False dawn

For me, Richard has always been a solid points scorer. Someone you can rely on to get reasonable or good scores, week in, week out. This year there seems to have been other things going on in his life and we know he's not one to shy away from an argument. All of which has lead to more inconsistent performances. But form is temporary & class is permanent. If he get's those other issues sorted and clear in his mind, he'd be on my team sheet, no question.

I know people don't think much about the playing and, dread the thought, singing the National Anthem anymore. But can you imagine Robert standing on top of the podium at a GP whilst the Polish National Anthem is played?

Nope. If the SEC winner has qualified some other way, the FIM take the place as a 4th wildcard. There is no automatic qualification to someone else.

Careful what you wish for

It's all balls. Crystal variety, of course 🤣

A big thank you to Matthew and R & R for the Ben Fund receiving a much needed contribution. Very generous. The Ben Fund benefits us all, not just the riders. P.S. Congratulations Matthew.

It's hard to think that GP date planners don't look at these obvious date clashes. But is that me being too common sensible again?

Congratulations Robert. You're World Champion and we're proud of you. In fact, it's brilliant. Another Brit winning the WC is outstanding. Doing it in Poland is astronomical. Ignore all the negative crap. The record book will show that Robert Lambert won the World Championship in 2026. No one can ever change that. You're a star mate and you're ours. Enjoy it.

I'm sure we all hope for, 14 riders, proper speedway.

Now, now. If someone gets injured, "Who yah Gonna Call?" Clue: It ain't Ghost Busters 🤣

I'm sorry, but if there is a growing dispute between two riders at the tapes, the starting marshal should intervene and sort it out. That is one of his jobs. For this to end in one rider pulling the others cut out is unforgivable. Surely this amounts to delaying the start and should lead to an exclusion. In fact I think it started out as 6 of 1 and maybe both riders should have been excluded for the delay of start. Instead of which we had this pantomime where an innocent party ends up getting thrown out.

I not sure how anyone in the sport can argue against some kind of rising star scheme in the Championship. And while we're at it let's sort out the NDL. Riders who have been around since before my grown up kids were born, riding in a development league is simply nonsense.

45-45?

Sounds right, but I bet the riders weren't price matched 🤣

Surely Spoons would allow a qr code linking to the BV website

Not sure about your specific question. But sometimes I want to kick Drew from here to next Wednesday. As a speedway fan, regardless of team allegance, his inconsistent performances just frustrate the hell out of me.

Good question. Why don't Poole prepare an awesome track? We could start a Go Fund Me page to buy Poole some shale maybe?

I agree. My old mate Bryn Williams (RIP) once said to me that he couldn't understand fans anymore, clapping their hands off watching 5-1 after 5-1. [BTW you're showing your age with those meeting scores!]

Fantastic idea. A great race track. Unfortunately the (very large) costs and logistics involved are prohibitive sadly.

I get your logic. But..... It ain't over till it's over. They do have a thing called rain "occasionally" in Manchester. Who knows what that could do to the result at the NSS. Keep the faith.

I watched this meeting on the stream. Watching Drew trailing in last or worse, seeing him pull up at the back, was doubly galling as we were treated to replays of races from the BV match 7 days earlier. These included Drew blasting round the outside, scoring 6+2 including a victory over Brady Kurtz. The man is a mystery.

That's great. It also explains why everyone thinks that BV are going to win the play offs. They put 3 riders out in each race!

If you were the rights holder, wouldn't you support calling it off? We'll go into the last round with 3 riders close to winner the WC.

If Phil says yes and someone is badly injured or worse, job over. The decision is easy, call it off.

It's easy. Tell the Poles to go and do one. We're racing on Fridays. Get Edinburgh to race in the Premiership as well. Sorted