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But in practice, a curfew when it suits Len to get the result he wants

And the match continued after the curfew. So is there a curfew at Kent or is this something made up so Len can get home by 9pm for his cocoa and slippers

Tenner at Eastbourne for NDL.

Big home track advantage at NSS because many riders only see such a place once/twice a year

What he learns at one track , he can use at the other. Lots of synergy, I would say. Good luck Richard.

Exactly, Verge is signed on a 2-year deal. And, if he is an Eastbourne rider, he would not be a guest if he was brought in. A guest is only when a rider is contracted elsewhere and Verge isn't so Eastbourne could use him for any missing rider.

Eastbourne Seagulls, sponsored by Dyson Means Verge will definitely get rides this season which is no bad thing. I did read the NDL was cracking down on the use of guests and it looks like Eastbourne are getting ready. Rather one of your own than a guest, I say.

Final signing? Doesn't look like it from what it says on their website. If you read to the end of the story about Slick Nick it says: "Stand by for more Seagulls NDL signing news later today and more NDL and MSDL Development Squad News in the next few days."

Eastbourne Seagulls v Kent Royals is now a standalone fixture at Arlington Stadium on Saturday, June 19 (7.30pm) + MSDL second-half. Adults and concessions: £10. Children (5-15): £5; Under 5s: Free. Tickets launching soon. Ten quid speedway. Eastbourne do it again. Proud to be an Eastbourne Speedway supporter as the club is increasingly setting the standard. Loads of news online and social media every week during the pandemic, social media is often every day. Four editions so far of a wonderful online FREE magazine, Flying High, and a fifth on the way. Plenty of publicity for the club in the local media, both online, in print and on TV and radio. Online ticketing facility already up and running with tickets for first two matches on sale. Feels to me as if it is Eastbourne which is the pacesetter these days. People says promoters should promote – well that's exactly what the Eastbourne management are doing. Well done.

Be a cracker if it turns out to be 3.00

Might be worth having a look at this-- gives some real detail on how Eastbourne will run these meetings. Good pragmatic solution in my view. https://www.eastbourne-speedway.com/online-ticket-update/

Ski slope first at knockatch and then skateboard. And they say speedway is dangerous

You are quite right that it is a good idea...in fact, such a good idea that prior to the 2020 season, Eastbourne announced news of reciprocal arrangements with Knockhatch, the new skate park on the seafront at Eastbourne (I'm sure you will want to have a go) and some of the resort's hotels. I'm sure they would have approached Drusillas as the zoo is so close to Arlington but I don't know about that, just a surmise. These are the sort of things the promotion at Eastbourne are hot on..building links with the whole community of Eastbourne and the surrounding towns and villages.

This really is a template that other clubs can use, adapted to their particular circumstances. BSPL would do well to point all member clubs to the Eastbourne site.

The level of detail is impressive. People know exactly what's what.

I think when they signed Ablitt in August last year it was about adding to the asset base and not with an NDL team in mind. He lives within earshot of Arlington so makes sense he rides there. Fans love to see a local lad riding, remember David Norris and, of course, now Edward Kennett also come from the doorstep of Arlington. Don't forget Ablitt was signed up for Mildenhall, as was stated in the Star last week. Eastbourne very much want to grow their own team so MSDL>>>NDL>>Championship teams. There is something for a rider to aspire to if you have a structure like that. It also gives continuity and hopefully means over time the Eagles won't be paying out for loan fees etc. You know it makes sense!

Website story says Ablitt will start at reserve.

Mildenhall awarded U19 final. Good news for the Fen Tigers and their fans.

T. Betts on his way back.

Conor King for the new Seagulls??? Used him at Plymouth, so must be on the radar.

Kent should really have named their 2nds the Kent Jacks. Then, if the riders progresses it will be a case of: From a Jack to a King. You will need to be a student of popular 1960s music to get that one. In the meantime, I will get my coat.

And Eastbourne are going to have some 2nd half 'junior dash' races which will help bring on the youngsters. Also has the advantage of flowing people away from the meeting more evenly so as to avoid a rush to leave at end of ht15.

He should be otherwise we have a closed shop and that cannot be the intention of bspl with this scheme

Perhaps money. One thing we do know is that Jake Knight will bring dash, excitement to the Seagulls NDL outfit. His big advantage over most is that he entertains -- sadly, he sometimes falls off but that is probably the price to pay. I saw him at Plymouth last September and wow, wow, wow - breathtaking (perhaps even frightening to watch). What Jake Knight understands is that speedway is in the entertainment business. And good for him.

I couldn't remember which year but I am also a King's Lynn fan, so have followed Jake's career even though I live south of the Thames.