The White Knight

It still doesn't make it right. blue witch - I edited my original Post as you were composing your Post, you may wish to check it out. Sorry about that.

Sorry, I don't agree. It is a gimmick cooked up by someone to falsify the result, if over two Meetings the score is tied, it is a draw and that's it. How fair is it that one team get the chance to run off for an extra point, on their home track but there is very little chance of the away team getting a win. The scoring system is wrong too. It again contrives a result. The other night the Belle Vue rider won the race giving the Match win to the inferior team by the points value given to second and third. Speedway is all about winning the race NOT finishing second or third. The trouble with Speedway is that it has far too many gimmicks. I reckon that half the reason the crowds are dropping is because of gimmicks. Regarding the 'Play Offs', another gimmick. The team that wins the League then have to win it again through the 'play offs'. How fair is that? It is a nonsense. I have been a Speedway Supporter for 61 years and I believe that most of the changes made over the years made Speedway, on balance, less credible, rather than more credible in the long run. I count myself lucky to have watched Speedway in the 1960's and 1970's. Those were great days for me.

Don't tempt them at the A.G,M. You might get more than you bargain for.

Silly idea in my opinion. a Draw is a Draw - and that should be it. Typical Speedway. Why make it straightforward when you can complicate it. 🙄

The Riders have to ride tthe Bikes on the Tracks provided. The only Track that I can see that is fit for purpose is the NSS. The bikes are far too fast to race on Tracks more fitted to upright engines than these 'lay downs' that they ride these days. Yes, even JAPs were in my opinion safer. The top speeds on these bikes were fast enough for the Sport. To be honest, I thought the racing was better too. I know people will talk about progress - but - only when it benefits Speedway, but to my mind these four-valve never did. I know that I am getting on in years, and unable to attend, but to me Speedway has regressed, not progressed over the years since the 60's, and 70's. If there is a case to be made for too much progress - then this is it. Oh!!! I preferred the 'one off' World Final to the current day GP's too, though I doubt that will surprise anyone on here. To me, the 60's and early 70's were the Golden Age of Speedway.

It is a great shame that Speedway hasn't. The Sport seems to be stuck in a time warp - except for the bikes, which are far too powerful these days.

How right you are. 1928 tracks with 2025 rocket ship bikes racing on them will not end well. There are more and more injuries these days. Is it any wonder?

Must have been really good. You posted it twice. 😉🤣

You made mme laugh. 🤣🤣 Hence the 'Like'.

I agree with you, Ray. I sincerely hope we are both wrong, and that the phoenix may yet arise from the ashes.

Very sad news. R.I.P. + Graham.

Very sad news this. R.I.P. + Mike.

Fingers crossed then. 🤞

I wattched that programme. Enjoyed it.

Surely, he has served his time, and, hopefully learned his lesson. Everyone deserves a second chance.

Cheers naffer. Thank you.

CPO? I am not good with acronyms. Age you know. 🙄

R.I.P. + Geoff.

How do you know? I'm eighty now - so I know you are right. 🤣 Who have you beeen watching? 😉😲🤣

Sounds hopeful. 🤞

Not keen on Stan. Bring back Bob.😉🤣

Hope is eternal................... Up the 'Bees'. 👍🙂

A very jaundiced view methinks.

R.I.P. + Tommy.

Why not? 🤬 They were a bl**dy sight better than now. 🤬