False dawn

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.

So Anders knocks over 2 seconds off Jack's TR. And well over 5 seconds off Ricky's old record. Yeh, right.

This is sad news in one way. But Kyle clearly has been unhappy and struggling for form which is not good to watch. He is a 100% rider. I call him our (Leicester) terrier. Whatever the conditions he always gives his all. Get well Kyle. Enjoy the new baby when he/she arrives and come back fully restored. For me, you'd be first on the team sheet next season.

These two statements would not seem to be consistent. I have mixed feelings about Bomber getting through. I really don't think he is GP standard and I'd hate to see him propping up the field next year.

The one that grated was a certain American talking about the "straight aways". My all time favourite (which I still quote where appropriate after heat 13) is "Happiness is 40-38". Happiness is 46-44 doesn't quite work does it?

I kind of get what you're saying. But the 1,2 partnership gave Leicester an 18 point advantage. That sort of scoring differential if massive, regardless of when in the meeting it's accrued.

That would cost you. The going rate is somewhere north of 1000 Bitcoin 😜

Don't worry Norbold. The local authorities are looking into it. If they don't sort it out, try speaking to your local MP 🤪 It's like going back a quarter of century, eh?

You're not wrong. And the 3 of us are still posting the odd reply. Very odd, some might say. P.S. It's Fd. It's the time of day, not a girl's name 😇

Not sure what's happening with the live updates site but there seem to be some on the BSPL site