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If people think Covid is fake they really are utter numpties. These people really do walk amongst us. Luckily I am up to date in all my flu/covid jabs so the virus isn’t too bad for me and I am on the finishing straight back to health. But it’s very unpleasant and `I have had three solid days where it’s been quite bad. Not as bad as flu which can take you down for 2-3 weeks. Everyone should get fully vaccinated for themselves and their families. Anyway back on topic and Up The Pirates! Let’s beat those Bears and get our first trophy!

If it was a cold I would not miss the first major highlight of the season. It’s called being responsible and having a care for others that might be seriously vulnerable to COVID.

We had a British 3 time World Champion who chose not to ride in the UK.... He wasnt even a custodian for Speedway in his own country, never mind the world... I like Tai, and he was no different than Nicki P, Greg Hancock and even Jason Crump who all did the same as World Champions, (and their English is very good)... It wasn't, and isn't, any World Champs responsibility to promote British Speedway, that is the responsibility of the promoters and riders who do ride over here...

well.... that just proves he wasnt over the line and was on it

Also you don't always need to have a pass to have good racing, like H15.

He won’t be riding unfortunately. But I’ll be there to cheer them on anyway.

Leicester would be overjoyed with scores like that from our no.7.

So it's a sad farewell to speedway at Perry Barr. The local council/lease holders couldn't wait to get the bulldozers on site and have already erected a wall around the site to keep the travellers out. Will we ever see a return of the the red B or will it be left in history as what was a great sport. Although I wasn't a long time fan, I've had a few good years going there and working there and meeting many people whose club this was. To them this was their whole world, who spent many many hours and years trying to keep it going. In the end it just wasn't to be but, better to have tried and failed than to have never tried at all. So farewell brummies wherever you are until we meet next time around.

We tend to ignore your attempt at humour.

Not going too well though, is it...

NO, it's a 'deadly' virus - one so 'deadly' it only has a survival rate of OVER 99.8% & you have to take a test to 'prove' you have it. Then when the test is + (which of course it always is as the tests used are flawed) to defeat the 'deadly' virus you stay home for a few days - just like you did in the good old days when the flu was about.. If only SS had taken the 25th 'safe & effective' boooooster injection & worn a face nappy 24/7.

There is no speedway outside of Poland and Sweden

A Good win for the Pirates. Track was a little slicker tonight but still some fast times. With owner Matt Ford in attendance and giving a strong team talk, the Pirates achieved their aim of a 12/14 point advantage. BTW Lawson is available for Friday. (also BTW I have my covid jab on 18th!)

Ha ha!! Not for me Mr Machine, seeing the Birmingham promotion in full swing has put me off for life 😂😂

Having all riders fit at the end of the season is the key . Redcars side is ransacked when they needed to be at full strength to have a chance .

You won't have seen this on the BBC, so let me educate you. You're welcome. The CDC has confirmed that Covid Virus Has Never Been Isolated. The CDC officially proved there Is no proof of Covid's existence in response to an FOIA request. What was experienced by people starting in 2000 could very well have been the common flu which interestingly disappeared in 2020. Without isolating the virus and then comparing it to what is in diseased tissue and non diseased tissue, we cannot prove that a certain microbe caused a certain disease. On June 7, 2021, the CDC had stated then also that their searches could not find any evidence that Covid-19 had been isolated. Now we know that in August of 2024, that we still have the issue of it not being isolated. What they found was influenza A and some were influenza B. The researcher concluded after not finding any evidence of Covid being isolated that, "We have now come to the firm conclusion through all our research and lab work, that the COVID 19 was imaginary and fictitious. The flu was called Covid and most of the 225,000 dead were dead through comorbidities such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, emphysema etc. and they then got the flu which further weakened their immune system and they died.

Heat 13, Emil and Doyle to win us the title would seem fitting! 🙏🏼🏆 obviously I want to win it selfishly, but I would love the boys to win it more for Chris Louis’ commitment to the club and his late father John Louis and dedicate it to him 👌🏻

Oh dear, Steve, you obviously haven’t spent much time on the General Discussions section recently. Apparently it’s very clear that Covid was all a big con (similar to that Climate Change rubbish) inflicted upon us by the shadowy cabals who need to keep us in line. Obviously you’ve got nothing but a heavy cold. Don’t normally root for the Pirates but just for you hope they do the business tonight.

Jenkins has beaten bigger and better riders than Becker the last couple of seasons. Seems some have short memories. The stats don’t lie and Edwards isn’t better than Jenkins on any metric. Anyway, Edwards is now in the team and Jenkins isn’t so it’s all a moot point really. Hopefully Edwards has a good meeting tomorrow and contributes! I’m sure he will.

UK would die for the number of people who turn up too watch though.

Steve you had better call the midwife coz that's a pregnancy testing kit!! 😂

When it matters, in the play-offs, he has so far been good, 4+2, 5+3 and 6 - clearly outscoring his opponents, I don't disagree in that he has had one or two bad meetings - needs a good 4-6 score tomorrow as well but I feel saying hes been just ok is a little harsh on him!

I’m sorry but this just isn’t true and I disagree with Taps here for once. Edwards has been “ok” at best. Certainly wouldn’t say superb. He was outstanding against Birmingham, but that was an exception rather than the rule. He’s had some dreadful meetings. Yes he’s a rising star and nobody should be expecting too much, but he’s now one of the more experienced rising stars and has been riding fairly well in the championship. Jenkins didn’t start the season fit. He then had further numerous falls which completely ruined his season. Often riding through the pain barrier and being strapped up to the eyeballs, he’s tried to battle through it before another fall made him call time on his season early. Despite this, Jenkins from his 13 meetings has still averaged MORE than Edwards has from his 18 meetings this season. Certainly isn’t any kind of “Brucie bonus” to have picked up Edwards instead of Jenkins. Definitely fortunate though that he was available to fill the vacancy I’ll concede that! The other options would have left Ipswich badly exposed in that area.

Says mr 2 weeks in the sun man 🤣

Tend to agree with Top 8 stay in bottom 8 in a challenge with Top 8 in Gp Challenge after last Gp.Say top7 go through and 1 wildcard for country holding Gp.

Lawson rides. Hodder in for Scott.

Lbw also meets some very nice people, and we like meeting him.

Through to what? It's the final!

Ahh... @The H Man ... not Harry Redknapp 😂

Its not that far away either, ten minutes from the town centre. What might well prove difficult is getting Coventry or P'boro speedway fans there regularly as its an hour to both cities. I wish whoever takes it on the very best and hope it succeeds.

You can't tell me this is good racing at Poole. Its drag racing speedway gate and gone. Speedway is about racing over 4 laps not half a lap. Cook and kerr in previous race were way behind cos there's only 1 racing line. They are all strung out over the length of the straight by the end of race

And there you go, the real reason why you are sick...

I don’t think Salty is. He said apparently in General discussions there are people like BluPanther saying Covid is a hoax and it’s just a bad cold. Absolutely ludicrous and completely uneducated. I hope your wife made a full recovery Tyretrax.

That was a competent ride for sure, he did the same at Sheffield the other season beat Ben Cook I think it was a great ride to hold him off. He is developing well. If itsa. call as to which one to have next season I wouldn't want to make it as I like and rate both of them as decent prospects Despite Rew guesting i which is better than R/R - I feel Witches are weaker without Adam!

It’s a minority sport and we just have to accept the fact.It was popular in UK at one time but is slowly slipping into obscurity nowadays. It’s credibility as a professional sport is low,and attracting new fans and keeping them is a problem.IMO Other forms of Bike Sport in GB are doing OK these days though and attracting decent attendances.

I am always amazed that at a tense part of the meeting Abbi stands there with her mic going shall we try and get a word with x - I think i'd be saying sod off to her!

It's a cold...

Have only missed 1 fixture this season at Workington and that was the pairs as it was my m8s wedding who goes to the speedway with me occasionally and I live 70 miles away.

Compared to the FIM regs: "If a rider crosses the white inside line fully with both wheels or leaves the circuit, they are adjudged to have retired from the race – unless they left the track to take essential avoiding action (e.g. to avoid a fallen rider)." I think the interpretation of the 'crosses the inner edge of the track' will be the same as 'crosses the white line fully with both wheels' In any case, the ref wasn't interested!

Freddy's average for his last two visits to Wimborne Rd is ONE. So I guess he could do with some practice. O

Front wheel yes, back wheel not for me!

Per the regs 012.1.11Leaving the Track A rider whose machine crosses the inner edge of the track with 2 wheels must be disqualified unless, in the opinion of the Referee, the action was taken in the interests of safety for other riders or the rider involved was forced off course by another rider. Open to interpretation I guess as to what constitutes 'inner edge of the track'

I’m getting Egon Muller vibes in 83 here. For those old enough to remember 😁

Also while we're at it let's go back to 1 GP per country and introduce some new audiences

I thought you were next in line?

Let me help…

Should have been in Portugal tomorrow night, but will be at Wimborne Road instead hoping for Lawson to be riding and for the Pirates to do better than a +6 win. Could be that the Bears crumble, certainly had limited fight in them on Sunday, and I feel that they aren't on the up.

Oh I agree and Emil conceded that himself. Just saying he was unfortunate because although he caught a bit of unseen grip, Douglas had almost ground to a halt in front of him which gave Emil nowhere to go but in to him. He was unlucky.

It was nice to see us win at Leicester with 6 riders 👏🏻 stops that argument about Sheffield finishing top and thinking they are the best side! They couldn’t beat Leicester with their 7 riders so no chance they are the best team in the league after last night 🏆 All you heard all season when Witches were top is that “wait until the play offs” from other teams… well we waited and only Leicester and Ipswich made it! Best two teams in the league then or still up for debate? 😉 If we lose it I’ll be disappointed but I do like Leicester, their fans, and their team / manager. Let’s just make Thursday an amazing atmosphere from both fans and good luck 🤞🏻

Woffinden ffs I hear Bruce penhall was available