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  1. Posted

    I think its way too early to look at changes especially if Pawlicki has not even rode yet 

    Milik isn't a no.1, I'm sure lower down he may do better, i like the look of Lampart think he could come good

    Best to see the 1-7 for a few meetings first to see where potential other riders could slot in

    Riss would be a good addition but he won't be going anywhere yet, not until Ipswich can fit him in for Jenkins anyway 

  10. Posted

    2 hours ago, Nickinho said:

    Not sure what you have against Glasgow, they'll definitely be in the top three or four but I agree that Scunthorpe look like really good contenders this season. However, PLYMOUTH at 3?!!!! Crikey! I'll be amazed if they finish out of the bottom three.

    Nothing against any of them, as i have no affiliation to any side, just feel Glasgow will not be as good as people believe

    I think Plymouth could be the surprise package as their 1-7 are generally good at home so can be some bonus points won, both Thompsons will improve if they stay injury free, Joe i believe scored 7ish guesting at no.3 last season so being at 7 in a weaker league will see him score well

    Ok Covatti and Barker aren't Harris/Worrall but they are triers which will give them a good chance 

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  13. Posted

    3 hours ago, Marky_Mark said:

    As it’s a slow work day, I decided to sit and do the maths on this.

    So a third of that is about £650 a point, let’s just say Artem scores 10 points then £6500 plus extras (flights, mechanics etc) comes to £7500 a meeting 

    £7500 divided by £25 entry fee = 300 people through the gate just to pay for Artem and that’s before all other costs, the other 6 riders plus stadium hire etc.

    But that then got me thinking there is no entry fees when riding away so that’s another £7500 on the above assumptions so you’d need 600 people per home meeting to cover home and away costs for a number 1.

    Now I have no idea how accurate the above figure is, nor am I saying anything against the riders as they have big expenses but it just made me realise how difficult it really is for these promoters. 

     

     

    Maybe the BSPL should have taken up the offer of WBD buying into the promotional rights of British Speedway, all would be a drop in the ocean to grow a domestic series that feeds riders into Poland and/or the SGP series, obviously Poland didn't want the WBD cash but the UK should!

    It is a lot of money but you think Dudek was touting himself around, there was talk of £6k per meeting but it was £3k per meeting (£6k figure was for Home/Away) but the flights etc. were on top but flights are pretty cheap nowadays but guess it all adds up

    If it was me choosing/negotiating the last two rides, then all roads do point to Artem Laguta, he would ride in the UK in 2024 for the right deal and that's not always about money, and I would probably look at Anders Thomsen or Rasmus Jensen, can't remember which one but one was looking at a UK ride last year but it didn't quite happen

     

  15. Posted

    I would suggest that maybe 'talking' to means 'talked' to 6 riders

    One of those 6 is/was Lindgren who has said no (unless there is room for further negotiation) two of the 6 are the Pawlicki brothers

    Leaves 3 remaining, one of whom is Thorsell, another is Zagar leaving one which is either Thomsen or Nilsson most likely Thomsen 

     

  16. Posted

    2 minutes ago, Nickinho said:

    Most teams will probably sign one next year simply because of their gender which doesn't help at all it's just tokenism and is happening in all walks of life but I was hopeful that it would pass speedway by but i was obviously fooling myself.

    In the dark ages they didn't have the internet or forums, go back there immediately 

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  18. Posted

    Seems like Brum need to get Creative

    Is Lindback not on a stupid average from his time at Poole was it in 2016? Would almost start at reserve and is an exciting rider to watch

    He's riding in Sweden in 2024 i believe

    Jacob Thorsell and Zagar sound like possibilities for 1 and 5 but would be a weak pairing on paper 

    Whats Kenneth Bjerre doing these days?

     

  20. Posted

    22 minutes ago, Aries said:

    Couldn’t disagree more and surprised this has got a “like”. They should be charged more or at least change the age ranges for free entry. Toddlers and kids under 10 who attend with their parents fair enough, but I’ve seen groups of mid teens walk in at both Ipswich and Lynn and not have to pay a single penny. That can’t be right surely? Name another event whether that be football even lower league, cinema, or any other event you can think of, where 14 and 15 year old teenagers get in Scott free? An amateur bangers meeting will cost a child between 5 and 14 a tenna! And people think charging a quid at Speedway is out of order? Unbelievable. 

    I couldn't disagree more with your perspective on Speedway entry charges for kids. While it might seem unusual compared to other events, the focus shouldn't solely be on immediate revenue. Speedway needs to prioritize building a sustainable fan base for the future.

    Charging kids for entry can deter families from attending, as the financial burden may discourage parents from bringing their children to Speedway events. The average age of current Speedway supporters is relatively high, and it's crucial to attract younger audiences to ensure the sport's longevity.

    By offering free entry for kids accompanying paying adults, Speedway is making a strategic investment in its future. The goal is to cultivate a love for the sport in the younger generation. As these kids grow into adults, they are more likely to become loyal fans who willingly pay for tickets. This long-term approach is essential for the survival and growth of Speedway.

    Comparing Speedway entry charges to other sports may not be the most relevant metric. Instead, the focus should be on creating incentives for families and young individuals to choose Speedway as their entertainment of choice. It's about fostering a sense of community and passion for the sport, not just about the immediate revenue generated from kids' ticket sales.

    In the grand scheme of things, whether it's 50p or £1 for a child's entry is a minor detail. The primary objective should be to secure the future of Speedway by building a diverse and enthusiastic fan base that will sustain the sport for years to come.

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  22. Posted

    4 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said:

    Surely King's Lynn have set up the stronger reserve with it switching between Wojdylo, Palm-Toft & Iversen?? Kerr isn't anywhere near their level. 

    Kerr is proven at all UK tracks

    Wojdylo although done well with Pboro is still somewhat unproven over the course of a full season 

    Palm-Toft has had injury problems so maybe he is more on Kerrs level 

    If Iversen dropped to reserve I'd be extremely concerned rather than looking at it as a positive 

  23. Posted

    6 hours ago, Skidder1 said:

    His gating is not that bad - its just staying on around the first turn!!

    It's not that bad in CL and NDL but a few times I've seen him in the top flight gating, and as you say that first bend/2nd bend is where he'll need to improve

     

    Pretty sure once he masters those and is more consistent with it  which seems harsh to say as he's limited in experience, he'll certainly grow into a top rider 

    I'm hoping for his sake that he developes into a top rider would love to see any young brit rise to the top 

  25. Posted

    23 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said:

    I don't deny most of that. At the same time he's not riding for Ipswich because he's passionate about Ipswich. It's convenient & paid handsomely. I don't think it's anything for people to get their knickers in a twist over. 

    Lets agree simply that you have no idea jasons true intentions, i have no idea and nobody else apart from jason himself so stupid to comment on it in the first place and others have lost their minds over it for no reason either, unless jason comes out and says he's simply using ipswich of course 

     

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