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It was in response to SS saying that Worrall had an air splint on his leg. I hope it was a precaution, and not broken. People have gas n air for pain, but it don't mean it's a serious injury. I mean women have it for child birth. They are in pain, but nothing serious

Depends on the score at the time

Well, obviously. They're in the Premiership, not the Championship.

Yes i can see this being close Poole struggling to win matches at the moment particularly at home While Belle Vue cant stop winning matches particularly away from the NSS Riders like Josh and Klindt are badly out of form and need to up their game While for Belle Vue the form of Berge , Wells and Bewley away from home have been dynamite and Lidsey flew at Poole last time On paper can only see an easy Belle Vue win....but when these Pirates have their backs to the wall they tend to produce the goods.

The meeting being held on the Isle of White is exactly how I'd want all Clubs run. Standard engines, draw lots, stick in your own rolling chassis. Should of been introduced at the very start of Club Speedway...we then wouldn't have the farce of riders supplying their own engines to ride for a Club. And I should imagine a lot less expenditure on tuning. I personally couldn't give a stuff who has the best set up and fastest engine...I don't pay money to see that. I want four riders on equal machines, where their track craft and skill is more important. I can't get my head around why riders wouldn't want it like this anyway.

I don’t know BB they reckon it does sting a bit

Latest from Sam Norris We are pleased to say after a very stressful and hectic day Sam is now in Addenbrookes. I flew with Sam with Scotstar who got us safely to Cambridge airport, Chris travelled by train. We would like to thank all the staff at Glasgow Royal children's hospital who cared for Sam and making it possible for him to be well enough to be transferred. They were absolutely outstanding and made us both feel a part of Sam's treatment, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you also to Ronald McDonald accommodation for giving us somewhere to stay and for our lovely chats. Now we begin Sam's ride to recovery. Claire and ChrisThank you also to Peter Facenna for providing accommodation for the days we didnt have other and Jim McGregor for his support.

Fallen out of love with a poor product, but will continue to support the local lad, in the hope he achieves his dreams. In your head it will make no sense that I support Berwick Rangers and Berwick Rugby Club, but I don't go. Or are you saying I should not sponsor Leon, if I don't attend speedway. If that is the case tough titty, I am proud of what he has achieved

Stayed with Rosco many years ago as is Morris’s mate.

Absolutely nothing.

The track was excellent tonight. Smooth and a lot of dirt. Will take a few weeks to bed in properly and form racing lines. But no bumps and no dust until the last two races. Doubt there would have been any dust had the meeting completed on schedule.

Perfect

Usual anti swindon comment from the Trollmeister general.

paul starke for nbj surely that makes us weaker

Very important we get this next signing spot on especially with Tobiasz out ..no journeyman no assessed overseas has to be someone like Douglas on form with no fear of reputations would fit in a great plus he's currently already part of a winning side at Leicester

Probably not, i would expect Rory's average will drop but Sam will improve riding at 5.

I expect it’s because he is offered a team spot at Lynn on a temporary basis, why would he turn it down? People whinging about him is like putting a pub darts player into the Premier League as the competition is one short against some of the best players in the world and then complaining that pub player isn’t winning matches. Its pretty clear that Simon was signed to get Cook into the team and will then be replaced once the averages change again. If we’d been winning away matches I suspect nobody would be saying much about his away scores but because others haven’t ridden to the standards of last season SLambert gets it in the neck when in reality he is unlikely to beat any other reserves away from Lynn anyway as they are better riders.

It says an awful lot about the Isle of Wight promotion that they have landed this meeting and not one of the bigger clubs. What is more remarkable is that they were approached by Polish Speedway, not the other way around.

I guess it's inbred, as it's always been that way. Everyday thinking how to make the bike faster... Shame...probably down to the fact that Speedway has pretty much always been an Individual and Club sport. The two don't mix well imo. Would love Speedway in this country to buck the trend and go down the route suggested. One big league, engines sealed and supplied. Lots at meeting. Stick in rolling chassis...then go racing. No averages...wages not points per ride etc. Don't care if all the big riders leave. Would rather have a lower level and new riders develop under a new system. Surely there would be riders that would be happy to ride as Club riders on a wage, and forget about Individual events? No expensive engine tuning...just rolling chassis, keep fit and focus on track craft....

I wonder who that can be?

Yep! There appeared to be a mis-understanding from team manager about when interval was being held so neither Redcar rider were ready when 2 mins put on. Ulrich just made it but Charles although got through out gate wasn’t ready in time. Not sure why he wasn’t put off 15 meters and then reserve smith excluded under 2 mins as well. Cost Redcar a potential 5-1 for sure Overall a pretty good meeting track was as slick as i’d ever seen at OTA / didn’t stop decent racing - Schlein and Covatti excellent for Rebels Rowe improved since last time I saw him in April Wright excellent for the Bears, MPT very good in first 3 rides, Stewart and Ostergaard both had a good and poor rides. Smith one excellent ride and a nasty tumble (appeared okay) Presentation a lot better tonight - except choice of music we were treated too Bucks Fizz & Venga Boys!!!!

Just looked on the Wroclaw website and their next match is against Gorzow. The best seats are 25ZL which is just over £5. Standing is 10ZL so just over £2. I've got good seats in the Main stand for the GP in August and were 149ZL so just about £21.

Have a look at this: THE NICE CHALLENGE COMES TO THE UK WITH STANDARD TWO VALVE 500cc SPEEDWAY ENGINES. One of Polish Speedway’s most innovative challenges is coming to the Isle of Wight in a UK first when the NICE Challenge arrives on July 11th. The event, which uses uniform two valve 500 cc Jawa laydown engines fitted into the riders own frames, is sure to attract a lot of attention at a time when there seems to be much discussion for reducing engine and running costs within the sport. The NICE Challenge on the Isle of Wight is the first of several European events in 2019 to be backed by the international NICE organisation whose main business is based around home automation systems such as sliding gates and smart home products and who have been generous sponsors within league speedway in Poland for several years. The UK event will see twelve riders draw lots and select a standard engine that must then be fitted into their frame. The engines are being brought from Poland especially for the event so there will be total equality for each competitor. Riders will have a short practice on their nominated engine and then it is on with the racing which is expected to take the form of a twelve heat individual event followed by semi-finals and final. Wightlink Warriors Co-Promoter Barry Bishop who travelled to Gdansk to secure the meeting said, “Martin and I are absolutely delighted to be able to bring this innovative speedway meeting to the UK. In Poland, it is building momentum and I am sure there will be a lot of interest in the UK too. I am even more proud that we are able to start a relationship with NICE Polska SP to bring this to UK fans. There has been so much talk about engines, tuning, slowing speedway, and so on, well now fans will have the chance to see 12 riders on standard engines battle around the Smallbrook circuit to show and utilise their skill versa their engine tuning to win the NICE Challenge. This meeting is a major result for all the hard work everyone has put in on the Island over the last few years and this meeting shows our little club is watched throughout the speedway world. I hope that fans from across the UK will come and see this thrilling version of speedway and that it will be the big success it should be in action, attendance and identifying potential new ways in which our sport could move forward. Once again, the Island's speedway club has brought something fabulous to the Isle of Wight, and Smallbrook Stadium, and we should all be very proud.” Mr. Wojciech Jankowski of NICE Polska SP said, “Last year at the end of the season, following the success of Nice Cup series for the youngest riders on standard engines, we decided to organize a meeting for seniors at the Moto Arena in Torun. The meeting was an official end of Mariusz Puszakowski’s career (a Torun star rider). It was a great day with a lot fun during the engines ballot, searching for the right set-ups and because of engine standardisation not focusing on technological advances. The meeting was won by Antonio Lindback, in front of Krzysztof Buczkowski and Krzysztof Jabłoński in a great final. Due to the great interest in this format, we are organizing a couple of meetings in Europe in this new formula. The Isle of Wight round is going to be the first round of the new series. We are supplying the riders with standard engines, DeliTire tyres and Silkolene oil. Those riders who make the podium will be rewarded with products from Nice portfolio (gate operators, smart home systems, etc.).” The Secretary of The Polish Speedway Commission, GKSZ, and supervisor of the NICE Challenge Mr Marek Wojaczek added, “What is speedway about? To me it’s close racing, elbows, overtakings, skill and balance on the turns. It is not speed or best times. However, in today’s sport the technical regulations have created a situation in which the tuning of the engines is a vital factor for success in the sport. Therefore, a few years ago Mirek Dudek of PROMEX proposed another approach to the sport: standard two valve engines. Riders who compete on similar equipment need to prove their skills, choose sprockets properly and operate the throttle smartly. Such engines were produced by JAWA and since 2017 meetings in the formula have been organized under the NICE CUP brand. The engines are 500 cc, 2 valves, not tuned and are as similar to each other as possible. Riders draw a ballot for one of the engines before the meeting, put into their own frame, practise and race in the meeting. The characteristics of the engine makes riding easier; races are close and only the skills of riders decide the results. We believe this formula should help riders to prove their skills in competition and not rely on engine power alone.” The meeting will take place on Thursday July 11th at Smallbrook Stadium at Ryde on the Isle of Wight with admission from 5.30 pm ahead the first race 7.00pm.

Typical Lisa response who calls others out when she is herself being ageist. Nothing wrong with someone being 80. Ps I know it was said in jest, but if she is prepared to call others out then it’s only fair to point out the hypocrisy tho.

We won by two but best wishes to the the injured pair. More important than the win.

Apollo 11 movie just out. To think 50 years ago Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon. Poole watering a track with a hosepipe.

Thereafter the 30th June must not exceed 40.00,,, 18.6.4

Sadly no PK to pick up the pieces anymore either !

Well if it’s on Facebook then it must be genuine. What is up with the lad ?

You will have to wait until around 5.30pm when the teams are put on the live score page- however Krompa is normally spot on with Sweden so we can assume Kidemand moves to 2 and Mikael Bech takes his place at reserve

I still don't see the point of having Rasmus at reserve while having someone in the top 5 who struggles to score. So, Rasmus can replace him in one of his rides. What about the other 3 rides? If Rasmus was in the top 5 he could have all of those rides and the rider who struggles in the top 5 could score decently at reserve.

Scrub that if whoever you replaced Zach with is on an average above 4.51 come 23rd July and Rasmus still hasn't done 4 home and 4 away then Rasmus would indeed drop to reserve on 1st August

Just imagine what the team could do if Tobi is fit to ride and back and Rassa is at reserve for August

does that mean ryan douglas is on his way to poole then

Think I dropped a can of carling once

Interesting that the meeting report quotes Garry May as saying they just need to get Grobauer 'going a bit more consistently'. I'd say he's doing okay/as expected so far and that it's Kurtz who needs to show some improvement more than anyone else. Also see from the website that £1,174.50 was collected for Sam Norris, best wishes to him and his family for a full recovery

Apart from Poole , Belle Vue have beat everyone at home pretty easily We took them to 2 points but Bewley had a shocker. We also had Bellego getting 10 on a track he loves and i cant see Kennett getting anywhere near that. Heeps doesnt go well there and he is in the 1-5 now Belle Vue are in poor form at home....... we will be lucky to get a anything at their place I know it is seen by many as anti Poole but i believe we have more riders that go better at Poole then at Belle Vue and would expect a closer match at Wimborne Road Different teams go well at different tracks

Because partly because of the Vroom. Vroom thrill and the belief that the fastest engine will make them a winner. Which it will if they can gate and hold onto the bike. Trackcraft has moved onto that aspect of being a speedway rider and not how can I pass someone.

Somerset v Redcar Photo's here Somerset v Redcar Photo's Slideshow here Somerset v Redcar Slideshow

I know I am going to get pelters for this, but in my opinion, you don't. I would rather see bikes flat out rather than having to scrub off all their speed at each bend. It's the same for me with all circuits inside greyhound tracks. I would rather have Shielfield, for it's drawbacks.

A preview on on either clubs website would help. How can they expect to sell the sport to the public when they don't publicise it.

Dissenters ??? Do you not mean paying customers? What a disrespectful way to call paying customers - Most people have work the next morning and want to get home some people have children with them and want to get home maybe you have neither and can take your time after the meeting but for most people that isn’t the case .

Because the UK had no joined up youth policy and relied on riders coming through by chance. Its a world of difference now and if Palin is an example of what we can produce then there is hope!

Agreed Baggy and Simon knows it, he's not an idiot, Simon really does not deserve some of the crap slung at him on this thread, do any of the dissenters go into the bar for the Q&A? Just asking out of interest?

Whose hands ? Anyone we know??

Do not forget the Sprockets - Kent meeting on Sunday £10 for 50+ races starting at 4pm, meeting thread in NL section.

Speedway of Nations (practise) Belle Vue 11.05.19 https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_womble/albums/72157708924705221

Warsaw GP >>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_womble/albums/72157708851313203

Reading 20 Nick Laurence 2 2 Sam Norris fex 3 3 William O'Keefe 3 2 Rhys Laker 2 1 2 Weymouth 10 James Laker 3 3 Sam Peters 101 James Jessop 11 Francesca Kirtley-Paine 000 Heat 1 rerun J Laker Laurence Peters Norris Fex in initial heat 74.24 2-4 Heat 2 O'Keefe R Laker Jessop Kirtley-Paine 80.24 5-1 Heat 3 Norris Laurence Jessop Kirtley-Paine 73.55 5-1 Heat 4 J Laker O'Keefe R Laker Peters 84.60 3-3 Heat 5 Norris R Laker Peters Kirtley- Paine 75.08 5-1 Heat 6 did not happen rain

Photos from last night Somerset v Redcar KOC https://zenfolio.page.link/fQxc Slideshow https://zenfolio.page.link/BcxF