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Why not? If teams were more equal, there would be better racing. I went to a couple of Cradley matches this year; talk about boring ...

There is a list of no less than 66 riders in the Development League forum; plus there must be another dozen who have only done amateur racing as yet (see the Scunthope amateur Facebook page). There is no shortage of potential riders.

Except that 'the BSPA' doesn't have any money ... the rev limiter should be brought in asap, though. The main trouble is that speedway engines are unique to this sport, are made in very small quantities which means that prices are very high (we have just spent £290 on a piston!). Using a new engine would simply mean that all riders, even non-paid and amateurs, would have to fork out around £2,000 for a new engine. Very nice for Jawa but not for someone trying to establish himself, paying for his racing on a low wage.

In amateur racing, they complete about 90 heats in 4 - 5 hours!

And another!

He was faster than Jason Lyons, and not many riders could say that ... injuries ruined his career. Would love to see him back, but doubt if he would fit in a team with King, Barker and Covatti.

That was hardly a good omen ...

Quick work on the results. It was on the net by the time I had driven home! Chris had one of those days ... he is just bruised though, we will be back the next time STR is at Kings Lynn.

In fact, it's been done. I remember, many years ago, in a televised meeting at Belle Vue, the cameras focussed on a bride in her wedding dress (and presumably husband) sitting in the stands. This was at Hyde Road.

Clashes with Scunthorpe again ...

Good and Evil? Which is which?

Quite right. As for developing riders, see Richard Hollingsworth's report in the Scunthorpe Amateur Racing Facebook page. About the only people who do anything to develop new riders are Hollingsworth and the Silvers at Rye House.

There are plenty of riders out there. They just need encouraging.

This must be a Coventry thing. At Birmingham, Barker always spent plenty of time mixing with the fans, posing for photos with them and talking. He turned up at the Brummies fans show at Perry Barr last Saturday, for example. I assure you that he was very much a fan's favourite at Birmingham, and everyone is hoping that he is signs for the Brummies next year, if a new promotion is in place.

Mitas tyres cost £40 each. How much are Goldens?

Why are people so miserable? Did you go? If not, why should we care what you think?

It works perfectly well for me. The OP is probably trying to access to original site; this has been replaced by a new one.

Why are you worrying about this? Are you riding?

He was scoring near that in the EL. Should be a top heat leader in PL.

They have been there: and failed.

Not at my age ...

30th. Unfortunately, it clashes with Scunthorpe.

Especially as he never paid anything out. I have heard things which I can't repeat on a public forum

Does anyone know if there will be any more GPs on Quest?

And you can smell it ...