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I think looking at the Brum vs Eastie teams they are not a mile apart Waj/Hughes, Ritchings/Knight, Perry/Hopwood & Bacon/Wood are all pretty even match ups. Id give Andrews the edge over Hume based upon experience but I think Hume will go further in the long run. The deciders are the reserves and the combined JPB / Smith combination will be too strong for Powell / Phillips (although if Brum swapped Smith for Powell it would be a fantastic side IMO)

Good point! Although Lambert is largely predicted by some to drop to reserve early on? I know in the NL you can use a guest if a draft rider is missing on PL duty so it would make sense if the same applied for PL to EL draft?

Think the link is more Birmingham -> Danny King & Danny King -> Danyon Hume (via a shared Mechanic). However I do predict a very strong season for Hume in the NL this year and having Danny King in your corner can never be a bad thing.

As things stand though there are some fairly useful guests available? Based upon Simons current average of 5.19 you could use Hall, Sarjeant, Rosen, Roynon, James Wright or Robin Aspegren and all should score similar points to what Lambert would achieve either home or away (especially at reserve). Obviously average changes and availability plays a part but if some smart bookings are made you could play the system and profit nicely.

Not a shock signing but a very good one that makes the side look very solid. With a combination of Hume, JPB or Smith filling the reserve positions at any time that is a very potent lower end threat. Im also not convinced the Eagles will make the play offs and even if they do it doesn't have to be Brum who knock them out. Much to the annoyance of many Birmingham fans im sticking with them to finish top & win the play offs.

Hats off to you for trying to move things around so you can attend. No way I would be that fortunate. Also a huge shame that there are a selection of fans that refuse to attend a NL meeting. Would be interesting if a couple of NL meetings were made free entry or free entry with a valid EL ticket would convert a few?

Would be ridiculous if somebody has signed him. Retired half a dozen times, not ridden with at all in the last year would be a real kick in the teeth to anyone who has genuinely been trying to earn a place.

Sweeping wide FLAT turns if rumours are to be believed?

If that is true then its barmy! The banking is one of the strong points of the Rye track and something that most venues are trying to add rather than remove! If its true then I probably wont be making as many trips to Rye House this year which is a shame as the NL for a tenner seems good value, tried Mildenhall several times last year but the journey got a bit gutty and the dominance of Eastbourne failed to provide the spectacle in most matches so not sure where to watch this year?

Sounds like he has been signed on loan as a number 8. I guess he is ready made cover if anything happens to Ritchings? There is some sense in it if they are trying to develop a number 7 for next year but it does sound like its a not what you know..........situation.

Bit bizarre? Just goes to show its not what you know..........

Overlooked for too long. One of the most consistent riders in the MDL and would have been signed much sooner if the majority of teams weren't ageist. Good solid signing for Buxton and sure he will have a decent season.

I think Rob Mear is content with just doing the EL as its fewer meetings along with his full time job. I think Lanham will surprise plenty of people this season and could be a real trump card. Heeps needs to up his average, Morley will increase his so if Kennett & Robbo maintain theirs it should be a decent year providing your last signing is not a real duffer!

Im sure I saw quoted that some NL meetings at Kings Lynn had sub 100 spectators? Shame really as the racing is often more entertaining that in the EL. If season ticket holders equate to appox a quarter of crowds then you should be in for a strongly supported season indeed.

Perhaps but there is a large chance I will be nicely oiled by then and not care

Just seen the announcement for the Fours weekend and ive got to admit im excited! 2 days of speedway at an excellent racers track, the main event and a 20 heat individual meeting plus overnight camping and live bands at the showground. Consider the dates in my diary and as an added bonus I will be definitely attending.

I think its a very good decision to try and get your team out for some competitive practice and all the home riders will benefit from the Vince Mapley Memorial individual (beautiful tribute btw) & the 4TT. It will also give a rough idea of potential attendances for the season as it will be mostly IOW fans attending each event barring a few hardened Exeter supporters and those just delighted to see Smallbrook back.

As a technical question regarding the flooding of oil using the new fuel pump design. How much oil will be required in the engine? (The GM's already require a decent amount) I assume the oil will need to be disposed of after each meeting? It would be no good if the cost of servicing is reduced but the running costs increase.

Doesn't everyone? Every team is built on the potential of riders upping their averages. If they do...success, If they drop... failure!

Doh good point. But if Oystercard is rejuvenated, Porsing delivers on his potential and NBJ kicks on as I suspect I see a full house of 8+ averages for the heatleaders.

I think home advantage might be enough to keep Rye of the bottom but all the riders will need to click especially without the guidance of Andrew Silver this year. If the Raiders & Rockets both struggle I fear the end could become much closer than most of us would like to think.

Agreed but only if you have the money in advance and know you are going every week. Its easier to find the money in weekly / monthly instalments than in one lump. Id say anything in excess of 200 is excellent. Some matches in the NL last year had less than that as a total crowd.

He is a great lad to talk too, very genuine and unassuming. There is a touch of the Jason Garrity's about his riding style turning the bike late & low but has always been a very fair rider whenever ive seen him. Has good links with Danny King & his mechanic and I think would prosper on a larger (larger riding style) track.

I think once dialled in Porsing will be a real revelation around P'Boro. It moves Ostergaard out of the No.1 jacket and he seems to prosper further down with less pressure. Busk Jakobsen is one of the signings of the season. Then you will always have one of Palm Toft, Lambert or Grondal as a joker reserve with the other two making up a solid engine room and Perry will be a strong draft rider at home. I like the look of this team (points limit aside) and think its got play offs written all over it.

I personally thought that Hume would benefit from a move away so on a personal level good for him (as long as its NL) but it now makes releasing Bowtell an even bigger mistake. Not sure what Mrs BMR has been saying but we have all had our other halves run their mouths off on our behalf before!