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I also think, and having asked many speedway fans at meetings with almost 100% backing for this idea, that when a Guest Rider appears for any team, they should NOT be allowed to ride in Heat 15 but it should have to be only riders from that club. The number of times you see guest riders win Heat 15 and I know money to riders would raise it's head but perhaps a club should negotiate with a guest rider to pay them for the possible 3 points (unridden heat 15) IF they have already made, for example 9 points or more from their completed rides. Just a positive thought, hopefully .....

Good win for Redcar at Birmingham but Eric Riss will be missing for return tomorrow night at Redcar as he's riding for Germany in the Speedway Cup of Nations. We therefore have Eastbournes Lewis Kerr guesting in his place and Redcar fans will be hoping our Superman Charles Wright will be OK to ride again after his Monday night shoulder injury at Peterborough. Redcar track is normally top drawer so should be a good night's racing at a top track.

With the greatest respect to anyone who feels Ulrich was mistreated..... firstly, he's a lovely fella and I wished he hadn't been replaced just after getting 11 points. However, if you read what the Team owner and Manager said, decisions to change riders must be submitted to the Speedway Authorities well in advance and to be fair Ulrich had not been performing to the type of superb standard he did on Tuesday against Glasgow. A fair number in the crowd said he wasn't as good as he used to be . In fairness if you also read the statement on the Club website, Smith asked to leave, then changed his mind on Saturday but was told it was too late as things were already in motion. I personally wish Ulrich all the very best for the future and it's a shame it's happened like it has. Would I be being a little naive if I said that surely if you tell a rider he's leaving on Wednesday but he rides on Tuesday because the team is also extremely short and needed rider replacement, would he still get 11 points or would his score be much lower!!