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1. Probably not. 2. Unicycling chipmunks. 3. Mitchell Davey. Hold on... 1. He's injured 2. It's not Edinburgh. 4. No and yes. 5. I expect a few will. 6. Newcastle. All the best Rob

It's still a ridiculous rule. There's been instances when a rider has scored double figures and not been eligible for the last race, while a team-mate who's scored a point or two is eligible. Make the nominated race exactly that. All the best Rob

I think it was a genuine moment of confusion - it's certainly not the first time a team manager has named an illegible rider for Heat 15 - and quite often the referee doesn't spot it either! The only delaying part came in naming Kerr, knowing he would be excluded, to give Bates time to get his bikes unpacked! It seems daft to me that Wallner (3+1) and Douglas (2) would have been eligible for Heat 15 and yet Palm Toft (6+1) is not. The rule is a bit silly. All the best Rob

Live updates (I assume that was Shads!!) were confused as well, which is why I checked with Rob G when I spoke to him. He seems he was only notified that MPT was not eligible with the clock already ticking down, and with no riders ready to go out (riders tend to start packing away once their night is over!!). Of course, it's the Clerk Of The Course in control down the pits, so it's quite possible that the two minutes ran out before the conversation between the COTC and the ref, to notify the ref that Lewis was the named rider. In any case, as the programme indicates, any confusion was sorted out, and Josh Bates was able to take his place as the reserve for the excluded Lewis Kerr. It's a shame that this wasn't announced on the night. All the best Rob

Official referee's programme shows Lewis excluded under two minutes: http://www.speedwaygb.co/16results/rye_house_19.09.16_res.pdf Which matches the conversation I had with Rob G after the meeting, when I asked him who had been excluded under two minutes. All the best Rob

After MPT was blocked, Lewis Kerr was nominated by Scunthorpe and excluded for two minutes, since the clock was counting down and there was no chance of him getting out there in time. There was then a fresh two minutes, with Josh Bates taking a reserve ride in place of Lewis. The rules are a bit daft if you ask me. A nominated race should be just that. About time the rules restricting the use of riders in Heat 15 were thrown in the bin. As already mentioned, the 8-day-rule regarding guests applies only to guest appearances i.e. a rider cannot guest at the same track within 8 days. Bates' Sheffield appearance is immaterial. The rule was amended a few years ago. All the best Rob

Final score: Rye House 48 Scunthorpe Scorpions 45. All the best Rob

15-point-maximum for Tommy The Gun, as he helps both Bandits and Scorpions finish above Rockets. All the best Rob

As long as the top eight remains the same: 1. Nicki P (no brainer) 2. NKI (another certainty, surely) 3. Emil (fingers crossed!!) 4. G Laguta if he'll do it. Jarek Hampel if he won't. Of course, what would put a different complexion on matters would be if Kildemand woke up and performed in the final three GPs. All the best Rob

It counts towards the final league table. It simply doesn't count towards play-off qualification, which is not a factor when it comes to either Scunny or Plymouth. Albert, I think we're going for a win at Rye, not a point. All the best Rob

Lewy, Scunny has almost become your second team now hasn't it? Glad to see Devils avoid the wooden spoon, as will Scorpions. Excellent point for Scorpions last night, given the problems in finding a guest for Wilko. Thanks to Richard Andrews for filling the gap... at one point, it was a blank space at No 6. All the best Rob

Probably not... only the Monarchs can wangle that one. All the best Rob

It looks like Tungate is racing at Lakeside tonight, at Workington tomorrow and in Pardubice on Sunday. I can't see why the Peterborough riders aren't able to Edinburgh tonight and Pardubice on Sunday. The only one riding before that is Holub, who is riding tomorrow. And he's a 3.00 man and easily replaced, even without a facility. All the best Rob

He only qualifies when Edinburgh want to use him. He doesn't when it's anyone else. All the best Rob

You mean like August 26th, when Bewley rode in the re-arranged Edinburgh v Glasgow KOC fixture, ahead of a Belle Vue Colts v Kent fixture. And not only that, but look at the NEG next to Mitchell Davey's name in the NL Green Sheets. To be honest, it didn't make a lot of difference to Scunny's season. It might mean our finishing position is 11th rather than 10th, but that's immaterial. But as a point of principle, it does rankle that Edinburgh could get away with tracking a team outside of the rules, and were allowed to keep the points only on a technicality. All the best Rob

I have to admit I'm mystified as to why Peterborough turned down a trip to Edinburgh tonight, especially given the guests that Somerset have found. The Panthers would have nothing to lose and everything to gain by riding tonight. All the best Rob

Good appointment - someone with the future of British Speedway very much at heart. All the best Rob

Will B4E be cheering on the Scorpions on Monday? All the best Rob

I suggested that a few years ago in a letter that was printed in the Speedway Star. It's common sense. There was a shield - it must be somewhere. Hand it over to the league table toppers. They get something for finishing top. And one of the great riders of British Speedway is acknowledged. Would have been particularly nice this year, with Belle Vue winning it. On Sky too. That's the minor title. And then the teams go for the major title in the play-offs. All the best Rob

What does Scotsman do when it's Ipswich vs Peterborough? All the best Rob

Since Josh Bailey is out for the season with a collarbone injury, it might be difficult using him as a guest. All the best Rob

Really enjoyed my recent visit to Foxhall, because of the "Massif". Macca, it has made a real difference to the atmosphere at Ipswich Speedway. You need a thick skin to post on here - don't let one or two voices upset you, and get back to having a bit of fun at Foxhall. All the best Rob

I was following Live Updates with disbelief. At Scunny on Friday, better use of Branford could have got you a point. Last night, it definitely cost you the win. If Rye finish bottom this year, it will be down to the team manager, not the riders. I don't think Rye are the weakest team in the league - you certainly gave us more of a match around Scunny than any other team in our final four home league meetings. All the best Rob

I'm glad I'm not the only one who is finding this particular GP and track a bit lacking. Zmarzlik and Pawlicki put in a good battle, but I suspect those two riders could have a great race on any track. Let's hope it has a decent finale. All the best Rob

It would appear that Fritz Wallner hasn't had enough of racing around the EWR in 2016... today he's racing a stock car!! All the best Rob