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Taken off Poole website: As a further update and clarification regarding the unfortunate enforced postponement of Wednesday night's scheduled league encounter, Poole boss Dan Ford has revealed that the "situation was more dire than initially thought" Ford confirmed that the extent of the NHS Track and Trace "pinging" went far beyond the two staff members employed by Gaming International, the stadium landlords. "Since initially being informed that we could not gain access to the stadium we have learned that a number of key personnel amongst our own staff have been directed to isolate, including our Clerk of the Course, other licensed pits officials, some turnstile operatives, plus a number of the stadium's security and Health and Safety team. "So, even if we had been permitted to use the premises we would still have encountered significant issues in staging the meeting. That said, we fully understand the disappointment of all supporters who were looking forward to attending on Wednesday, and that we can only apologise once again to anyone who has been inconvenienced, especially the travelling fans from Redcar. "All pre-purchased tickets have now been refunded accordingly and we now look ahead to being able to resume meetings here at Wimborne Road again, beginning next Wednesday with the visit of Scunthorpe. "As and when we have a restaging date for the Redcar fixture we will advise, and hopefully we will still be able to welcome Bears fans on the new date." Ford has also confirmed that the revised date for the Pirates visit to Scunthorpe will now go ahead on Friday 10th September.

Tapes Up certainly recorded the meetings, so keep an eye out on their website: https://www.speedwayondvd.com/home/GB/newcastle-diamonds Or if you are on Facebook possibly send them a message: https://www.facebook.com/tapesupproductions/

Now, does this mean IF he tests positive (and I hope he tests negative), all the Edinburgh team, mechanics and promotion and all those of teams they have faced recently, have to self isolate (as they would have been in close contact with him, I would presume)?

I had a quick word with him in the car park after the meeting and he said he was "OK."

One.

Ht 1 66.7 Ht 2 Awarded Ht 3 64.5 Ht 4 64.5 Ht 5 63.4 Ht 6 64.0 Ht 7 64.3 Ht 8 65.7 Ht 9 63.3 Ht 10 66.9 Ht 11 65.4 Ht 12 69.4 Ht 13 68.6 Abandoned after Ht 13 - Rain.

He mentions this in the Raceday Magazine. He says: "We have dropped the car parking charge of £1 to help make things cheaper. It's OK a minority saying, well you're losing all that money, but in fact our car park holds only 180/200cars depending how well they are parked, then you have to staff it and provide security it was just as easy to forfeit £180 a meeting and help make it cheaper for punters. We regularly get told we are too expensive and if that's the case we don't want to put people off for the sake of £1 on the car park that has more hassle attached than it's worth. If any of you feel strongly about the car park charge by all means help us and buy and extra ticket on the 50/50 draw for £1. The ladies will be walking around at the start of every meeting."

Paul Starke guests in both matches for the Diamonds: https://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.39345

Taken off Newcastle Speedway page: We have had a few comments about the weather situation for tomorrow's double header.... We would just like to say that at moment in time we are very positive that the weather isn't going to cause us too much of a problem and the meeting WILL GO AHEAD! The on-off rain that we have had over the past 24-48 hrs at Newcastle has actually helped the track out and its looking in good condition for tomorrow! We all just have to remain POSITIVE and keep praying to those weather gods that they are on our side.... We all know how important this meeting is to the survival of the Diamonds, so for it not to run is unthinkable at this point... THE SHOW MUST GO ON! Finally, don't forget if you fancy a bit of added luxury to your speedway experience tomorrow, don't forget about our VIP DIAMOND EXPERIENCE. It is proving very popular this weekend, so much so, that bookings VIP will close TONIGHT to give us time to organise everything! BOOK YOUR HOSPITALITY TICKETS NOW @ Www.trybooking.co.uk/BEPW

Problem is, how many teams will be left in a "few seasons"?

Berwick Rangers are at home to Dalbeattie Star at 3pm tomorrow.

Three; Edinburgh (KOC), Leicester and Scunthorpe (both league).

We've had one of those for months now.

You can still book in advance here https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing?eid=20692& or pay at the gate. The return of Steve Worrall, Bjarne Pedersen, Danny King and Alfie Bowtell and also three times World Champion Jason Crump should also be in the Plymouth line-up. I'm sure everyone is aware of the situation the Diamonds find themselves in, so it would be great to see a bumper crowd for this one and also for the rest of the season.

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing?eid=20692&

https://www.edinburghmonarchs.co.uk/news-centre/article/2021-07-31/crang-joins-the-monarchs

Mark Crang is his cousin!!

It's hard enough pointing the camera where you want to and making sure the picture is ok and getting what you want in that picture, without having to commentate at the same time, trust me.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/motorsport/57929429

Ben Barker has signed for King's Lynn in the SGB Premiership. He and Kasper Andersen replace Cameron Heeps and Ricky Wells.

He rode for both King's Lynn and Sheffield in 2018, but I don't know which came first!!

The reason for the 4pm start time was because, originally, the Gems were going to be part of Double Headers. They thought 6.30pm was too late for Double Headers. When they dropped the Gems, they just kept the 4pm start time. When Glasgow are here (15 Aug) it's a 6.30pm start (NUFC at home same day), so it will be interesting to see if that effects the gate.

Probably after it's too late, if at all.

Who says he will be at #2?

Harris in heat 12 according to Updates