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Not forgetting Denny Pyeatt And Vic Harding also at the Wick, and Steve Weatherley who had career ending injuries.☹️

And they won’t be

What comes to my mind is Wimbledon and Swedish rider Tommy Jansson. Reason for this thread is to remember riders that are no longer with us or had their career cut short because of their life changing injuries, at a very young age. Tommy’s was a racing accident but many riders were lost with off track incidents. Lets form a list of those riders, not to be sombre but in remembrance of the joy they gave us on the track, and never be forgotten.

Sad to hear, wish him well for a full speedy recovery.

No chance that pit gate has got to be sorted first, and it won’t be cheap.

Face like a slapped arse

Plymouth are good at that.

Not good

Thanks for that👍

Thanks for highlighting the real issues regarding the rev etc situation. It’s always nice to hear from an ex rider who is more in the know of how today’s machines work. However I still stand what I’ve seen in the earlier days of more team riding and better control of the bikes, love to see the racing where you could throw a blanket over the four riders as the racing was that close. I feel today it’s gate and clear off. I guess there won’t be any changes even though the injury list will stack up.

He’s been inconsistent all season

Thanks for your input👍

They are vultures

I tend to disagree only on the speed issue, riders find it harder to control the bikes on todays U.K. tracks which are not well prepared hence ruts and holes forming and build up of shale. I know circumstances are not likely to change as like everything in this world technology goes forward, but for our sport it creates dire circumstances the riders and supporters both suffer. So it’s a no win situation. Is there any wonder why our sport Is dying a slow death.

That’s human nature, I think they call it easier survival😀

It’s down to the track and conditions and the overpowered engines I can understand why the riders are wary riding on a wet surface, it was never a problem with the 2 valves because riders were far more in control of their bikes

Tracks in U.K. are too tight on the bends for the powerful engines, the bigger circuits are fine like Belle Vue. But we all know Belle Vue is an exception.

I know it won’t change but it just goes to show how going forward has made things worst especially in this sport☹️

Well to be honest it stands out a mile to me. I’ve been going from the age of 8 and I’m now 64 and have seen enough to put up and argument over this topic. I’ve seen closer and more overtaking and team riding In races with the 2 valve over todays 4 valve.

You might get your wish

I for one certainly enjoyed watching speedway racing with the 2 Valve engines. Team riding was more apparent and riders seem to win races with track craft. Since the introduction of the 4 Valve, the bikes are too fast for today’s U.K. tracks resulting in less overtaking and poor handling of the machines resulting in more crashes and injuries. Your thoughts please, as I’m sure there will be lots of opinions for and against what I have outlined. So for me it’s back to basics. proving speed is not everything if it compromises the racing for the riders safety and the supporters for seeing exciting racing.

So which one of you has got the gun. I heard the word shot mentioned. We can’t have people carrying guns it will be bad in the media if it gets out

Overtime, are they on a night shift?

Crash, prang and repair.

That’s sweet.