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Smallmead was a fantastic race track which was a credit to it's curator Doug Harris & Jeff Sealey. The size & shape of the track complemented the bikes used at that time, it might not be as exciting now as most riders use a very short stroke motor. The Stadium at it's best looked like a garden shed which was OK when it was tucked away at the end of Bennett Road over the river & onto the dirt track. It's sad to think that in the early days we had to wait to start racing as traffic would be queueing down to the Basingstoke Road & beyond. If only some of that money had been put into the up keep of the stadium. The writing was on the wall when the new by-pass was built followed by the football stadium then Kennett Island & the hotel. The Dore family sold their interest to John Posthlewhite who had very little idea of how to run the business & by the time Legg & Holloway stepped up it was only a matter of time. Even the return to the Racers name & dropping to a level that was more appriciated to the dwindling crowd. It was a blight on the landscape & the council would be easily swayed with the weight of investment from the surrounding area. Driving past now I'm not unhappy that the stadium has been destroyed, I know that I will never see racing in there again. conversely I feel sorrow every time I go past the Cowley stadium in Oxford it's still there & what would it take to get racing back on track their fan's must be depressed when they see their stadium

I have read over the weekend that the Danish will allow schools to reopen on Wednesday but shopping centres & pubs clubs & restaurants are to remain closed. In Sweden there is a daily low of 17 related deaths recorded Both countries leagues have been rescheduled for a start date in mid-june let us hope that can go ahead

As I see it at the moment the daily deaths are getting up to 1000 per day. I hope it will not go much higher. before anything can even be talked about that level must be at least halved then we can start talking about easing back on the lockdown but that cannot be implemented until daily deaths fall below 100. So far as a return to opening sports & entertainment arenas I feel the guidelines will be by number & it will be valued on the maximum available capacity. So if the limit is 500 persons & your capacity is 2500 you will not be allowed paying public inside your arena. Cinemas & theatres maybe allowed as they can limit ticket sales but major sporting events will be another issue

I got the DVD from my local store AMAZON. It's a great little film it's a bit of a Home Alone spoof at times but it's not offensive or a blatant copy. It's fun & interesting it shows a good bit of speedway without it dominating the film This is clearly a low budget project but has been put together well enough. It might not make the Oscar nomination list but it is an enjoyable watch.

I'm going for an each way bet on Laguta. I think his odds are great value

Rye House under the BMR flag was made into a fantastic race track. All the improvments were looking good except the god awful infield & then the end of the money. To come back the infield needs to flat for a start.New electrics installed conneced to the main grid. As for the raceday I think Saturday would be best but I think an earlier start time, possibly 17:00 might be better.

I will be looking at Jason Edwards at Eastbourne, He should be pushing for a top 5 spot early on & will be an entertainer. Ellis Perks at Leicester I feel he could end up being top rider at Leicester by the end of the season. Somersets Anders Rowe, I think he will start at reserve & will be back at number 2 when the averages change pushing for heat leader status

Mental health is often refered to as an invisable illness. There is no way I can discribe it as it manifests itself within the individual. But some can hide it well enough so only those that are close will know anything. Listen to Smokey Robinson & The Miracles preform their hit "Tears of a clown" it will help many understand what a sufferer is going through

I have seen the rise of Danny Ayres from his early days when he came from moto X he would enter the turns foot forward & get round like a 50P onto his detirmination to ride faster than he was able. Until it all fell into place & Danny Ayres the speedway rider arrived. But through all of this his humour dedication & humility shone out. The title "Mr Entertainer" feels so inadiquate in this day & age he was the ringmaster & we his big top. He will always be remembered for his 2019 British Final but for me so much more. The thing Danny Ayres was best at was being Danny Ayres RIP Danny Ayres "The GREATEST Entertainer"

Palin is more experienced than he is given credit for. he has ridden in the youth championship at all levels, NL last season as well as many continental events where he has held his own.It is my sencere opinion that Jordan is more than ready to step into a Championship reserve berth in 2020