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British Speedway has entered its "summer shutdown" which runs from May to August 😎

I don't particularly agree with it either but I suspect its to improve the chances of home wins and keeping the crowds viable. There's certainly no chance of winning the league. As has been said the limit is too high which doesn't help those who need time to develop.

Does anyone with Lawson? I just think it gives King an easy 3pts there which Nicholls could cover - heat 14 often has a tactical change or added pressure, maybe that's what they're trying to avoid.

Lawson and King don't ride well together. Also, King has proved to be good cover for Heat 8.

the team limit is simply set too high this year, cant really blame kings lynn for wanting to strengthen up, but still miles behind some teams in the league this year.

Should have got longer ban IMO.Totally Unexceptable .

Great entertainment.Never fails.

Slightly off topic, but I remember years ago watching Thomasz Gollob at Wolverhampton when he was racing for Ipswich - he came out of turn 2 for the first time at the back and was so angry by it that he yanked his cutout off and walked back to the pits, left his bike on the center green. Was magnificent to watch 😆

You were in nappies.👍

Your late fo school.🤡

Errrm...no

Not a new reason we have had “SUN OFFS” before.😂

I'm not totally against the idea just the way in which they've decided to organise it currently. It's all a bit too slap dash to me, timing doesn't start until the pit gate closes, no timer Countdown shown on screen, lap times take about 10 seconds to appear, if they appear at all. I like the head to head aspect of it, it being almost held behind closed doors is not good. It could be so much more with a bit of thought and effort. Maybe a serious of 1 lap head to head dashes from the gate, culminating in a 4 rider 1 lap dash to finish? At the moment there's nothing "sprint" about it.

I would say in the Cradley days, Phil Collins was even better than Jan O.

Bad news to see two of the top riders that commit to the UK leagues out injured - particularly Jason as he has just returned to UK speedway. I think Ipswich might restrict this to about 50-40 but expect a home win.

https://youtu.be/gHSebPP5J3k?is=rGtcf4elCXReMkkD

For there to be a debate it requires both sides to be argued. Is there anyone out there to argue in favour of sprint races? Anyone?

It is around five weeks before the season is due to start in mid July but so far there is no news about the season ahead. I did see a message somewhere saying that Barry Bishop has pulled out of his position with IOW Speedway which is not good news but I hope his departure will not have an adverse effect on the promotion. Looking forward to news once they have something to tell us.

But one rider has a lot of daddy's money to spend on his career, but his growth spurt will hinder him imo

Well call it off then, it would be a new reason, weather too hot for speedway 😜

That's British speedway for you, look at the championship some teams have gone up to 42 days without a home fixture

I see you haven't commented on the Belle Vue v Ipswich thread, Poole more appealing i take it

Belle Vue are opting for RR this evening.

Appalling move from King's Lynn. Kingston has dropped out of the team, which is a diappointment. But because they are worried R/R or guests won't score as many points as Kingston, they're kicking 21-year-old Cossey out of the team to replace him with a 33-year-old reserve? Manager Jason Pipe said "With our current situation with the team and not knowing how the guests will go, I’ve had to do one change to the team to try and get some more points from certain heats. Kenzie is at the start of his speedway career and a rider I believe will come good. We were hoping to be able to carry Kenzie in the team and let him develop with no pressure, but on this occasion I’ve had to use my head and go with that, rather than with my heart." Or in other words.... Sod development, this is about win at all costs!