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As, indeed, used to be the case in speedway. Belle Vue before the War; Wembley late 40s/early 50s; Wimbledon mid 50s/early 60s

Oh dear. That's a blow. They'll probably cancel the GP in that case.

I once bumped into Colin Pratt on a rush hour Underground train in London. We developed a very close relationship......

Yes, because we all know that is the thought uppermost in the minds of Trump, Putin and Zelensky, whether Laguta can ride in the GPs or not.

That's why I like Danny King. But it now appears that most Ipswich supporters want to get shot of him because he has been too good this year!

Who do you think should get the wild cards? I don't think you've ever mentioned your view on this.

While you're at it, you could also ask the over 3,000,000 slaves England/Britain transported in the 17th/18th centuries. Every country has its past!

Will Robert Lambert a) Win BBC Sports personality of the year b) Not even get a mention in the Sports Review of the Year? No prizes are on offer…

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....