dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

Just passing by so popped in and car park and track look in decent shape I will post a couple of pics if crop works to get with forum file size limits!

Looks like even the base has washed away - note the inside kerb floating The rain only got heavier in the last 2 days so in that picture the track is probably significantly better than it is now!! No way of getting that into shape for Thursday even if we had 2 days of sunshine and a 30° heatwave IMO

This Redcar from a couple of days ago

There are times when the adverts are more welcome than the posts......

No need to apologise Badge Its just a shame a new date isnt as easily and speedily knitted into the list And not impossible that those dates do revert to the Shield rather than the cup - after all its tradition for the first round of one side of the cup draw to not be completed until September

Those are the KOCup dates as per original fixtures Badge

Sheffield were I believe ready to move up if required Ipswich prefered not to but perhaps if Thursday was so important to the Premiership then their bluff shouldve been called Redcar I would doubt would be in any position to move up with the crowd levels especially given they would be way out on a limb in a basically southern league Matt Ford was also very keen on maintaining Wednesday for Poole as well

I remember last year it was our fan that predicted Berwick to top the league as a result of Gary Havelock's man management........

Equally I think a team shouldnt be able to refuse a fixture where the date is reserved for restaging of postponed fixtures Lakeside should be compelled to take a fixture if it is the only reasonable date available Priority over riders will then need to follow the regulations as set out Thats why fixed days for each league shouldve meant fixed days full stop

It will certainly be a test of the new drainage A dry 24 before though always gives a chance when you have a decent set up to get things right Fingers crossed

I remember as many early Good Friday meetings where it has been t-shirt and sunglasses rather than rain and called off so simply delaying the start of the season isnt the solution IMO Lets hope there is swift and efficient planning for all rearrangements - thats the more important issue

I can post this now

Regulation 9.2.4

Proof that Rory Schlein is getting on a bit - his team mates have put him out to grass.

There lies the problem and why not having full segregation of race nights wiil still cause a mess (particularly if Lakeside visits to Thursday tracks fall foul) Ipswich have 2 reserved dates in April 12th and 19th - both now have Swindon fixtures The next spare Thursday is May 10th which is not reserved in Ipswich list but actually is in Swindon list Lakeside at Foxhall anyway on the 3rd as well so 2 weeks running far from ideal as well So if Good Friday is off Lakesides rearranged visit for the season opener shield comp could be in June in place of the reserved date for the semi finals if both sides are to track full teams!!

I hope youre right too!

That would be good. I hope youre right

Perhaps if it is off on Friday there will be co-operation between the 3 in the group and Lakeside visit on the 5th with Boro filling one of the April reserved dates...

Tend to agree but common sense and speedway often dont mix Will depend on whether it has been agreed that reserved dates take priority over rearranged fixtures or vice versa and whether clubs can be (and are) compelled to fill reserved dates when asked....

Lets hope its on or it could be June before its rearranged if we want to use a Thursday We have 2 reseved dates in April - 12th and 19th but Swindon now have fixtures on both those nights (including rearranged Leicester involving Danny) so Morris Ellis Zack W unavailable Next free date is May 10th which is not reserved in Ipswich list but is in Swindon list so same unavailibilty could apply (plus Lakeside due in cup on 3rd anyway so would you want same team 2 weeks running) So much for fixed race nights for each league.....

Interesting to see who gets priority for Thursdays in these circumstances - thats a reserved date in the Ipswich calender and could be needed if Good Friday v Lakeside is off.....

You could be Mike Yarwood - If so we would never guess who you are really!! Im not often disappointed (and certainly dont dwell on it) Im even over the cup final now! Look for the positive in the situation/person is my policy. Make the best and move on - lifes too short.

But you have to reveal your identity to join people for a burger.....

I never expect the Witches to win at the showground. Doesnt matter when it is or who is riding for either side!! Expect the worst but hope for the best is the only policy with this one Hope its a cracking meeting although I will be elsewhere so will miss it (may lend someone my bell though just so 99 doesnt miss out on that )

Better Amendment served no purpose. It didnt save time and didnt add anything to the meeting