Do you mean.... The most obvious, credible thing to do?  Never catch on that.   

I'm guessing 1984. Not too sure why I think that. Just something about the picture.

Thanks.Like you say Rye should have been bombproof.Why did the new promotion  not drop down a League though.Were they really bankrupt.?

Is this real? 

My understanding was more along the lines of the promotion wanting to operate at the top of the top table. The first season was a reasonable success with a Saturday race night. Season two with the fixed race night was a big problem and the money ran out (I believe). Second tier speedway with a Saturday race night was ideal for Rye House.  It was almost an unsinkable ship if managed correctly. For one reason or another it wasn’t, but the sport’s governing body should have seen it for what it was, a rare example of a club that owned its site and had no restrictions. That was worth saving for the benefit of the entire sport at almost any cost. 

I'll be absolutely gobsmacked if its not 36 for the top five. We shall see.