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Ref guests for rising stars believe you have to pick an unattached one from the RS list. As this is the same problem Lynn had last year when Boughen decided to jack it in…

Lot longer than 7 days for an U21. Nineteen days I think?

I lied... Google maps says it's 3mins, but that's always conservative, anyway it's 0.1m https://maps.app.goo.gl/BZcLQtZHnwTThQfu7 ... and it "should be" safe 😁

Cooper quite clearly got that move badly wrong and was incredibly lucky to not be disqualified, as were the other two lads to not break bones. But let's not go OTT, he is young and still learning and I'm sure somebody will have had a word, and he himself will have realised his error. I actually think watching it from behind that he veered further left than he intended, looking over his shoulder doesn’t mean he was trying to nail anybody. It was an error of judgement. Let's not use this as a stick to beat one of our young prospects too hard. Out of interest what are the rules regarding guests for Rising Stars?

So this return fixture doesn't appear to have a lot of interest? Pirates looking to get at least the aggregate point after Weds 54-36 home win are at full strength. Redcar operate r/r for Mulford but have surprisingly declared Scott fit after last night's crash at Northampton. Thoughts...

Thanks for the tip. That would be at the limit of my range.

You may be better off walking down to the Police Station, if you are able, it's only 1 minute away and everybody in Leicester should know where that is.

That’s cause the ref is clearly and idiot and doesn’t know what he’s doing. 16 or not he would know you shouldn’t be pulling lefts like that down a straight, he even looks twice before doing it.

We're prone to "sun delays" at Leicester though unfortunately 😎

Agreed this or medical cover not being in place.

Yes, it’s a professional sport charging professional prices but acting amateurish. The only reason a meeting should ever be delayed is if there has been a bad accident close by and clearly only a small percentage of the normal/expected crowd has been able to arrive, and even the parade should start on time or be canned so that once racing can start, it’s starts promptly.

I agree Leicester are possibly the most reliable track regarding start time but even they have delays the start to a meeting I attended this season. I am never keen to rely on the last train which means I need to be back at the station for 22:10 and the local cabs/taxi/Uber struggle to find the speedway car park.

Niklas just back from injury , no cookie, two guest reserves , can see a 20 pt win for the Monarchs , hopefully we can keep it closer though

How very 2026 a rider education programme 😂. I prefer old school, as I said earlier a punch on the nose wouldn't have been out of order! But more seriously, when was the last time a referee excluded somebody for dangerous or dirty riding? It is still a rule but just no used: 012.1.14 Foul, Unfair or Dangerous Riding The Referee shall immediately disqualify any rider who they consider indulges in foul, unfair or dangerous riding. If, in the opinion of the Referee, such conduct produces an advantage to the rider involved or affects the chances of one or more riders, the Referee may stop the heat and order a re-run. In certain circumstances the Referee may disqualify a rider for foul, unfair or dangerous riding from the remainder of the meeting. In this case no replacement facilities are allowed for the remainder of a team meeting. A Referees decision to declare a heat completed, or disqualify a rider from a meeting for foul, unfair or dangerous riding shall be deemed a statement of fact and no protest or appeal is permitted. Leicester 2 minutes on at 19:28, tapes up 19:30 👍

How about an education course or, a penalty points award for the referee for making such a shocking decision? The ref did not look at the video evidence before making his decision , despite the rule book saying he must do so if it is available. the excuse that the video evidence was not available whilst the riders were down snd receiving attention, is feeble. Just await those extra few seconds until the riders are sorted then, watch the video ??? I was right level with the incident but the fence restricted my view so I was not fully aware of the facts until I saw the video, when it became blatantly obvious that Rushen moved left, to block harrison. unaware of Rushen’s error, apart from this incident , I was mightily impressed with his nights work. What a talent. That said however, someone should sit him down, go through the video evidence with him and ensure he learns from this both riders could have been seriously injured and were very very lucky to be able to walk back to the pits

Klindt just cba with the track .

Despite having disagreements with his father over the years, its sad to see a rider of his caliber not riding in the UK leagues this year. He seems to fall in the same category as Roynon, always in the wrong place at wrong time.

We all know Shovlar is full of nonsense and lies. Ward could ride any track and despite his off track antics, was a genuine superstar on a bike. Its sad that after returning from his ban and clearly maturing, he suffered that shocking injury that finished him. Arena for me was a great track but preferred it before they made changes to it. Think around 03 they widened it or something. Its what makes me laugh about people who used to call the likes of Lanham and Colin White one track ponys. They could ride any track but stepped it up a notch around Arena. its a much missed track.

Totally see where your coming from and I’d feel the same.

That is all very well but the ref didn't even exclude him, so obviously he didn't think he did anything wrong. He is only 16 he is going to make mistakes, as long as he learns from them. Also maybe not have patchy grip when the younger kids are out. Even Ben Cook and Chris Harris were struggling with it a race later.

Speedway fans know if they turn up late the meeting will be delayed. It makes it harder for me as I rely on trains to get to meetings. One late start has already cost me £185 for a unexpected hotel room. But the issue is a professional sport should start at the time stated. 19:30 start for me means ready to start heat 1, which also means 2 minutes goes on at 19:28 and a parade should start at 19:23. Not start time at 19:30 and first race gets underway at 19:45 or later.

I think it all depends on the reason.

Yes if he’s not got the huff

Yes. How many other sports delay the start time as regularly as Speedway. I have already been to five meetings this season that has started late which is unacceptable for a professional sport.

Massive credit to Luke Harrison there. He could easily have been leaving that Track in a far far worse state. Air / Foam Safety Fences give these young riders a sense of invincibility that the old Fences never did. Therefore they think its hit the fence get up and get back on the bike. THAT'S GREAT in the sense NO ONE wants anyone to get hurt but someting along the lines of a "Rider Education Programme" needs to be considered. If a Referee or independent ex Rider after video Analysis considers a Rider errant or too hard / risk taker, theyshould be given penalty points on their Racing License and be made to atend a course at their expense and suspended if they reach a certain number of points It's no different to driving a Car on the Road! and happens in other forms of motor sports. Rushen is I believe a good lad, a potentially great talent, but someone seriously needs to sit him down and examine that with him in micro detail and show him the error of his ways. Someone from the GB set up maybe ?