He’s had plenty of those over the last few months. Losing two big cartel pals in Louis & Bates only to be replaced by Lyons & Lemon massively diluted the cartels power and left the door open for effective change. There’s still a stifling presence which was hinted at by Richard and his capital raising comment.  Mark’s involvement in getting a new track in Northampton up and running was a big plus and the ITV televised meeting from Belle Vue needs to be rolled out at other tracks. If Richard can help us shake off those shackles then there is hope. 

Only possible TV deal will be a highlights package every few weeks and the British final live, so won't be big money thrown about

Yes please sign him 😄 been riding for 10 years or more and still not got out of the reserve berth 🤔

I think he’s still getting over the kick in the balls from Friday 

I don’t really get the race night excuse if I’m honest Lisa. If you’re a weekend track I get the argument more. Weekends, kids off etc etc. But is it really a dealbreaker between Wednesday and Thursday evenings? What difference does 24 hours really make here? It’s still midweek whichever way you slice it!

Terrific meeting with race after race to keep you well entertained. It was one in the eye for those that (continue) to down-sell our wonderful sport. Even when the result was sorted, riders still rode to the edge and offered fabulous entertainment. Speedway is not just about ticking the heats off and gaining a result before moving onto the next. It’s that 60 second adrenaline fuelled burst of entertainment, or it should be. Another of Richard’s remarks on his recent podcast appearance that I liked was the one about improving the racing rather than prep the track for the home team. A thinly veiled dig at his own fan base following their “let’s make it knarly” comment last season. He’s not bothered about whose feathers he ruffles with his make the track for the best racing comment.   It was great to see Tom shake off his witches blues with a fine display rewarded with a heat 15 nomination. The Tom of old is still in there it’s just finding the right surroundings to nurture it.  I’m looking forward to coming up against a Coleman inspired team next season and hope last year wasn’t the one off most fans expected.