Roger Jacobs

Klindt in the pits with Jakobsen ...

Not girders. The Ipswich fence was collapsible on impact. With nothing to hang the airbags on, they had to develop a frame - the posts are at the back, don't think they've ever caused a problem?

They messed the team up by signing Pedersen. Quite a few people predicted he would find it tough, and wouldn't last the season. Obviously, no one guessed it wouldn't even be a lap!

Light rain at 13:05 - looks very dark in the direction of Ipswich, yet clearer to the south. Met Office reckons this will pass over, and may be clearer afterwards ...

Yet nothing at Grange Farm, Kesgrave - about a mile east of the track ... We heard the thunder, and it's turned cloudier and colder ...

Bluster postponed the match before the gate was bolted ... I'll get me coat.

Most speedway clubs are worthless. Those who actually own their own stadium at least have that as an asset - the rest have nothing that would interest any investor.

Foxhall has missed all the rain on Wednesday, so far (as at 19:00). Met Office forecast for Ipswich on Thursday is 60% chance in the afternoon (mostly showers, I think, rather than a solid band of rain), and clearing into the evening. I''ll be watching the excellent BSN coverage - would. be doing that whoever the opposition.

Kemp is still a Rising Star. His average issues would have been for a Championship place ... it's often riders in the 5-6 bracket that get squeezed out.

Averages are irrelevant, Rowe is still listed as a Rising Star.

Postpone. If you cancel, it isn't restaged. It's a big deal because nobody trusts the promoters, and there are dodgy circumstances. KL hadn't even confirmed their line-up - which is a requirement of the SCB Regs. If you continue to accept this squit, they will continue to keep doing it.

Nicholls is probably the most successful self-made businessman in Suffolk, and a life-long Witches fan.

Yes, it really is that easy

Maybe you could exercise your consumer rights and ask for a refund, e.g. poor product.

Match preview says: "The Ipswich management have been assessing their options with rider replacement not a viable long-term option but are giving Riss as much time as possible to return."

Foxhall was always the return leg - it was Compost Corner in the morning.

Poland has also had rain ...

Up from what? 500 to 510 is up. Until they start publishing attendances, it's all just stories.

I don't recall ever seeing a dust bowl at Foxhall. A sunny/clear afternoon contributes to a lack of grip, so the track will become slicker. Difficult balancing act, both on track prep/maintenance and the expectation of a potentially even larger attendance tempted by the sunshine.

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Misdemeanour? He was unwell.

One strong reserve is a key ingredient of a successful team. They chose Hume, and he will be expected to do better - I'm sure Hume will want to do better too.

How bizarre! I made no comment about changes. Even though he defeated Bewley, Hume still only scored 6 from 7, which simply isn't good enough by the senior reserve at home ... and I doubt that he will improve significantly.

Hume received a 25% reduction, which is why he was able to fit. Apart from one very good ride, the only BV rider he beat was Rowe in Heat 2. The senior reserve must be able to deliver more at home.

King didn't have a poor night - he was what he is. Louis must have his reasons for not wanting Rowe or Kemp (attitude, approach, background set-up, support team?). Hume is a concern - lots of people love him because he's an all-action, never-say-die, great bloke ... but at Foxhall he needs to be able to beat visiting second strings as well as reserves. Heigh-ho.