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Think it was one of the reasons, but who are the ones left?

Connor Bailey not on the list?

Just noticed that Connor Bailey has a 3 star rating, is this due to him being considered a good future star above several riders with 2 stars who have been around a long time? Seems like several riders like Jamie Halder and a few others don't appear on the list. Any particular reasons?

Experience relates to the top 3 and the youth and future of British Speedway the bottom end. 1. Tai Woffinden 2. Dan Bewley 3. Robert Lambert 4. Drew Kemp 5. Dan Gilkes 6. Jordan Palin 7. Dan Thompson 8. Joe Thompson You can only move forward with bringing in youngsters. Once upon a time a Manchester United fan told me and gosh did they move forward before backwards again with older players.

A new reader direction is the same as a new spectators adventure to see their first speedway meeting. Being able to relate to what's happening at other tracks and seeing how speedways history is so vast. Nothing ventured in any direction is the same as saying its dead and don`t bother. As mentioned it is getting better, but needs much much more coverage, particularly with the latest stars emerging. I think it is quite surprising that so many people do not realise how many tracks already do this, or are not informed as it is not covered by the Star!

A great read for the older end, but is it not time to move it forward towards the younger generation to be able to evolve and maintain its great status as the best speedway magazine in the world? With the British Youth Championships growing year on year, surely it is time to follow it more in depth and gain a new reader direction? All the families and friends of all the new riders emerging from as young as 7 years old would love to follow their progress and what better place than in the Star

Jumping at the opportunity to ride anywhere abroad is commendable and the riders must have a high degree of talent to be offered places/contracts. Personally I wish them every success. Some riders are quite content with riding in the UK and have no desire to take the opportunities offered abroad. But at the bottom end of the scale, they have to start somewhere and learn. Some riders have progressed to higher levels by blowing cobwebs away at Leicester and attending odd training schools, so please don't knock these as riders do benefit from them.

Does it matter? The boys are committed to doing their best and not like footballers will do anything for success. Think its people like you who think it must be free Success is not free and demands dedication Poor call, ring your neck

I suppose You know all the family bubbles at Scunthorpe then? I for one would kick out idiots like you who want to destroy any return to normality? What is your name and tell everyone that we are trying to get back to normality without being objective. Jog on or be constructive with your criticism of all and sundry

The only way forward is to be constructive with your criticism. Some excellent posts on this thread, trying to show a way forward. Most promoters will listen, but the arrogance of spectators about past halcyon days of speedway are not interesting. We now live in a completely different era and have to address present issues, not resurrect old ones. Newcastle Speedway this season, would have been a pleasure to visit. All the hard work behind the scenes would have reaped huge benefits. For once look at the positives as they are few, but a way forward.

Why? If you watched the following heat after the crash, Laguta was in same position as Thomsen and he had to shut off to prevent same accident. Committed, careless or reckless Laguta was not, but calculated he was by slowing down.

Tracks great, just a lot of bad riders who wouldn't command a team place in a lot of Championship sides

Bet the Rybnik fans are happy its behind closed doors and they haven't had to pay at turnstile to watch this drivel. NDL is more entertaining and the riders can ride and some are only 15 and worthy of a place at Rybnik. Cannot believe Lambert was chosen as number 8

If a track in the NDL looked like that the riders would relish such conditions and just get on with it like they always do

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I am pleased you have been following the British Junior System which is improving and evolving year by year. I agree 100% with your reasons and hopefully this is being addressed to ensure the next generation are guided, protected and educated professionally. I reiterate the (Bold) words in my original post, which will happen again and again and again

With the plethora of talent emerging through The British Youth System, it appears you must not follow it. With all due respect to so many emerging riders, they do not require any burden imposed upon them by naming them. The press are always there to build up budding stars and then demolish and demoralise them. Just look on this forum how easily riders, promoters, authorities, etc are criticised and demoralised by spurious comments.

This is the PROBLEM, pure negativity in every topic on THE BRITISH SPEEDWAY FORUM !!!!!!!!! Everyone just pulls it down and slates it !!!!!!!! WELL BELIEVE IT OR NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE BELIEVE IN IT. My parents always told me, if you have something to say, say it, but be objective and offer a potential solution. Until all the negativity from so called fans is eradicated, or as your post states put to sleep. How can it move forward.

No disrespect to either of the above posts, but its not about you enjoying it live (As we all do) But it is at this time, airing it to a newer, wider audience and capturing their imagination as to what it would be like attending a live meeting. This is why it does not move forward to new audiences, as long as it suits me I don't care!!!!!!!!!!

It does not make good viewing as it is not presented well. Take last nights great play off between Somerset and Scunthorpe, brilliant racing, intriguing and commentator naming wrong riders. A fantastic set of meetings from the past. Both meetings could have had the commentary dubbed over and presented better. Goodness knows there is time to do it and present the product to a TV company for national airing, not just to the converted. As you mention it needs a revamp and there is plenty of time on peoples hands to look and do now. Forget about footage in BBC or ITV archives, their is as I mentioned previously loads of existing footage from Tapes Up, Speedway Portal that can be forwarded to respective TV companies for airing. No one is looking outside the box and continually blinkered going down a one way alley with negativity beyond redemption. Lets wake the world outside Speedway to our great sport and forget about banging on to the converted.

With the current plethora of speedway being made available to the converted and present speedway fans I feel an opportunity for a wider audience is available. Both BBC and ITV have made it clear that to delve into their vast sporting archives is presently difficult and are limited to what they have available to screen. Over the past few Saturdays historic Rugby League, Football and various other sports have been screened at peak viewing hours. Is it not possible for any of the present organisations screening weekly speedway matches to offer the footage to them or even Free Sports for airing? If children can upload footage of their football skills on a Friday and have it screened on Saturdays Football Focus, surely anything to promote to a wider audience is possible. Prior to the screening of Glasgow `In the Red` documentary I contacted several friends who don't follow speedway and informed them to watch it. Being a speedway fan and advocate, I was surprised by 2 phone calls informing they switched it off within 15 minutes and why did I recommend it! I was told it was not informative or intriguing viewing and I was told to watch SUNDERLAND TILL I DIE SEASON 2 Wow what an insight, yes its not SPEEDWAY but it just shows the determination to get things done and change for the better. Maybe some Promoters/Owners need to take a leaf out of Glasgow`s forward thinking or even watch the Sunderland documentary to see and deal with reality. The point being made is that preaching only to the converted does not expand or grow Speedway!!!!

For me personally it was great and well worth the watch and credit to all involved, at least some people are trying to promote instead of knock it continually from within. Prior to the screening I contacted several friends who don't follow speedway and informed them to watch Glasgow `In the Red` documentary. Being a speedway fan and advocate, I was surprised by 2 phone calls informing they switched it off within 15 minutes and why did I recommend it! I was told it was not informative or intriguing viewing and I was told to watch SUNDERLAND TILL I DIE SEASON 2 Wow what an insight, yes its not SPEEDWAY but it just shows the determination to get things done and change for the better. Maybe some Promoters/Owners need to take a leaf out of Glasgow`s forward thinking or even watch the Sunderland documentary to see and deal with reality.

British speedway can survive and actually prosper after this despicable virus is contained. A radical approach to ensure every single club can have top quality meetings, increased attendances with top stars riding at each track. This would mean for this season a complete format change to all league structures for this season only. With 7 Premier League teams, 12 Championship teams and 3 stand alone National League teams. 22 teams competing in a structured 4TT format with every team visiting each other. This can happen with riders evenly distributed to teams regarding averages and present team signing prfrences etc. Racing format and fixtures are easily compiled, but this is totally RADICAL, but possible. Just imagine Nicki Pederson and Jason Crump visiting the likes of Kent, Mildenhall and Edinburgh. Block buster fixtures and a sure draw for spectators at every track. But wait we live in the real world and who would want something revolutionary that would actually benefit everyone in the sport?

Just seen Kevin Jolly has plans for Rye House for entry into NDL for 2020, any views on this. Think it would be great.