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It’s easy to race too. Passing is only on outside if they let the dirt build up, they could easily grade it away but that’s what the riders want, they want the dirt line

The Oxford comment was in last week's Speedway Star. Whispers about Sheffield were confirmed this week. We await with bated breath to see if anything confirms about the Leicester, Kings Lynn and 'Northampton' whispers?!😉

The Mamas and papas - Monday Monday ( so good so good to me ) we’re in favour.

Easy to ride yes. But not to race on as racing/passing line means riding out too wide & close to deep unridable material.

The Carpenters thought they were a let down.

Have been for many years. Beth was filming/interviewing for the club's social media platforms. If you're that interested, her pre-meeting interview with Zach was on fb prior to the start. Very pleased to report that other broadcasters are following her progress....!🙂

Now you all can see why amalgamation is on the cards next year.

Yes agree with that, never been myself but going on what I have seen on tv, like when Emil crashed and mire recently Morris crashed, they were riding too close to the fence, neither was needed as they were both in points scoring positions anyway.

Holders head is too big to fit in a helmet and Cook misses due to babysitting

The pole dancers arrived too late for the interval attraction.

Rules for 2026, taken from SVEMO track racing FB page: New rules ready for the BAUHAUS league 2026–2027 Featured Image Elitspeedway Sweden (ESS) and the Swedish Motorcycle Association (SVEMO) have agreed on a new set of rules for the BAUHAUS league. The rules apply for the 2026–2027 seasons and are an important step towards creating a long-term and sustainable development for Swedish speedway. – In recent years, there has been an ongoing dialogue between the clubs to find reasonable ways forward to avoid more clubs ending up in financial problems, while at the same time we want to protect the sporting product and the opportunity to build Swedish speedway, says ESS chairman Mikael Holmstrand. This dialogue has had difficulty leading to anything concrete as the clubs' circumstances have differed greatly in recent years. At the same time, the league is now faced with the fact that a number of clubs have announced that they will have to withdraw from the series if nothing happens and a few more clubs believe that a "cooling off" of the economic development would be needed for the clubs to feel good in the long term. – We must act to protect the league and no longer have time to continue just talking. That is why this year I have sat down directly with Svemo and reported on the clubs' situation and opinions in order to then directly agree on adjusted rules together with the association. We simply cannot stand by and see the entire league jeopardized while the clubs' mutual positions are relatively locked, Holmstrand continues. The new rules aim to give clubs greater flexibility both sportingly and financially, while the focus is on strengthening Swedish speedway and giving more Swedish drivers the opportunity to establish themselves in the league. – The focus in the work on the rules has been to create sporting and economic flexibility where it should be possible to save money and/or be able to compete even with a slightly lower budget. In addition to this, we also have a responsibility for Swedish speedway in general and our Swedish drivers. Here, not everything can be done at once, but we have to start somewhere. The work has been characterized by compromises, but the ambition is that both stronger and weaker clubs will be able to develop and contribute to an attractive league. – It has been a very demanding job with a lot of emotions and thoughts from the clubs, which of course happens when compromises are made and everyone has had to give up some of their wishes. The stronger clubs will still have advantages from their status and position, which they should have, while the weaker teams will get some time to build their organization and finances, which is also an opportunity that we now expect these clubs to take advantage of. We have good examples to learn from in the league and when we organized the ESS board from this year by having all the club chairmen represent their club, we have received a clear boost in the dialogue and consensus, says Mikael. The new rules will create stability, development and new opportunities – both for the clubs and for the sport in general. – The rules for 2026-2027 will not do everything and the main responsibility still lies with the clubs' governance, but we believe that this creates a space that combines financial control while enabling more Swedes to establish themselves in the top league as well as allowing us to keep our strongest profiles and stars in the clubs to meet the sporting expectations of the public and sponsors. And regardless of what you think of the changes, we can be absolutely sure that the alternative of doing nothing at all would have been considerably worse, concludes Holmstrand. Review of rules for the 2026-2027 seasons Cut: – Ceiling cut: 10,500 (previously 11,00) – Floor cut: 8,000 (previously 8,500) Squad: – Max 7 drivers in the squad over 1.249 in their own (previously 8 over 1.000). – Continued 3 transfer cards – Simplify short-term loans so that they are counted on the starting average. – Short-term loans may replace all drivers in the team, including foreign ones, but replacement Swedish drivers may have a maximum of 1.249 in starting average. – 28-day replacements are written out of squads that do not make the playoffs – Only starting averages are counted on RR, 28-day, short-term loans, ceiling and floor averages as the squad is built from the starting average. Focus on Swedish drivers: – Swedish drivers with an average of up to 1.249 are not counted in the squad (2025: 1.000). – The team lineup must contain at least 2 Swedish-licensed drivers with an starting average that is a maximum of 1.249, which means that they start the season in a reserve position. – Official average is obtained after 10 heats run and placement in the team line-up is then done after running averages. – The driving schedule is adjusted so that the first nomination heat (heat 14 today) is removed and replaced with an extra reserve heat. – Reserve may be exchanged for the second reserve a maximum of 1 time and only when inferior by at least 6 points. Other notable rules: – R/R max 2 times during the regular season on Friday/Tuesday (4 times in 2025). – Entry averages from Ekstraliga are calculated with a conversion factor of 1.1 (2025: 1.0). – By 2027, an inventory of the number and averages of the Swedish drivers will be taken in order to possibly adjust the average limit for the two mandatory Swedes for the coming season

All was needed was one good reserve, you can’t carry two especially when you reach the business end

Having a bit of an issue trying to find where it has been noted.

Sheffields track is no more dangerous than any other, it’s faster for sure but its pretty easy to ride and only seems dangerous when dirt builds up on outside, jack holder- so what the sport needs villains, team manager, knows his stuff and winds up opposing fans,that’s his job, fans at least they create atmosphere especially the 2nd bend barmy army

I find it frustrating that a site such as Speedway News PL openly releases articles regarding Speedway in UK that sites such as SPEEDWAY GB seem more keen to keep hidden from the general Speedway Public. For example today I read that Sheffield Promotors are selling up partly due to the ongoing pressures of running Speedway in the Prem Lge. I wonder who would be willing to invest considerable time and money in a Club & Lge where the number of clubs is shrinking with little in the way of profit to be made. Second article is from yesterday where Oxford Promotor amie Courtney commented among other comments the flwg: British speedway is about to enter a new era ," Courtety told club media. " With this in mind, I can confirm the disbandment of Spires after the match against Leicester. 'Cheetahs' is the traditional name of the Oxford club, and our fans want us to retain it next season. Therefore, the Oxford Cheetahs and Chargers will travel to Sandy Lane ." It's important to note that we're sticking with the Cheetahs name. The Spires closure is likely linked to the league merger, so Oxford will continue to compete, but they're sticking with the historic name.

Tolley is waiting for something else to come along but with that venture stuck he might take the Sheffield gig as a stop gap, his right hand man has already gone elsewhere

Just taken that title back but then again you get it most weeks!

Dangerous track - the most dangerous track in the league Riders - Jack Holder is easily dislikable the others are fine Manager - awful attitude and excuse maker… then again I can’t say ours at Ipswich is much better Fans - can’t tar you all with the same brush but your fans are the worst by a mile , the play off final 2023 seeing supposed grown men verbally abusing young kids is disgraceful and no not every track is the same Closure - how ever much fans dislike your club no real speedway fan wants to see any club close Hope that helps

Shaun Ryder seems happy with them though...

They could run the KO Cup during August...? Or maybe it would just be easier to not give such an early deadline?. Plan for the play offs after the GP's have finished, and no riders will have their World Championship positions to focus on, and provide plenty of time to complete the season.... It doesn't look "professional" no matter how some try and justify/excuse it that any sport is still running qualifiers (which would have impacted the final reckoning), when the finalists are already known...

Is Peter Mole still involved there?

Nice name drop for your son aka pirate Lee tyers,where was Beth? Usually on the microphone interviewng riders. The tyers family are taking a major role in promoting Poole Speedway, well done.

If the structure of the sport allows for his return then it’s done to what Emil & Ipswich want to do. If they both then want it to happen I can’t see the visa being an issue. I can only see Emil riding in the UK for Ipswich but I can’t see the structure allowing it to happen.

Is British speedway about to become a franchise, speedway futures Ltd is the brand, each track is a franchise and pay a % to the brand ?

did i suggest that or did you make it up?