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You do realise the GP circus has been haemorrhaging money at a rate of knots in recent years Phil? I find it staggering that the likes of you AND others on here, are critical of Mayfield for tightening the budget and making cuts. That’s exactly what’s been needed for years now. It simply couldn’t go on the way it was and we’re fortunate to even have a GP series to watch at the moment reading the articles in the Star the last few months. Richard Coleman knows exactly what he’s doing, its a pity he wasn’t in place a long time ago. As for Ipswich, I also find it staggering he’s already getting criticised there too. People do realise he didn’t actually take over until the arse end of February? Three and a half months ago. What are people expecting? Belle Vue signed Doyle because they have a vacancy, Ipswich don’t. I’m not sure sacking a couple of riders already to fit him back in would be the reputation they’re looking for, especially when they already have a cup final booked! Give them a chance ffs 🙄

I get all that but he didn’t have to give Mountain a r/r ride at all. After seeing ht12 I’d have had Harrison in ht14.

First official league match in 8 years.

As long as they race the same team on the Friday / Saturday, both teams have the same travel to make. So no advantage either way.

I'am trying to locate this image of Dan bewley; If anyone knows where I can buy it from or find it please let me know; I want this specific image of Dan holding the trophy after his win at Belle Vue last year GP; I have cropped - whole photo will be ideal. Thanks in advance.

Seems pretty simple to me, when heat 10 came along, the Scunny team manager had decided his reserves were going better than Harrison, so saved Mountain's r/r ride till heat 14. If he wanted to leave himself with more options could have used Mountain in heat 10, then when heat 14 came around chose between Harrison & the 2 reserves to go out. Mind you, you could wonder why after the team manager decided the reserves were going better than Harrison, then Harrison ran a last in heat 10, why didn't he replace him in heat 12? As it turned out, Harrison rode better. But part of me feels, if you're leaving Harrison in his 4th ride hoping he'll improve, why remove the chance of a r/r outing in case he improves? For example had Harrison won heat 10, then also heat 12, would they want to give him heat 14, leaving Mountain without a r/r ride? I think I'd rather err on the side of caution, plan to give a team rider an r/r ride, then replace them in a programmed ride if necessary.

I agree with you to a degree, but Jakobsen was signed on a 5 but averaging 3, so couldn't have any complaints if he was dropped.

I believe it was spoken about a few years ago. Obviously Spedeworth run the stadium but I believe the owners are still the original Ipswich Speedway from 1951. The stands I think came from the London Olympics. I believe the capacity is around 12000, and I'm pretty sure it will be packed in a few weeks for the Hot Rod final. As for improvements, it's a lot better than a few years ago but as with everything it's a numbers game.

Can we just take a minute to actually realise it will be around the end of June before any witches fan sees a different team at Foxhall when you realise only Northampton and Kings Lynn have raced here this season. And shock, the next meeting is Kings Lynn. It’s really not that exciting for any Ipswich fans to keep watching the same riders race round.

About right and we can't use the motorways so will take even longer 😜

Thank goodness for our guest. A draw probably a fair reflection and i'm just glad that Luke Harrison found that speed too late in the day to score many points - that said, i'm not sure why he didn't take the r/r in ht14 - what am i missing? Thompson still rusty and looked unlucky to be excluded when Wood hit the fence but i'd need to see it again. Thomson continues to impress. Middle order ok in parts but real issues at reserve - Cluff looked back to his early season ways and Loftus looked all at sea tbh. Only one point between them and that was from a three man heat. Not good enough at home and will cost us.

But you've got to do it in a horse and cart 😉

Is that planned?

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But worky and their many fans have a massive one off journey to Poole on a Wednesday or Plymouth on a Saturday or Oxford on a Wednesday

Scott rider of the night followed by Klindt who showed king and nicholls the way home in the vital heats 13 and 15.

Maybe the gp will be held at Foxhall after the home straight & pit area are rebuilt

Pretty enjoyable meeting I thought. Not Klindts biggest fan but excellent tonight. Scott won the meeting though, excellent night and most of it from the back. Lambert unlucky with his puncture, but probably Edwards worst meeting as a Bear. King and Nicholls excellent for the visitors as expected with solid support from Barker. Probably not enough for us to progress but happy with the home win.

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Fickle lot and we will never know but it entertained the punter. I enjoyed that meet.

A good nights racing and reminds me a bit of Friday nights at Hackney. Great entertainment and thank goodness that speedway is still being served up at this level. Well done to the riders and the presentation etc is first class. Onwards to the next meeting from Poland.

What does poor old Nicolai have to do to get a vote 😂 Not even his kids voted for him 😂

Why didn't Michelsen ride like that earlier?

Wow well done lads