Jaizer 2,879 Posted February 2, 2022 I'm not clued up on the visa rules but what about Aussie guys who've not been over for a few years? Kozza Smith, Taylor Poole, Dakota North and Arthur sissis come to mind. Was erratic Canadian rode for Sheffield few years back legault. Maybe these guys retired I don't know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Jaizer said: I'm not clued up on the visa rules but what about Aussie guys who've not been over for a few years? Kozza Smith, Taylor Poole, Dakota North and Arthur sissis come to mind. Was erratic Canadian rode for Sheffield few years back legault. Maybe these guys retired I don't know Only trouble is did they really make the grade when they previously came over, not really, and probably worse now if still riding, and you would have to pay the current rate for a rider who's substandard championship level. It just again shows the damage the powers that be did by finishing off a competitive NL of a few seasons ago for self interest, I'm sure the conveyor belt of the Brennen's, Palin etc would have continued to a greater extent than it has since. I know it won't answer all the problems with rider shortage, but I bet Birmingham, Eastbourne, Kent and others would have stayed in a competitive NL, less teams in the championship so more riders to go round and continuing to bring through the young talent. Too much of a threat to the upper leagues though. Edited February 2, 2022 by gazzac 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,397 Posted February 2, 2022 13 minutes ago, Jaizer said: I'm not clued up on the visa rules but what about Aussie guys who've not been over for a few years? Kozza Smith, Taylor Poole, Dakota North and Arthur sissis come to mind. Was erratic Canadian rode for Sheffield few years back legault. Maybe these guys retired I don't know The names you mention certainly wouldn’t interested.IMO.Kozzo plays around in OZ.The rest are off the the radar. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,285 Posted February 2, 2022 Kozza retired due to injury. Taylor fell out of love with speedway. I think Dakota went to help his father in the family business and Kyle became a fireman back home in Canada. exactly the sort of thinking to find a rider though. Ellis perks maybe 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,654 Posted February 2, 2022 LR could always try to persuade the likes of Davey Watt or Josh Graszjonek? Davey has been back on a bike in the Darcy Ward meetings in Aussie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted February 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Kozza retired due to injury. Taylor fell out of love with speedway. I think Dakota went to help his father in the family business and Kyle became a fireman back home in Canada. exactly the sort of thinking to find a rider though. Ellis perks maybe That would be a great signing, but assume whatever he's done work wise since 'retirement' if successful would anyone really want to swop that in the current climate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,397 Posted February 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Skidder1 said: LR could always try to persuade the likes of Davey Watt or Josh Graszjonek? Davey has been back on a bike in the Darcy Ward meetings in Aussie. Can’t imagine how much it would cost to get that pair on a bike even if they were interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortythirtyeight 844 Posted February 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, gazzac said: Only trouble is did they really make the grade when they previously came over, not really, and probably worse now if still riding, and you would have to pay the current rate for a rider who's substandard championship level. It just again shows the damage the powers that be did by finishing off a competitive NL of a few seasons ago for self interest, I'm sure the conveyor belt of the Brennen's, Palin etc would have continued to a greater extent than it has since. I know it won't answer all the problems with rider shortage, but I bet Birmingham, Eastbourne, Kent and others would have stayed in a competitive NL, less teams in the championship so more riders to go round and continuing to bring through the young talent. Too much of a threat to the upper leagues though. The NL was never a threat to anyone just got its pay structure all wrong. You seem to forget that those mentioned teams , plus Lakeside and Cradley were the teams that paid way above and beyond the NL rates thus making it a ‘ professional’ paid league for amateurs and giving easy money to riders who shouldn’t have ridden at the lower level meaning the end of the likes of Buxton, one of the few clubs who ran the correct way for the NL. The lack of UK riders is because the higher clubs sought foreign riders far too often when British riders were available and so your average second strings and below simply gave up the sport. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,745 Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: LR could always try to persuade the likes of Davey Watt or Josh Graszjonek? Davey has been back on a bike in the Darcy Ward meetings in Aussie. So has Johno in WA--- https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=wa speedway news Edited February 2, 2022 by racers and royals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,661 Posted February 2, 2022 24 minutes ago, racers and royals said: So has Johno in WA--- https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=wa speedway news Not to mention Nigel 'only 61' Flatman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,396 Posted February 2, 2022 at 2nd div level you could probably tempt loads of ex riders if the kit was cheaper and they could actually make a couple of quid. I can't say how the kit could be cheaper at 2nd div level as i have no mechanical knowledge bit it needs to be done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortythirtyeight 844 Posted February 2, 2022 4 minutes ago, ch958 said: at 2nd div level you could probably tempt loads of ex riders if the kit was cheaper and they could actually make a couple of quid. I can't say how the kit could be cheaper at 2nd div level as i have no mechanical knowledge bit it needs to be done but they gave up because the kit wasn’t cheap so … Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted February 2, 2022 Has Ludvig Lindgren completely retired from racing? If not, let's start a rumour... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,397 Posted February 2, 2022 7 minutes ago, uk_martin said: Has Ludvig Lindgren completely retired from racing? If not, let's start a rumour... He has not retired,still riding in Sweden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, uk_martin said: Has Ludvig Lindgren completely retired from racing? If not, let's start a rumour... 12 minutes ago, Fromafar said: He has not retired,still riding in Sweden. There you go then.... one down, two to go. So, how about Shawn McConnell as the second of the three? Still entertaining the crowds in the USA and a firm favourite of the fans of a certain generation. Edited February 2, 2022 by uk_martin 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
