Ghosty

This was for years the BMF rally (British Motorcycle Federation) in its heyday it attracted 80,000 over the weekend, for various reasons a couple of years ago MCN step-in & took the date over! Most years that the BMF ran the event it featured a vintage speedway demonstration which worked very successfully.

Very talented motorcyclist was Mike, after he's speedway days he got into vintage road racing & i'm told either crashed or won. Become very good mates with Barry Sheen, so much so he was a beneficiary in his will. A dab hand with engines, he has played a part in somersets Jake Allens success.

I would vote Wiggy every time, Simon was & still is the RIDER'S RIDER not only that, also a great ambassador with brilliant PR skills off track - never matched to this day. You can't dismiss Kelvin's results but it was all so textbook & boring by comparison.

With the exception of Peter Adams all the best & most successful team managers/coaches have been ex riders. Peter Adams has worked with & learnt from many top riders (O. Olsen etc.)but he is the exception. Laurence I can honestly say your talents can be better used running the overall show (i.e. CVS) ATB whatever you do.

Ever since the Witches dropped out of the Elite they have looked to be potential Champions but as yet have never delivered, will 2017 be the year?

Because the 2017 play-offs are being decided by playing DARTS (live on Sky) it has to be Slim Jim Tebby! P.S. (RIP Jim one of speedways good guys).

Laurence, that's a big mistake in my opinion, you (along with Mark) will have more than enough to do @ home meetings. You need a team manager/coach who can give the team both riding & machine advise & just as important keep the fathers of certain younger riders in check. I wish you both the best for 2017 & may your turnstiles merrily click away!

FOA Mark & Laurence With the N.L. fixtures out tomorrow, you would do well to run on any Friday that Zummerset don't have a home fixture, that alone could add 50-100 (Exeter based) to your gate. Any clues yet for team manager/coach? Not long now!

That's good to hear Mark, You deserve good crowds with the population of Plymouth it must be achievable, put on a good slick show, tight racing, home wins & dancing with the Captain!

General questions: Has anyone been charged with the damage to the air fence @ the tail end of last year? What measures are being taken to stop these Morons in the future.

All roads lead to the Oaktree Arena tonight for the Tatum/ Pearson roadshow. Rumor has it that Kelvin will buy everyone a drink to prove it's not true that he's as tight as a duck's A-s!!!!!!!!

I don't pretend to know all the issues here but the way I see it: 1. If ISG did not complete the building of the stadium on-time & to the specified requirements they must be responsible? 2. If the landlord MCC have not fulfilled their obligations to the tenants Gordon/Morton then they must be responsible? 3. If Gordon/Morton have withheld the rent (build not completed) this is an everyday action in landlord/tenant disputes. 4. If Gordon/Morton have debts within speedway that's not good, but how much effect did the cancelled meetings have on their finances? I have seen some details online showing huge losses by ISG. All said Belle Vue speedway is currently the best race track in the U.K. & must be up & running in 2017.

Master stroke!!!!!! Sorry!.... seriously ATB & good luck for 2017.

Hi Devilman Not the best place to discus this I know, but the new promotion would do well to invite CD & guest to the arena & trust they like what they see. I have meet CD face to face he's a very down to earth person despite his wealth & most importantly has a motorcycle background............. Good luck to the devils for 2017, can you confirm your race day... not Fridays PLEASE!

Have you been in contact with Chris Dawson (THE RANGE) he used to race pre'65 scrambles. As a very successful businessman he won't just had you a load of cash - you will have to show you have something worth buying!!!! good luck for 2017.

Council officials should be transparent with their actions & taxpayers money, but obviously not in Manchester! looks like we have a choice: 1. Don't ask contentious questions & get Belle Vue Speedway in 2017. or 2. Ask contentious questions, get delays & have no Belle Vue Speedway in 2017.

This is not good for G.B. Speedway, this team should not be approved by the BSPA/SCB the "3rd." division should be all about developing young British riders. I can also state that a few years ago I refused to ride in this league for that reason!

What have we here? a lot of people with views of what actions SHOULD have taken place! I think the whole thing is a technical legal mess with solicitors rubbing their hands with glee. The new Belle Vue is the best race track in the U.K. without a doubt & a must-have for a successful 2017 G.B. Premiership. Speed is not what solicitors do, unless things get sorted quickly are the Aces going to be at the tapes for 2017?

Come on all you Rebels supporters - now we are in the top division we need plenty of activity on this forum. My biggest disappointment is the selection Graveson for 2017 I can't see Garys thinking behind that one - time will tell!!

Well done "Captain" most UK riders should have at least a part time job as well as riding once & a bit per week. Did I see somewhere that a National league reserve had a full time mechanic? if that is fact then it's plain ridiculous!!!!

I have nothing personally against Jan Graversen BUT I think Gary is pushing his luck this time! Graversen has had numerous opportunities in the UK to prove himself & failed, the only thing he seems good at is obtaining a low average for the following season. Gary must have a reason for JGs team selection, what is it?

I agree team suits CAN look professional BUT 5 riders in team suits & 2 others in something completely different look very unprofessional therefore defeating the whole objective. Speedway in 2017 should be all about running within ones budget & not wasting money on something that's not needed.

Come on then Mark & Laurence if your fans dislike the proposed Devil so much, run a competition for a new Devil/ Devils logo run it in conjunction with the local paper the Herald & present the winners with a signed race jacket on opening night!

Please see my post from a little while ago............. Team selection could be very interesting, I think the 4 things to consider @ this level are: Talent, Commitment, Youth & living relatively local. Therefore you can add the very talented Zac Wajknecht to the mix & I ask does anyone know where will Nathan Stoneman be living next year? Unfortunately there's not much local Grasstrack nowadays for potential Devils. With a young team you will need a good advisor (Coach) as so many riders @ this level don't even ride the bike properly = avoidable injury's & lack of progression. Best of luck to the devils in 2017.

Copied form Refs section: Something for all refs to look forward to in 2017: Sit in their box overseeing a Redcar Bears meeting featuring: Garrity, Hall, Wright & Barker! It will be fireworks every meeting. It will be VERY interesting how the 2017 season pans out for the Bears some success long overdue.