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super smashing great. So its a true team sport then. BSPA hang your heads in shame!

Same old story every season in that this agm will be the most important ever. Its like a broken record!

Look what happened when he promoted at Newcastle. Closed them down! Look what happened when he promoted at Newcastle. Closed them down!

Not sure where people are getting their facts from about the kerb/inside line not changing. I was all for putting in a proper kerb as it is at the STMP now as during the first (or first 2 seasons) the white line was chalked onto the track and changed slightly in position week upon week. I remember reading this in writing in either the Gazette or the Speedway Star, not sure which. Can't be bothered finding the article as I have DVD evidence to prove the point. The racing did change though as in the first season (or two) riders could put their front wheel over the white line (or the rear if you are Magnus Zetterstrom). Since the kerb was put in they don't as it is raised above the track surface on the bends thus restricting/altering racing lines. No doubt we will have some Newcastle supporters telling me otherwise! As for what GT might say. Well no comment!

The stadium and set up is good. The track is crap. The viewing from the back straight stand is even worse! I went there twice last season. Would I go back? Hmmmmmm? Well if the Bears have to go there to win the league maybe, but otherwise no until they alter the track.

And you are making your assessment on one meeting? If Fisher has signed then I was right it was a blessing in disguise!

Think this could be a blessing in disguise for Plymouth as I reckon Ashworth would have been woeful around their track.

Martin Dixon v Steve Schofield at Cleveland Park in I think 1988. They passed and re-passed for the whole 4 laps and threw the bikes at each other. No quarter was given before Dicko drifted wide on the last bend of lap 4 allowing Steve to creep up the kerb. Dicko crossed the line so fast he piled into the fence on turn one! I spoke to Dicko in person about this race last year and he said he dived under Steve so hard on bend 3 on the last lap that he struggled to stay on the the bike resulting in him having to drift out wide. He also said that Schofield was a good friend and one of the nicest people you could meet in speedway. In my opinion this was 2 born racers going at it hammer and tong for 4 laps. Pure magic and best of all I've got it on DVD!

Totally agree. He gambled and lost. If they got through he would of been hailed a tactical genius but he failed, end of, Lyon is the weakest link, goodbye!

For once JH I agree with you. Rob Lyon is obviously a puppet for the Chumpman regime. Could of made better team choices or that select group have fallen out with certain riders hence the picks. Rosco would be a good choice as long as he doesn't lose his cool as is his nature.

Might be better for the usual track staff at the permanent tracks to prepare the surface as per normal and not bring in an outside team or let Olsen dictate as much as he does. The local track staff surely know what they are doing, they have had enough practice. The Polish tracks used in the GP are renowned for providing good racing yet in the lastest GPs they are packed down solid by Olsens team.

Could be wrong be I'm sure I have an old Backtrack mag where Olsen is interviewed and suggests speedway could/should be run on tarmac tracks or something similar. Will have to see if I can dig it out. If my memory is correct the GP certainly seem to be heading that way.

Fair play to Keith Chumpman, he prepared a fair track for everyone, if it had been GB v Poland v Aus v Lynn it may have been a bit different though. The point to note is prepare a fair and decent track we will have good racing. Promoters up and down the land please take note. Yes we want our teams to win but the racing takes priority!

Whilst I appreciate Ole has the weather to contend with and an expensive rain off to possibly deal with is anyone else sick and tired of his hard slick track prep? The World Cup match at Peterborough showed what great racing cn be achieved with a well prepared track. Apparently Ole was there to witness it. Come on Ole shape up or ship out!

Superb magazine as per usual. Keep up the good work lads!

Got mine today. Fantastic. Keep up the good work and can't wait for the next issue!

Sounds as interesting as ever. Can't wait for it to fall through the letter box! Keep up the good work.

Got my copy today and as per usual 10 out of 10!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work. Got to say that can we have John Berry in charge of British Speedway as an independent body. His comments really made sense and I'm sure with his input we may be able to increase the profile of the sport. Wishfull thinking on my part no doubt

Maybe it was part of his natural broadslide. If you watch old footage of Penhall I have noticed that compared to most other riders he almost over steers with his back wheel coming out of bends. Whether there was a rider near him or not he had an uncanny habit of doing this. It is clearly evident in the '81 final where he was constantly trying to make long straights. I have watched many Penhall races on video and to me this was just part of his style. Me personally. Still can't make my mind up if Carter was pushed or simply fell. One thing is for certain, he had "Noooooooooooo Chance!"