SteveLyric2

As I understand it there is the option for one new corporate sponsor who might come in as a 'gold' sponsor. However the club are seeking to promote all the existing 'gold' sponsors in a similar way so as not to favour one over another. There are also 'silver' and 'bronze' sponsors who get a reduced package of benefits/exposure. Maybe an announcement before or at P&P day.

Oh ho ho ho. I've so missed (not) your incisive input to a club that is no longer your local derby track - well at least for this season!!?

Not sure. It was originally meant to be next week ie starting on 16th March, but I can't see it on the TV schedules. Good to see Middlo and the whole team enjoying the facilities during a bit of team bonding at the Chateau this week. Middlo has posted photos on facebook.

Allsvenskan league? Just trying to get to the bottom of THJ's fixture clashes with Valsarna riding on Wednesdays apparently that has led to his withdrawal from the Birmingham line-up?

Thats good news then as he's in Middlo's line-up on 25th March. So I guess neither he nor his family will be going to (or back from) the family home in Italy then?!

So are Swedish fixtures also on Wednesdays now as well as Tuesdays/Thursdays?

He lives there and rides on an Italian licence!!!

Already been taking guests since Valentines day so ready enough. You'll be able to see for yourselves on Channel 4 starting soon "Escape to the Chateau DIY".

Any coronavirus implications yet?

I've asked the same question in the Ipswich thread - Is Nico in the country or is he confined to his home in Italy?

Is Nico in the country yet or confined to his home in Italy?

Matt's place will probably need renovating again!!!

I see there is now an SCB statement advising riders not to travel between countries affected by Coronavirus!!!

Serious question following the latest Italian 'lockdowns', will it affect Ipswich and Kent re Nico Covatti?? And will Amanda Castagna be allowed to attend FIM and SGP meetings?

Good signing. Does he start as the second heat leader?

Yeah. Must be all those past and present Ipswich riders lowering the quality!!

Lasse Bjerre was on Poole's radar earlier (He;s a Poole asset) but said he didn't want to do UK racing unless he got a place in both leagues. Todd Kurtz has to be an option.

Middlo's testimonial March 25th line -ups confirmed: COUNTY CREST ALL-STARS: Bjarne Pedersen; Nicolai Klindt; Brady Kurtz; Josh G; Nico Covatti; Adam Ellis; Stefan Neilsen. MERIDIAN LIFTS HEROES: Chris Holder; Scott Nicholls; Bomber Harris; Danny King; Hans Andersen; Edward Kennett; Nick Morris (replacing Jack Holder). NB. Jack Holder's new visa only allows him to race Premiership meetings/tracks. Poole's 3 new Aussies will also have a series of match races during the evening. Normal prices - should be a good night.

Middlo's testimonial March 25th line -ups confirmed: COUNTY CREST ALL-STARS: Bjarne Pedersen; Nicolai Klindt; Brady Kurtz; Josh G; Nico Covatti; Adam Ellis; Stefan Neilsen. MERIDIAN LIFTS HEROES: Chris Holder; Scott Nicholls; Bomber Harris; Danny King; Hans Andersen; Edward Kennett; Nick Morris (replacing Jack Holder). NB. Jack Holder's new visa only allows him to race Premiership meetings/tracks. Poole's 3 new Aussies will also have a series of match races during the evening. Normal prices - should be a good night.

..so do the bikes!!!

Always love a nice bit of irony!!!!! Or should that be 'bitter irony'?

Depends on what the visa restrictions might be?!

It'll be very interesting to see how much help he can give to set-ups on the away tracks that he hasn't ridden for years?! The machinery, shale, shape and track prep could be so different to anything he may still have in his little black book of British tracks!!

Haven't the Panthers Management already stated the final rider will be a 'new to the UK' rider?

This is the main reason Crumpie is coming over to UK - to support/supervise his son's racing!! Very nice to be able to pick up some pocket money as well. I wonder if he's on a guarantee or just points money?