Fromafar 10,367 Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, GWC said: If it’s no rising stars next season then it looks like it’s been shunted into the long grass to accommodate the riders who will lose team places where clubs have folded. It’s pretty obvious that the “Rising Stars” and averages would lead to complications regarding Team Building and points Limit.We shall have to wait and see what’s decided.( obviously Promoters know ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluenose 74 Posted November 10, 2021 Formed originally in 1948, under the authority of the RAC (Royal Automobile Club) the SCB was known as the Speedway Control Board, a title that stood until 2003.At that time, the RAC, through it’s subsidiary, the Motor Sports Association (MSA) relinquished their involvement and the Auto-Cycle Union, which was formed in 1903 had the sole responsibility in Great Britain for 2-wheeled motor sport.Subsequently the SCB was re-named as the Speedway Control Bureau and is authorised by the Auto Cycle Union to act as the recognised Governing Body for Speedway racing in Great Britain.Accordingly, each season the SCB produces a Rule Book entitled The Speedway Regulations, that covers all the rules applicable to the sport in Great Britain. It is available in booklet form at a small cost from the SCB Office or as a free download from the SCB Website www.scbgb.co.uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted November 10, 2021 Most clubs will have at least 4/5 riders already signed or agreed to sign they just don’t announce anything until they decide to announce them and most things will have been discussed in principle for team building rules over last few weeks but will be rubber stamped at the AGM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenny Lion 138 Posted November 10, 2021 There are more deals that are complete already then announced to i suggest upto 75% of Championship team spots are already agreed I.E Leicester have all 7 riders signed & within the 42.00 limit . It happens every year & this year is no different . All the league promotors get together & agree a limit . Which is then passed at the AGM . That’s how teams can sign riders before the AGM. Nobody gains an advantage by it because all clubs know what the agreed limit is so it’s up to clubs if they wait until AGM. The only grey area over 2022 is the rising star grading’s. Riders who are to come off , riders to be added on & riders to be moved up & down the ratings . I am informed SCB are issuing this to clubs by the weekend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted November 10, 2021 Hope they are not sticking to the 2 riding stars per team plan. While it's ok in theory there are not enough riders of the required ability to fill these spots. Even if they do initially fill these spots the problem then arises of finding replacement rising stars for injured riders or those that may quit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted November 10, 2021 Looking forward to the Poole vs Leicester battles again especially as me mates are Lions fans! Costa Long Eaton on Monday afternoon had a hot chocolate Lion vs a flat white Pirate in the Battle of El Muffin! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted November 11, 2021 Morris is confirmed as signing number 2. Happy to have him back despite being off the pace in the playoffs for both Leicester and wolves. Wonder if he will be our number 1 or if Dickson has someone else in mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsFan 44 Posted November 11, 2021 Morris is a good signing, just needs to find a little more consistency as he and Dickson realise. So assuming Howarth is coming back, along with the twins and the rumours about Etheridge are true, how much does that leave us for the remaining remaining rider? Would Steve Worrall fit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted November 11, 2021 Just now, LionsFan said: Morris is a good signing, just needs to find a little more consistency as he and Dickson realise. So assuming Howarth is coming back, along with the twins and the rumours about Etheridge are true, how much does that leave us for the remaining remaining rider? Would Steve Worrall fit? Your guess is as good as mine! Howarth for sure and Dan/Joe. I reckon we will get a surprise. Aaron summers? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthegearbutnaeidea 1,734 Posted November 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, ScottyJ said: Your guess is as good as mine! Howarth for sure and Dan/Joe. I reckon we will get a surprise. Aaron summers? He’s retired Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted November 11, 2021 1 minute ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: He’s retired He did a few guests apperences for us and understand he's open for a weekend track? Just a rumour though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,367 Posted November 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, ScottyJ said: He did a few guests apperences for us and understand he's open for a weekend track? Just a rumour though. Think it just a rumour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandits4eva 1,002 Posted November 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, ScottyJ said: He did a few guests apperences for us and understand he's open for a weekend track? Just a rumour though. He said at our end of season dance that he lost the heart for speedway. Will be concentrating more on mini biking with his boys and road racing but will still be in our pits on Saturdays! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthegearbutnaeidea 1,734 Posted November 11, 2021 15 minutes ago, ScottyJ said: He did a few guests apperences for us and understand he's open for a weekend track? Just a rumour though. He's been riding at a weekend track 10 miles from his house for the past 3 years, he retired 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,643 Posted November 11, 2021 47 minutes ago, LionsFan said: Morris is a good signing, just needs to find a little more consistency as he and Dickson realise. So assuming Howarth is coming back, along with the twins and the rumours about Etheridge are true, how much does that leave us for the remaining remaining rider? Would Steve Worrall fit? No. Less than 6.00 available using current averages but I think removing Eastie results will give the Lions nearer 6 1/2 to work with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites