Star and not anything more sinister Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,245 Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) 34 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Wouldnt be the first time we messed up the averages!! Exactly. But to be fair, many others have as well! They make their own rules so bloody complicated that even those heavily involved don’t always understand them Edited January 17, 2019 by Arch Stanton 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,254 Posted January 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Daniel Smith said: If the goalposts have been moved, it's a clear effort to shaft the Panthers as some promoters will detest and be jealous that they've been able to put together such a strong side. Will affect everyone wont it whos signed riders with a reduction to there average but wouldn't be the first time its happened to Peterborough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,254 Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: It may well be wrong info in the/supplied to the Star and not anything more sinister Could be back to the Bu****it again, If it was to stop Scott Nicholls from possibly joining Ipswich he will be so pleased if hes in another close season fight again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted January 17, 2019 5 hours ago, maneacat said: Neil Watson refuted that post on an earlier page - do you still stand by that post Neil in view of this latest article in the Speedway Star? Over to you Neil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
