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Thanks mate. Will give it a whirl tonight.

I have a fire stick that I launch TV Add on from. TV Add on says it's by Kodi, so how do I add the speedway one? Cheers

HI all, I hope you don't mind me wanting to get this off my chest. I have been into speedway for about a year and the negativity around the sport really does shock me. Has it always been like this and what do people think has changed and is now worse? I just find it odd reading so much negativity on Facebook and other online sites - This leads me to think that the this must be why a lot of new people may be put off and therefore this may discourage many new fans from getting into the sport. For me, I became very disillusioned with the big money in premier league football and the way players dive around every two seconds and looked at speedway. Many speedway riders come across as very down to earth and are not afraid of a knock or two and just get on with things, In terms of attracting new fans I am sure more seasoned fans will know what is missing but as a new fan I have to admit the despondency is rubbing off on me slightly and I am sure this could be the case for others. To sum up. How do you think we can get the positiveness back?

Exactly. I noticed an advert for the darts during the meeting last night and it's teh same with football. Sky focus and show the stars that will draw the punters in. Simple as that.

As many of you know i am new to the sport. As a person Darcy has made some bad mistakes and I can see why some look down on that. On the flip-side I think riders like Darcy, Tai and a few others are perfect to be in the limelight on Sky etc. I think this is the way to attract new and younger fans. As most of us know, when you are younger you look at the stand out figures in each sport and undoubtedly Darcy has stuck out for the wrong reasons but his riding speaks for itself and I for one think that if the focus is on his riding it can only be a great thing for the sport as he is a very exciting rider. Now let's hope Ward keeps hitting the headlines for the right reasons. I really enjoyed that meeting last night.

I am not sure if it is suggested that I am some sort of "rabbit" - Like I created this post for some ulterior motive and to get people debating etc? I have always been a firm believer in if you do not know, then do not be afraid to a ask, and with my limited understanding of speedway I started this post as I had seen a lot of moaning on facebook speedway groups and wondered what was so bad (in the eyes of many) about a sport I had really grown to like in a short time but knew little about. So, I thought I would ask here after reading some great posts. I hate being ignorant about a subject I take interest in and have had some wonderful replies to my post and had some great inbox messages from people willing to loan me DVD's, suggest videos and books and the time taken by people here has shown me that there are people that do love the sport and the same people have also succinctly shown me why some people do complain. I also wanted to hear views from people that know a lot more than I ever will and in turn could help me understand a bit more about a sport that I am willing to learn lots about. And you know what, the best advice I received was? It was along the lines of, "it's four blokes riding high powered bikes with no brakes and all going for the win - Nothing more" and that was a great way to stop me frying my own brain with rules and regs that a newbie could get bogged down with. Seriously, I would like to thank anyone that took the time out to post on this thread and to those that inboxed me I thank you. If anyone thinks I am here for a wind up I will quietly leave and stick to facebook for any info and questions I have. I hope to stick around here but do not what anyone to think any post I make is someone else trying to put a cat among the pigeons as I would be just wasting my own time as the posts would not be taken seriously. Cheers to you all once again that have taken the time to reply.

That's pretty much it mate and every now and then I go for the outsider.

Thanks Custom. Fancy a flutter on it tonight but can't find a site with betting for Prem league.

I am going to watch the Premier League speedway on Sky tonight. What is that like like in terms of sport and anyone know of any sites for betting on Premier league?

Haha.

Hi Mate. and thanks for your reply. A shame that anyone would think this was a made up profile but I suppose that is the way of the internet world this could be the case. I watched the speedway in Sweden last night and thought that was a good meeting.

Agreed mate. Would be willing to share fuel costs with anyone.

Great post mate and thanks for taking the time to explain that to me. That is all new to me and does seem very unfair as ws you say, a team can ride well and claim the points but then can have a deficit taken away by one ride - That makes no sense to me at all. Will keep my eye out for any races at Glasgow and try and watch some on TV if on. Yeah, I really want to get to a meeting but as a non-driver it is not the easiest but will do my best.

One off races, GP's, Documentaries and anything in general that represents the sport over the years. Cheers.

Thanks once again all. You have been great!

Many thanks mate!

I think people Like Tai, Darcy, Pederson (love him or hate him) and a few others are a good draw too. i know when I first started watching the sport these were the names that stood out. This helped draw me in and gave me a good starting point and names to look out for. As a newbie, could someone explain the double points rule, as I Havel got a clue? Someone mentioned it earlier and I have to say I like the sound of a knock out cup. I am desperate to get to my first meeting but do not drive. Hoping to get to Lakeside one day!

Will do. Thanks for that!

I'll have a watch. Maybe a few beers and some bets at the same time to liven things up.

At times he seems to love it and almost encourage it. I am not his biggest fan but fair play to him.