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Poland only contracts moving forward should not even be an issue for British Speedway. A dozen or so riders ride in the Polish top league who ride in the UK (or less).  

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37 minutes ago, mikebv said:

And maybe the UK's chance to do the same and start finally to be in charge of their own destiny?

All be it at a lower level...

 

Agree and given the limitations on cross border movements which are likely to be around for a very long time, perhaps it is time to look at what speedway has got in terms of riders and then have one or possibly two leagues with teams running Wednesday to Sunday on days that suit the local track and possibly look at ways of introducing the formula 2 bike to cut rider costs and let’s see where it takes the sport. It can forget about international racing for a year or two so why not experiment. I am sure that many fans would like to see some form of regular speedway on popular nights whenever that may be and hopefully find those local heroes of the track once again.

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2 hours ago, Falcon1983 said:

Poland only contracts moving forward should not even be an issue for British Speedway. A dozen or so riders ride in the Polish top league who ride in the UK (or less).  

But it wont just be the top league if they think the idea works......

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3 hours ago, Falcon1983 said:

Poland only contracts moving forward should not even be an issue for British Speedway. A dozen or so riders ride in the Polish top league who ride in the UK (or less).  

I beg to differ!  Don’t want to see more riders abandoning British Speedway!

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If the 14 day quarantine period for anyone flying into the UK is in place for several months it will put a massive spanner in the works for all british speedway teams and just cant see how there will be any speedway until 2021

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Even if it's the top two leagues UK will have to build a series that stands on it's own.

If Poland is where the money is in the top 2 tiers then nothing can be done riders will go where the money is and the UK will either help them get there or see them on their way back down the ladder.

 

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Well according to the latest guidelines Step 2 No professional sport before June 1 at the earliest, and Step 3 from July 4 will include hospitality and leisure facilities. Their is as yet no indication when mass gatherings will be allowed the government document says "only the development of a vaccine or effective drugs can reliably control this epidemic and reduce mortality without some form of social distancing or contact tracing in place" so its begining to look bleak for any meaningful speedway this season..

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On 5/9/2020 at 9:08 PM, scoobydoo said:

If the 14 day quarantine period for anyone flying into the UK is in place for several months it will put a massive spanner in the works for all british speedway teams and just cant see how there will be any speedway until 2021

There will be no speedway this year no crowded stadiums until there is a vaccine 

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On 5/11/2020 at 4:30 PM, greyhoundp said:

Well according to the latest guidelines Step 2 No professional sport before June 1 at the earliest, and Step 3 from July 4 will include hospitality and leisure facilities. Their is as yet no indication when mass gatherings will be allowed the government document says "only the development of a vaccine or effective drugs can reliably control this epidemic and reduce mortality without some form of social distancing or contact tracing in place" so its begining to look bleak for any meaningful speedway this season..

I'd be content with the odd amateur meeting. I have three training tracks that are relatively close to where i live.

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On 5/11/2020 at 4:30 PM, greyhoundp said:

Well according to the latest guidelines Step 2 No professional sport before June 1 at the earliest, and Step 3 from July 4 will include hospitality and leisure facilities. Their is as yet no indication when mass gatherings will be allowed the government document says "only the development of a vaccine or effective drugs can reliably control this epidemic and reduce mortality without some form of social distancing or contact tracing in place" so its begining to look bleak for any meaningful speedway this season..

Vaccine is by no means a given. 

We cannot stay in this state of limbo forever.

It is time for stadium owners to get on the front foot and announced how they will safely re-open. 

Otherwise, we could be in this lockdown in 2022.

There is so little Covid-19 in the general community that the scientists don't know if the vaccine works because not enough people have the coronavirus.

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Attended a motorcycle auto jumble at the South of England Showground at Ardingly this weekend. There were several hundred people in attendance.... mostly motorcyclists like me .... so few of the 4 wheeler crowd. 

well organised with Marshall’s all wearing masks directing you to well speed parking spaces..... many of the stall holders had free hand sanitiser and disposable gloves available. Stalls were all spaced well apart ....toilet facilities were spacious with a Marshall ensuring no crowds of people. Facilities were regularly cleaned and were well supplied with hand soap and hand wash basins. Most people were wearing face masks when near the sales pitches. 

So these events can take place.... but how many speedway venues have facilities or space similar to a county showground? Most of the grubby toilet facilities at speedway stadia are so cramped and poorly maintained they were un hygienic pre Covid..... you were lucky to have a light bulb in the loo at Lakeside speedway. 

 

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13 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said:

Attended a motorcycle auto jumble at the South of England Showground at Ardingly this weekend. There were several hundred people in attendance.... mostly motorcyclists like me .... so few of the 4 wheeler crowd. 

well organised with Marshall’s all wearing masks directing you to well speed parking spaces..... many of the stall holders had free hand sanitiser and disposable gloves available. Stalls were all spaced well apart ....toilet facilities were spacious with a Marshall ensuring no crowds of people. Facilities were regularly cleaned and were well supplied with hand soap and hand wash basins. Most people were wearing face masks when near the sales pitches. 

So these events can take place.... but how many speedway venues have facilities or space similar to a county showground? Most of the grubby toilet facilities at speedway stadia are so cramped and poorly maintained they were un hygienic pre Covid..... you were lucky to have a light bulb in the loo at Lakeside speedway. 

 

Lakeside once went a whole season without a working light in the back straight toilet....

Was great when we turned up for the first meeting of the following season and it had been fixed...

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