Badge 5,119 Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, ScunnyDan said: To all involved in British Speedway. As you may have read by now through club statements it is with deep regret that I have had to pull out of competing in British Speedway in 2021, due to the current situation with regards to Covid19, there can be no guarantees regarding the number of meetings that will take place and unfortunately this has cost me my place in British Speedway for 2021 It is a simple case of not being in a position to afford to race professionally after the financial losses of 2020, as an Aussie I am unable to support myself financially in the UK as Visa restrictions do not allow me to work other than race Speedway, and therefor if the season of 2021 is cancelled then I can not guarantee that I would be in a position to return home, plus even if I managed to get home there is a compulsory quarantine at a cost of around $3500. It is extremely disappointing that I will miss the 2021 season, I believe I have improved as a rider over the past few seasons and still believe that I have the ability to play a key role in British Speedway, I genuinely enjoy all aspects of being able to compete in British Speedway and I will be spending all my time throughout the remainder of this year to come back in 2022, please understand that having to take a year out of racing is not what any rider wants to do but I want everyone involved in British Speedway to understand that I am 100% committed to British racing when circumstances allow. I still have a long journey ahead in this sport and racing in the UK is a key aspect of this journey. I want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable season in 2021, and I will see everyone soon. All the best, Jake Allen. From Facebook and pinched from scunny thread Edited January 26, 2021 by Badge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,241 Posted January 26, 2021 Fair enough can’t argue with him at all. You’d have to think Crump amongst others will take the same view. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted January 26, 2021 Very sensible decesion from Allen. (And Covatti before him) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted January 26, 2021 Just now, Arch Stanton said: Fair enough can’t argue with him at all. You’d have to think Crump amongst others will take the same view. Crump will be here As long as Seth still racing over here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,241 Posted January 26, 2021 Just now, 2ndbendbeerhut said: Crump will be here As long as Seth still racing over here I can’t see either being here personally. We’ll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,241 Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) Edited January 26, 2021 by Arch Stanton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartoszZmarzlikFan 491 Posted January 27, 2021 Should cancel the season now. Everyone is just fighting a losing battle. Even without the Polish restrictions riders still wont commit due to the pandemic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted January 27, 2021 9 hours ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: Crump will be here As long as Seth still racing over here Seth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted January 27, 2021 21 minutes ago, Dandelion said: Seth? His son Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted January 27, 2021 So with now no Allen, could Kennett be returning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiderman1 182 Posted January 27, 2021 O no ,best racer we had ,will be missed in many ways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,270 Posted January 27, 2021 At least it solves the problem of choosing between crump and klint now. Both can be retained if they wish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted January 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Racin Jason 72 said: At least it solves the problem of choosing between crump and klint now. Both can be retained if they wish They can,, but wouldn't that mean we would have three 3 pointers in the team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,241 Posted January 27, 2021 Team news and season ticket details next week according to Chris Louis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted January 27, 2021 Wouldn't season ticket holders be using last year's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
