Giving free bets at meetings will do nothing to attract new attendees at meetings but will increase or divert the cost of sponsorship.  Also worth recognising that the days of the local bookies with his pitch & bag attending meetings are long gone with the main potential market for speedway betting being online on a global basis where like the dogs and frankly any sport there is no need to attend the actual meeting to place a bet.   Speedway is ideal for betting on a number of different models & if live streaming can be installed at all tracks then indeed the sport may well be able to attract a much needed financial lifeline.  Again, my only worry would be that the promoters do nothing with the cash to improve the sports infrastructure, promotion & rider development and thereby creating medium & longterm growth. They will of course ensure their own pockets are suitably filled. 

I would be most surprised if Nick isn't a Bandit in 2026 

Shouldn't be any playoffs with 5. Should just be whoever finishes top imo. 

Love him to come to Poole but he might stay loyal to Berwick imo. Also perfect signing for Scunny as a back up to Pickering. Maybe Howe should get Dougie to have a word. Good friends after all! 

Circa 37 miles

I can't see a few hundred from Wolves if I'm honest. 50 to 100 maybe at the absolute limit I understand your argument though. How far is Northampton from Coventry?