Gavan 5,050 Posted November 1, 2016 So long as Lakeside continue to run, be it outside the top tier I don't see it as sad news at all, quite the opposite in fact. Running at a lower level would make far more sense in tying up the training school and progression to league speedway. I would love a return to local derbies with Rye and Ipswich, I would miss AJ but wouldn't miss some of the other "stars" who are only interesting in racing when it suits them. I watch non league football, and there is nothing wrong with the grass roots stuff, it's the same with speedway. spot on love watching premier league racing at Ipswich and would hate for us to move up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike.Butler 601 Posted November 1, 2016 Arena-Essex ran 3rd tier before... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPNY 608 Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) Very sad, I'm hearing it with be NL only at Purfleet next year. Better than nothing tho I suppose. Edited November 1, 2016 by RPNYC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam 376 Posted November 1, 2016 Anyone who has a pop at our predicament as at least one individual already has is a complete lowlife toss stain. Happy to have it out in person as well should they wish. Bad news for the club and fans but this may not spell the end. Perhaps a good time to press the 'reset' button anyway. I wouldn't rise to it mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete cc 322 Posted November 1, 2016 Don't belittle the NL as better than nothing, Give it time & over the coarse of a season watch young riders grow & develop. It can be just as good, just a little slower. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike.Butler 601 Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) Personally I think top flight tracks should have some spectator facilities (like seats!).. In this respect they are no loss. This is 2016....surely its not an unrealistic expectation in this day and age is it? Edited November 1, 2016 by Mike.Butler 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agrotron 955 Posted November 1, 2016 "I hate you Butler" Sorry couldn't resist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
womble53 359 Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) Presumably they will run PL or NL. I can understand it around the transport thing, that part of the M25 is a nightmare on a Friday, it's definitely easier on a Saturday or Sunday. Can't see how that can happen, as the EL & PL AGM's are combined and take place over the next three days, so if they can't run EL because of the date of the AGM, they're not running PL either......So it looks as though NL is the only option. Unless, of course, they're given an extension on the date to confirm their intention to run. This has happened before, with Plymouth I believe Edited November 1, 2016 by womble53 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Countershaftcounter 360 Posted November 1, 2016 If it's NL Zach won't be going to Birmingham i reckon . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces51 2,778 Posted November 1, 2016 Sorry to hear Lakeside are not going to be in the EL next year but if it is NL give it a go. Plenty of fans were surprised at how much they enjoyed NL at the NSS this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HAMMER180 96 Posted November 1, 2016 the promotion must have known this before the agm so unless they are playing a game the rest of the clubs must have refused an extension of the rule if so then why? as surely more the merrier in the elite league . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted November 1, 2016 BELIEVE that Lakeside have put their EL licence on ice for three years in the hope that a new facility at their site may become available. Running Friday nights has proved a nightmare with the Dartford tunnel/bridge just a bottleneck. NL would be Saturday evenings/Sunday afternoons. Also rider costs. Speedway Star will be doing a feature shortly about this shortly. In the EL it is not uncommon for a top rider to be on a £2000 guarantee, plus van, plus flights, plus mechanics and accommodation. One track even had a call from a mechanic asking to talk about HIS deal for 2017. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam 376 Posted November 1, 2016 Don't they have car racing on Sundays? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny the spud 2,281 Posted November 1, 2016 BELIEVE that Lakeside have put their EL licence on ice for three years in the hope that a new facility at their site may become available. Running Friday nights has proved a nightmare with the Dartford tunnel/bridge just a bottleneck. NL would be Saturday evenings/Sunday afternoons. Also rider costs. Speedway Star will be doing a feature shortly about this shortly. In the EL it is not uncommon for a top rider to be on a £2000 guarantee, plus van, plus flights, plus mechanics and accommodation. One track even had a call from a mechanic asking to talk about HIS deal for 2017. I know of at least two mechanics who are paid on a retainer by clubs so this isn't unusual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted November 1, 2016 Stocks alternate sundays at arena. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
