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A complete grey matter reset i would say, if any is actually present ...

We will never know but last night I think Wright was above Cook's level.

Even he isn’t a patch on Charles Wright for entertainment value. Wright is the most entertaining rider in the whole league.

I though Danny was a moto x convert? Not sure i have ever seen or heard of him on the grass? He is though a true gent and has developed into a class act from what was a very scruffy beginning. There will be plenty who remember his first year at Kent & Rye House where he would fall multiple times in a race, so much so that he developed the ability to slide off and remount in almost one movement. He works tirelessly on his riding and on bettering himself and its really paying off. He also has the theatrics, showmanship and pantomime villian down to a tee so love or loathe him everyone wants to see Danny Ayres. If you ever get the chance to talk to him please do as he is one of the most genuine, honest and lovable people you will ever meet.

hopefully we will do it at poole thursday

This fixture, already looking competitive, has now been spiced by Charles Wright lifting the British Championship. Berwick's usual line-up is Summers, Etheridge, Doolan, Gappmaier, Busk Jakobsen, Garcia & Flint. Redcar will be bringing Riss, Andersen, Palm Toft, Stewart, Wright, Woolley & Greaves -- racing order unconfirmed. Both sides at full strength -- Redcar with their new British champ, plus a new No 1, Erik Riss, who is a double World (long-track) Champion. Bandits remain unbeaten at home in Championship action for over a year, but the recently-revised Bears could be their stiffest test so far this season. If Charles Wright brings the same form he displayed at Belle Vue, Shielfield spectators are in for a treat. Plus, with another tasty wee treat of the NJL mini-match following the main event, Saturday's spectators will be able to enjoy 21 meaningful races for their money. Tell the town -- the new British Champion is coming to Berwick on Saturday night!

Well done Charlie 4 the first silverware of the season for Peterborough .Buster must take a lot of credit 4 his victory.

It's head is emptier than a blind squirrels nutsack...

I expect he is, especially considering he last rode for Somerset in the top tier. It's also well rumoured he was offered a 'less than handsome deal' to ride for Somerset this year though.

Maybe your language settings need altering??

For me Danny was the one man in the line up that would have sold out Cardiff should he have qualified. Crazy as a box of frogs but thats why everyone love him.

danny has a piece on the star website this afternoon, explaining he's disappointed but also philosophical given this time last year he was wondering if he'd ever ride again let alone be challenging for the british title with his arm injury! he said it was a toss up between gate 2 and 3 but went with 2 as otherwise he'd have had both cook and wright underneath him, he said at the end of the day the gate position was immaterial he just didn't make a good enough start!!

Nah - Danny Ayres!

Charles Wright has guested for Poole as I recall

Lol apologies guys I just put today’s date!! Brain fart.com is there a way to change it!?

So are most of the Australian riders if you go back far enough *hides*

Yeah, like Buster had anything to do with his ability or even signed him for any of his clubs . Charles's victory is down to Charles and his team of helpers and sponsors, nothing whatsoever to do with Buster.

No, buttons got date wrong, it's on Thursday 1st August.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Load of cobblers that

Something else I meant to mention as an aside, again in the promoters notes for this meeting there was space dedicated to highlighting how much more difficult it is for the management to keep the club going at present with outside interests etc and along with the continued online abuse this leaves questions to be asked over the winter. Questions over the winter occur annually, with perfectly understandable reason considering the general outlook in the sport and specifically the situation at Cradley with no new home on the horizon (co-incidentally the same promoters notes mention Dudley Council who have stated recently there is no chance of finding anywhere, or words to that effect). It does strike me that the same message has been in every programme this season; I don't know what has been said against the club as I left the Facebook groups where I believe a lot of the vitriol is being posted but the ground seems to be being laid for bad news over the winter. I appreciate the promoters only really have this avenue as a right of reply but that first page of the programme has been a consistent message all season. One other thing worth mentioning, a little bit of beef between Len Silver and Will Pottinger after the Kent match with Len allegedly using some unsavoury language - mentioned a couple of times in the programme how disappointed it left Cradley officials. With Will being Cradley and Eastbourne manager I'm sure he isn't the most popular bloke around Central Park!

We all know Danny is not World Class, but he provided some real entertainment last night with his all out effort, if I was some of the other riders on show who are meant to that much better than Danny I would be embarrassed.!!

He's on less at Redcar than he was at Somerset. Don't believe what your leaders spread,.

Well done, that’s the forum fannies got the news,when is the Website going to be updated to let the real fans know.

Yes, several times.

His fan interaction is in a league of it's own. An absolute legend at Kent, one of the few riders in British speedway that genuinely puts bums on seats. Periodically people suggest that the NL should be for young riders only. For example I have seen suggestions that NL reserves should be under 25 - that would have ruled Danny out from ever getting started in the sport.

I know you lot are feeling down right now hopefully your lad being Champion will cheer you up a bit.

It was well rumoured he was offered a deal by Somerset who were effectively outbid by Redcar for his services.

They would have to buy him from Poole.

https://poole-speedway.com/news/view/pirates-team-up-with-beales-poole Cracking initiative by the Poole promotion!

Will b there .big away win

I have to agree Wright rode fantastically , has really come on this year. To pull so far clear in the races that mattered most was astounding. He is really developing in to a terrific rider and I am not sure a fully fit Robert Lambert would have beaten him .

Putting them in is fine but the cap needs to be at the top end. having riders on 10 point averages and 2 point averages on the line together is never going to produce an entertaining product. It might also be sensible to cap it to one 2.00 rider per team so there is more completion for spaces and there fore push the standard up rather than the current situation where there are many sub standard riders competing in the championship.

Peterborough?

Must be filling the strawberries this morning.

Congratulations Charles Wright 2019 BRITISH CHAMPION, from all your Somerset fans............. I think most of us could see where you perfected those moves!

Last night great racing on great race track- get the track right that’s what you get - sadly most BT league meetings are one big bore fest - there is absolutely no reason why Kings Lynn couldn’t produce racing like last night given the will that is to use proper shale rather than dirt.

I was thinking the same certainly deserves our applause after last nights performance

I'm sure he has come second in races for Ipswich as well.

Hope Matt lays on a lap of honour for Charles Wright. Fully deserved it tonight.

Plenty of free parking at the stadium. My favourite chippy in Eastbourne is Qualisea, which is at the seafront end of the main shopping street.

Big opportunity for every BSF poster to have their say on the Kartway's Facebook page. Over 280 had posted last time I checked with most POLITELY requesting the inclusion of speedway in any future plans for the stadium. JUST DO IT.

OK everyone here is your fun packed holiday adventure line up..... Gates open at 5.30 Pits are open for full access 5.45 - 6.15 Mascots on track 6.15 - 6.45 Rider parade 6.45 First race 7.00 Halftime we have the kids on track race too plus all your other fun and games.... We have two places to get food... on bend one and in the premier lounge situation on bend 2... full range of, very well priced, food and drink. We also have a track shop on bend 1, seated stands with TVs in, tattoos for kids, sweet stalls, kids will get a whistle and sweet voucher on entry, there is a stadium map on the the back page of the programme. Any questions please let me know...

As well as being a Witches fan I pretty much go to every Mildenhall home meeting and Danny is already a legend there . He gives everything, loves winning and hates losing , Mr 110% every race ! (As Scott Nicholls would say) I believe its only his 4th or maybe 5th year in speedway and with the right sponsorship and equipment he could well find himself in the Premier league sooner rather than later and earning himself some much better money.

Regs are back and its as clear as ever. But definitely has up to 3.00 rather than 2.00 which makes zero sense whatsoever. A Any absent rider on SGBP or SGBC duty G who must be in a NDL 1-7 or RR B Absent #1 G or RR who must be in an NDL 1-7 C 1 absent rider 2-5 by MA RR (unless RR is already being used then it’s a G) D 2 absent riders 2-5 by MA RR x 1, G x 1 at the Team Managers discretion E Additional absent riders 2-5 by MA any rider not in an NDL Declaration and whose MA does not exceed NDL 3.00 F Absent 6 and/or 7 by MA any rider not in an NDL Declaration and whose MA does not exceed NDL 3.00 G No facility Any rider not in a NDL Declaration and whose MA does not exceed 3.00

That doesn't necessarily follow, before doubling up and silly names for different divisions, the top clubs would try out a second division rider when someone was missing, often they discovered that middle order men made better additions than second division bigwigs. They can all ride but they don't all have the strength of mind and focus, all you can do is try them and see. I don't wish to name names as it wouldn't be fair but there are some pretty successful NL riders who would never cut it above.

I think you're missing the most important part. I think the majority of riders in the Premiership are of similar quality, but the difference being the tracks they are ask to race on. It was wonderful last night to see exciting races from many of the riders, but that can only be achieved when the track is prepared in the proper way. Surely this should be a wake call to the promoters of all our clubs, but I bet it isn't. Congratulation to Charles Wright, a most deserved winner on the night. Especially after the Ref made that monumental error excluding him. Apart from that he was only beaten once all-night.

But last night showed the guy still entertains Steve and that is what he is about now .If anything Steve last night showed me where we are in the Premiership it is what it is but without Woffinden( who could not be bothered to enter) the riders were close together.After heat 12 we were entertained to some great racing and Charles Wright was superb pleased for him as well.I first see Charles ride at Buxton in 2004 against the Swindon Sprockets and look how far he has come a great story and must give other riders inspiration to keep going.The race with Eddie Kennett riding ride and heat 16 with the terrific Danny Ayres scrapping it out with Auty was the highlight for me a good night overall it shows riders of similar ability can still make for a good meeting.

I'm not a person who writes a lot on forums but tonight I thought that I'd make an exception. Some recent comments have appeared to suggest that someone or something must be to blame for the need to make changes, but does that really have to be the case? Speedway is a competitive sport and as in any competitive sport there should be a desire to win, and sometimes to do this a manager needs to make decisions that are not always popular. I've been to most home meetings and the occasional away meeting this season and overall I've been pleased with the performances and the entertainment value, with a combination of watching young riders develop and the skills that the more experienced riders bring with them. I also enjoyed watching some races where Bomber has team ridden to protect Henry when he (Henry) has gated well. I don't think that Henry has regained his confidence fully since his injury, but I think and hope that he has a long future in the sport. He's only a young lad and I believe that he'll continue to improve, but maybe a bit too much was being expected of him, at this crucial stage of the season. He appears to be a sensible lad and maybe he is aware of his current limitations, especially away from the OTA, where he doesn't get the protection from Bomber. Had it not been for a few potentially confidence knocking falls I think he would have progressed further, but maybe not as much as Anders who continues to impress. Sometimes it takes guts to put your hand up and say that all does not feel right. I just hope that the step up to the main body of the team isn't asking too much of Anders and that he can take the step up in his stride. As regards to Todd Kurtz, he has not impressed me this season and whilst he might consider himself a bit unfortunate to lose his place, I don't think he can have too many complaints and I'm sure that he'll find another club very soon. I'm looking forward to watching the new line up, not least because the weaker bottom end of the team puts greater pressure on the experienced riders, who all need to be competitive from the start of every meeting. The days of the second half Rebels have gone for the time being, but with it there should be some closer meetings and entertaining races, well hopefully anyway. We can go into heat 13 a few points behind and still have a realistic hope of winning whether at home or away. We might not be in the top league but we've had two number 1's from the top league in our team at the same time! When I look round the rest of British Speedway I'm a bit surprised at some of the negativity seen in the comments on this thread, because it appears to me that Somerset is in a much healthier position than the vast majority of clubs and I think the promotion deserve the support that they get from the majority of supporters. Finally I hope that the Rebels golf day that Andrew puts a lot of effort into organising is another great success and gets the support and good weather that it deserves .

Excellent conspiracy theory there. Redcar have obviously pulled a fast one here - booking a track specialist NL rider to guest for Riss at home on Friday. We could always try and come up with an excuse not to run on Friday. Any ideas?