But folk ARE attending the GPs in much bigger numbers the world over and the Play offs always ensure much bigger crowds than usual. World finals always had also rans who qualified from the European states who hardly ever had a chance. No different to now. Speedway was much bigger in the 70s etc so of course it was an epic occasion. But let’s not pretend they offered superior racing to now. At least with the GPs you will get 10 or 11 chances to show world class speedway to the TV world. If we go back to the old final and qualifiers you would have empty stadiums for the qualifiers, maybe a little more interest for the semis but only one chance to really represent the best of the best. At least with the GPs you are guaranteed to see the vast majority of the best riders in the world 11 times. Plus of course there isn’t the mass amount of talent that we had in the 60 to 90s.  can you imagine a one off world final with half the best riders missing due to an engine failure or tape exclusion and you get Kai Huckenbeck racing in Germany crowned world champion. A complete farce and absolutely worse than what we have now!

I see Dan as a level headed and smart guy. Not sure he would chase the money and seems to understand the importance of being at a well run and supportive club.

He could go teaching maths....

Nice of you to describe yourself in your post, you really are pathetic.

Seems like there waiting for the official confirmation of the 1 over 8 maybe and if not they can get Zach Cook to do them a favour for this upcoming season. i think with the rumoured riders  Lawson,Kerr,Bowes,cairns and Rushen that leaves Poole 12.20 left so if Bailey is signed and leaves Poole with 8.20 for last rider that’s where they must be waiting to see what happens with the one over 8 rule.

Neither the proposed (alleged) new site at Studley Grange (Wilts Council) nor the Abbey Stadium (Swindon Council) have had their planning applications decided upon yet.