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You do realize he is still only 16 and learning very quickly, at that age you are invariably going to be inconsistent, Young Ace is coming along just nicely and has exceeded my expectations, honestly I have no idea what some people are expecting.

My God TV meeting threads are full of moaning and groaning. Certainly nowhere near the best NSS meeting you've seen due to the grippiness/recent rain but those last few heats were excellent. Still comfortably the best track in the UK if not the world.

My thoughts exactly. I've never been to iwade but sure I've read it's quite a specialist track if not set up then can struggle. Like you said he's a young kid, he's taken quite a few bumps in last month or so. He's not tai woffinden but no one ever thought he would be. He's doing fine and should be left alone to develop. About 3rd or 4th time this has come up this season as if it's ace that's the problem we're looking 3rd/4th team in the league, ridiculous

It may prevent casual call offs but unscrupulous teams could manipulate an abandonment to secure an otherwise unachievable point…lol.

Seemed a decent crowd for a TV match too.. A few Sheffield fans there as well to add a bit of atmosphere.. Woffy added a bit of panto villain moments as well.. Booooooooo!!!! My lad said "if it was like this every week the place would be packed"... He isn't wrong...

Best rider in the league and one of the nicest, stood for pictures for a good 15 minutes, class act.

That won't be too difficult..

Woffy has been great, but greatest ever British rider I'm not sure on that. Most world titles yes but best isn't something that's clear cut. Peter Collins for me would be above on that list as would Peter Craven (who would almost certainly added to his 2 world titles).

Yep. What a bad career move it would be if his average went down so he could take more guest bookings and be a more attractive proposition for teams to sign next year.

Totally agree but the way Kent has been treated by the authorities beggars belief. No doubt Vatcher has had an hand in the way Kent have been bullied and the rest of the governing body should hang their heads in shame but in the cold light of day they probably could not care less. They allowed the IOW to drift away and yet the IOW seem to be doing reasonably well because they understand the business model that works for them but you look at the sports governing body and they seem to despise those who want/need to do something different. Fixed race nights do not work given the rate of the current outstanding fixtures and need to extend the cut off date, you no longer have the flexibility in the running of 5he sport. Whatever happened to the days of open licence tracks? Where are the current day promoters who did what it said on the tin (Len Silver, Dave Lanning, Johnnie Hoskins, Charles Ochiltree, etc.) who entertained the punters and engaged with the supporters to create an atmosphere that made the rivalry an art. Under today’s regime you have the power brokers whose mantra is do as we say. If I had a track the only game in town would be Nora with invitational meets with top riders invited on the assurance of top quality sponsorship. Maybe easier said than done but I am sure if you plan an event with the best in town riding and exposure through the most popular media channels targeting the widest audience, sponsors would be interested. Sponsors are not interested in league meetings simply because you do not have the top riders competing against each other and they have become boring because of the contrived rules and regulations. Teams like Kent need encouragement and support, not penalising. BSPL think on.

Best rider in the league easily imo.

I wasn't going to come tonight but then I found out that our British Superstar, and the No1 name in Speedway, would be here... So had to come and see him... Woffy is here too, which is a bonus...

Don't you think it would be wise to wait & see what Bomber has to say before passing judgement?

He certainly wasn’t woeful, racing decent riders though.Maybe he is more of small track specialist given his Rye House years.Just as good as anyone we’ve had at reserve this season though.

Nathan Ablitt to guest in place of Adam Roynon. Source: Bournemouth Echo.

The BSPL has a saying for the smaller amateur like teams, and it is "Do as we say not do as we do" but you only have to look at the state the the Sport has got itself into after being led by the BSPL, BSPL Speedway has got itself into a position where it is no longer viable in it's present form yet the BSPL continue to resist change in the areas where it is most needed, the promoters at Kent have gone above and beyond what is needed to keep the Sport alive in the South East yet the BSPL seem to have offered no help in there hour of need, in fact earlier on in the year they seem to have done the exact opposite and allegedly gave them a suspended fine if I remember correctly, the BSPL is in fact not fit for purpose.

I used to quite enjoy looking on these forms, people used to actually talk about Speedway and all the good things it has to offer. However, more recently it seems to be generally full of people who do nothing but moan, complain, are rude and just down right nasty. It's full of comments that have no relevance to the truth or are just made up rubbish. Arrogant self-opinionated people, who obviously have nothing better to do with their life other than put people down and think they are either funny, clever, or both. It really is simple. Perhaps have an open mind to things, stop trying to see a conspiracy in everything and that people are trying to rip you off all the time. It's a fantastic sport. Enjoy it, go and watch a meeting on a lovely summer's evening, except it for what it is.................... Get a grip.

Conversely however what a night for Erik

I find the Belle Vue centre green presenter very irritating.

Made hard work of that! But job done. Great to see Erik back in the points, good to see.

In fairness I think the A17 eventually drains away your will to live.

Of course,Musielak was the cause of the stoppage.

His wife is due to give birth I think.

Must have been an awkward pits area then.

Any update on when this final is happening

I'm thinking he's been stopped from guesting in the NDL as well as doubling-up and guesting in both the PL and CL.

Peterborough have a run of home meeting which is a track I’m sure he prefers as a home circuit so lots of earning potential. Won’t be in the playoffs with Peterborough but can do the guest bookings instead. if his average drops that’s a advantage for next season. Good move I’d suggest

Did Tai ride enough meetings in 2016 to gain a new average? Was Joonas fit to ride in those consecutive meetings? Was the ringer rule brought in for the 2017 season? Just trying to get my facts straight. Thanks in advance for your assistance in answering these questions.

Worrall and Lawson don’t get on cook and Lawson ain’t best friends either I think maybe Lawson is making way for someone else to

That’s an interesting thought, although they would need Holder to return by 31 August. Not sure if Pickering and/or Ellis and/or Kerr would be excited at the prospect of being released …

I was even including an interval in the 2 hours! You could run 20 heats in 1.5 hours if the will was there.

The rules are already there to be followed.

Back in the day having a bit off humidity in the air causing a dew drop didn’t end up in a postponement.

I never understood why many regarded the British final mainly just as a qualifying round of the World championship. It is first and foremost the final of the British Championship, in itself a worthy title to aim for.

Not as good as Scunny imo.

Yawnnnnnnnnnn

If only it could be like this every week.. What a sport when done well... And properly...

MT is defo on fraud watch that's for sure.

Must av special belle Vue bikes !!! Hope he brings them to northside arena on Saturday

the guy is a show pony

justathought thinks you're talking out yer a**e

Any news on Vadim?..they must know by now..

Sorry but the bloke has been released because his team want to make changes within the rules. He’s not the first victim of the numbers game and he won’t be the last. Little bit woe is me all this. He’s a very entertaining rider but the sport owes him (or any other rider) nothing. Yet most of them who ride here get two team spots and multiple guest bookings. Ill treated and placed in situations he hasn’t wanted to be in. Welcome to the world of being a British Speedway fan.

Thats fine.. But stick to your lane please

Sounds like he is about to let rip regarding the situation too. Can't help but feel he's been treated shabbily by Leicester. Hope he goes on and does the businesses for Peterborough

Wouldn’t class Scunthorpe in that category have enjoyed some great meetings there over the years.

It’s a cloud in the sky nowadays,or a shovelful of dirt.

Big well done all you fans that made the journey, Sittingbourne is a long way from Workington . I was thinking about doing both meetings but the forecast for Saturday knocked it on the head for me personally.

Going back to Berwick v Poole £1,000 was collected at the meeting in aid of injured Bandit Thomas Jorgensen

He's been on the "wacky baccy" ?