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interesting this, I have tried to find out. There were no conversion averages obviously, old hands were restricted by gentleman's agreement. Riders were plentiful despite the warnings. When Teesside lost Greame Edmonds, Allan Brown turned up from Kings Lynn 2nd halves and became no1. If you consult Speedway Researcher and look at the results for 1967, 1966, lots of names crop up as reserves for BL1 teams who subsequently rode Div2. Of course BV with their training school had loads of decent riders who couldn't get into the first team and they could reasonably have used Chris Pusey. Other teams were 'sister' tracks. Teesside's was Leicester and we benefiited from that with Plant, Leadbitter, Reading, etc. In 68, no 7s had 2 rides only programmed. I loved those days, watching the progress of some of the young talent was great.

i wonder if anyone in the know would care to tell us what Redcar cost. I expect the council would have been fairly ok with the rent, its land that wd otherwise be useless

wouldn't say Redcar cost millions and its arguably the best track in the division. Facilities aren't plush but hey ho. If someone can get a field in a suitable spot, put the track in and build the facilities as you go = not cheap i know, but not millions. I've said it before but there are dozens of showgrounds where the land is unused for long periods, other than boot sales and they're usually out of town - Westpoint, Exeter for example or Royal Highland at Edinburgh

I know someone was looking at Avonmouth a while back - i assume nothing came of it. Shame because there's no housing, its all industrial. I believe they even placated the RSPB

i suppose it has to be one or the other. Or something completely left field.

come on then, someone must know/ guess

some unnecessary rudeness on the Swindon thread - absolutely no need - admin should be acting

I've been guilty in the past, too. Opinions and differences are fine but too many people seem not to have the skills to express themselves appropriately. Perhaps a stricter group of admins? Day/ week/ month bans. And for heavens sake - one account per person!! Maybe use our real names?

20 pc non white, not predominant

Cardiff is a one off and it doesn't even have a track

which the championship would be if teams weren't offered sweeteners to move up or who moved up to ensure their race day

ooh, lets have some wild guesses!

swiftly followed by EU riders

i know it might sound daft but are these fences dismountable to loan to other tracks? Eg what happens to the Cardiff fence?

in the spirit of the forum i must preface my comment with 'no disrespect' but this is the daftest comment.

who?

I was at Somerset's second ever meeting. It was basic but the track was fab and I believe its now a bit better kitted out.

Start looking for somewhere else. Maybe somewhere a moto x already exists for planning purposes

Don't feel bad gentlemen, I've seen 20 and 30 somethings with 20/20 vision driving like ars@holes

there certainly seems to be a shortage of optimists. Me, I think we're in for a good season and I'm pleased so many young Brits are getting a go.

i'd have kus in this league, if he wants it

although pleased that our promotion have morals can anyone list for me GB or EU, or anywhere who would fit what we have left?

what can they, or anyone, do?

just use the stand - loads of tracks have only one side for spectators these days

its fantastic news but i worry about the neighbours and their itchy fingers - prob best build a moat and some gun turrets