Ghosty 500 Posted January 25, 2019 16 hours ago, screm said: The riders will get their money either directly from the promotion or from the bond, in reality one and the same really, in fact haven't at least some of the riders had their money. If the riders did take advantage of a promotion who had no idea about speedway, then more fool them, as surely in those circumstances you would get someone in at least to advise on doing rider contracts. I don`t put blame any of this at the door of Chris Harris. If there's enough money to come from the bond etc. the BSPA will only pay standard rates not any inflated rates or guarantees riders where on! No winners in this whole scenario............ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,165 Posted January 25, 2019 23 hours ago, screm said: The riders will get their money either directly from the promotion or from the bond, in reality one and the same really, in fact haven't at least some of the riders had their money. If the riders did take advantage of a promotion who had no idea about speedway, then more fool them, as surely in those circumstances you would get someone in at least to advise on doing rider contracts. I don`t put blame any of this at the door of Chris Harris. As I said before what if no bond was paid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD 1,307 Posted January 25, 2019 23 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Its what happens when clubs offer inflated guarantees to riders. Bomber still reckons he's owed money for 9 meetings in this week's Star. Glasgow fans reckon they are owed a season worth of heat leader performances. Oh well. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted January 28, 2019 On 1/25/2019 at 11:13 AM, Ghosty said: If there's enough money to come from the bond etc. the BSPA will only pay standard rates not any inflated rates or guarantees riders where on! No winners in this whole scenario............ If only the Clubs paid standard rates,maybe the Sport would be in a healthier state. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted January 28, 2019 Sadly it seems riders cannot live on that and will not accept it. One of the major problems facing the sport. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booey boy 123 Posted January 28, 2019 1 minute ago, waytogo28 said: Sadly it seems riders cannot live on that and will not accept it. One of the major problems facing the sport. They have to get a job then like they used to 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted January 28, 2019 43 minutes ago, waytogo28 said: Sadly it seems riders cannot live on that and will not accept it. One of the major problems facing the sport. The current crop of wasteful riders cannot but there are plenty of future riders coming through who can and would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Skid 425 Posted January 28, 2019 The future Riders will soon become mercaneries, when they get shafted by Promoters, as they inevitably will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted January 29, 2019 13 hours ago, Lord Skid said: The future Riders will soon become mercaneries, when they get shafted by Promoters, as they inevitably will. But at least everyone will know where they stand. Pay up at the end of each meeting and a rider will turn up for the next (considering how easy it is to do via bank transfer these days). Should never be situations where riders ride for 9 meetings without getting paid. No pay, no ride but no risk of being banned. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuxtonTiger 122 Posted January 29, 2019 Standard Rates. Can anyone confirm what the Standard Rates are for the three leagues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/29/2019 at 9:18 AM, Sings4Speedway said: But at least everyone will know where they stand. Pay up at the end of each meeting and a rider will turn up for the next (considering how easy it is to do via bank transfer these days). Should never be situations where riders ride for 9 meetings without getting paid. No pay, no ride but no risk of being banned. All clubs finances should be monitored by an impartial accountant to ensure other tracks don't end up like Rye House. Something like football's FFP should be put in place to make sure clubs don't live beyond their means. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Notenoughnerve 67 Posted February 3, 2019 Except FFP was all about the bigger clubs retaining their position and not allowing new money to oust them from the top table. It would be a curse in Speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) Its more likely to be a 'minimum' standard rate for each league. Clubs will plan a budget and will pay (directly or indirectly via sponsors) what they think they will be able to afford based on projected income from what ever sources are at their disposal - which will be very different at each club. Most riders want guaranteed regular payment rather than loads of 'promises', contracted or otherwise. Obviously, the 'better' the rider is, the better deal can be negotiable. Edited February 3, 2019 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted February 4, 2019 On 1/28/2019 at 12:06 PM, Booey boy said: They have to get a job then like they used to Nail on the head! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,736 Posted February 7, 2019 Report in today`s " star " that Rye House owner Warren Scott has been declared bankrupt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites