Bagpuss

If we had a fans referendum at Lynn this evening Trees I'd vote PL without hesitation, I might even go more often if we dropped back down. The club has the asset base to be competitive at the top of the league and I think you'd get more and better rider interaction. As for last night, putting the racing on a sodden track to one side the crowd and atmosphere came across fantastically well and probably did the sport a lot of good live on telly. Edinburgh top heavier than Dolly Parton.

Edit - Finally had an email through - fingers crossed we'll be able to get these ordered now!!

I can't find the post as it was some weeks ago I read it but somebody mentioned on a thread that the number 8 had to be someone new to the EL. I don't really understand how this is 'twisting the rules to suit himself' when the rider in question averaged under seven in the PL last year, he is hardly going to set the EL alight. And I would suggest that its a little late to be pulling a fast one to improve our team as it looks very poor once Iversen departs, surely he would have used his position to his advantage long before now if he was going to. I also think if we are going to judge Buster on sorting the sport out we need to do so after years rather than weeks of his rein. And while I appreciate that he is head man and such the buck stops with him, do you consider the 'remaining scraps of credibility' that he has to also apply to the other members of the management committee and the SCB, as they all seem to be behind the Belle Vue statement. Its long been apparent that you have a strong dislike for and subsequently an agenda towards Mr Chapman which is a pity as you are one of the better posters on here, but its difficult to take anything you say about him too seriously as a result.

STARS TAKE ON HAMMERS IN ELITE OPENER Written by King's Lynn Speedway and posted on March 21, 2016 Fresh from their victory over Wroclaw last week, the King’s Lynn ‘Roger Warnes Transport’ Stars will start their Elite League campaign on Thursday night when the Lakeside Hammers visit the Adrian Flux Arena. Rob Lyon’s side will line up with GP star Niels-Kristian Iversen, Robert Lambert and Captain Rory Schlein filling the heat leader positions, with Mads Korneliussen and new signing Kai Huckenbeck completing the top five. Carl Wilkinson, who impressed against Wroclaw, will lineup at reserve alongside Lewis Rose after declaring himself fit to ride. Visitors Lakeside have made changes to their side over the winter and they will start the season with a relatively new look. Swedish racers Andreas Jonsson and Kim Nilsson have been handed returns, along with Richard Lawson. Piotr Swiderski makes the switch from Leicester for 2016 and is joined by Lewis Bridger in the main body. At reserve, Lakeside have former Star Lewis Kerr and partnering him is Robert Mear. Both teams are evenly matched, but the battle between Grand Prix riders Iversen and Jonsson will be an interesting one to watch. The Stars number one has been in great pre-season form and showed last week that he knows the quickest way around the Adrian Flux Arena. Jonsson is also in-form having won the Hammers’ Spring Trophy last week. Ahead of the meeting, Lyon said: “Traditionally Lakeside haven’t been good travellers here but we will take nothing for granted. It’s a fresh season and they will want to come with the attitude to get something out of the meeting. “It was a difficult night last week, the boys didn’t quite know how to react to the track, obviously the weather played its part. Hopefully if the weather is kind to us we will have a more typical Kings Lynn track on Thursday. I would be disappointed if we don’t come away with a win.” Gates at the Adrian Flux Arena open at 6pm tonight. The parade is set to take place at 7:30pm with tapes up for the first race at 7:45pm. Admission prices: Adults £17, Concessions £14, Juniors £5 and Kids under 11 Go Free. The Stars will race in their first away fixture of the season on Good Friday (March 25) as they travel to the Hammers’ Arena Essex Raceway. Lynn will lineup the same for the meeting, but the Hammers will switch Bridger & Nilsson around. Thursday’s Teams King’s Lynn ‘Roger Warnes Transport’ Stars 1. Niels-Kristian Iversen, 2. Kai Huckenbeck, 3. Rory Schlein, 4. Mads Korneliussen, 5. Robert Lambert, 6. Carl Wilkinson, 7. Lewis Rose Lakeside Hammers 1. Andreas Jonsson, 2. Piotr Swiderski, 3. Kim Nilsson, 4. Richard Lawson, 5. Lewis Bridger, 6. Robert Mear, 7. Lewis Kerr Friday’s Teams Lakeside Hammers 1. Andreas Jonsson, 2. Piotr Swiderski, 3. Lewis Bridger, 4. Richard Lawson, 5. Kim Nilsson, 6. Robert Mear, 7. Lewis Kerr King’s Lynn ‘Roger Warnes Transport’ Stars 1. Niels-Kristian Iversen, 2. Kai Huckenbeck, 3. Rory Schlein, 4. Mads Korneliussen, 5. Robert Lambert, 6. Carl Wilkinson, 7. Lewis Rose

Pretty sure its new to the EL.

One can only assume that its still there as a means of home advantage?

I thought a team's number eight just had to be 'new to the EL' a la Zach dooda from Somerset/Brum?

http://www.kingslynnstars.co/2016/03/21/busk-jakobsen-added-to-stars-squad/

All we are missing is a statement from the contractors saying it isn't their fault!

How on earth is it funny?

Assuming Lambert will ride on Thursday, but he is busy with P'boro the Thursday after. No idea how reserve guests work this year.

I think the key word may have been 'abroad'.

The idea is that it will have multiple lines. Only time will tell, and our dogs breakfast of an Elite League probably won't bring the best out of it. I expect the SWC will though.

Neils was hobbling really badly at Belle Vue last night, hope its nothing lasting or serious.

They will get the track right, I can't believe the National Stadium won't have an A1 track. Last night was the mother of all teething problems.

I'll be there on May 2nd. Won't be cutting my nose off to spite my face, and I suspect if the track is good for Belle Vue meetings between now and then that the place will be packed out for the SWC. One or two people seem to be using tonight as an 'I told you so' after thinking that the place wouldn't be built under the stewardship of Morton & Gordon. The reality is that once the track is ironed out we have a stunning stadium and circuit in the UK, people really should go and see it for themselves once the dust of this evening has settled. That said tonight was an awful embarrassment for British Speedway.

I think there is right and wrong on both sides but the bottom line is that once again British Speedway has treated its customers appallingly. Absolutely no consideration for the crowd this evening. And the worst thing is its absolutely no surprise, its a familiar feeling. As for moving the SWC, its three months away FFS. Get a grip. Despite tonight's shambles the track shape and stadium are stunning.

Pretty sure he averaged 10 at home one season. That said unless he was clear coming out of the second bend he wouldn't win the race, would shut off if he got near anyone. But if he hit the front he was so fast.

What happened to the top scorer's race?

The irony Its a shame (but unsurprising) to see people writing riders off after one leg of a glorified challenge.

Nope I'll be the sole Norfolker amongst a gaggle of Mancs aka the wife's family

Need a lift?

An example from thirteen years ago hardly helps your case! As Trees says I expect sponsorship plays a big part in what Poole pay, and I don't have a problem with clubs having bigger budgets than others, its just very irritating when people ignore that fact when trumpeting about why particular riders join their club. Very naive to think that money isn't a major part of it.

See you there mate!