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With the averages at the end of this year we need to reduce the team by approx 5 or 6 points to get to 41 or 42. Edit After checking averages we only need to reduce by 4 or 5 points.

But both Simon and Jason want to d/u so Seb can also be used as d/u which gives more options.

If the team limit only goes up a bit it will be very difficult to keep both Hans and Batch without ripping the team apart.

Killer would a great start, but I would add Hans. Then Nick, Jason and Simon as D/U riders which I think will help both them and the team as has been shown by the improvement in Nick since he went PL. Both Jason and Simon have said that they need more rides than an EL place gives them. I agree with the inclusion of Seb as he has proved what he can do, and also Robin. Hans Frank Seb Robin D/U Jason D/U Nick D/U Simon It may be that either Seb or Robin may also prefer to D/U and Nick wants to move into the main team only. I just hope that the team limit is raised or something like a dual number 1 rider system in some form is set up, then Swindon can keep the bulk of the best team this year, the 2012 League Champions.

Good report in the Adver today. Jason has described the move to Swindon as the best move of his career, and if the rules allow he wishes to return in 2013. This is fantastic news and I am sure welcomed by all the Swindon fans if it happens.

I asked at the start of this thread as to which riders were invited as it seems to be the top two from the clubs at the top of the league and one from the clubs at the bottom and not the 16 riders with the top averages, but no one has answered and given the selection criteria for this meeting.

The upkeep of the stadium is down to the owners who then rent the usage to the speedway club for days the meetings are held. There is a possibility of a brand new stadium in the not too distant future if that area is redeveloped.

If they are both on at the same time it should be interesting.

Weather fine, bright and light cloud. A good line up on a good track.

I asked why Tai was not in the ELRC and was told he was injured.

What a pathetic excuse

Well I for one would go to Cardiff and watch most of the GPs even if there was not a Brit in it. I would prefer there to be one but only on ability, I hope Tai does not end up with very few points, but when you look at the ability of most current Brits I would question the inclusion.

A meeting well worth going to, unless you want to watch Bruce Forsyth and his crap jokes and the so called talent fiasco on the other side. I wonder if Peter Kildemand is available as a reserve, as he could do well if riding.

Most definitely agree with that, would like the same arrangement as a d/u rider next season.

Agree it was a very good meeting and will be going to this one. BFD I would put my money on Darcy winning this one.

Did not know that, thanks

I also cannot see how the selection is done either, why is Tai Woffindon who has a higher average than some of those included not riding. How can it be The Riders Championship if it is not the top 16 riders with the highest averages. 1. Darcy Ward 2. N K I 3. Hans Andersen

Good series this year, well done Chris Holder. Hope to see you on monday.

The way Hans was talking the other day I cannot see that. Would not mind Emil but how often would we see him.

Would prefer Chris to take it. It will be interesting if Nicki is involved in any incident and excluded from a heat.

Agree with count back and only a race off if equal.

Thanks ins123 and Manchesterpaul All they need now is a three way dead heat

At the moment they have two races set up, one with 3 riders and one with 2, If first and second go through to a final why bother with the heat with only two riders?

Known as THJRacing when banned, but now using others. Back to the meeting NKI. KK and Zagar in the lead after 3 rides each.

KKS's world beater not so good so far 0 and 0.