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I know gate ‘n’ go has gained in popularity over the decades to the point now where it’s the preferred way to present the sport in the UK but I never thought in all my years on this crazy forum I’d hear someone complaining about overtaking at a meeting. This is the zenith of this forum and demonstrates how out of touch I am with this sport now.

Been very gate ‘n’ go at the NSS due to the cold & damp. Not a fan even if it’s a popular trend. As with the away fixture I see a witches win and a very tedious affair for the (R)Aces fans.

Excellent from Max there on lap 1. Quite why the sport doesn’t adopt one lap dash’s is beyond me as at most tracks nothing of note happens after the first lap. Be over quicker as well.

Tee-Dee-Us

He’s another troll. Had me as well.

Sorry to hear that. Just out of interest where do you watch your speedway most often as we could take a look and try and emulate them. It’s was announced many times what was going on during the interviews with the lads. Straight from the horses mouth so to speak.

One rider from each side was guilty of exceeding the time allowance. One rider was informed by his team manager that he was to go off 15m and he duly arrived at the start using the 15m marker set out by the marshals. One rider was not informed by his manager and he incorrectly arrived at tapes to start the race. The marshals & ref didn’t know if this was the original rider or a reserve replacement as the manager hadn’t let anyone know how his team was to be formulated for this heat, indeed this was announced over the PA system. There was then a delay whilst confirmation was sort from the manager and once this was established the rider was shown to his starting position by the start marshals. Not really an issue on a sunny afternoon but I can see how the managers actions could cause dissatisfaction from some of the crowd. I’m sure he will learn from it. Well done to the riders for provided some great entertainment and the track staff and promotion for provided track time for these future league riders when so few don’t invest in the future of the sport.

By way of explanation to the 7 newbies. A pre start shower definitely affected the track and rider performance so it was decided to spend 20 minutes making the track safer for the young lads taking part who were getting into difficulty. Rider safety is paramount. The interval was dispensed with and the whole meeting was completed in under two hours. If less than two hours is “a complete waste of time” then maybe speedway isn’t for you. With regards the start marshals can you be more specific with regards any perceived issues?

Some fabulous gating tonight from both teams with Brady in heat 5 and Emil in heat 15 being worth the admission money alone.

Ipswich redeclared over the closed season.

Indeed. Like I say it doesn’t matter, the rule book often doesn’t.

You are correct, not that it matters. 010.5 FACILITIES No facility is permitted to replace a rider, who although included in a re- declaration has not made an appearance for that team since being re- declared.

Aces were sharp out of the gate in the two fixtures last season so I’m hopeful they can keep it going to get the win. Tbh I’d be happy with a loss if we get more than 1 race per meeting as was the case last year. You’ll think me daft but I’d rather see an Aces loss after a rip roaring meeting than a gate ‘n’ go win. Hope all stay safe.

Not a scam but something that has been going on for decades and needs looking at imo. Both Jaimon and Emil put around 3 points on their starting average when including BP’s.

Looking at how all the number 3’s finished last year, Jaimon was the best by over half a point. It’s also true of how they started this year. Last season he was the only number 3 to have an away average over 7.