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Apologies bad quoting on my part. Would be interesting to see if the new setup is prepared to subsidise suits? For example plenty of riders have to fund their own kevlars at present, however if they were to use the National Team design they would get £200 towards them for example? The riders can then use them week in week out etc. Think everyone has seen the former team GB suits on ebay within weeks of a world cup despite them being sponsor supplied so its clear certain riders have little regard for them but if they had a vested interest in the suit it might be kept?

And what a huge shame it is that the achievements of these 4 young riders only gets mentioned in a slightly snipey way on a race suit thread.

Been quite a while since Halsey was on £15 a point. However i agree that with family businesses weekend tracks are preferable and despite a long time at Mildenhall Dan's casual attitude does not help his cause. Clubs have been moaning about the lack of suitable 3 pointers for years yet the amount of clubs who do anything to help develop future ones is limited. (Not aimed at IOW by the way)

Bombers inability to work out setups have held him back for his entire career. Lost count of times ive heard engine was wrong, not enough speed etc. The reason he has stayed "at the top" for so long is his riding style and commitment but the technical nature always has & will evade him

Exactly add 3 points to the limit IOW would still have started with the same reserves and just used them on other places higher up. Same as most teams would have creating a bigger gap between the top & tail. The issues with the Island side are fairly small. Morley, Hopwood & Campos are all hitting above average regularly. Just needs reserves to hit theirs, Verge to do what he is capable of Widman to actually do something and the side will be alright.

Probably correct. I like Shaun but then he is crazy as a box of frogs. However his results speak for themselves and it is not a compelling case. I think he does have a bit more to offer BUT that would require a huge machinery investment along with time & i don't think he is in a position to do that at this stage of his life. However should Tedham score his 3 point average every week it would still be an improvement.

The Warriors tail has looked to be a problem of recent matches and given that a guest came in and beat Sealey might have sealed his fate? IOW have often been loyal to a fault so maybe a change will freshen things up and wake a few others up. Plus i wouldn't be shocked to see Jamie pick up a place elsewhere as he is not the worst reserve in the league. I think Shaun Tedham is great but not sure how he will go on a big track? Or what he has actually done since last season but wish him all the best.

Spot on Waco. Morley in great form at present, Hopwood doing his job and Campos punching above his weight (partial pun intended). The tail does have serious problems though. Verge will have better nights but Widman is a major concern and Sealey being beaten by the home guest asks a lot of questions. However IOW are a loyal club to their riders and will give them a fair chance but alarm bells must be ringing. Eastbourne had their top end not entirely firing and still won comfortably as the reserves are going from strength to strength. To be fair it won't be the only team to get turned over by the Eagles but feel the Warriors are slipping out of the winning habit again.

At what stage into the race did the stoppage happen? I know there is a rule introduced this year where a ref MAY start the remaining rider off 15metres IF one team is on a clear 5-1 when the stoppage occurs.

Largely as expected last night. Brum heat leaders just edging it, Kent second strings slightly better than their opposition but reserves 16-4 in Birmingham's favour. Flint was always going to be a treat but once he could take all the reserve rides it was game over. Sets up the return match quite nicely where i think it will be closer overall but the melted easter egg cup looks to have a big red B on it.

Think the Brummies will be a bit too strong on home shale. Bowen may be one of the few riders in the league who could trouble Davey on current form but is still likely to be rusty. Thomas obviously went well last week but i fear there is little support elsewhere and there is a huge risk that Flint will run riot at reserve. If the Kings keep it to a 10 point defeat they will have done alright.

Any update on Adam Ellis who ended Sundays Grasstrack in a sling?

I believe the joys of the new ruling is that Starke could start from 15m back if the referee decides so. Basically another appallingly worded ruling.

Great to hear there has been a positive outcome to this and hope you enjoy many entertaining matches on the Island. As for runners up definitely a success plus you can only truly appreciate winning after you have tasted defeat.

Think the Colts will be looking for 60+ here. Smith, Bickley & Lawlor all had several rides early on and should be enough to do some damage. Normally the opposition tail would cause some problems for the home side but Buxton also lack punch in that area so im expecting 2 races in one mentioned a lot in the updates. Douglas turned Dicken over in the U21's last night so if the kid has is to do something he needs to get a few points on home turf.

If current form is anything to go by then it will definitely weaken Eastbourne however i suspect Kelsey will get a confidence boost being at reserve and hammer in the points and when it clicks for Brookes he will really show what he can do as ive seen him ride several times and he is extremely talented. From reports smaller tracks might take a bit of work for him but i suspect one good meeting is all it will take for him to start flying.

Stoke bowl just holds water and surely better than riders arriving and then decision made to not race in a swamp. Early signs have Stoke struggling to get all the fixtures in again

Yup lucky its not £25. Wasn't the U19's held a Berwick a couple of years back? How well was that supported out of interest?

Can't disagree with the above. Brum will bring Davey & Bacon who are both excellent at Central Park. Flint should walk all over the Kent reserve pairing but Cupitt hates the place so evens it up a little. Bowen & Thomas will have to be on top form to get much out of these and id put Rowe as key to any joy the Kings may or may not get.

Crikey.....well that about finishes it then with Stoke being notoriously tight at booking guests despite options a plenty. No pre match write up from either club on their websites.....bit poor tbh

Bit surprised there is no thread for this given the strong Brum support on the forum? Has to be said looks like a home banker but should give the Brum tail a few pounds in their pockets. Sadly i can only see Clegg offering much resistance from Stoke atm

Definitely no accusations against Flint or Roberts

I believe he is not taking up his SDL place so unlikely to feature in the MDL too. Speedway is a family and ripping people off is poor form

Was Tony Atkin riding? (Joking love you Tony)

Whilst its very clear that costs need cutting perhaps a new engine on the market that is a competitive all rounder might be the answer to this? For those that do give a fig does anyone know anything additional about these Godden development motors or what then end goal is?