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37.38 not including KJP

Remember the Brit reduction...... https://britishspeedway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/c25_issue_27b.pdf

The return of the burger man on a reduced average

But unless you say what JP wanted and CH is getting, then you don't know that the writings on the wall. For instance they could be paying CH more than what JP was offered, even though JP had asked for more. It's all hearsay and unsubstantiated rumour, a common thing in Speedway.

I didn’t know the averages hence me asking the question

Hopefully 2, too much pressure riding at 4. There is only one rider who should be at 4!!

I’d buy a calculator personally.

A German

Kevin

Brady won’t give stuff whether he is riding in UK or not.IMO.It was just extra pocket money compared to his other deals.

So, you've got a downer on someone who has worked to bring in Doyle and Sayfutdinov, and to pay them what they're prepared to accept (I'm sure there was negotiation) - and to find ways to make it work financially, plus everything else that goes alongside riders with a thoroughly professional approach. It's not just those two riders though - the other six also say the same, down to Jenkins and Edwards, who Louis wanted in the team because of their excellent approach, and who wanted to ride for Ipswich. Brennan and Thompson are the very best examples of riders who knew that they would improve if they joined Louis' set-up - not just because Louis is thorough in his approach, but also because he demands and expects the same from his employees. There's no doubt that speedway's sponsorship finances are predominantly goodwill, rather than purely commercial - and can't be compared with multi-million pound/dollar corporations sponsoring the world's popular sports. At best we're talking about the same level as National League football, or more likely the divisions below that, and other minority sports that also rely on local goodwill. British Speedway's biggest problem is that it's got very little worth actually investing in. Despite everything that Louis has done, he can really only sell his licence to promote the sport - there aren't any major tangible assets.

Exactly that. One of the common themes on this Forum, not just this thread, is that promoters don't..er..promote the sport enough. They don't get enough publicity, they don't get sponsors, etc. Now, suddenly the one promoter who has been able to show what can be done in terms of publicity and gaining sponsorship is somehow the villain. I'm sure it must have been a very hard decision for Chris to walk away from the club that has been his life, the club that was his dad's life, the club they both loved. And, of course, as an Ipswich supporter myself I am very concerned about its future, but I cannot imaging for one second that this was an easy decision for Chris and that he is the reason why British speedway is failing. We need more promoters like Chris able to bring the supporters in and build good teams, not criticise him.

Don’t know why 5 man Teams.!!

Tarasenko stays with Rospiggarna

Exactly what i've been saying too, Some Promoters and Owners don't give a stuff about the Sport in the UK. I can't believe some fans are holding Chris Louis accountable for everything. (Easy Target I Guess) I guarantee that most fans in Chris' position would've done the same thing.

Well over - you'd need to replace KJP with Hodder or Smith.

To any Belle Vue fan who's advocated for their own Clubs downfall by calling for One Big Medicore League. Take a look at the Speedway Star and see what your top rider Brady Kurtz has said.

Not sure on averages if anyone could help but does the below team seem realistic? Jonas Jeppersen Kevin Juul Pedersen Jonathan Grathn Jacob Hook Troy Batchelor Tate Zischke Jye Etheridge

If you go to ekstraliga.pl they have speedway updates and news in English including team news stats etc.

that should be a sell out then.

Who are we going for the 2nd signing? I am going for Juul Pedersen

Tickets from £16, not too expensive

I agree in the Oxford orbit that it was not the message projected but in the official national meetings it was allegedly presented very differently

This seems unlikely. To anyone in the Oxford orbit it was clear from around May that enthusiasm for running in the Premiership had waned and by August it had become the expectation that the Spires would expire, and that the goal was simply to complete the season and re-focus on the Cheetahs in the Championship. I can't believe that other promoters were not aware of this.

That highlighted part, but sorry 🤣🤣 I suppose it's great to know that Jason & Emil put themselves out for £20 per point then because they were ravaged with their treatment 🤣🤣 In terms of sponsorship in more professional sports, it cannot be compared as these sponsors are getting something back from it. 99% of British Speedway sponsors are throwing money away because they're fans & no they'll get nothing in return. It is not the same at all.