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Just watched True Grit and a brilliant documentary made in the same kind of way as Close To The Edge which was based on the TT. Like previous post this would be a great piece to show and advertise this sport and what a moving end with Garry Stead showing that when speedway is in your blood it never leaves.

It sounded like a bad crash at Southern 100. Ivan Lintin is in critical condition and having an operation on his leg. Luckily Coward and Evans are out of hospital and fingers crossed Lintin will pull through.

What are the crowds like at the stock cars? It has been a while since I last went to Stoke. It was a great track always had good racing but the facilities and the state of the buildings has let it down. I remember the going into the front straight to get some food and the main buildings ceiling was coming down!! I know crowds are low so they might not have the finances but if the promotion could also repair the stadium and make improvements it might start to tempt some of the people back.

Totally ridiculous of the management to do this like said in previous posts. Forums like this are for fans and people to air there views (if you like them or not) If Whitehead got offended by the comments then I think he needs to grow up or gain a thick skin as on other posts people debate and argue on here as that is what a forum is for people to put their opinions, and some comments people need to let them go over your head and ignore. If Whitehead gets angry maybe he should just not come on here otherwise he will ban every fan who has an opinion.

I am surprised I did not think there was anybody stupid enough to work with him.

Surely nobody would be stupid enough to work with him? One positive is that it is subject to confirmation so fingers crossed it is rejected. Speaks volumes how much Horton cares about Coventry when he does not go to the AGM and is having a jolly with BE money. I am surprised the NL AGM and BSPA still let this joker anywhere near the sport after his and Colin's history.

Thanks Startline and Jim for the heads up will look get there early looking forward to first visit there

Not been to Rye House before noticed on google a small car park outside the stadium is there anywhere to park if the stadium fills up?

Does anyone know when season tickets will be released? I applied before Christmas as got one as a present for my mum but I was not sure if they were being sent out in the post or if you had to collect them from the stadium nearer to when the season starts.

A slight update for this Saturday at Birmingham, the challenge fixture begins at 11am with the Eurovets running afterwards

Peter Yorke might have been good back in the 70's and 80's but he should move over now to be honest. Chris Simpson who does the Coventry Storm is good he does not waffle on like Peter and he goes in asks the riders good questions and keep the fans updated with what's happening on the track and in the pits etc. Porky at Wolves is not bad he keeps the fans entertained and the children. I have not been to Stoke for a couple of years but when I did George I think his name was?? was the centre green presenter and he has to be one of the worse I have seen as he just looks like he wants to be anywhere but there!

This weekend sees Saturday as racing day at Perry Park as the Monarchs host Round 7 of Eurovets with Monarchs Paul Timms and Stephen Hodgkinson in action. Afterwards Birmingham host Newcastle in a Challenge fixture which will give the Perry Barr side a chance to field some of the young talent and give them some full meeting experience. Tapes go up at 1pm, food, drink and programmes will be on sale and it is free to watch. http://birminghammonarchs.wordpress.com/2013/09/04/vets-and-challenge-at-perry-park-weekend-preview/

This Weekend sees British Championships at Coventry. With the weekend beginning at Birmingham with the qualifying racing on Saturday 24th 12noon, we have spoken to double and defending champion Andy Angell on his thoughts of the weekend ahead, his previous titles and who to look out for. http://birminghammonarchs.wordpress.com/2013/08/20/british-championships-angells-angle/

Well done to Martin Knuckey as well running round to get his point with a flat rear tyre as well!

This weekend, today even, at Astley & Tyldesley up near Manchester it is the Over 60's individual. Sunday is the Quarter Finals of the British Team Cup with Horspath v Ipswich, Newport v Stockport, Wednesfield v Sheffield and Leicester v Poole.

Yesterday there was the Home International at Wednesfield with the junior and senior wins going to England. Any Dudley, Brum fans or speedway fans in the West Mids area pop down to Sandwell Lower City Road track as Birmingham will be facing Wednesfield at 2pm in the Elite League.

Birmingham travel to Southampton this weekend in the KOC. Below on the signature is a link to the website with a preview to the weekend as well as news on our successful junior training sessions where newbies are always welcome to come and join.

On the Birmingham website (on my signature) Monarchs female racer Natalie Timms has a Q and A as she tells us her ultimate girls 1-7 side, what she would like to see in the future for women's racing and also advice for any girls looking to have a go at the shale sport. Coming up in the next few weeks will be Q and A with Sandwell specialist Scott Millward as he looks to return from injury, Nicky Evans on life with Birmingham and Newport this season and Richard Stevenson on how his maiden year in the sport went.

On the Birmingham website there is news on the Monarchs trip to Baiter Park to face Poole and also a review on how the youngsters got on in the Youth and Junior Leagues. Birmingham's next fixture is the Elite League again, this time away to Ipswich. www.birminghammonarchs.wordpress.com

Here is a preview ahead of Birmingham's clash against Poole in the Elite League this coming weekend. http://birminghammonarchs.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/monarchs-travel-to-coast-elite-preview/

Would you like to try Cycle Speedway or know someone who would? Birmingham Monarchs are having "come and try" sessions every Thursday night at our track from 6pm. Sessions are done by qualified coaches who are CRB checked and first aiders are on site. If you are interested or know someone who would be then just click the below link to see more details. http://birminghammonarchs.wordpress.com/contact-us/

Just looked on the defunct tracks site and here is a link to EP. If you toggle down a fair way to EP v Newcastle you can see in the background some houses, not sure if these are the same ones but they look close. http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/Ellesmere%20Port%20Speedway.htm

Below is a link to our match report from todays meeting and also on our two vets who raced on Saturday http://birminghammonarchs.wordpress.com/2013/04/21/coventry-win-in-derby-tussle/ http://birminghammonarchs.wordpress.com/2013/04/21/pair-go-well-in-vets/

Yeah Chris did really well in the middle and I am sure he will grow into the role and like you say build a good relationship with Martin.

Great opening night for Coventry Storm. Got there when the gates opened and the crowd was a little small which thought great but then before tapes up there was a good size crowd in the stands and the first bend. I guess a few were Dudley as they have a good support but there were a few Cov fans which was good to see. The racing was good, nice to see the youngsters giving it there all and not giving up. The meeting soon went through and left the stadium at ten to ten! Was very impressed with the whole evening and hope the Coventry fans go and support them more this season, not bad for just a tenner!