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I did not mention Zmarzlik, what is your problem? I would never want to see any rider carted off to hospital, I was simply applauding the winner. The sport has inherent risks. This is what makes this and many other forums and platforms a pain in the arse, full of argumentative individuals who think only their views count, they cannot accept a counter view and believes that everyone else is wrong. Part of an effing society who are responsible for a decline in standards and have ruined what was once a great place to live.

No complaints here, speedway on a Saturday night live on TV, Hopefully this is an opportunity that brings forth a new TV era and the powers that get on board and grab what is possibly on offer. It would be so good to see the sport live or recorded in 2027 on ITV 4. Fingers crossed.

Yep agree with your comments. Fingers crossed and I really wish/hope that Dudek makes it to the top because he is talented and what a champion he would make. It would be so good to see him riding in the UK. It will never happen unless they hold a test match. I am so glad I saw Gollob and all the other Polish riders wear the Witches race jacket. Those were the days

Well done to Maciej in Poland tonight fingers crossed for one of the youngsters to fill those positions behind Robert.

Cooper Rushen comes across as a great competitor and good luck to the lad. We need more like him and if the UK can generate this sort of rider, the future does look bright. Great to see lads like this having the confidence to mix it with some of the best in KK speedway.

Totally agree, great to have racing live on a Saturday night. When did that last happen. Thanks ITV 4 and hopefully that can see the potential and perhaps look at the wider European scene.

Agree and the presentation is not far behind the Polish scene and watching both championships, the Polish racers tonight are far more competitive and producing closer racing and the UK racing seems a bit tame by comparison but that said ITV are doing a first rate show. Maybe the governing body missed an opportunity to fill the stadium. Just take a look at the Polish championship and price point versus Belle Vue. It would not have taken much to push the boat out on this one but UK speedway really lacks the ability to put on something special.

Talking of less is more, those in charge could start with the rule book. I read in this weeks SS it now runs to 180 pages. Was someone bored when they started writing it up or were they thinking of another sport and got confused. Next point to consider is getting rid of Vatcher, he has done a lot of harm to the image with his decision making and yes I know he may been on site to support younger aspiring riders who take to the track but overall him and few other cohorts need to move aside. Regulations and staffing needs trimming and the governing body should stop threatening riders who take part in Nora run meetings. Years back you had open meetings and often unattached riders would compete but now former riders and those younger ones with a reasonable amount of experience are throwing in the towel because the sport and administration is so badly managed to the point where it is mismanaged and if they awarded degrees for incompetence those collectively sitting on the table and the admin team would all receive a 1st. They then complain that the UK has a shortage of home grown riders. Take a look in the mirror chaps and I think you will find the who is to blame.

What is Jason made of after that crash. Bloody hell the guy was put through it then and walked back to the pits.

Jason rightly upset with that move.

Fingers crossed as I think he gained so much needed confidence from that meeting and showed what he can do. A bit of an up and down season and I wonder how much the injury in the USA really set him back.

Does it matter. The fact that it got plugged hopefully means a few more potential punters get to watch it. I am sure if he wins they will get it right. Perhaps if it was a Commonwealth and British final following a a number of qualifying rounds then it might have been even more competitive. Imagine have Chris Holder and Jason Doyle competing. Perhaps that is for the future, for now we must appreciate the opportunity this coverage offers the sport. To those in charge, a simple message, promote it as much as you can and don’t cock it up.

Anglia TV news has given the meeting a good plug this evening listing the local riders from Ipswich and Kings Lynn as well as mentioning Robert Lambert. Fingers crossed those in charge get this right.

Tom Brennan’s licence has been revoked in Poland. Seems it is something to do with the number of leagues he has ridden and the points he scored last weekend have been deducted from the result.

Home team starting to run away with it, good rider by Holder.

Ostrow/Lodz match seems to be down on supporters but we have racing so no complaints.

I understand and agree but with so few opportunities to get the sport on a main stream terrestrial channel at one of the best tracks in the country is not something that comes along every day. Someone somewhere has been pulling some strings because the current incumbents controlling the sport have failed miserably for years to achieve this so who ever has got the sport to this point is to be applauded. No it won’t solve all the problems and as long as the sport is self governed by those who cannot see beyond the business model which has not worked for years, it will not change overnight. However if this can be used to showcase not just UK speedway but European speedway and yes it might be banging the old drum but put a top flight league meeting from Poland on and you possibly have the makings of a revival of interest. Imagine if one or two clubs were allowed to compete in Polish league racing. Speedway UK needs an injection of good fortune and a kick up the arse. This might just be the start.

That is not solely what this is about and if a few more turn up at the local track that is a bonus. It is the exposure on free to air television first and foremost that the sport will get which has not happened for years and if enough tune in it could open the door to a television contract which the u k sport needs to survive and rebuild for the future. Like many on here you may not like it so don’t watch. If this could lead to top league speedway from Poland being televised on ITV 4 even it is a recording of the match then the exposure of what it can be like could only help UK speedway. Still with all the negative contributions on here, it might as well fail so that all the critics can say we told you so yet those critics do sweet f a to promote the sport.

For anyone interested the meeting now appears in the ITV 4 scheduling for Saturday 19.00 to 22.00

The answer is if those on here still believe the sport has a future in the UK try and get to Belle Vue and if they could simply give tickets away free to attend like Arena Essex did a few years back then who knows how it will look. Pack out the stadium, create the atmosphere and make sure the riders are told to chase every point available and find a sponsor to put up a winners pot that is worth while then you have the making of a show case. At this late stage those outside the sport have not got a clue so it is the best opportunity to go for sh.t or bust. It does not matter at this stage who or what organisation rallies around to make this work, those watching for the first time will not have a clue when it was decided what the winner gets so try and push the boat out and make it happen. All on here know that if speedway is to succeed we owe it to get behind this opportunity . I hate the phrase unprecedented but this is and a chance that may never come the sports way ever again.

Take the announcement on board and let’s hope it turns out to be a success. If you can generate interest then it might just lead to a new opportunity for the sport in the UK and further afield. Just imagine televising a top Polish league match live with English commentary. Just one meeting at that professional level may make viewers want to seek out UK team racing. It has got to start somewhere so for all the doubters, you don’t have to watch, go and sit in the stands or just ignore the meeting and stop complaining when someone somewhere has pushed the boat out to get the sport live on TV on Saturday night.

Another decent afternoons racing and considering it is free to watch, no one should really complain. Thanks to the guys who make the viewing happen and the riders who never give up as well as the supporters in the stadiums who really make it a spectacle. Look forward to the next round. Thanks

Yesterdays racing had just about everything with some very tough hard riding with no one was letting up and you could see the frustration on the faces of some of the riders in the pits. Interesting comments from the English speaking riders when being interviewed and well done to Tom who obviously came into what was going to be a tough meeting for his opener. Onwards and upwards to the next group of matches from Poland.

One possible downside with just eight home meetings could be that the stadium owners think it is no longer worthwhile renting the stadium to a speedway club or would the owners impose rent increases to match the income they had before the reduction in meetings. One way might be for all top sides to run NDL teams fortnightly but I do not know the costs etc so it may not be viable. For sure, if stadium owners do not get a decent income then they might just think it is time to sell up and take the capital gain and invest in something else. I know it is unclear why Arlington has closed but when you think of the way that was filled on a regular basis and yet Spedeworth had the rug pulled says it all about the state of oval stadia in this country. Few are really 100% safe and because of that speedway is not in a good position. With the decline in the number of stadia owners willing to allow oval sports that makes it hard to attract decent investment and you could see a time where just a few tracks remain and either compete in a European league(if rules permit) or those that remain stage individual meetings and international meetings. Difficult one for all involved to resolve going forward.

Eastbourne Speedway Ltd shareholders include R L Dugard Will Trust and perhaps if this is a trust then the trustees have decided to sell to realise cash for the beneficiaries of the trust or for some other reason. The latest accounts filed are a micro version and for the year ending December 2024 a provision of £350k is shown on the creditors side but given they are micro accounts it is impossible to find out what is behind this. Net worth feel from £574k to £170k but some of the reduction will be the provision. They did have what appeared to be a healthy current assets position. The suddenness of the decision is a mystery unless they are close to a deal to sell and the new owners want vacant possession and not be tied into leases etc. with a third party. In time we might find out but yes it is a shame to see another track go. Had many memories of travelling to Arlington to watch Rayleigh and more latterly Ipswich ride.