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Doubling up i don't love but see as a necessary evil (my opinion) its the trebling that i dislike. Riders should only race in adjoining tiers e.g Championship/Premiership or NL/Championship i don't agree that riders can do NL/Premiership like Ellis last season, Shanes this season etc

Very valid point although i do not envy the task of explaining the sport to an outsider at any level. How could you possibly differentiate between the National development League & the Midland Development league and reflect the genuine differences? The National Induction League? Although that doesn't always apply as the likes of Bewley / Bickley are being offered immediate berths in the higher leagues. Ultimately its only a matter of time before a new rider bypasses the NL altogether.

I heard its because he isn't old enough

Certainly hope not as i was planning on making a few visits this season. Kent has crept up to £13 and made me more selective about meetings i attend. Definitely steep enough for NL racing. In context £16 doesn't sound too bad at Somerset for Premiership racing but i will still limit that to a couple of visits per season. Same goes for Rye House, i will make the extra effort as they have assembled a decent side this year but if the price is greatly inflated to reflect my visits will be rather limited.

Crikey. Didn't realise the left over points were as high as 7.88. There are several value riders available if i have my averages right with a very familiar face at the top? Brady Kurtz 7.65 Matej Kus 7.64 Justin Sedgmen 7.60 Thomas Jorgensen 7.45 Troy Batchelor 7.36

First and foremost Cradley are coming to the tapes in 2017 which is the top priority and well done to all those in getting that to happen. The disadvantages if any are for Brum but as they are the team with the target on their back perhaps that is another bonus? Cradley will get extra laps around Perry Barr before facing Brum. A few opponents will also get additional laps too before they potentially face Brum. Im sure the fixtures will be set so that Cradley face the potentially less challenging matches at Perry Barr anyway. The only thing i would want to know is the planned number of meetings at each venue before purchasing a season ticket.

Danny King maintain / slight increase. Cameron Heeps Point increase Rory Schlein at least a point increase if not 2 Kyle Newman maintain / slight increase Nico Covatti maintain / slight decrease Hume maintain / slight increase Mountain will have the better of Hume most weeks and finish the season 4ish

1. Garrity 2. Busch 3. JBA 4. Sarjeant 5. Robson 6. Ayres 7. Payne 39.10 ??????

Hard to decipher that tweet. Does Luke Chessell sit out for Cradley this season or sit out all together? If he cannot get a NL place (8.09) is too high to make him a sensible signing it would be a tall order to have a good year with just Championship racing.

Favourite result ever was the 0-0 (Kent vs Cradley 14/7/2014) Not enitely sure but think 1 Kent rider fell and the other broke down? In the confusion 1 Cradley rider returned to the pits and the other broke down and attempted to run the remaining laps but was timed out.......hilarious!

Decent looking side that Schlein or no Schlein. With a lot of teams building top heavy and being left exposed at reserve i think a team with a strong 6&7 all season could really prosper.

Now that sounds like a sport i would watch!

Spot on ad yet the amount of support offered to the few who go the extra mile is limited. Those who want to organise MDL/NJL teams for example have to pay full price every year for SCB registrations, there can only be a limited amount of competitive 2 half heats run before the referees deem it to be a double header meeting and demand double pay. Referees charge for each of the youth rounds they attend. If the SCB/BSPA want to get behind the future of the sport they should be looking a subsidising some of the many fee's incurred by volunteers, how much hardship would it be for each referee to take one youth round and officiate over it for free or at least just travel expenses. These are not big sweeping changes but they might just help keep the die hard bands of volunteers who do things for the pure love of the sport going that little bit longer.

All very true however it becomes a huge reliance on a few riders. Yes a 6 point reserve is handy to cover one of the other reserve rides plus a 1-5 member if they are having a stinker but what if that reserve is having a shocker or has to withdraw through injury? Its then all on the 2 point reserve whos confidence is probably shot due to only getting 3 rides a match. Same with Doyley, whilst most weeks he will score a hatful on those days when it doesn't happen its a lot of points for the others to make up.

Good point which is why its important to build a team based upon low/realistic crowds rather than over estimated crowd numbers.

Working on the basis that Stefan Nielsen will feature in the team its leaves very little left for reserves. Sarjeant or Ayres & a 2 pointer maybe? Will be interesting to see if any teams build with a stronger reserve pairing to capitalise on some of the long tails?

Given the P,boro press release states that Bacon will also race in the NL in 2017 a deal is done somewhere. Danger could be the number of riders with other team places if Perry, JPB, Bacon, Smith & Hume all sign for Brum? Home matches should be ok but i suspect it will be a real struggle to get a full 1-7 for away matches.

Whilst it is obvious to all that youth is the future there is a dangerous current trend for pushing riders into league teams before they have achieved a sensible level because of their young age and potential rather than proven ability. There is an appallingly low level of support for developing riders before they step into league racing and especially by NL clubs. Instead of harping on about the lack of capable 3 pointers every season all NL clubs should do something about it.

The paying public as ever. I agree that costs need to come down but personally feel a limit on points money reducing the available capital for riders to invest in engines & have to investigate cheaper alternatives themselves is a better way to go.

I can see the potential in the above points however the flaws are there always will be if the engines come from one large random pool. E.g There are 100 engines in the pool for arguments sake Rider 1 gets engine no.17 uses it for a meeting and then when removing it drops a nice handful of dirt/shale in the engine inlet before handing it back. Next week Rider 1 has a 1 in 100 chance of getting that engine again, Rider 2 gets engine no.17 and has a ruined meeting due to engine failures. The theory above is good but putting into practice is going to be difficult.

I pretty much agree with the above. I think as a standalone club it would be wise to look for riders that are riding in 1-2 leagues max that way it limits the amount of guests / RR needed along with reducing the risk of rider tiredness / injury. My gut instinct is that Shanes will stay (based on his Silver Ski sponsorship) and Danny will join Cradley (if his shoulder is fixed in time). i think Clifton will be at Kent or nowhere but im not sure he did enough to warrant another season? Danno Verge will probably be the other casualty however if Lakeside run in the NL i fully expect to see him in that side. My major fear is that with limited contacts for upcoming riders Kent will end up with the former Rye House bottom end and the season will be over before it starts. As a team that im not overly excited about but would be alright 1. Bowen - 9.42 2. Clifton - 4.22 3. Mason - 6.54 4. Thomas - 5.83 5. M.Baseby - 7.73 6. 3 Pointer 7. 3 Pointer Total - 39.74

In my opinion he was better than JPB & Smith last season and can certainly gate better than Shanes. Good lad, excellent equipment & goes well on a variety of tracks so as 2.00 point signings go i think P'boro have got as good as there is.

The down side is that the Coventry NL team didn't contain any of the best potential 2 pointers and the NL knowledge has gone to Plymouth along with Laurence Rogers. However IF Cov are going for a 2 pointer Tom Bacon would be a decent shout after his EL riders performance? That said if teams are building top heavy with a 2'er at the tail the risk / pressure is all on the other reserve.

Garrity Barker Andersen Busch Wright Hall Perks/Greaves My sweet lord i would feel sorry for Wright with that lot. However the Xmas party could well be very entertaining and well worth £5 entertainment. I suspect Hall will be elsewhere on Thurday nights holding a spanner rather than handlebars.

Adam already signed to Swindon for 2017 another Thursday track