There were massive queues to get in, slightly delaying the start.  I’d say 2,500-3000 fans. It was rammed 

Looks excellent. Great size and shape. Decent amount of banking on the bends. Looks a very fast track  will only get better as it settles in and the track staff have more time to work with it. Plenty of track equipment due to arrive in the very near future so all looking very positive.  Some good racing tonight, very impressed by both fixed reserves. Gutted for Thomson in heat 14,  spark plug problem with half a lap to go , cost him an easy win, the foxes a 5-1 snd the crowd, a last heat decider which the meeting merited. 

Great have the British Final there next year and get it away from Belle Vue 👍 

Pics can be deceiving, there wasn't enough dirt imo. A big pile on the infield (ready for stock cars on Saturday) though! I'm also a bit surprised they didn't lightly water it during grading breaks. The result was too dry and slick, meaning the outside groove didn't quite work, despite some valiant attempts from various riders. Even with these issues though, the track was still pretty good for a first attempt, very smooth, and I think it has great potential as a speedway track, a good size, shape and camber.

Now he has signed for Leicester, I think that would be wise

Klindt needs to be moved from number 5 to 3 in the long run as he's as likely to score 2 as he is to score 20... when he's on 2 form there's not much cover when riding with a reserve.