dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

Perhaps more of the Thursday teams will be in the top league anyway making it less likely to be opposed..... Peterborough strongly rumoured to be moving up and availability of the showground apparently much better during midweek too

Whomever it is its done and dusted and the plan to move up in place is what Im hearing

Would Drew want to jump straight into the top level? As good a prospect as he is Id say concentrating on a full year at the middle level (assuming there is still one) would be better for him

Well IF it does happen that wouldnt be a bad start

Indeed - a lot can happen over the next week

Can only see a 3 tier set up still being in place now There may well be something akin to an episode of the old kids show Runaround at he AGM though.....

Easily sorted on paper

Yes THJ it may well be £20 for me next year

Thats terrible This year Ipswich didnt run the 16 Lapper which was due as part of the season ticket A pro rata refund cheque was sent within a couple of weeks of the confirmation the season was finished with a letter apologising for the meeting not happening and thanking the fan for their valuable support

Cant see it being possible to get the points money down to £40 per point I dont think the Ippo reserves were even on as low as that and the top end probably double at least At £40 a rider averaging 6 would be earning less than £10k from 40 meetings - that doesnt even cover 1 bike for a season let alone a 2nd (or more) as is expected by clubs (and fans) and thats before they earn anything!! Ippo I estimate average 1000+ and I doubt make a profit (although due possibly to paying above average rates and higher stadium rent than most) To achieve such a reduction I think you are looking at a NL+ standard rather than even a diluted Championship It does show that all is reliant on those sponsors and benefactors Re admission - certainly not a £10 sport - thats a pie in the sky thought Where we are now at £15-18 is about right for the mid level league I think a proper 'top league' could go to £20+

Ive cut it down to what I see as the most important point Whilst the sport can only attract 500 or so then the price charged is almost irrelevant IMO

There have been a few studies/articles setting out this point which have resulted in some heated debates on several threads

The 28 ban would extend to both leagues though Ray

No choice Even where a captain notes each meeting that riders pay is not up to date it will take a time to get it sorted If a rider refuses to ride as he has not been paid what happens? Does he get backed? No Instead he gets backed into a corner and threatened with a 28 day ban

Boro is one of the clubs that have a fan base at a level and with the potential to tempt enough back to be able to consider a move up The biggest question mark may well be showground availability to fit with a top league requirement

I think it could be blocked Hawk although perhaps through the SCB rather than the BSPA They are the legally appointed body to licence all tracks in Britain Any non British licence position would have no basis here

Dont get me wrong I agree with the sentiment of your idea but just adding a bit of realism that it cant just change over one winter If you could have a workable combined league of say 18/20 teams meaning the riders had the same number of meetings but for 1 team rather than doubling up then happy days Unfortunately I cant see such a situation being possible right now

Needs a huge amount of goodwill from the employer for it to work Some would find that but many other wouldnt

50/50 id say - happy to take the positives at the moment Danny certainly is the type to show the determination required to make it happen if its possible

Those suggesting riders cant be full time need to also then accept that if their plans to completely stop doubling up were implemented that those riders may miss meetings to work elsewhere (particularly when rearranged)

Depends who wants to sign him

Every bit as worthwhile listening to him in he flesh too

For balance my vote goes to Crump99 for his lighted hearted positive outlook on everything

Dont believe you are allowed to do that anymore To gain a rider registration (asset) for a non British rider they have to ride and qualify with the required minmum meetings

Surely with everyone being so well off the riders could pay their own - after all they are probably using £50 notes as toilet paper