StevePark

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I think the insinuation is that we have zero chance of qualifying from the Shield group.

It was the "old" starting procedure in both matches. The Diamonds have ridden in four matches so far and the "new" procedure has been used just once, at home to Redcar last week. Having said that, two of the matches (away at Redcar and on Sunday at home to Berwick) have had the same referee in charge.

I asked someone last week (a Starting Marshal) and the reply I got was "it's up to the referee." If this is indeed correct (and I have no doubt it is), what's the point of having the rule and being able to use the 'old' rule? It's just going to confuse.

That was scrapped years ago.

It's on a league basis. 'All' we need to do is win by 7 points or more, to stop them getting any league points.

..... Lucky guess...... What are tomorrows Lottery Numbers please???

http://www.newcastlediamonds.co/tickets/ Now open for business!!

I don't think the result is the be all and end all, seeing it was the first match of the season and only a challenge with a trophy nailed to it (as the late Bob Tasker used to say!). Nice to win, yes, but not that important in the grand scheme of things.

? You missed some great racing and no-one got hurt. What's not to like?

MPT isn't too shabby around Brough and, IIRC, Charles Wright went round there OK last time he was there.

I can't remember if it was studs or velcro (although it might have been both!),

The number 3 was on his kevlars, with studs/velcro still there for a number to go on top so he may not necessarily be number 3.

Pre-season testing in Poland. https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/speedway/sheffield-tigers/sixteen-year-old-sheffield-speedway-ace-braces-himself-for-tough-meeting-at-owlerton-1-9646092

It would have been a bit later than that as the first Northern Launch was 2014. I think it was the 2016 one, but I'm not entirely sure.

Apparently, both will be at Sheffield. Steve W will do the "Press" bit at Newcastle and head off to Sheffield, whilst Simon L has been given permission to miss Newcastle altogether. Unless you know otherwise.

As already said, they agreed to do the Sheffield meeting before signing for Newcastle, so would be hard on them not to be allowed to ride in it. A few seasons ago (when we used to host all the Northern teams for the "Northern Launch"), Berwick sent their number eight, as the rest were at Kelso Races on a "jolly" which had been arranged long after the date of the Launch was announced. I am sure the press (if any actually turn up) will get plenty of action shots from the "new" riders and any portrait shots they need from the six riders, before the Practice part of the day starts. As far as the "Meet the Riders," most fans know Stevie anyway and will only be missing out on one new rider (Simon), so it's not going to be the end of civilization as we know it.

They will prob do the "Press" bit, then head to Sheffield.

Newcastle - This Sunday 24th March. 11am pics and TV interviews. 12noon track practice. 4.30pm "Meet the Riders" (Downstairs bar) for approx two hours. FREE entry, although donations to the Great North Air Ambulance will be greatfully received.

When team racesuits are made for each rider, all their individual sponsors go on to that individuals racesuit.

What's one of them??

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Steve Worrall, Matty Wethers, Lasse Bjerre, Simon Lambert, Thomas Jorgensen, Max Clegg & Danny Phillips

Considering most of the Championship riders ride in the Premiership, prices should be pretty close.

I ain't got any issues - seeing as I'm a Diamonds fan.....