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Delighted to see that after x-rays Jye Etheridge has no broken bones but is obviously very battered and bruised.

Just the usual mess and contradictory rules.Take your pick and if your the right Promotion you will get away with it.You couldn’t make it up,only in Speedway..Interpretation of rule as usual.

I photographed this from the pits and there was no contact between Ricky and Kasper

Shame I can only give one like to this message. I'd give more if I could!

Heat 13 has got to be the race of the season for me. Hope it gets onto the BSPA website! Still not sure why Heat 8 was re-started without a Rider being warned. No announcement made other than all 4 in the re-start.

All in all a good night 2 sets of fans enjoying the racing and a good crac on here next day thats what its all about

In my opinion promoters in general are just as much to blame for the sport going on such a huge decline as anyone. Its their product to sell each week and very few do a good enough job. Admittedly I have never been a speedway promoter and never will be, but I wouldn't invest in a speedway club and expect handouts to keep the club going. What I have seen recently is a couple of Championship clubs having the begging bowl out for money to help them through the season as well as threatening to close down because the fans aren't packing into the stadiums. And those clubs are clubs with new promoters over the last couple of years who have never promoted before. The value for money just isn't there. On average around two hours stood around watching 15 heats of speedway, overpriced food and drink, barely anything going on between the heats and more often than not being stood in freezing cold conditions listening to completely out dated music. Add that with poor stadiums that look older than the average pensioner and processional racing on track and its clear to see why there are no fans coming through the gate. I absolutely love speedway, admittedly no where near as much as when I attended Newport regular before we shut down and I moved to Aus, so I am not one that wants to see the sport fail and cease to exist. But I really do think that the sport has been driven that far into the ground (in Britain) that it is beyond a state of repair. It would take a miracle of epic proportions to revive the sport in the UK, IMO. I remember the beginning of the end being when Rickardsson quit Poole after a few meetings one season, I think it was the season they brought the grading system into the Elite League. Ever since, the quality has got weaker and weaker, prices have gone up and up and ultimately, crowds have gone down and down.

Under the old system you could have five wins and an engine failure in the semi and end with 15 points In this system you could have five wins and an engine failure and end with nine points. This system is far more likely to punish you for one bad ride

Yes they have also split Woffinden and Madsen- i refused to do that at this stage of the season

Round 4 was much better with some very good racing, nice to see Tai have a good night but he certainly picked the wrong gate for the final. I must be honest and say I prefer the 2 GP weekends, much better value for supporters.

There was no contact, the ref called it well.

The points system is an absolute farce and I have no idea why they changed it on what it was before. Why do the powers that be constantly tinker with things that need not be changed? That said, I agree with all the comments about the racing. The last few years have IMO seen the best racing for a long time, any newcomers watching that would surely "come back for more" to use a Tony Millardism. Its just a shame they keep tinkering with the point system. Not sure I like the two GPs at one track over a weekend either.

Still not a lover of this points system .for me it devalues the heats

Done via email. Dear Ms. Buchanan, I write with regards to the above application and the proposed redevelopment of Brandon Stadium, Coventry. I am not a local resident, I live in Sheffield, but I was a regular visitor to the stadium before it was closed by the owners and stripped back to the sorry state it is in now. I am a speedway supporter and have followed how the owners of the site have made repeated attempts to redevelop the site for housing and make millions of pounds in the process. This stadium was opened for speedway back in 1928 and I made my first of many visits in 1976 as an 8 year old with my parents. The stadium was one of the best speedway stadiums in the country and it was fantastic to see it packed with fans, hosting World Championship meetings, test matches and British Finals. It could be a great place to visit again and I know that speedway fans in the area and further afield would love to see the sport return. On looking at the latest application, a 3G football pitch is a poor effort at maintain the site for sporting purposes and I feel strongly that a stadium steeped in history and with the potential to be returned to its former glories should not be allowed to be demolished. I object to the proposal submitted by Brandon Estates. Please do not allow this to happen as it would be tragedy for many people who would love motorsport to return to the site.

This should be a cracker with the news of Batch’s signing alongside the promotion of Jake Mulford to the Championship team pitted against an Eastbourne side who must try and win the bulk of their remaining matches to have any chance of reaching the play-offs - Pretty even on paper but really looking forward to the real thing - weather forecast looks good - should be a bumper crowd

Next year I hope to get to a couple of German tracks over a weekend, I may come to you for advice on where is accessible via train relatively easily. (I don't drive and don't like to fly) so I am quite accustomed to European trains and coaches.

You have a good point. I just find it wrong that so many races will now be worthless where as before every point was crucial. Also your point about seeing two GPs in one weekend is definitely understandable, I just preferred it with a bigger variation of tracks and countries but I suppose with COVID that isn't possible. You would hope, though, things will return to usual when and if this virus blows over.

Put like that, szkocjasid, it makes perfect sense. When I first saw Batchelor's average, I thought he'd never live up to it so could be a poor move. But seeing your view of it and I now feel entirely different. Surely the Kings MUST be stronger ?

Hurry was scoring less than 3 points a match & r/r less than 4 points a match, so Batchelor doesn't need to score 12 points a match to strengthen Kent! If he gets an 8.00 ave Kent will be stronger!

Jake Mulford’s first and Nathan Abilitt’s second matches in their starts for Championship sides - Two promising young British riders who we hope have successful speedway careers - It won’t be easy for either at this stage and grade but let us hope they stay injury free and progress - Good luck to them both

Waco, agreed, will be good to see how young Mulford copes. Hope he keeps his head and doesn’t try TOO hard.

Excellent. If well enough, will make the effort to see this Tuesday with league points at stake. Kent look competitive for the first time this season.

Iainb....Hi my friend ...This is Johnny from Jaybea Designs here.........Just want to point out to you that the Champions merchandise we had after the 2019 win were actually on the website...They were Champions.....Jacket.....Fleece.....Polo Shirt....Hoodie...Beanie(3 sorts)....Baseball Cap(2 sorts).....Lions Champions Badge.....Cubs Champions Badge......Scarf....Key Ring...Fridge Magnet....Drinks Coaster....Pen.....Lions Programme Board.....Cubs Programme Board.....Lions Photo 6x4 to 12x8......Cubs Photo 6x4 to 12x8....Champions Calendar for 2020.....2 different mugs......They were all availble from November 2019 and through 2020.....After the Covid situation we decided to start afresh for 2021 as only 1 rider remains from that champions team......My sister Bev is at the shop tonight...If you wish to pop into to see her tonight and chat all things Track Shops she will be more than willing to maybe open your eyes on all things merchandise

3 clubs, Leicester, Kent and Newcastle have offered Josh a team spot, he turned all 3 down

The gap between NL & Champ has never been bigger! A rider like Jack Smith guests for Belle Vue twice & hardly dropped a point, but has he even scored 1 point for Plymouth since signing for them? As the NL is so weak you can't even say getting a 9.5 ave means you're ready to compete at Championship level!