False dawn

I reserve judgement on that one till we know how Nick Morris and Dan Thompson are.

The article in the Speedway Star outlined many reason why this "can't" happen. For example, there is no FIM rule that allows competitors to compete under a neutral flag. My immediate thought was, "Well change the rules". To be fair, it wouldn't all be simple. But if the will is there, it could happen.

Rain offs, abandoned because of fog, delayed due to bright sunshine, snow even. But this is a first for me and possibly unique (unless Poole did the same thing). I certainly won't be around for the next possible occurrence.

I think this is a very tragic story. Erik is an entertaining rider who could play an important part in the fortunes of any club. Sadly, whatever his health issues are, he's not able to pursue his chosen career. We wish you well Erik.

So let's hope the announcement is correct. The regular bikers will tune in to see the The Motorbike Show and just might stay to watch the speedway.

1 Anders Rowe 2 Cooper Rushen 3 Craig Cook 4 Robert Lambert 5 Adam Ellis 6 Drew Kemp 7 William Cairns 8 Dan Thompson 9 Jason Edwards 10 Danny King 11 Charles Wright 12 Dan Bewley 13 Jody Scott 14 Leon Flint 15 Chris Harris 16 Tom Brennan 17 Jake Mulford 18 Dan Gilkes

I remember reading an article in the Speedway Express a few (several) decades ago about Japanese speedway. Barry Briggs was involved in bringing this form of the sport to peoples attention. Funny shaped handlebars and tarmac surfaces come to mind. But the main difference was the high level of betting involved. To the extent that riders were locked away for, I think, 24 hours before meetings to avoid anyone nobbling the competitors. Can't see that working over here.

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit 🤣

Any update on who, if anyone, is streaming this meeting?

No. But if he pulls a stunt like he did down the back straight earlier, I would exclude him, no argument. What he does have to be careful of is that what comes around, comes around.

But that makes him even more dangerous. He's erratic and unpredictable without any thought of the other competitors.

Another late finish. Match stick time. 💤

Just Jack's to check then and we can re-establish Ricky's record.

All these disputes about race times and referees watching replays of close finishes is a mystery to me. I thought all bikes are supposed to have transponders now?

I think there would be many that say Kyle deserves a medal.