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Whoever signed Brennan last year we’re always going to get the improvement as he was improving year on year and he was on the up. Nothing to do with who he signed for.

E-mail message from SCS Campaign. EIGHT years after speedway bikes and Formula 1 stock cars last raced at Brandon, our efforts to have the venue reinstated back to its established use as a leading motorsports stadium continue. During those eight years there have been numerous hurdles to overcome and battles to win, and a lengthy process was always likely in a situation where the site owners have their own different aspirations. Matters came to a head over the last two years when a planning application was unanimously refused by the committee members of Rugby Borough Council, and then even more significantly when that refusal was upheld on Appeal by a government-appointed Inspector. Despite the attempts of the applicants to circumvent both local and national planning policy and the clear ongoing need for the site as a motorsports venue, the outcome of the Appeal was that there is no prospect of the site having housing potential, regardless of whether or not a 3G football pitch is added. However, given that the decision was taken nearly a year ago, and there has been little apparent activity since then, many observers have quite reasonably been asking what happens next? In our previous communication over the summer, we made reference to the changing political landscape in the area, and in particular the fact that Rugby Borough Council is now led by Labour, with support from the Liberal Democrats, and with Councillor Michael Moran taking over as Leader. A reminder that the Rugby Labour manifesto states: “By 2035 a Labour-led council would ensure that health services meet population needs and that Rugby and the villages have thriving commercial centres where key buildings and venues, such as St Andrews Church and Brandon Stadium, are maintained with pride.” It’s important to note that on the specific matter of Brandon there is cross-party support, and with the formal planning process now exhausted there is a natural window to determine a route forward. So with the Council clearly of the view that Brandon Stadium should exist as exactly that – a stadium – we are pleased to confirm that we have entered into talks with Cllr Moran and the new administration, with the aim being to demonstrate how a viable and sustainable future for the stadium could be delivered. It is already public knowledge that there is significant interest from those who would wish to operate the venue, both for speedway and stock car racing, and several individuals spoke powerfully on this matter at the Appeal. The need for the sports to run at Brandon, and the desire to make it happen, is not in question. What we are currently working on is establishing a clear route to delivery, and an indication of the organisational structure once the venue is operational, and the viability of both of those strands. After eight years it seems almost perverse to ask supporters for patience, but both ourselves as a Campaign Group and the Council are in agreement that it is in nobody’s interest for matters to drag on for any longer than they have to, and substantial work continues to take place in a bid to accelerate matters. We have also been delighted to read confirmation of the plans for the commercial development of British Speedway, and the increase in television viewing and streaming figures, along with the highly impressive social media activity. With the increasing number of top riders competing in the UK, it all enhances the view that British Speedway is in an improving position, and the one thing that would turbo-charge that improvement would be the return of venues which should never have been taken away from the sport in the first place. It has also been most encouraging to follow another successful season of stock car racing, a sport which would receive another boost from the return of one of its most prominent venues. We urge everyone to remain positive and thank you for all the support you have given to help get to this stage, and we will report further as soon as we can.

Think I’ve seen you make over a hundred teams and I think I’ve looked at them all the same, awful.

Don’t agree thorsell is on a downward arc, rode well in the SoN at belle vue last summer beating lots of big names helping Freddie and Sweden to a bronze medal, scored 10 coming fifth in the gp challenge also narrowly missing out on qualification having one bad ride in the meeting

Come on everyone lewi kerr is the best signing ever because the Poole fans say so,despite the fact he was second choice because Kyle howarth opted for Glasgow and Poole thought they had him,apparently riding a decent track tipped the balance in the tigers favour.

Id think outside the box if i was you. Roynon?

Re tracks in South Wales - There was some talk of a track in the proposed car & bike racing track planned for Ebbw Vale area which fell through much to my disappointment having moved to the area from Newport, And of course there have been 2 tracks in Newport - Somerton Park now a housing estate (built by the Housing Association I used to work for - the irony) and Queensway Meadows now a truck yard (after it burnt t down after it closed) as well the aforementioned Cardiff, Neath & Carmarthen (which was a great little track housed in a showground) and also tracks in the very early days at Caerphilly & Tredegar and possibly New Tredegar. A venture to bring racing to Swansea at one point was to come to nothing. The crowds initially at both Newport tracks were outstanding but faltered, but proved it could be feasible in Newport at least and it drew a support from across South Wales.

100%... As has been said.. Start the season with three Test Matches. Before Poland starts.. Speedway fans, starved of six months without Speedway, will want to attend.. "Top" riders get some competitive racing before Poland kicks in.. And. The UK can then advertise their launch of the domestic season off the back of it.. Tracks in places like Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield, Ipswich and Poole, (and maybe some others?) would get 2500 plus crowds I would suggest..

cant think of a better mentor for him

They've had permission to ride all home matches on wednesdays, half day closing in Krakow on wednesdays so the Poles can grow the sport by showing Speedway live on tv in Poland on wednesday afternoons.

Lewis Kerr will be fine, exactly as fine as he was at Oxford when he had Masters and Nicholls to share the load. Along with Lawson, Rowe and Cook it will be one of the strongest top fours in the league and I have no doubt the whole 7 will be a match for Glasgow (If the rumours about their team is true) at the top of the table. I do enjoy a chuckle at some Poole fans worries at the team won’t be strong enough, I can only dream of my team having those worries lol. Barring injury woes or some drastic underperformances then I’d pencil the Pirates in for the play offs and probably the BSN and KO cup finals, semi finals at least.

Would've preferred 6 man teams (5 rides each). Also a tad surprised Kent didn't enter both competitions. Wonder what the plan is if Lynn don't enter, will a league team go into the trophy? Delighted that riders will get more fixtures, well done to all the teams taking part, especially Championship ones as this fills some blank dates in the fixture list.

The fans can make it viable by turning up in the same numbers they do for Championship fixtures. Here's hoping they do.

He's spent 2 years under shroek... Sure he'll be fine

Why didn't they do a north south divide? Would make more sense for travelling-but hey ho this is speedway

His last night at the showground where he scored a max and looked untouchable... that was him showing his 2021 world champion level. If he had a full season i think he would be more than capable of being a number 1.

Richard Lawson joins Krakow.

Surely providing more competitive track time to youngsters is far more important than wondering how the averages is going to be calculated !

bit of a negative way of looking at it its a good thing that there will be more opportunities for NL standard/ aged riders part of being a speedway rider or any motorsportsperson for that matter is travelling, just one of those things

All the Kerr posts re av he may achieve. For me it could be Rowe who is the real steal for Poole. His av with Brit discount is 6.11. Based on his 2023 av. He only came back to Champ for Glasgow later in season due to Prem & POL U24 season and rode 4 matches (2 H & 2A). AV over the 4 with a 7.76 av. Home 8 av - away 7.56 av. Using this as a guideline you can see how his riding in Prem and the POL U24 has improved him and at still 22 he is improving (just as Brennan has improved). If he carries on scoring at those levels and Kerr also adding a bit to his av, then it could be another decent season for Poole. Especially if Zach Cook also finds some improvement. We should not lose sight of the fact his av was 6.23 but with BP it was actually 7.44. Even Thomsen who was 4.41 was 5.29 with BP. Plenty to look forward to but the reserve situation could also be critical if its Cairns/another 2 pointer until July and that so important number 6 who most of us are still guessing on who it might be.

Gutter level, too late now everyone has seen it.

Cairns to Poole

Just hope Kerr has an injury free season for you, he's had so many bad injuries through the years, one or 2 have taken a lot of guts to come back from.

Regularly

Artem Laguta would average 10 points per meeting in Britain.

not for me, not any more if he hits 8.5 he'll have had a remarkable season

The team had to lose 5.80 points after team building discounts. It was always going to look weaker. Once the other sides are all announced, I think the Poole team will look very good. It's pointless to compare teams to previous years - it's only worth comparing them to the opposition they will face. On that measure, I don't think there will be any concerns.

If he is so good how come his away average last time with the Aces was vastly inferior to his home one. Can’t remember the exact figure but wasn’t it something like 5ish? As good as he may have looked he will and is one of those that could easily not be bothered if conditions aren’t to his satisfaction. Milik dropped straight to reserve at the first set of averages in 2024, so did Pawlicki once he had ridden enough matches. Both had similar averages to Zagar. KK was equally as poor last time he ride here hence why Lynn got rid of him in weeks. Very little difference between all of them with consistency and commitment.

Kildemand used to be great every track... then it all went wrong... I think it coincided with him signing for Poole!

Stan's the Man to round the Comets off. Deal began at the Speedway Show. This year is gonna be immense 🏆

But the team is Harris, Howarth, Flint, D Thompson, Boughen, Perry, Hodder.

Not sure he would be allowed to carry his girlfriend into M&S ( unless she was deflated).

Nice to have some localised meetings for Workington. Looks like @Buntersis back on the cards 🙈

Not if we are talking about 2024 alone and recent form it doesn’t

And you believe him,lol.

Averages from all meetings… Home - 8.08 (8.60 including bonus) Away - 6.07 (6.52 including bonus)

According to the final GSAs, there were 20 riders with 7.00+ averages and Lewi Kerr was 13th on 7.96 (7.76 for team building), despite carrying an injury for most of the season as well as most of the Berwick team with Schlein and Borke out for most of it. He should make 8.50 as a Pirate no problem.

Anyone remember Wolverhampton speedway ? Feels like it’s disappeared off the face of the planet, no updates from the promotion,total official silence, the odd snippit from woffinden and adams but that’s 5years + away if it ever got off the ground, I think it’s safe to say it’s never coming back unless a new ambitious promoter can be found who really wants it and that isn’t the current promotion,feel like another Cradley situation is happening

Just like a Northern tour....set off optimistic for 3 times in 3 days but often return home having seen no action.

You mean speedway I assume? Once a week if you're lucky, but more often a 2 or 3 week gap, then nothing for 6 months.....

Yep, agree with that. Feel like the 3 and 4 position is important to get right. Zach and Anders should be putting a point on their average imo.

So that gives 4.32 max for the last rider (assuming Rowe +2). If so it looks like a continental 4 to me.

Yep. Was just a question

It is difficult to predict where teams will finished when you don't know all of the teams full line ups. So going on the rumoured line ups and those that have fully announced. Top 4 (In no particular order) Belle Vue Ipswich Kings Lynn Sheffield 5th and 6th (in no particular order) Leicester Birmingham Wood Spoon Oxford

Lewis Kerr has signed for Poole. https://www.poole-speedway.com/news/view/20241127-pirates-name-latest-heat-leader

Lewy should take out a stalking injunction as you never stop mentioning him.

I was sitting here stunned that people have Sheffield so low down, so I thought about it a bit & I think I agree. Yes they have a top 3 that can comfortably be 8>9 average riders. To achieve that they'd need to be scoring 30>35 week in week out & that's an ask for any team. I do struggle to see how they score 16>21 points from Pickering & basically 3 'Rising Stars'. Sheffield could really suffer an OUCH season. I've said, it's vital to have a strong top 2 but Sheffield have tried to add a 3rd & given themselves one of the worst tails possible. So right now, yep, I'll put them 5th 1. Ipswich 2. Belle Vue 3. King's Lynn 4. Oxford 5. Sheffield 6. Leicester 7. Birmingham

Jonatan is a decent rider in Sweden, very tough and doesn't give up easy. He's not as talented as his younger brother Gustav you could argue, however he's still not a bad signing imo and has plenty of experience for such a young age. Could be a similar level as Fraser Bowes for Workington if European form is anything to go by. Excited to see some fresh faces in the country for next season. Coming from Sweden, he's probably used to riding the rough tracks you'd find in Britain, it's not billiard tables like in Poland. Will be interesting to see how he gets on. I'm keeping everything crossed that Lasse signs...

No real news yet on the state of play at Mildenhall following the fire but the one piece of news is that a championship qualifying round is being advertised for 24th May 2025 so Spedeworth must be fairly certain things will be back to normal by then.

I disagree... whenever I've seen GB/England ride it has always been very well attended SWC/SoN, test matches seem to have ceased since the inception of these competitions. As for individuals when they're run and promoted correctly (PCMT) it's almost a sell out at the NSS. As the BSPL have washed their hands of the national team it seems to be left to the company running Team GB Speedway to stage test matches which they apparently have no appetite for. So we have the situation where we are current World Champions and are not using that for the promotion and betterment of the sport at all.