stevebrum

The only part I can agree to is that Nicholls isn’t ‘far weaker’ but definitely weaker as the averages over the past 2 or 3 seasons have evidenced. Averages are fact based however and that’s whether you use the official rolling averages/this seasons averages/ averages with bonus points/ averages that include all competitions/ form based averages. They all tell a true and accurate story. I agree that whether we think one rider is better than another can be totally subjective although based on like of that rider and/ team that is where some debate tends to happen. My only point is that Jacob is a better rider evidenced by averages over the past 3 seasons and I can’t see how anyone can dispute that fact irregardless of how Scott has performed for Wolves this season. May I add a very pleasant surprise that he has done quite well in Wolves colours better than I expect quite a few Wolves fans expected.

Makes sense as well. Yes I reckon he will stick with those 2 leagues the rest of the season.

I remember reading something about him riding too flight so you are probably correct STR.

You may well have a point there. Riders without an established average weren’t allowed to race in the top flight which ruled out the NL boys however riders now with an established average from the Championship can race top flight. Kemp certainly does qualify from his Championship average. Does anyone remember or have seen if NL riders can ride in all 3 leagues? Maybe Neil Watson might know?

Nearly right then! It’s a ridiculous attempt at trying to fix a long term issue . That said surely a rider that ends the season in a team in the Premiership and starts the following season in the Premiership will keep his established top flight average?

Has he said he won’t then? I remember reading something in the winter about not rushing into all 3 leagues just yet until he is ready. I’d love to see him at Wolves too.

Should be 4.61.

Kemp is worth trying by any team. The kid is dynamite. Doubt Ippo will use him this season so definitely worth a shot.

Bates certainly started the season like a rocket, however check his more recent scores. Poor to average.

Great news the original line up is finally going to be on track. Huge thanks to Scott who has ridden very well for us and delighted he is fixed up at Peterborough. He deserves it.

I agree, there will never be a better opportunity to get an away win particularly at Ippo. There is a good reason Ipswich are doing well and it’s not just because of Allen. They have a good balance and that shouldn’t be underestimated as well.

No. Any rider that doesn’t start in the top flight from the Championship has there average with a 1.5 deduction. New ruling this year with the deduction being lessened over the coming years. Another pointless and barmy rule.

He was demotivated last season for both his teams, he was lucky he didn’t get the sack from both teams. This year a completely different rider. Applied, professional and fit. It’s there for all to see this season. Promised so much early on and achieved little since. Maybe this year will be his breakthrough year. No he didn’t, he was stone last in all 3 heats. great point for the boys with plenty of fight. With Allen in the team it probably wouldn’t have been as close so we got lucky on that one. why Harris was in heat 15 is baffling, the explanation by Hawkins was odd too. King and Heeps or Pieszczek only deserved consideration. still, we will take that point. Onwards and upwards. Another ‘new’ shaped track to feature on TV that hasn’t shown the great racing we would expect. The dirt line was way too deep and also slick inside in the first half which was dreadful. At least it got better in the 2nd half.

IF Bates is the signing for the Panthers then it’s yet another backward step. i can’t believe that’s even being considered tho.

Cook would be a 7.00 going on his current Championship conversion. 6.96 available if that’s the plan.

Think Wolves will be a tough challenge but Ippo have been superb at home. With Allen missing there will never be a better chance to get something at Foxhall. 48-42

My understanding is that the 17 year old would have to have an official license to take pictures and publish. If he has then it’s not an issue. I know at Birmingham there are 3 sometimes 4 photographers all official. A valid point would be if he doesn’t have the required license.

If Nicholls was poor Steve, what other words can you describe for the performances of Pirates riders? Scott did better than all of them! Thorssell isn’t ready to come back to British speedway yet so no he won’t be.

On current form Jake is probably your top rider. But he remains on his 4.67 average which would be a nightmare trying to find a suitable guest.

Nicholls was not a terrible guest in the slightest. Great result from the Witches in a tin pot competition. Looking a force at home. Next week should give them a much stronger challenge.

Yes I agree with you, and I’m assuming that was the reason on using Ben and Lasse knowing their averages would go up. they are only useful tho if you need to run RR or replace them with another rider on a similar average like you say.

That won’t be happening anytime soon. Since his poor for this season is under the 6 mark his rolling average has gone up to 7.98! Thats why the rolling averages no longer affect reality. Lasse and Ben are another 2. Both rolling averages have gone up despite being down for this year.

Read wide, I’ve criticised the sport and it’s organisation often. And having watched the sport live since I was a child I can confirm that even back in the golden years of the sport there were dull from the gate racing then too. It’s only those that live in the past that believe every race and match had stunning racing but of course that’s simply not true. if you want to know how often I attend take a look at the updates site over the years that will confirm your question. speedway in its purest form is as every bit as exciting now as it was back in ‘the day’. i also volunteer my services as a Marshall to my local track. I hope that answers your question.

Sorry have to disagree, when prepared right there is plenty of opportunities to pass at Monmore with several lines to explore, it might not have been that way in the past few seasons but often that way when Doc was preparing the track. Monmore favours the technical rider who often will be able to pass on those favoured lines.

All a very odd situation. And outside passes off 2nd and 4th bend. Passes usually are inside or outside.