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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2d3r9z25wno.amp

Some positive news for once, let's hope it comes to fruition... and let's hope they don't use the Leicester track as a blueprint!

Kabaddi....😀. With Bomber guesting for the Punjab Panthers .

Time to get a fire stick I think .

Indeed but many people presuming it'll be on TNT, might be another shock coming with no domestic speedway on TV.

I wonder if when the TNT execs heard that they also had speedway, they said... "Speedway? Is that still going?" 😀 Just like, it seems, about half the UK population...

It's slowly disappearing in 'reality', not just the TV screen!

WBD and TNT have stated that they will also be showing some live events on ‘ free to air ‘Quest channel.

I am interested in all speedway but it seems alot to me for something that discovery plus were doing a lot cheaper last year. Premiership is available on BSN which in my opinion is better presented and better value but I dont buy the whole package. Also some speedway you could get through Amazon Prime which wont happen now.

You're not suggesting the Regs are full of holes are you?

"Once a rider Guests for a team in a League Play Off Semi Final they cannot guest for ANY OTHER team in any other League Play Off Semi Final or Final" So, if Bomber Guests for Scunthorpe in a CL PO S/F he cannot Guest for Leicester in a PL PO S/F??

Some highlighted modifications : If any part of the dirt deflector system during racing or practice becomes displaced, detached or fails in any way so that the dirt 47 deflector is not fitted in a proper manner, the rider concerned will be immediately disqualified from the heat or practice run. If it happens when the rider is hit by another rider or during any racing incident no disqualification will be applied. The rear end of the wheel adjusters must be covered with either a metal covering or a form of plastic tube. It is illegal for the exposed thread at the end of the adjuster to be visible. The hard rev-limit must be set to 13,500 rpm. A soft limiter is recommended before the hard limit. The SCB allows a 300 rpm tolerance based on the hard rev limit of 13,500 rpm. The SCB Technical Advisor or his appointed team can at any time during the event install a rev counter on the machine, mounted to the frame and connected to the ignition coil/engine or check the maximum engine revolutions with computer/software connected to the digital ignition system. From 2025 homologated silencers for 250cc and 500cc must be dated 2022 or newer. Transponders must be fitted for all Premiership and Championship competitions. It is the riders responsibility to ensure they are charged and fitted. The transponder should be located in the rear pocket of the fork cover. Inflatable APD’s must be inspected 7 years after installation, thereafter annually by the SCB Track Inspectors, to certify that it remains fit for purpose up to a maximum of 10 years. Non-inflatable APD’s will be inspected during the 3 yearly Homologation Inspection. It is compulsory for an SCB or FIM approved random starting system to be fitted and used. Only in extreme weather conditions, a stabliser may be placed on the track to support the tapes. Additionally, a licenced Track Official must 64 have the sole responsibility to remove this device immediately after the start of the race. CQC (Care Quality Commission) registration is recommended for 2025. This will become compulsory as soon as the Government mandate it and the SCB will advise Promotions accordingly. NDT established MA’s are issued when a rider completes 4 NDT meetings, irrespective of whether home or away. To be effective 7 days after the last qualifying meeting. A NDT rider, who is not in a NDT Team Declaration, will be given an Established MA after completing 4 meetings, irrespective of being home or away in any official team competition. Once a rider Guests for a team in a League Play Off Semi Final they cannot guest for ANY OTHER team in any other League Play Off Semi Final or Final a heat result once declared by the Referee cannot be changed NL & NDT A team may include 1 rider who has previously achieved an MA above 4.00 to a maximum of 6.00 (inclusive) in the Championship League (prior to the 2024 season) who is not declared in a Championship or Premiership Team Declaration. If that rider is then declared in a Championship or Premiership Team Declaration the NDL/NDT club will have 28 days to replace that rider from the date of the Championship/Premiership declaration. A National Development League fixture takes priority over a National Development Trophy fixture. A rider can Guest at a track on 2 occasions (in each league NDL and NDT), this must be for 2 different teams. This does not include unattached 3.00 point riders eligible for the NDL/NDT. 014.2 BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL 014.2.1 Ranking List At the conclusion of the previous season, the BSP will compile a Ranking List of eligible riders who have competed in the British Premiership and or British Championship Leagues. A rider’s position on the Ranking List will be determined by their final Premiership League MA. Should a rider have a Championship Average only, then this will be converted by the applicable factor to give a Premiership League equivalent

Maybe an opening for BSN to step in if they think it would be viable.Certainly no problem with their coverage of the sport up till now.Dont know the “ ins and outs” regarding TV rights though.

I think they have a chance personally. Fourth spot looks quite open and it’s all about getting there then anything can happen. You could end facing one of the favourites who are stricken with injury.

I’ve always paid my way but my reward is a rip off from every station. Finally forced to the firestick, no regrets. It’s their fault so many resort to this. The more that turn to this option - I hope they will realise why. My subscription went up over 200%. I’ve been a loyal customer since day 1. Increase after increase - I’m out. From what I’ve read about Eurosport / Discovery Speedway this season, many more will do the same. Get a stick and f*** em.

Except of course that speedway was only showing twice every three weeks - there'll always be something else that fills in for the filler ...

Not sure what you're smoking, but it must be strong stuff.

yep and when he tried to resurrect them at swaffham raceway he seems to promise much but deliver little hopefully its different this time

He was also behind a Rye House revival that went t1ts up and had to be bailed out by Len Silver at a considerable financial cost. And also behind the 2002 revival of Wimbledon that also went sour within a few months, as he fell out with his business partner. (Norbold may be able to tell you more. Wonder if Norbold ever got paid?) The aforementioned business partner later got a criminal conviction for fencing laptops and computers stolen from the army. He also recently had a bit of a falling out with the Iwade owners, and as you say there was the "pie in the sky" Norwich showboating, I'd love to see Mildenhall back. One of my favourite places despite the often "unpredictable" track. But I'd be careful who they get into bed with.

Really don't know what you're struggling with. Riders are signed by clubs, and once contracts are signed and a press release is made to confirm the signing, they are added to the club's list of signed riders. Once a club has signed 7 riders, they have to be submitted to BSP Ltd, and ratified as a legal 1-7.