The Dog

I'd rather go with a couple of more experienced riders and maybe a youngster.. We'll see what happens over the next week.

Maybe people don't want to pay with their cash until they really have to. Human nature.

I'd imagine that the BSPA would want assurances that Birmingham can field a full team because of the issues it would cause if they couldn't, especially with the Brummies being the first on the streaming service at Berwick. Also, I'm sure Birmingham wouldn't continue to do track work, pit upgrades and a new airfence if there was any doubt about coming to the tapes.

The way he spoke in the Speedway Star a few weeks ago was implying that it wasn't worth racing in this country anymore...

It's a shame to be hijacking the Poole thread but I am confused regarding riders finances nowadays. Most riders claim that they don't earn enough and yet rock up with 3 new bikes every season and have no job during the winter. And then they hire a brand new van at x amount of pounds a month.. And yet young Flint reckons he can earn a decent living and he's only just starting out in relative terms to a lot of riders...

Regarding the young Pole Paluch, I think rather than showing ambition, it would be a huge target on the promotions back for signing an untried and untested rider for the already disgruntled Brummies fans sadly...

The Brummies must be confident of getting the riders they need because they have press and practice on the 23rd of March

Just as a sidenote, a friend at work has just been home to Poland for 10 days and got a return flight for £9 in and out of Stansted, so if you have the time on your hands, a trip to see the top riders might be cheaper than commuting here...

They have monitors to the side of the camera giving them information as well as an earpiece from the director plus trying to remember all the relevant action that's happened. It's quite involved and a lot different from commentating off camera. Rowey does a good job tbh.

For what benefit tho?

I don't think for a minute that there would be any ongoing track work happening if they didn't have enough riders to start the season or to not run at all....

I've been to a darts event and the atmosphere is fantastic. The big plus is the fact that the conditions are always the same and the event won't get cancelled at the last minute...

Seems like Birmingham are hosting the British U21 Final this year. Good to see.

Does that rule him out for a Championship spot tho?

My outside bet would be Luke Becker if he's not tied up enough abroad to be available for us...

Fine

Because we don't know its not feasible until someone tries it and proves its not. Like I said, it's just an idea. Someone might look at it and be able to adapt it and make it worthwhile

I'm sure it's not feasible but it's just an idea to try and get people interested in the sport because offering free admission etc isn't getting newbies flooding in. And that's most tracks not just Birmingham.

Excellent point

One of the major issues is investment in the sport at 'lower than grand prix' level. Instead of paying riders daft money, clubs should be buying one or two smaller bikes and give the kids a taster an hour before the meeting starts. Parents aren't willing to spend on all the gear for the kid to hate it after one lap,unless they already have a speedway background. Advertise it as a free trial for kids and the parents get in free just the once. Even if they don't want to be a rider they may just become a supporter. Needs to be a huge carrot to get people through the gates, this might not be it but it's a different idea.. Apologies for hijacking the Brum thread.

But on the flip side, Poole is one of those teams I'd pay to watch when they come to town because of the better riders...

Think you have the wrong fella

Maybe the powers that be are hoping to get the playoff final organised for the August Bank Holiday, hopefully decent weather and a lot of fans/families attending. Make a change to showcase the finale in sunshine rather than a cold Mon in November...

It's a good fixture list from the Brummies point of view, a local derby with Leicester, big hitters Poole and the return of Harris with Berwick to start the season with should attract the fans and bring in plenty of revenue

What a thread.... Have never read so much babyish bickering in all my life. Its embarrassing.