crescent girl

Oooooh, I think we're all quite relieved -- on so many levels -- that you aren't the Somerset boss............

Why? Berwick have Jye Etheridge signing for Wittstock and Leon Flint for Rybnik. Both will continue to race CL for the Bandits.

It'll all end in Tiers

I believe the BSPA bond, if surrendered, would be used to pay off the speedway-specific debts (riders, BSPA/SCB fees, maybe insurance premiums) ahead of any claims from outside the sport. But be assured, the BSPA will do all in their power to keep speedway at Brough, and to help Rob Grant get his show on the road.

Debbie Hancock might agree with you on that last point!

The two-at-a-time GPs were a necessary novelty, no more.

But surely Dan Bewley will be there, as the U21 rider? What UK need is a second senior rider, who - - in this emergency - - must obviously be Bomber, no?

Do we know the full line-up for this event, please?

Well, we're all watching.........

A short session is planned at Duns this Saturday afternoon (19th) from noon until 3pm. Speedway, flat-track and mini-bikes all welcome, £20 for the session. Book in by messenger....

So, before we get to a third page on Covid, what are our thoughts on the weekend's GPs?

Do t bet on it. Over half the more-recent cases have been in the 18-25 age group. Who think they're bullet-proof. But then go home and infect their grannies. Who die.

I'm amazed the "Golden Heats" match hasn't so far featured in this series.

Are you sure it is going to be on TV?

As has been stated elsewhere, Ipswich has a much bigger outdoor seating area and it should also be noted that Greater Manchester is currently a Covid hot-spot, where local authorities might not be happy to have a 'test event' on their door-step.

Good to learn of the young Bandits, and Academy riders such as "oor wee Luke" getting pointers from the greatest Australian rider of all time. The GHT Academy at Duns is running on Sunday August 23rd, open to riders of all classes and experience. £35 per rider, must have your own equipment -- social distancing will be observed (of course).

Why?

Poole currently are in the best league. As you'll hopefully find out.

Wherever it is staged, Britain are looking good with Tai and Robert L --- but who will be the third rider?

With all holders being admitted free to the meetings still being planned for this year

Very clear message from club, I thought. Still committed to staging speedway in 2020 and great continuity in stating that the same team is planned to line up as FTS Bandits in 2021. Fair deals for season ticketeers, being admitted free to all meetings this season. Bring it on!

Paranoia rules!

The proof is in the figures. Wales, Scotland and Ulster have kept a firmer lid on masks and distancing, and are down to about two or three Covid-19 deaths in a week between them. England, where the vast majority of marches and beach ignorances have been taking place, is still recording around forty deaths a week. To get speedway back, the virus has to be reduced and later eliminated (not eradicated, that's a pipedream) and if everyone plays their part -- and the Westminster parliament concentrates on saving lives rather than saving rich people's profits. It does appear that outdoor activities create a lesser risk than crowds indoors -- bad news for cinemas, clubs and pubs -- and this may allow 25% stadium capacity to be invoked, and speedway to make a return.

Its a fair bet it'll be against Berwick. Hull closed in 2005.

Great to learn the OTA will hear bikes again in a week's time! Even if we can't be there, there'll be hopefully be a few phone-films of the riders who turn out in action......