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That is not solely what this is about and if a few more turn up at the local track that is a bonus. It is the exposure on free to air television first and foremost that the sport will get which has not happened for years and if enough tune in it could open the door to a television contract which the u k sport needs to survive and rebuild for the future. Like many on here you may not like it so don’t watch. If this could lead to top league speedway from Poland being televised on ITV 4 even it is a recording of the match then the exposure of what it can be like could only help UK speedway. Still with all the negative contributions on here, it might as well fail so that all the critics can say we told you so yet those critics do sweet f a to promote the sport.

Spot on... Strong viewing figures bring sponsorship to the sport... And adverts to the TV company... If the sport is ever to turn around the tanker then it has to start somewhere... Saturday being that first opportunity...

The 1 and 5 are already in place. Or rather, the agreements are already in place. At this point in time, even the Ipswich management have no idea whether rules either here or in Poland over the coming weeks/months, will allow them to proceed.

Ha! I was thinking exactly the same thing! BSPL should really have a hot line giving away free tickets. I know it’s a shared event but the income clubs would get from it is minimal. The stadium needs to be packed out. It’s a massive opportunity for our sport.

No it was his knee!!🤣

I live in Workington, years ago used to go to Coventry for the British final, car full of mates, now in our 60's still watch speedway but more traffic on the roads, 3 hour drive each way, £70 for petrol, £25 to get in, £5 for a programme, somewhere for food, as nothing anywhere near belle Vue or stay at home watch it for free or before the ITV news, pay £14 for a stream .

About time there was a bit of pantomime in the sport again. Absolutely nothing wrong with a bit of theatre, its great for business. Rivalries faux or real shift tickets and some good hearted banter (providing it doesn't overstep the mark) should be encouraged.

Looking back over last Saturday's excitement, perhaps the best observations came from the website reportage. Two paragraphs from which rather sums it up: "...but when all seemed lost, the 2026 Bandits and their own local hero of choice stepped up to the plate and --- with the assistance of a rash teenager and an unfathomable piece of tactical incompetence --- reignited the playoff flame". followed later by: "......celebrations which seem to have got up the nose of the charmless Havelock, who raged over Rushen's exclusion, the floodlighting and just about everything else post-match. All decent attempts to deflect from his tactical shortcomings" Which more or less sums it up. Whatever your views, this was a nerve-tingling meeting with an amazing conclusion and just the thing to keep the Berwick public -- who have been solid in their support in this, their 59th season of speedway, coming back for the next helping on August 22nd....

Having thought about ITV4 being involved in screening the BF i think a hour long highlights show once a week would be a nice thing to see - that would show racing and meetings etc in a good light and hopefully get a few more interested in attending so that is on my wishlist for 2027!

Is there any way of ejecting clowns from this Forum?! 🤡 PART 2

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Well at least if you heed a guest for the play offs…. At least you know that Adam remembers the quick way around foxhall ….

This is fantastic news. Phil said ticket sales are poor, they need to hand out a load of free tickets and pack the place out then because this is a huge opportunity to sell the product at the best race track in the country. Makes a world of difference with a packed stadium and great atmosphere.

Best track in the world.

I understand and agree but with so few opportunities to get the sport on a main stream terrestrial channel at one of the best tracks in the country is not something that comes along every day. Someone somewhere has been pulling some strings because the current incumbents controlling the sport have failed miserably for years to achieve this so who ever has got the sport to this point is to be applauded. No it won’t solve all the problems and as long as the sport is self governed by those who cannot see beyond the business model which has not worked for years, it will not change overnight. However if this can be used to showcase not just UK speedway but European speedway and yes it might be banging the old drum but put a top flight league meeting from Poland on and you possibly have the makings of a revival of interest. Imagine if one or two clubs were allowed to compete in Polish league racing. Speedway UK needs an injection of good fortune and a kick up the arse. This might just be the start.

The big problem is that 90% of the current promoters would never agree to spend a penny on advertising as they would be worried that the money might help another promotion more than their own.

Yeah usual Batch bollocks.

I’d rather see Jody as a guest anyway, he’s a total trier and gives 100% every time and has strong Oxford support. Kennett’s Cheetahs performances were on the whole lacklustre to say the least with the odd glimmer of what he’s capable of - see last week 0,0,3,0. Of course guesting in a Poole jacket he managed to score 12 twice despite not getting near double figures previously… 🤔

Just move it around different clubs each year. Btw, the centre of the Great Britain is north of Manchester so it’s more central there than it would be in the Midlands!

Havvy seems to have lost the plot completely these days. No need for some of his comments,just sour grapes trying to cover his inept Team Management.

Whilst terrible news for Riss who I very much enjoy watching, why was he announced before a proper fitness test? Surely the change should be reversed, as they have a replacement already there for him? If a guest facility is now in place, with a higher average, it will only cause more questions about rule manipulation

If the headline figure of 200k is hit I am told that the demographics need to be attractive to advertisers so age and disposable income which are never strong aspects of the sport. I am planning on having both of my TV's running itv4, laptop and desktop streaming itvx and also recording the meeting. As they say, every little helps.

I think this is a very tragic story. Erik is an entertaining rider who could play an important part in the fortunes of any club. Sadly, whatever his health issues are, he's not able to pursue his chosen career. We wish you well Erik.

"Unfortunately I am still not completely over my health issues and I probably never will be." Doesn't sound great for him and his career, but best wishes to him.

Change the record, getting boring now

Congratulations to whoever has pulled that off. British Speedway now needs to make it an event that brings the crowds in

We did not need to use any in heat 15.

Got to agree, what jason did was an act that resulted in being rightfully jailed. There are however much worse crimes that get a lesser sentence. Like death by dangerous driving and being in a gang and beating up a person and leaving them for dead! Some speedway supporters have very short memories. Wonder how many on here that berate garrity, Once cheered him on for club and country.

But dark with that eclipse. Was havvy on the phone to the ref😂😂😂😂

While I agree the Lynn team doesn't fit the Young or Development moniker, as long as they are giving developing riders more National League outings than Belle Vue, Sheffield, Ipswich, Northampton, Poole, Glasgow, Scunthorpe, Berwick, Plymouth & Workington, then I refuse to criticise them!

Scunthorpe is north of Manchester, there's also Buxton just 25 miles to the south, so I'd say 9 'northern' tracks, 7 'southern'.

Zischke is riding tonight at Oxford

Jody Scott guesting for Cheetahs

Or the size of the crowd...

If his symptoms will never cure he needs to retire for his and other riders safety, especially with it being his vision. As someone who is partially sighted I really feel for him. It can really affect aspects of your life and it’s frustrating as hell

Erik has had a great career, plenty of speedway and longtrack titles to his name and been a good servant to the sport. No idea what the future holds for him but i wish him all the very best.

I can't find it now but I'm sure I read somewhere that BVTV are filming it.

Just to let you know that a thread was started in May by myself for both meetings in the International section where all the FIM Europe and FIM meetings are posted( apart from GP, SWC , SON etc). We had line-ups and PPV details as well.

Kennett couldn’t guest for Poole at reserve as he was no longer in a 1-7 in any league as he’s dropped from the Cheetahs now Riss is back tomorrow. However, to get round that, he’s signed for an NDL team which means he can come in on a 5 average. Those recent low Cheetahs scores helped with that one… this has been on the cards for some time as he already had an agreement to ride for Poole after the Cheetahs season ended (reliable source), hence Poole made little attempt to sign anyone before they hit 75% of their meetings…he’s riding Friday at Edinburgh.. and no doubt for the rest of the season.

So which superstar, champing at the bit to ride in Britain, did the Tigers miss out on? Remember that Glasgow are still in the playoff positions, so need someone to come in and average around 7-8 points a meeting, and beat opposition heat leaders home and away. There isn't time for a new signing to settle in, they would need to hit the ground running. There is no guarantee that a new foreigner will be successful, look at Janowski's struggles in the Premiership last year. For every Nagel there are more than as many Ivacics that don't adapt quickly. I believe they tried the likes of Nagel and Basso but too many fixture clashes in their calenders already. Not ideal going with guests, especially with Glasgow's record of terrible guest performances over the last two years, but I don't see how it can be avoided

Slater Lightcap now has GP 2 and I think SON experience, so should come in on a 5 point average

Just wanted to draw everyone attention to what a great prediction this turned out to be!

This will be updated this evening as it couldn’t be put in EPG until announcement this afternoon otherwise it would have ruined any surprise. As this has been agreed a while I am unsure why they have waited until 4 days before the event to announce it but hey it’s British Speedway and keep your eyes peeled for more Speedway on tv later in the year With regards to presentation this is being done by Emma Jones from SGP and comms are Kelvin and Olly so should come over well on TV just need more fans to attend

If Riga finished after Berwick then surely the signing couldn't be made as Poole would have raced their 75% of fixtures.

I am sure he is a nice guy,but it's time to move on from Kelvin on the mike.

Excellent news and well done to everyone involved in securing this. Hopefully Belle Vue can play their part now and get those tickets sold.

Don't panic, it's not for Poole

Do we know why Andre Damien did not start yesterday? Shame about the weather today but all credit to Workington for doing there best.

This is a topic focusing on a memorial meeting for a great man who did a lot for the youth of the sport, can we focus on this please Thank you!

It does show the state of UK speedway though that due to the complete lack of riders in the UK a fella who 10-20 years ago would have been axed sharpish is pretty much bullet proof and theres another 8-10 like him sadly.