It was used as a development tool so riders could move up to see if they could compete, but with a safety net of being able to still ride in the 2nd tier if they were not of top tier level... Now it is the most important fundamental part of the operating model and business plan, even including which nights clubs have to race on... Incredible how it has been allowed to happen....

They wouldn’t have anything more to add to the Ipswich buy out than their last statement last week. We are now halfway though the latest 2 week window for the sale to be completed. The lease for Foxhall was a hold up but that is now resolved.

True but I don't remember there being doubling down then only up ,once a rider was past it in the old first division they dropped down to the old NL and had a couple years there  before leaving the sport .  

As it was in the halcyon days of the late 60's and 70's 

Half the problem is riders trying to make a full time living out of the sport instead realising it's a  paying hobby for the vast majority of them . 

Won't get 14 riders as Nora uses 6 rider per team format.  Think the make up is 2 heat leaders, 2 second string & 2 reserve standard riders but not sure if it officially done like that or just a gentlemans agreement as not seen any averages or team points limit announced. maybe someone else can confirm? The 2 matches last year had James Shanes, Connor Coles, Ben Morley, Paul Starke & Simon Lambert take part so good NL heatleaders.