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To me it would be logical to say a Brit who didn't ride in the Prem or Champ qualifies for the reduction. But the BSPL announcement talked about riders returning to the sport, that doesn't sound like the Ablitt scenario.

He froze himself out, in a way! Declined at least two invitations to ride for clubs he judged "too far north" didn't he?

Same issues at Kings Lynn, not long enough screws

Nicolai Klindt signs for Krakow.

Next 2 Huckenbeck Michelsen

So everything hinges on the pit gate then! 😀

what are you viewing on? maybe the page has been put smaller?

Somehow I’ve double posted this thread, DOH!

Makes you wonder why it was never used by the old promotion... this could be a deal breaker 😂

Hopefully someone also has a really good look at the old pit gate as we all know how they can play up.

I was watching the American Pickers TV series on Sky History channel (Season 26 episode 9) when they mentioned visiting a guy called Ernie Roccio. My interest peeked as I knew the history of the famed Dons rider who sadly lost his life at West Ham in 1952. This guy turned out to be his nephew also called Ernie, and was actually named after the famed speedway rider. His dad was John Roccio, who also raced back in the late 40’s and early 50’s with Ernie, but I don’t think he raced over here. Anyway, he had lots of his dad’s and uncle’s racing memorabilia, including photos, leathers, a Monarchs roll neck racing top (would that be Edinburgh?) and even racing licences for Shelbourne speedway. Well worth a watch

If its a flashing light it still works half of the time

Comes with a spare bulb.

Comes with a spare bulb.

I was watching the American Pickers TV series on Sky History channel (Season 26 episode 9) when they mentioned visiting a guy called Ernie Roccio. My interest peeked as I knew the history of the famed Dons rider who sadly lost his life at West Ham in 1952. This guy turned out to be his nephew also called Ernie, and was actually named after the famed speedway rider. His dad was John Roccio, who also raced back in the late 40’s and early 50’s with Ernie, but I don’t think he raced over here. Anyway, he had lots of his dad’s and uncle’s racing memorabilia, including photos, leathers, a Monarchs roll neck racing top (would that be Edinburgh?) and even racing licences for Shelbourne speedway. Well worth a watch

The flashing light doesn't work on the tractor... I wonder if the new owners are aware of this?

Think there is also a track grader that's worn out from the 70s

Fully agree, covering injuries or illness is one thing but a rider having somewhere better to be is not ok it’s outright disrespectful to the people who pay their money week in week out.

Don’t understand why a Premiership club would want to sign him 🤷‍♂️

9.51 points left to play with according to confirmed signings. Is Josh Pickering 11.46?

If it’s Lambert and Ablitt, Ablitt would need the 8 percent reduction. Scunthorpe have 9.33 points left to play with and Lambert is 4.49 with British reduction and Ablitt would be 4.91 with British reduction

What an usual thread

And if they cannot double up they may retire... Of course they will.... How did the sport continue for probably 90 years of its 100 without D/Uing being so prevelant, why didn't riders with "only" one team to ride for, retire for the first 90 years of the sport? It is quoted that one "big" league couldn't happen as there simply isn't enough riders, yet, there is also a stated desire to bring back those tracks that have been lost over the past decade, and also to open up new ones... Hello!!! I think I have spotted a flaw in the cunning plan!!!....

My favourite quote from the article.... "Living out here is a lot easier than I thought. Obviously, as a stereotype, you associate Argentina with just eating cows and stuff like that" 🤣🤣

Yes he would fit regardless of whether he gets a further reduction.