Marky_Mark

Nathan Ablitt being announced tomorrow

Well that would be ironic as he also said he can’t believe that Simon Lambert and Alfie Bowtell don’t have a team place and that all English riders should get a place before any foreign riders.

No they said on the podcast that he doesn’t currently have a team place

There is still a possibility of a 6th team running. I know I get shot down in flames every time I say this and don’t mention the team name, but I respect people when I’m told something in strictest confidence. Still lots of work going on in the background to make this happen and the clubs won’t release their fixtures until this is a yes or a no.

Nah don’t be silly mate, it’s great to hear as many ideas as possible and yes I guess that would work if the home team covers all costs 👍 Like yourself I’m desperate to see as many teams and fixtures for the young riders as possible, the national league is probably my favourite out of all 3 and I’ve supported it for many years. Absolutely gutting that so many teams have pulled out for the upcoming season. Over the years I’ve seen the likes of Tai Woffinden, Dan Bewley, Robert Lambert and Tom Brennan all come through this league, people tend to forget that sadly

Why would those 3 teams just want to do an away meeting? That’s all outgoings and no crowd income

For me the national league was always at its best when we had independent teams running in it such as Weymouth, Wimbledon, Mildenhall, Isle of Wight, Stoke etc. It was better supported then as they had their own fan base. As soon as it became lots of teams running second teams, although that’s admirable of those teams to try and develop young riders, when the crowd have a choice between watching the championship team/national team they tend to spend their money watching the higher standard. It’s a shame because often the racing is more exciting and it’s great seeing the superstars of tomorrow coming through but some families just can’t afford to attend meetings when running 2 sides.

So many complain about not enough British riders coming through but then expect the youngsters to get into the sport making huge losses for the privilege?

The 6 teams is confirmed for the national league although I don’t have a list of teams. Not sure 🤔 if there is a separate league for the National trophy but with no Plymouth, Kent or Birmingham I would guess not

Rumour is that Plymouth aren’t running the Centurions NDL team this season

Apparently it’s a 6 team national league If we’ve gained Buxton into the league then we must have lost a team that ran in the league last season

Kicked out by Iwade like the previous team?

So what were the unforeseen circumstances?

I’ve been told the Kennedy’s aren’t coming over this season. Most people seem to think it’s Nathan Ablitt

That doesn’t fit with the remaining points they have left

The last time Plymouth tried to go NORA they were threatened with consequences about not being able to run their championship team if I remember correctly. Easier for the likes of Kent, IOW and Mildenhall that don’t run any other teams under BSP

So what’s the hold up at Scunny considering that all other teams are finished barring new foreign riders at Worky and Berwick. It makes me wonder if there’s been a U turn or were they waiting for the new rules on riders averages where they have missed seasons, could they be going for Jason Garrity?

Is there anything we can do? Write letters of support to try and encourage the track owners to lease the facilities again? We’ve lost SO many tracks in the South in recent years, Exeter, Trelawny, Somerset, Weymouth, Swindon, Reading, Eastbourne, Rye House, Wimbledon, Lakeside, The other Kent team, Oxford who are thankfully back. I just think it’s so important that we do everything we can to keep this going.

How about Chris Holder at the Witches?

Why have the 2 Aussie lads not come back over this year?

Should already fit now they’ve announced a bigger reduction for riders who’ve missed a season in the league (Ablitt) ?

How about bringing the end of the season forward to ensure regular weekly fixtures through the summer when the kids are off and people are on holiday …… and avoid all the rain offs at the end of the season

And yet Louis was a director of the BSPL that could have seen this coming and made provisions for a different way forward before the end of the season?

It does sadden me to read when some people state they wouldn’t attend any track where he is riding. By all means you can choose not to support him personally or write to your clubs promoter with your views but if too many people vote with their feet then it could have awful long term consequences. The sport is on its knees and we’ve lost far too many tracks with many more making a loss, let’s not lose any more by turning our backs, the other 6 riders in the team still need your support and the clubs as a whole.

I thought 4.80 was his premiership average?