norbold

91 years ago today. 😪

I know that in the great scheme of things it doesn't matter in the least, but being a pedant, I do like to get things right. It was JoeW436 who said, "Would love to see the Poles get beat in their own house" (see above) as I had no particular desire to see that.

I'm surprised, given the current situation with speedway, that the Cup is not decided with a final heat for the top four teams. Winner wins the cup.

That wasn't my quote!

How's it going so far?

Wouldn't matter, seeing as Johnnie Hoskins never promoted at High Beech.

Well, the last time I looked you could still see the outline of the High Beech track, so maybe. Mind you, I think you may have to chop down a few trees first....

I did actually write the book. Ken is shown as co-author because a) it was his idea to write the book b) he provided a number of the illustrations, c) he had the contacts with former riders, promoters etc. who he put me in touch with and d) he gave me some first hand information on the later years . But I actually wrote the book.

Excuse me!!!!

Found mine this morning!

It's just painful listening to Kelvin trying to work out the finalists.

Lambert must have thought he was in the Grand Prix there with that line up…

Thank you. I have done some checking and yes, you are right, that was the last time. Over 40 years ago!

Out of interest, does anyone know the last time a speedway meeting was broadcast live on terrestrial tv?

Don't know about the others, but Hackney greyhounds ran on Thursday and Saturday nights, so there was no problem with "Make it a Date, Friday at Eight" for speedway.

Where would we all be without rumours?

Ooops, that's who I meant. It's my age....

All change for Ipswich then: 1. Richard Lawson 2. Scott Nicholls 3. Danny King 4. Tom Brennan 5. Tobiasz Musielak 6. Kevin Juhl Pedersen 7. Jason Edwards

Kubera?

I think you've answered your own question there!

Should have taken blue!

Is Lambert welded to his bottle?

Great maths again, Kelvin.

Doesn't Tungate have a 100% record in Grand Prix? Two starts, two wins in the 2017 Australian Grand Prix.

"….fires himself to the front." "Each rider has now had their five rides, so we know their scores, but I haven't got a clue who's qualified for the Elsie Queue."