Bojangles

Couldn't agree more!

What a thoroughly entertaining meeting, what the NDL should be all about. Yes, Simon Lambert was there (to be fair he was helping the kids, constantly talking/helping them), but what a delight to see Harry Fletcher, Ollie Binns and Seth Norman. Not to mention Jody Scott being on a different level after missing the start in his first race. All of them have bright futures ahead.

That's a relief from Oxford's point of view. He was unstoppable the last time he rode at Sandy Lane.

Nathan Ablitt William Cairns Jason Edwards Jamie Etherington Leon Flint Vinnie Foord Luke Killeen Dan Gilkes Sam Hagon Luke Harrison Freddy Hodder Ryan Ingram Jordan Jenkins Connor Mountain Jake Mulford Ace Pijper Anders Rowe Cooper Rushen Jody Scott Jack Smith Tom Spencer Dan Thompson Joe Thompson All under 30 and have ridden at some point this season. Not far off 40% of the total number of riders in the Championship.

Jody Scott in for Luke Killeen. (Just realised this was old news - sorry)

Probably your age

What a strange way to get your kicks. Let's try and guess what you did before you retired. I'll go first... Psychiatrist?

Reading Ashton Boughen's interview in the Speedway Star, it sounds like we'll see him back in the sport sooner rather than later. Definitely sounds like a case of 'taking a break' as opposed to 'retired'. "I've still got my speedway bikes. I might go back, it depends how the flat track goes. So far, so good" and "I knew I had to have a break, but I don't regret it....I can always go back"

Hmmm, wonder which team that would be? 🤨

Just wondering, who gets more fans turn up? The gate and go at Poole or the proper speedway at Workington? 😉

Agree with all you said, except exiting the stadium. I think it depended where you were standing. We were on bends 3/4 and there were huge gates open (as well as 3 or 4 other gates) directly leading into the overflow car park. So we managed to escape straight after heat 15, were in the car within two minutes and drove out before the congestion started. Worked perfectly us, and something to consider if you go again.

Really good video. I might just indulge in the chips and curry sauce later!

Great, thank you.

Anybody know the parking situation for tonight's meeting?

So if Mudgway wants to come back to the sport, where is he supposed to ride? He hardly looked like a heat leader yesterday, but he's bound to get better. Hence the word 'development' that some people don't seem to understand.

I'm not sure you understand what 'development' means. Any riders who want to start or come back to the sport should be encouraged with opportunities. Why is Jade Mudgway any less deserving of a place in the league now, than say Ashton Boughen was a couple of years ago?

You'd rather keep him over Gilkes?

I think all Poole fans would want Dan Gilkes, fans of all the other teams would prefer you to stay with Kyle Newman! 😁

I don't think that means Belle Vue isn't a good track. It's probably an even better known fact that it's one - if not the - best in the country.

As much as I agree it was very good racing, you can't just gloss over the fact the levels of dust were totally unacceptable. I love Oxford and it's not going to stop me going, but any new fans attending that and getting literally covered from head to toe in dirt, aren't going to be coming back. I was standing on the fourth bend and knew it was going to be a long night when the dust was being kicked up in the warm up before the first heat had even started. By about heat 10, I literally couldn't see through the levels of dust to know what was happening on the first and second bends, and spent most of the races looking away as it was bordering on painful to the eyes.

It was glossed over better than Dulux.

I really don't get what all the moaning is about. It's surely up to Poole how they prepare their track isn't it? If it's boring for everybody else, what do they care? A home track should have home advantage, if it doesn't, that club is missing a trick. The racing might not usually be great at Poole, but they get good crowds for most home meetings and win more than most - surely what every promotion strives for. Same story for Oxford. Track wasn't great last night, but bet there aren't too many Oxford fans that are bothered today. The racing was dull, but the atmosphere inside the stadium was superb. It hasn't been that noisy (in a good way) for a while.

Given the current circumstances surrounding Oxford, I think getting the meeting on was the top priority. A rain-off could have been disastrous. Yes, the track was pretty awful, but let's just be glad Oxford are actually coming to the tapes at the moment. Some perspective is needed I feel.

Sedgmen is a good replacement for Riss at Oxford? Sigh.... your propaganda has started a bit early this season hasn't it?

Even more amazing when it wasn't actually raining! Haha. Just goes to show weather reports aren't all that accurate doesn't it? Oh well, I'm sure the crowd will benefit from not having the likes of you there. 🤡