Garry1603

I agree. He seems to be someone who has a long term plan (not heard that in speedway before!) and has definite ideas how the sport should be run. Can only be good for the sport in general if he can deliver. Wonder what the other promoters think of him?

I think the Witches will have too much for the Aces, but not quite enough for the bonus point. The key, as always with Belle Vue is if Kildemand, Blodorn and maybe Zischke can score enough to support Kurtz. Just seen that Chris Harris replaces Doyle, so that makes it even more unlikely that the Aces will prevail. 50-40 Witches.

Mine's not. Given up tbh

Peter Collins. Chris Morton, Darcy Ward,, Shawn Moran

Fricke £100 more Doyle £100 more Holder £300 less

It's Ipswich next week. Kings Lynn is the week after.

Some good racing tonight despite the scoreline. Doyle was superb in his first ride with Will Cairns and was a class act all night. Kildemand, Blodorn and Zischke will all feel more confident after scoring well. I'm sure Belle Vue would have lost money though - a very poor attendance and lots of points money to pay out.

Hopefully the great racing last weekend might whet the appetite of 'lost fans' who used to go to the sport years ago and might be tempted back. I paid for my GP tickets when they came out a few months ago, so the financial 'pain' was a while ago. Would have thought that there might be a few more there tomorrow to see Doyle's debut though. Early days, I guess, but there shouldn't be any weather issues, so I'd have been hopeful of a good crowd.

Hopefully the great racing last weekend might whet the appetite of 'lost fans' who used to go to the sport years ago and might be tempted back. I paid for my GP tickets when they came out a few months ago, so the financial 'pain' was a while ago. Would have thought that there might be a few more there tomorrow to see Doyle's debut though. Early days, I guess, but there shouldn't be any weather issues, so I'd have been hopeful of a good crowd.

Looking forward to going to this and seeing Doyle's debut. Ticket sales didn't look promising on the website earlier though. With Kildermand and Blodorn back in the team I can only see a comfortable home win for the Aces, but it will actually be nice to see the team without guests. 52-38

I wish him well. Not my favourite rider, but you know what you are getting with him. At least it's back to a full team again with Kildemand and Blodorn back

Surely Harry Redknapp with his West Ham connections could have a word? Maybe also get the Hearns involved to give it the publicity it needs. Definitely worth exploring, but as an addition to the Manchester weekend rather than instead of.

Zmarzlik £500 more Kurtz £500 more

Lambert £150 less Fricke £100 more

Madsen £100 more Fricke £50 more Lambert £50 less

Holder £100 less Lebedevs £50 more

Thanks!

Can't make it tonight, but was going to stream it from BVTV - anyone else having issues with ordering it? It's currently saying not available.

54-36 Easy win. Sheffield will be too good at home for everyone this season.

Can see it being close on Monday, but Sheffield to win easily on Thursday. This Belle Vue team will struggle at most away tracks I feel unless Cook can really step up. The key to Monday will be Cook, Blodorn & Kildemand for the Aces. They'll need to get around 20 points between them to get a home win. Kurtz / Bewley should be good for about 25 points but reserves won't get much.

A really good first meeting of the season for me. Bewley looked a little sluggish early on (by his standards), but what a final! The track held up to the weather very well despite the earlier rain and there was some great, brave racing. Kurtz / Fricke and then Bewley / Holder were hard but fair with each other and the meeting got better the further it went. Credit to Chris Harris as well - never gives less than 100%.

Wonder if Cairns or Zischke will end up with the higher average this season? Both are capable of putting a point or two on their starting averages imo.

Tate Zischke announced for Belle Vue.

RIP Bob. A great rider from a bygone era.

Having three rounds of fixtures, plus playoffs will test the patience of the most ardent fans. If I miss a match, it will be a case of 'oh well, they're here again in a few weeks'. What if the 'third round' had a different race format with six or five rider teams with no guests allowed? At least it would bring a little more interest as we get to the peak spectator time of July / August.