Fortythirtyeight

Workington used to run on a Friday ( yes, I’m old ) so Redcar Thursday, Worky Friday, Berwick Saturday. Besides, I’ve watched 15 heats at Workington on a Saturday and got to Berwick for heat 1, but wouldn’t want to do it every week.

But is there going to be an NDL ?

Why? I don’t dispute the championship is the better league but…..Spend money on a ticket only to find that one club, Redcar for example, are riding on a Friday, then a Saturday , after a two week break , possibly afternoon but could be an evening , or possibly a Tuesday ! Last season the fixtures were so haphazard it was beyond funny. I’ll stick with the one ticket thank you.

Very much agree, however they are totally different types of event but both enjoyable, Broxbourne can be a bit weather dependent. For us northerners they are both a long way away unfortunately.

Oh well, at least I know now, no change, which is disappointing but I can narrow it down to one season ticket. A sign of the times as I used to get all 3 club’s season tickets but with the ridiculous fixture ‘planning’ last season it isn’t worth it anymore.

Again your opinion, not mine. I spoke to a northern promoter who did attend the first show , he said it was a good event, for a chat and to listen to rumours and see lots of memorabilia but a venue over 150 miles away from his club wasn’t going to attract new fans to watch his team . I think he had a point.

Your opinion and as your speculating , maybe Ipswich couldn’t do that. We cant always have what we want .

I do think November is not the best time to run an event like this, if your trying to promote a club but don’t know what your team is, what league your in or even what leagues are running. Surely late Feb early March would be better when fans know what’s going on and can get a bit excited about the coming season. Having attended, it is a good event , just think pre season would be better.

Yes, and 75% of them can be seen in the championship and around 25% in last seasons NDL!

But is there enough riders to go around that fit that criteria?

I normally acquire at least two season tickets for the three clubs I spectate at, Workington, Berwick and Redcar, but with a postponed AGM and family asking “what do I want for Christmas? “ when am I going to know the details for 2027 ? Number of home fixtures ? what nights are the fixtures? Who's in the league ? Are there going to be any NDL teams I can follow ? Should I just settle for socks and underpants ?

May have to ask the BSPL, let’s hope the rumours are wrong but it’s well known the Chairman isn’t a fan of the NDL , for some reason.

Never been a problem at Workington, Berwick or Redcar, the three tracks I visit , as they all host junior league matches , intervals , etc and still complete the meetings in under two and a half hours . Just needs proper management.

Rumour has it that the NDL is to be reduced to a six heat mini match as a second half attraction. I do hope this is wrong for many reasons. Less rides , no time to play with set ups, slick / bald/ rutted tracks….I can go on, let’s hope I don’t have too.

Hope they do as that will mean they are definitely running .

Hope they do as that will mean they are definitely running .

That seems to be the agreed line up, Just the two changes, all very familiar . Hard to tell if it’s a good side till we see the other teams , rules and the points limit.

I hear the word ‘ Click ‘ used a fare bit at Redcar but what does it matter that the management team are very friendly with their riders ? Despite last season it’s a fairly successful club , on track at least , and no rumours of it closing unlike others .

But hasn't the point limit been altered ? Im guessing as the AGM has been postponed so fans are still in the dark.

Rumours and truth are different things . You don’t pay others more more than your number 1, bad for moral 😉

So swapping Allen for King and gambling on a 2 pointer is an improvement on 2026 ?

Are you Jason Pipe in disguise ?😄

Also means one massive wage bill as it’s well known Klindt doesn’t come cheap. Think King is a more likely option, wage wise and points limit .

Which has absolutely nothing to do with Charles Wright having a Polish contract.

Wright doesn’t have a Polish contract for 2027……yet.