dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

Effectively they will only be oaying 5 riders! Looks a right hash up to me and glad we are out of it! Barker out Howe in and we are under the limit.

So can Adam ride in all 3 leagues? If not how does he benefit effectively only riding at NL level? From his development point of view surely he would be best on the PL.

Lambert had indicated he wouldnt ride NL so wouldnt be elligible for a reserve berth in the EL if he stuck to this decision!!

So with the new rules it must be 99.99% sure that Adam will be at Lakeside - but can he ride in all 3 leagues?

agreed a points limit reduction is only a one season solution and only when the number of teams alters. A norm of 42.5 is about right and if conditions allow trying to tempt a few higher end riders back in future then 45 or do would be a way forward but again only for one season.

The continual reduction of the limit is a myth. It has not reduced in the last few years and will only reduce next year if there are a number of additional teams - which will only be because it will be closer to the actual average due to the teams joining from the PL having a EL converted total of under 30 (unless 12+ top liners are added) Also a 50 point limit in the 80s is pretty much the same as todays 42.5 when you factor in the fact that the old 50 limit included bonus points.

A few being a bit harsh on HRFans I think. It may or may not be 12 teams but IF it is then the limit needs to be around 38. Without an influx of a dozen or so higher end riders then a 42+ limit would mean disaster for the newcomers. This is not going to happen as the cost of such is the whole reason for the changes. Leave things as they are and not only do the new teams not move up but a number of the existing would want out and the Elite crumbles anyway.

Doesnt the fact that he has just raced in the NSW U21s show that Brady Kurtz is an Aussie and should be on a 5?

To put matters into perspective the Chris Holder earnings from just one Polish meeting would just about sort things out. (ps I am not suggesting CH should pay for it!)

Foreign riders maintaining at least their starting assessed average is a good idea and one that quite a number on here have advocated.

indeed and if true it would say much more about the person making that choice than SS.

In a perfect world yes I agree - but what is the likelyhood of Sky saying do X and we will give you Y within the next 2 weeks? So I would say plan for nothing to be forthcoming unless the above scenario is already in the pipeline. The big danger would be to set out a structure on a 'promise' that then doesnt materialise.

Why would Sky sign a new deal without knowing whats on offer? Surely its down to the AGM to set out Speedways stall and then Sky (or any other) can decide if they want it.

not under current rules.PL comes first unless the fixture is rearranged.

That could work so long as you scrap heat 15.

Sheffield is the name Ive heard.

Ricky Wells - I think he could be a 9 point rider with Foxhall for a home track.

Hope Chris has got an unlimited calls package for his mobile then.

his shoukd go up then - the league has weakened and he has developed.

Of course back in the 50's there would have been 6 threads each with 20,000 posts a week eh Gustix!?

Will interesting to see if any rider chooses the SEC over the GP. If the money is so much better as some have hinted then its bound to tempt some.

So long as there is consistency and his situation meets the guidelines/rules then no worries.

It has been debated on another thread and the fact that he has ridden in the top Danish League already may have an impact on his starting average.

No offence but I hope they dont. In fact quite the opposite - the restrictions should remain as tight as possible. Also any non Brit joining the PL should not br able to drop below their initial assessed average. That way if they are good enough to add something to the league they will find a place and if not they wont block a space to give a young Brit a chance.

Youve posted 5 months too early Gavan!