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Interesting interview with Kev on BBC Tees earlier tonight. Sounds like budget was one of the key drivers for his decision. Worryingly for me, sounds like the brothers are not keen to pay for track preparation. I think Terry has done a great job over the last couple of seasons with the track and is money well spent in my eyes.

Ged and the directors at Redcar certainly never used to get on, he has tried in the past to invest and been rebuffed. Things do change though I guess.

Pretty sure CVS is still named as a director, and has been at Redcar a couple of times this season. Saying that, pretty sure he has very little to do with the running of things these days.

Crowds were fairly steady most of the year - but Kev was quoted earlier in the year saying the only meeting that made any money was the Dirt Track meeting we held. Sad to see Kev go - has made a real difference and gave a bit of a buzz back round the place. Looks like it means the end of the mascot Smoggy as well which would be a huge shame, she went down very well with the kids. Hopefully there is a plan in place for the future, and I dare say Kev will still be seen helping out.

Short message on Redcar website, meeting has now been postponed.

On the Scunny - Sheffield thread, someone has posted the rule which suggests there is only a facility for the day of the longtrack meeting (which is today).

I believe it is due to Sheffield using rider replacement last night.

I'm a big Barker fan, and he would be one of my first riders signed for next season but he looked, from my angle, to ride into the side of Aarnio. No idea where the ref was looking at the time mind!

Not a half bad meeting. I say this as a Ben Barker fan, but how on earth he was not excluded in heat 6 is beyond belief. It was a move that at best was very ambitious, and at worst reckless. Best wishes to Tero, and Mikkel B who had a tough fall as well. Some great racing afterwards from Ben, Jorgensen and Lunna in particular. Robson was excellent value for Newcastle.

Have to admit - agree that Jensen was very, very unlucky to be excluded but by the same token Proctor went down on his own and was lucky to be allowed back. An entertaining enough meeting, not the best racing I have seen as the track was a bit one-line due to the weather but the scoreline and decisions kept the meeting alive. Bewley is a joy to watch.

Im about 3 miles from track and sun out at the moment! Looks to be a few showers still around but hopefully they miss us as think this could be a good meeting against a strong Comets side.

I dont mind losing when a) I have been entertained, and b) I think the team have tried. So I have no complaints tonight - obviously frustrated to lose but some great racing. Ipswich top 5 were excellent, for us Jorgensen was superb. Barker started well but faded and solid effort from Stewart and Busch. Berge was infuriating. Superb in one heat and then so poor. Andersens both had poor meetings - think MBA maybe a bit spooked after his first ride tumble.

I can imagine we would be bottom of his list!

Incredibly disappointing performance from the Bears, but firstly would like to congratulate Edinburgh. Superb performance, gated like demons and particularly early on good from the back. Always a pleasure with the Monarchs fans on the second bend as well. Wells was superb, but pretty much whole side was excellent. Love to watch Pickering around our track. For the Bears, only Barker and possibly the reserves can come out with any credit. Hugely disappointing from Berge and Jorgensen. Berge in particular just giving up after missing the gate, strangely looked very quick in the one race he did gate..

He was almost trying too hard I thought. Was taking far too much speed into the corners, going too wide and having to lock up scrubbing off all his speed. Just couldnt seem to get the right lines all night. Enjoyable enough meeting - Berge was superb for the Bears, whilst MPT was excellent once again at the MPA. Really impressed with Bacon too - some clever passes.

Back straight will be open - I believe they estimate around 1000 can be held there. Will be some extra pop-up bars as well I believe.

It's definitely Proctor...

I believe Proctor will guesting for Barker.

Berge in for Kus, and Greaves in for Busch on a 28 day contract: http://redcarbears.co/2018/06/04/bears-bring-in-two/

Agreed - a shame as Matej at his best is a good rider. Far from his best though this season. No-one obvious to come in so will be interesting to see who comes in.

Would be interesting to see who comes in if true - can only see someone like Greaves really available but it is heatleaders we need.

I think Ben would admit his scores have not been great, especially at home. He is unquestionably box office though, and he never gives up. If we had had another heatleader before now it would also have taken a bit of pressure off him.

To be fair, whilst you may not have been there have been a few on threads hinting its Karma for Redcar.

I'm struggling to see why anyone would see that. People are acting as if we are the first team to ever drop a rider. We are a struggling team. We are getting heavy defeats both home and away. We dropped our lowest averaging rider at home and replaced him with a proven heat leader at this level.

Subject to BSPA approval, yes: http://redcarbears.co/2018/05/29/1561/