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That was a bit uncalled for, wasn't it?

Thanks for the replies - so the numbers are not actually related to speedway directly, then. Yes, I think it would be a good idea to use their own numbers for the GP series. Helps with branding I guess and makes them a bit more recognisable outside of the sport - maybe?!

Does anyone know the origin of the rider race numbers eg Tai Woffinden #108 Chris Holder #23 Greg Hancock #45 Martin Smolinski #84 Are those numbers given to them by a federation or are they just a favourite/lucky number? Cheers

'Sick' according to Joey!!!

Same age.......................and I fully agree with you!!

Thanks for passing on this info - just goes to show it is easy to be critical of the BSPA/the system when not in possession of all the facts.

Great publicity for the sport but doesn't someone check the facts being presented on the clip! If I was PJR I wouldn't be too happy!!

I would hope so!!

Does anyone have team line-ups? I see Siggy is going to be there.

Ha-ha. You're a card!!

Sorry for taking the thread off-topic! Good win for the Witches - maybe Redcar were not that awful but Ipswich were just sublime! What were the race times?

Can't believe that Sanders has hijacked an Ipswich v Redcar thread.......

Defo right there GC!!

Maybe ignorance was bliss then. I just remember standing on the terraces amongst pretty large crowds not knowing the rule book. Not knowing which promotions were doing what, where and how every minute of the day but just enjoying my speedway immensely.

I am 'bumping' this question up as I think, getting back to the original topic title, this is a good question. I don't know the answer and I would be interested to hear responses. Apologies it it has been answered somewhere in the 5 pages of arguing!!!

Just to add to that. The only time it would be useful knowing the rule book a bit better would be to maximise my fantasy speedway teams!!!

I have been watching/supporting speedway for 41 years and i take a very simplistic views on the speedway rule book. To enjoy a speedway meeting I feel I need to know the rules that are specific to the running of the meeting itself. The rest of the rule book regarding the use of guests, points limits, averages, etc etc, I don't need to know as I don't see how it improves the experience of watching & supporting speedway. In fact, I think knowing too much of what a promotion/team manager can and can't do spoils the spectacle and maybe the use of forums and social networking sites have contributed to this.

Martin is back!!! Great news: http://www.coventrybees.co/news.php?extend.2397

Exactly what do you mean by 'open'? Mick Horton held a fans forum at Coventry at a time when the supporters were very critical of the promotion - quite a brave thing to do! By all accounts he came across very well but people still complain. Maybe he will think twice in future!

Ah ok, didn't realise that - still recovering from my daughters wedding from Saturday!!! Thanks for the info Rob.

Is Ash Birks definately back for this meeting?

James Shanes named for the British Speedway academy: http://www.coventrybees.co/news.php?extend.2376

This is my first year of subscription to Sky (Feb 2013) mainly for the speedway and I must say I have not been disappointed. The quality of the HD broadcast along with the various camera angles is excellent. The slow motion shots of all the motorsport channels is also very good. I don't have a big problem with the commentary team, I guess whoever they had in place we would criticise in varying degrees. Agree with what has been said regarding Sophie Blake - very professional.

Looks ok. Partly cloudy with a chance of sun breaking through from 3.00pm. Same through into the evening. 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm Forecast Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Temp (°C) 18° 20° 21° 21° 22° 21° 20° 19° Sorry - didn't format properly but you get the gist!!

Thanks chaps.