The big issue that has crept into the sport is that being good enough is no longer the sole consideration for a team spot. Ultimately if a rider is more than good enough they will get a team spot but there are also a growing list of maybe riders that squeak in for other reasons like locality, sponsorship, recommendations from riders who have no actual interest etc. The grim reality is that very few riders are ready once they turn 15 be that physically, mentally, emotionally or whatever. There have been and will continue to be altercations between riders who are above and below the legal age and it won't always be able to be swept under the carpet. I would happily see the minimum age for NL returned to 16 and could even be higher.

It’s not the riders responsibility to put bums on seats. That the responsibility of the promoter who has two key tasks.  1. Build a competitive team.  2. Promote the team/fixtures.  Clearly a winning team puts bums on seats - even more if well promoted.  The riders have two key tasks.  1. Ensure they have competitive bikes.  2. Race to the best of their ability.  Obviously it helps the promotion if the riders avail themselves to PR activities which most do willingly.  

An away average of 7.53 with bps according to GBspeedway. Couldnt be arsed to turn up at Birmingham either. My eyes dont deceive me as good as he is at home.   

Becker not available anyway as he has already signed to ride in three countries.  

But how can a rider put 500 extra bums on seats? If Dan Bewley cant do it for BV, with the way he rides the NSS, theres not much hope for anyone else 

and Sheffield will be Birmingham next year.