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You'd imagine that Hopwood was fulfilling a prior commitment at Eastbourne which is fair enough.

It's not nothing, it's cheating. You are right, every team has done it at one time or another which is why it needs sorting.

Hancock and Pedersen look like yesterday's men.

Well done to Crump99 for taking it in the right spirit at least.

Highly unlikely we'll see Kozza racing in the UK again unfortunately.

Indeed Paul, there will always be grey areas. Perhaps a 15m penalty across the board for re runs rather than awarding races.

If it's a professional foul then awarding the race should be the punishment, that would stamp it out. Or perhaps restarting the race with the third place rider off 15m. It's long been a negative part of speedway and has never really been addressed.

Kerr replacing Graversen it would seem. Also think Porsing is worth persevering with, especially if a June re declaration results in him dropping to reserve.

Only eight years for us. Does that mean our Dad is bigger than all of yours

Might be putting two and two together but Graversen has just been released by the wurzels, would he fit?

Seems odd to exclude Lambert. Perhaps he declined? Unless it was based on averages?

Born in Britain to British parents makes it pretty clear cut really. Not his choice where he was raised.

There is of course something in between 'slick' and 'loads of dirt'.

Try the other way around.

Which is precisely what we don't want.

Heats 13 & 15 were great speedway between Lambert and King, throwing their bikes at each other but leaving room and showing respect.

He has a very bright future and its great to see a young lad graduate from the MDL team right through to the senior side, but it's come a year or two too soon unfortunately. As has been said its all at the gate as he is quick enough. If we can replace him with a solid middle order rider once the averages change it will transform the side.

Their own leagues run once a week. Perhaps he did need it once but he obviously thinks that riding across five race nights with irregular fixtures doesn't give him the best chance of GP success. He doesn't owe the British League anything, I'm sure plenty of gate and sponsorship money has been gained by promoters who have had him in their team or racing at their track so it's a two way street.

Tai isn't obliged to ride over here and nor should he be. The fact that only three of fifteen GP regulars ride over here tells you everything.

I believe it's after 4H and 4A matches which would be after the Rye home meeting on 24th May. Holder obviously missed Somerset away so don't know when his will change, presumably after two more away matches?

IF he was asked if he was available and then snubbed that's pretty poor. Have heard from a decent source that he and Rosco don't get on and that it's because of a difference of opinion about professionalism. Such a shame but there you go.

Much better racing this week. Leicester deserved their point. Still think we are a couple of riders short of being a decent side. Lambert absolutely sublime, denied a max by a fag paper.

Spot on with your first bit. Only three of the fifteen regular GP riders (plus a load of other top class riders) don't ride in our league and that speaks volumes. If he thinks he is better off overall not riding over here then that's fair enough, but not riding in the British Championships or for Team GB is pretty poor and invites criticism.

Brum to hit seventy.

Looking at Leicester's team this is going to be bloody hard work, wouldn't bet against another home defeat. Looks like it will be a bit warmer (with a possible sun delay) and hopefully we get some good action. After seeing absolute garbage racing away ay Rye and home to Belle Vue I feel we are due a good meeting. In fact I'd say it's essential for those of us who aren't always sure whether or not to bother on a Wednesday night.