britmet 233 Posted January 12, 2011 What would happen to the plans, - 10 add'l mtgs at Kirk Lane - , if the NL grows to 14-16 teams, as is possible ? Can they be fitted in? . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveEvans 248 Posted January 13, 2011 Brilliant news - the quality of racing in Octobers match versus the US Tourists was top drawer. I hope it is a success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25yearfan 476 Posted January 13, 2011 Good news! Belle Vue Colts were good additions to the 3rd tier when they ran in 1997! The more teams the better as far as I'm concerned cause that means more riders getting team places! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Druid 18 Posted January 13, 2011 Fantastic news well done Belle Vue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STARRGAZER1 29 Posted January 13, 2011 This is great news but the fans must support it. We have seen before where a club runs 2 teams that the junior team does not get the support. National league speedway is great to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ancient mariner 540 Posted January 13, 2011 What would happen to the plans, - 10 add'l mtgs at Kirk Lane - , if the NL grows to 14-16 teams, as is possible ? Can they be fitted in?. Rose tinted specs perhaps, but love your enthusiasm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSC67 1,465 Posted January 13, 2011 Excellent news , would like to see more clubs especially the E/L clubs follow suit ( if possible), this can only help British Speedway , but as has been mentioned before the fans Must support the team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boston five 16 Posted January 13, 2011 if all go,s to plan the play off,s could be belle vue v kings lynn coventry v peterbrough who needs a elite league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bradders 7 Posted January 14, 2011 When i first heard this idea i wasn`t to excited but a couple days later and thought about it. it`s a great idea, it means we can race against teams from the "NORTH" and even have meetings against local sides or close to local. As Buxton stands outs along with Scunthorpe, Stoke and Dudley. As it would make a change our fans not having to drive about 6 or more hours down south everytime. Be great to see the Heathens ride our track once again and them bringing there huge support to kirkylane, along with the other teams nearby. Hope it happens as someone said one of the best meetings we had last year was the Colts v the US touring team. FINGERS CROSSED IT HAPPENS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted January 14, 2011 What would happen to the plans, - 10 add'l mtgs at Kirk Lane - , if the NL grows to 14-16 teams, as is possible ? Can they be fitted in? . Could they not just do what some teams did in the early days of the Amateur league/Conference League? 2 tracks sharing a team. Swindon/Reading, Newport/Exeter and Kings Lynn/Someone shared teams didn't they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy bill 154 Posted January 14, 2011 This is all great news but just where are the riders coming from.Last year the National league was a good product and a good standard of riders.But if more teams are to come in the riders will have to be spread around,meaning a drop in standards because there is not enough to go around.And we all know how a drop in standards as done for the Elite league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted January 15, 2011 That's a whole different kettle of fish though, the EL is our nations top tier, the standard should be as high as possible. To say there's not enough riders for the NL Is a falsity, even if we lost the Aussies/Kiwis in the third tier. The solution is a slightly lower points limit, then teams would be encouraged to track two young three pointers, thus giving more young Brits that first step on to the speedway ladder. I hope the Colts run next year, in a NL with as many team as is possible. Not as many as is convenient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyhoundp 990 Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) This has to be great news for Northern Speedway and young riders, lets just hope the Fans support the idea, it has to be the way forward, and ALL EL/PL Teams that own there own Track should be going this way, i personally would not be at all surprised to see Plymouth running a NL Team if the planning conditions allow. So much for the doom and gloom merchants who forcast tough times for the NL in 2011, seems to me its only the Hierarchy further up the Speedway ladder who hold back the NL, if only the BSPA had the foresight to filter down a little of the SKY money to the NL then i am sure The NL and the development of YOUNG British riders would Thrive once again. Edited January 15, 2011 by greyhoundp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy bill 154 Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) Last year up north they had JUNIOR LEAGUE ,BUT COULD NOT FIND ENOUGH RIDERS TO RACE IN IT.Berwick had to field Jonathan Swales and Peter Johnson,Halifax had paul Burrnet and two girl riders,so if they cant find enough to fill these teams how are we going to find them for National League teams.If you get ridd of Aussies ect just take Buxton as a example they will loose Morris,branford,they also loose cook and if Belle Vue run it looks like they loose Garrity.so buxton will be looking for four riders,Bele Vue looking for a team Stoke ,milden hall,thats25 plus all others who loose Aussies.so thats about 30 riders who can put on a show.were the hell are they coming from? ps sorry for shouting it was a mistake. Edited January 15, 2011 by bw double Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vog 200 Posted January 15, 2011 Last year up north they had JUNIOR LEAGUE ,BUT COULD NOT FIND ENOUGH RIDERS TO RACE IN IT.Berwick had to field Jonathan Swales and Peter Johnson,Halifax had paul Burrnet and two girl riders,so if they cant find enough to fill these teams how are we going to find them for National League teams.If you get ridd of Aussies ect just take Buxton as a example they will loose Morris,branford,they also loose cook and if Belle Vue run it looks like they loose Garrity.so buxton will be looking for four riders,Bele Vue looking for a team Stoke ,milden hall,thats25 plus all others who loose Aussies.so thats about 30 riders who can put on a show.were the hell are they coming from? ps sorry for shouting it was a mistake. We lose Plymouth, Bournemouth and potentially Weymouth. That's 27 riders there in theory. Plus 4 or 5 moving up from the u15's gives you the riders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
