Daniel Smith

Personally, I'd go Simon Lambert on a 5.26 That would give you 3.43 to replace Shanes

I assume you wasn't standing anywhere near turns 1-2 then as dust was a big problem. Absolutely covered head to toe by the end of the meeting. But you're right in that had it been an evening meeting it would have run much quicker simply because less track work would have been needed Standing in between turns 1-2 I was very grateful of the track grades and watering. Yes, I do agree it was a long afternoon but I suppose, because I expected it being quite a warm sunny afternoon & a GP format meeting I thoroughly enjoyed it. In fact, has any SGP / SEC / SWC meeting ever been completed in 2hrs? All in all 27 Heats 7 Heats Rerun 3 Due To Tape Replacements 4 Crashes 3 Of Which Required Medical Attention, Lambert's (rightly so) causing the longest delay The start was delayed but while Lambert was on parade we were treated to an RAF Marham flyby with 6 Tornado GR4's flanking the A330 Voyager (Air to Air Refueller). All part of the show I'd say All in all, a great afternoon out I'd say

They don't need to. Just the fact that BVA and the track curator being in dialogue during the track build cover their backside. So, you can make that look a number of ways. ISG removed it without anyone else knowing MCC advised ISG to remove it but that would make no sense as the MCC required it as evidence to claim against ISG BVA advised ISG to remove the material ASAP as they were getting extremely desperate to get the season under way after the opening night balls-up Issue is, it requires somebody to admit they gave authority but everyone is blaming somebody else. This is where it's at right now MCC could/have claimed compensation against ISG which is the correct process being they're the ones spending the big bucks BVA are looking to claim losses/damages against MCC predominantly due to the issue with the track, to which caused BVA to loss income revenue. What the MCC have done is state BVA, as track specialists, were in dialogue with ISG over the track build. In law, for BVA to be successful in claiming loss of revenue from MCC they now have to prove they WERE NOT involved in the build of the track.

I'm assuming that the Spiller brothers have signed their allegiance to Germany then?

You did and the rule states that 2 Brits have to be in the 1-7 all season.

After yesterday it will only be a short term thing. Sargeant was absolutely shocking

The MCC are being very clever putting certain information in the public domain. Most certainly on the advice of their legal team. Putting out there publicly that BVA & the track curator was involved with the track build, seeing as this is a major part of the legal loss recovery, it now becomes BVA's responsible to prove otherwise.

I have to say, the mascot is impressive. I haven't seen anything like it before, every Premiership club should have one.

Didn't see 1 Gerhard at the Simon Lambert testimonial yesterday. As I said before though, most of these engines won't be purchased until riders start blowing up their Jawa / GM's anyway. 2018 and beyond is where we may start to see a transition

All the same, the running of the meeting had nothing to do with King's Lynn

The running of that meeting had nothing to do with King's Lynn except it was run at the stadium. Onesport had total control of proceedings, Buster just graded the track when required.

Any fears regarding Doyle's fitness and mentality have been put to bed already. Swindon were right to keep him.

Wouldn't count on King being available for 6th May. Leicester have this date reserved in their fixture list

Lyon has promised they won't be slow to react to poor performers again. I guess time will tell.

Don't think we need to worry to much. I don't believe the promotion will take fools next season. Under achievers will be binned off and if to many meetings are missed they'll get replaced too. Think it's a wait and see as to how many rearranged fixtures happen in Poland

Can't imagine that would be Ford's thought process otherwise he would never have employed Kasprzak, who is well known for giving up if he's not winning races.

Which would destroy a young riders confidence more 1,0,0,0 or 1,0,0 I'd say the former. These guys being around the pits with the more experienced riders is where they'll learn the most. The number of rides between 3 or 4 isn't going to affect confidence much to the No7s unless they're a bit big head.

Well, clearly i do

Any track under 320m is small imo and Birmingham is 294m

I'd have Jack Parkinson-Blackburn in a heartbeat This kid looks a talent and being at a big track already with Sheffield and small track Birmingham places him as a very attractive choice imo

I've always thought that it's a bit of a p!55 take that King's Lynn charge a £1 to sit in a seat. Much less offended to pay for parking a car as that seems to be the norm for almost any arena

The latter

Why's it defeatist. It's just power going in a cycle. Maybe in another decade Poland will go bust and riders will come back. Just let Poland do what they're doing. We can work on progressing on our own and start to stock pile British riders which will then in turn reverse the dominance. Then when Poland want our boys the BSPA can dictate to them again.

I really don't get why people are getting their knickers in a twist over what Poland are doing. It's nothing new. BSPA had similar policies not all that long ago that all riders had to prioritise British Speedway over other leagues. Including foreign riders own leagues. British Speedway is no longer in a position to make those demands on top riders but Poland is. It is what it is.

Jack Holder gave the thumbs down on Twitter so he's not best pleased