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Not all changes are that good. Remember Matic Ivacic and before him MB Andersen?

The problem of course with that is that there is a significant lag of the tapes in front of riders in gates 2 and 3 vs the magnets themselves. So doing this would essentially guarantee they’re at a disadvantage. There’s no easy solution to this unfortunately, since not excluding the tapes offender, as has been suggested, would result in more gambling (or going deliberately when they see any movement). Personally I think keeping the starting rules simple (exclusions for tape touching, anything else is allowed) is the way to go.

Northampton need a big hitting number 1. I would suggest they get on the phone to Artem Laguta or Michael Jepsen Jensen.

True but Nowak and Tarasenko were. There is just no knowing how it will go. After Worky next Friday we have four away matches before our next home meeting. If we are to keep the current 1-7 we need to work with them and not assume they can turn up on the day of the meeting after a 4 week break and outperform what they have shown so far. We could also help ourselves by prepping the track to suit our riders. Im not sure that has really been happening.

Golf 😲 isn't that a waste of a good walk 🤔. Or do you play regimental golf ? Left right left right 🤣🤣

My pet rat Elvis died this morning……..He was caught in a trap….

Definatly, his health is more important than anything else

In response to the above regarding Luke he's back when I think he's fit

Didnt see it but makes you wonder when the ref found out? if he saw him why did he let him carry on but why so late in the red lights?. My guess is the first staging of ht14 was null and void but with Barker on 15m At Scunny v Poole the ref saw evidence of Bowes prewarming before his heat..he then reran the race with Bowes excluded and a reserve in

Great little rider, I rate him highly.

Great racing though, more passes in one match than you would see all season at some tracks.

Nicholls was very good at Glasgow. I think he needs to be given time to retain full fitness

That's because Plymouth have history of having a rubbish track. We don't, and yes today wasn't good enough but it's a one off. Also, lengthy delays cant be helped when you have someone unwell in the stands and multiple crashes

I thought i had put it in the OP. ( i meant to) 1 GP rider only in each team.

Woryna dudek and that kid from Bydgoszcz

If this was at Plymouth their would be hell up,long delays,patchy track,dusty and boring

Poles just not interested in anything except league and GPs

Like been said before the simply aint enough top riders left who are willing to ride over in the UK for a full season to cover 5 or even 6 teams in the top league, if you can really call it a top league these days,you might get one or two riders come back for a few meetings once their Polish team has fulfilled their fixtures later in the season if your lucky.

I'm just glad there is a Speedway Stadium there and long may there continue to be so.

You probably loved Derwent Park. Which WAS the worst place in speedway

Take your kings Lynn hat off mate I for one am not castigating Cooper … I believe he meant to go a bit left and when he did coupled with the looking behind him he went further over than he thought My youngest daughter now 17 did roller speed skating and was a multi british champion …. One of her very first outdoor races at the age of 6 she was coming down the final straight and looked behind to see her fast finishing rival … the looking made her veer to the left … her skill set at that stage meant she drifted …. She was pulled in front of the officials and given a warning and rightly so although her mum thought the officials harsh I believed they were correct … age is not a factor and should not be taken into account Cooper got this wrong and I don’t believe maliciously …. The fact he is the best youngster we have and is showing outstanding form doesn’t come into it … I’m sure those around him will have had a word and I expect cooper himself will see the reaction (some of which is way over the top) and learn from it Many many ex riders have all said Cooper was at fault ranging from Steachmann, Silver , Stonehewer .. down to the likes of James Brundle…… I’m inclined to go with ex riders opinion rather than a fan who can be biased to his or her club Cooper clearly at fault … not malicious or dirty and hopefully he has took it all on board

But he is going to look, he made an error off the bend so checked everyone else's position, it's normal with every rider who makes an error. Absolutely normal to do. At the point of Rushen looking back, Harrison was far enough behind to see Rushen's corrective manoeuvres. For me, the incident only arises because Harrison isn’t aware of his surroundings. Rushen doesn't & never did turn left down the straight. The only decision the referee had on offer was excluding Harrison.

Watching the incident over & over & for me (unpopular opinion clearly) the referee made the right call. Rushen overshooting the corner a little & just tries to get his wheels in line quicker to regain speed to hold position. At no point through the whole move is he moving left down the straight. The view from behind is very very clear on that. For me, Harrison had enough time & room to see what was happening in front of him but failed to adjust to the situation.

Bit of a tactical rain off I think, none of the forecasts look terrible, but with Kildemand out, Battye out, Jye a doubt, Palovaara just become a Dad again you can see why they've taken that decision early!

After last nights close result at Edinburgh the Comets begin their opening home League fixture at the GT Tyres Arena against a handy Plymouth side. The Plymouth side also had a decent showing at Glasgow last night going down 49-41. The line ups are= 1. Jonas Jeppesen (8.48), 2. Niklas Holm Jakobsen (5.00), 3. Craig Cook R/R, 4. Tate Zischke (5.23), 5. Troy Batchelor (C) (6.75), 6. Mitchell Cluff (3.89), 7. Mickie Simpson (2.29). Team Manager: James Denham. PLYMOUTH GLADIATORS: 1. Danny King (C) (8.51), 2. Joe Thompson (5.86), 3. Daniel Klima (5.21), 4. Ben Barker (6.80), 5. Scott Nicholls (7.33), 6. Anze Grmek (4.00), 7. Tom Spencer (2.00). Team Manager: Garry May. Note: back to 3pm stat this week. Also after the main meeting Workington Speedway are hosting a round of the British Youth Championship.

Is it strange that Mark Lemon is the sole shareholder of Northampton Speedway Ltd but is the team manager and CEO of Belle Vue... what a tangled web we weave... only in Speedway

I think that was the case 100%, lessons will be learnt I’d imagine. Plus a very long day for all involved, track staff, Marshalls, referee the list goes on.

Car park be worse next week Think Monks motorcycle rally and camping on

Theirs i believe.

Drabik is no longer considered as part of the Polish national set-up.

I wonder who will fill in for Jody for a while? I’d be surprised if it’s not Jake Mulford tbh

Those wondering about the call off will be pleased to know that the very north of Northumberland has been basking in some bloody miserable weather this morning… great decision!

2 weeks I think It eas said he would miss 3 meetings - so just the next 1 and then he should be back

Sheer Masterclass from Scott Nichols.Good win for Tigers,Hausl and KJP struggle early with track conditions (a little dirt))when it slickens off they look OK.

Maybe they hadn't thought of who would automatically get the second leg, so played rock paper scissors lizard spok

I was thinks the opposite, red car riders were fired up ready to get their 3 points with a row of 5.1 ‘s to start meeting, revenge is often sweet

You sound like fun.

Do you know anything modern cry baby 👶🍼

Nice to see Sam Hagon amongst the points 👍🏻

Howarth is a sitting duck. He should have been challenging for first, instead he’s moved over. Needs to be better. Gutted to lose a 5-1, but love seeing Scott Nichols take a win. It’ll be a sad, sad day for speedway when he retires. What a servant to the sport.

What are you suggesting???

In my view Cooper turned left but probably more that he meant to, realising this Luke tried to avoid him but could not. To castigate him and calling for a ban is way over the top, I am sure Rob Lyon has had a word with him and he will learn from his mistake.

Once again it seems mainly people who weren't there moaning about start times etc - how about praising a new promotion for getting a new track up and running in such a short time? I arrived early enough but the car park was running out of space and the road from Northampton itself looked chock-a-block - I was coming up from London so missed that traffic but understood why they might have needed more time, every paying spectator counts after all. The team is going to struggle when they pick up the 'leftovers' but some riders need to think about their performances last night, being all too keen to pull up at the back, so hopefully replacements will become available. Kye Thomsen was sensational and really showed his team mates the way. Of course there is really no home track advantage at the moment, but it's no excuse for a lack of effort. The people involved, the stewards, on the gates, in the stand were friendly and keen, and the track produced some racing on the night. I enjoyed my first visit, boosted by a KL win, and I'd hope to go again this season. Finally, Cooper Rushen may have made an error, it just looked a horrible crash from where I sat, but please he is only 16 and as he said himself he is learning all the time. He is clearly a special talent, so instead of the usual Forum pile-on, how about cutting the young lad some slack and supporting a future GB superstar?

Tbf even Luke in his interview said a couple of weeks.

Despite having disagreements with his father over the years, its sad to see a rider of his caliber not riding in the UK leagues this year. He seems to fall in the same category as Roynon, always in the wrong place at wrong time.

Speedway fans know if they turn up late the meeting will be delayed. It makes it harder for me as I rely on trains to get to meetings. One late start has already cost me £185 for a unexpected hotel room. But the issue is a professional sport should start at the time stated. 19:30 start for me means ready to start heat 1, which also means 2 minutes goes on at 19:28 and a parade should start at 19:23. Not start time at 19:30 and first race gets underway at 19:45 or later.

Thank you for posting and is always strange when people disappear and you have no idea why.Hope he RIP and condolences to everyone.

No Thankyou, no disrespect to Lambert. But if Bowes was to be replaced (I would give him more time) I’d want it to be another upcoming rider. A Nagel type signing

Was a strange comment about the tears. Never saw any, he was angry with himself which I think might be his biggest downfall.

That's the rarity factor kicking in