Dickie Head

Let's be honest here. A prestige international meeting should be staged at the very best venue that is approved and available. With the very best will in the world, the new Swindon track will only cover the basics at best so to avoid embarrassment / criticism the U.K. authorities should make representations to the FIM now and get the venue reallocated. I'm sure some folks will have already made travel plans - by relocating now there is an opportunity to make changes without too much upheaval.

Does anyone know if Chris Popple will continue as centre green presenter or do you think the new regime will make a change?

Looks like the Islanders have acted quickly to find a replacement for Bryn https://onthewight.com/rob-provides-a-new-voice-for-the-wightlink-warriors/ Big shoes to fill.......good luck to the new guy.

Didn't I read somewhere that the Polish clubs would be running more Saturday fixtures this season. If that's right then Gomolski could be forced to miss several UK fixtures with Gdansk having priority. That would be too much of a risk for the Lions in my view.

Technical trouble seems to have scuppered this event. I'll leave it at that.

I have sent you a DM

Expect a rider announcement tomorrow.

Riders spend so much time fiddling about at the starting gate these days, I'm surprised speedway doesn't have a regular column in Gardners Weekly - a real top shelf publication if ever there was one!

8 October Poland v Rest of World at Lodz - said to be a farewell to the existing Lodz stadium prior to their move to the new stadium in 2018.

Stoneman?

WAS £100k but will now have to settle for considerably less.

Race day weather check at 15.00. A large black cloud hangs over Erith on the Kent side of the River. But the rays of sunshine that Bryn delivers will soon banish the gloom and leave glowing memories of a truely great man. RIP my friend.

Why do so many think that Klindt is going to be in the Poole line up? Genuine question.

And no room for Chris Holder on a prohibitive average.

The contract with the main team sponsor (Readypower) has now expired and is not being renewed so Matt Ford has to find a new backer. Could be tricky to get a good deal in a watered down Premiership.

Doesn't Coronation Street currently have a plot line to do with dodgy property deals? Right neck of the woods

Just announced - Friday 24 March 2017 - Darcy Ward Invitational.

I do hope there is a minute of silence to respect the memory of Dave Lanning who did so much for the Eagles in the late 60's and early 70's.

Maybe Dave's last microphone action can be found here: www.speedwayportal.com/cycle-speedway Special heat commentary and fuller interview near the start of the Senior European Individual Final coverage. True reflection of a great man.

The Poole Speedway site are reporting the death of the Voice of Speedway. Very sad news and condolences to those affected.

Adoring fans and quite a few others who are coming down for our last methanol fix for the season.

espeedway.pl reporting Martin Vaculik will not be returning to Torun in 2017.

Lee Smart fans should know that he will miss this meeting (and Buxton on Sunday) due to a long standing family commitment.

Can anyone provide the race time for heat 15 please as I think the one on updates is wrong. Thanks.

What does that involve?