Air fences has narrowed it, and a slicker surface means it is easy to ride fast, midtrack, which leaves little room either side for a rider to pass, even if those following have enough speed to get alongside the rider "flying" in front of them.. And as the dirt moves out, the line about 2m from the fence becomes the line to take when in the lead, as Kurtz showed by winning a race by over a straight!! It can become very much, follow the leader, with all using the same outside run...

I agree don’t think they should front wheel over the line. That’s what the line is there for, it’s the inside of the track.

Isn't it refreshing to have had these two matches, each with packed stadiums, and no back-biting or moaning from any direction? Two big -- huge, by today's standards -- travelling supports, no complaints about refereeing or accusations about team tactics, just  great backing for their riders and appreciation for the opposition. Well done everybody!

Away fans there in numbers??? Who would have thought that this would create atmosphere?....   They need to find a way to get a strong away contingent at every meeting... That would naturally raise the events status as "something to win"..

Harris Jenkins Rowe Zische Thompson Whalley Gilkes

Yes I reckon 2500 maybe a wee bit more (max 3k) there was a decent amount of BV fans which gave it a decent slightly sparky atmosphere which reflected the jeopardy of the event. Crowd definitely up more than usual.