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Blodorn would've been a better pick in my view.

Hume, was that really the best they could do?

For such a small troupe, speedway riders seem to get a lot of that, think I've had it once in my 56 years. Leaves you unwell for a few days as it's not the same as just a bit of diarrhoea for a few hours.

All teams have been built with total averages within a few points of each other. The massive victories for some sides just show they've ridden better so far - they cannot be explained by the comparison of established averages so this has to be recognised. As Phil has said, many teams will look a bit different later in the year and of course riders may just ride better (or worse) in future meetings. I wouldn't expect another tiny score from Kurtz at Foxhall, or from Emil at Birmingham and I look forward to that because predictability makes the sport dull for me.

Didn't go last night but saw it was another whopping. This fayre is clearly appealing to many fans, I'd rather there was some tension with the results but will be there for the playoff meetings if they stay injury free.

I am considering not going this Thursday simply because I'm expecting a thrashing and travelling back from Doncaster - the BV meeting was dire. Stronger opposition then I'd be more likely to.

I never witnessed it but the Olympique at Wolves used to use handicap races and they're also common in the US. The other suggestion about weight as a handicap is also not as daft as it sounds and would be a leveller in terms of moving the total weight around the track. Also, it might encourage some fat guys to take up the sport 😆

Wasn't Sayfutdinov's injury sustained at Sheffield?

So, very much like the Ips-BVue meeting I witnessed.

Of course you do, ignore him. Have experienced that myself at both reading and Mildenhall, bike took off!

If it's out there online why wouldn't people read it, it's not their fault.

Maybe but someone of his standing should have another or be able to fix it for a later race. That particular race was I agree unlucky for Birmingham.

Eh? None of them are 'my' boys, you seem to be assuming I'm a BV fan. King passing a visiting No.6 who maybe hasn't ridden Foxhall before, on his home track, indicates very little to me. My point was about the track 'improvements' which hopefully we'll get to see.

And that was the difference. Results could be written down after bend two for nearly all races, when behind Bewley looked faster but could not find a way past anyone. I prefer a track which offers something to those behind and a better test of the 'improvements' will be those races where the opposition make the start.

Well done Birmingham, shame you couldn't nick the win but sounds like the crowd were the winners.

Good victory for the Witches who made good starts all night but a little boring as a spectacle. Track seemed awfully slick. I can't see them being beaten at home, nor away to be honest!

MJJ scored two more than I thought he would.

I suspect FIM homologation will come with a nice fee.

Looks like an away win to me, 43-47

No but on that front I'm surprised more fans don't buy team shirts - football fans seem to love wearing them to games or outside in general. Don't you find it difficult sometimes to tell who's who, particularly on TV?

Waste of money. Riders have their own sponsors on them, I get that, but it's now a club/sponsor expense rather than the riders' responsibility. Much prefer a race jacket and suits which show the individuality of the riders.

The same for me - wouldn't do any deal for TNT or change anything else on my package to compensate so will be watching after the events for free and will actually be there in person for the SON final.

Ok thanks Noodles, have read that and don't think I'll be paying out monthly for that - will select some BSN meetings and watch updates instead.

So, with the basic plan will I still be able to watch live premiership meetings? If so, why would I need TNT?

As I get discovery+ free with my Sky subscription presumably this code business doesn't affect me?