Aries

Think the pressure is off Danny now in a strange way. In the past he’s been third heat leader and fans were expecting him to throw in good scores everywhere. These days he’s now the fifth strongest rider of the top five in reality despite a similar average to Ellis, and the expectations of him will be lowered. Riding at two, he just needs to contribute and chip in with five or six points and it’s job done. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him drop to reserve at some point this year as I’m sure Dan will score consistently well down at reserve. Other teams make a better fist of things here than we do but that’s because while some clubs have a few who struggle around here in their teams, we seem to have the majority of the team that struggle around here.

Some are clearly not all that bothered and just going through the motions.

There is absolutely no excuse for that lack of professionalism. Others manage it, so why can’t Lynn? The whole idea of press day in particular is to get the team photos done and promote the bloody sport! Can’t do that if riders don’t bother turning up 🙄 Pathetic.

Think it’s always the same with these two legged ties, keep it to a maximum of 10 points and you’ve a chance of going through. Any closer is a bonus.

Are you pissed?

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Pretty bloody obvious what his point was ffs 🙄 No need to be arsey

Very few. He can’t be bothered with them usually and he makes no secret of that. A few clubs he’s ridden for though have insisted he turns up or else. Ipswich was one of them.

Don’t expect Emil and Doyle to outscore Kurtz and Bewley combined around here so we need to be winning the battles in other areas of the team, namely reserve. Just want to see us put up some sort of resistance here for a change. The record is embarrassing.

Powerhouse of a team when you look at it like that. That engine room of Ellis and Brennan looks as though it could be fruitful. Strong at reserve also. If it stays injury free I can’t see anyone to touch it.

They’re literally the same as last year except the yellow cuts off a little sooner and is not a full stripe 😆

If they opted out of being a rising star then they would seriously reduce their options and potentially not a get a ride at all. Having to ride somewhere because you’ve been picked is a complete nonsense. Riders MUST have a say in where they want to go.

It was definitely Jenkins that was the preferred choice, Flint was the second option. The selection process just doesn’t work for a number of reasons. The riders themselves MUST have a choice where they ride, they can’t and shouldn’t be forced to ride anywhere. Jenkins for example wasn’t even sure whether he would be eligible for a rising star berth and neither were the Ipswich club management. As soon as it was confirmed he was eligible again this year, the deal was done and that was that. If they are to insist on this scheme going forward, then they should just compile a list of eligible riders and then let the riders and clubs crack on with it like they do every other rider.

Wouldn’t touch Laguta with a barge pole.

They wanted Jenkins. Problem was he wanted Ipswich. Makes a mockery of the so called picking order though.

Already seen this years kevlars, Doyle was wearing them at the Peter Craven! Not that they’re much different from season to season these days with the Tru colours.

Bit strange that. First time in my living memory they’ve held the practice on a different day to the press day. Always been press in the morning then up to Foxhall for afternoon practice.

Then you need better internet. Never froze once for me.

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That surprises me in this day and age. The cash turnstiles at Foxhall are getting quieter year by year and the online ticket and card payment gate are getting busier. Of course there are still “cash is King” people out there especially in the older generation, but there’s an increasing number of people around who really can’t be bothered going to a cashpoint, and then having a pocket full of change these days. Really need to have both options IMO. Or maybe I’ve misunderstood and although they don’t do online ticket sales, there’s a card payment option at the gate on the day?

Good point. Unlike Doyle he hasn’t had a year off and is a lot younger so yesterday could be more beneficial than a hindrance. Let’s be honest it’s almost impossible to call this one, any of the four I mentioned could win it. Edit: Actually chuck Lindgren in with those four! How could I forget him.

Following on BSN. Looking forward to it. I’d be surprised if the winner came from anyone other than Bewley, Kurtz, Lambert and Emil. I’d rule Doyle out of this one purely because it’s 24 hours after his first meeting in nearly a year. At his age, I’d imagine he might be feeling a bit stiff this morning! Could have done with a few days between the meetings ideally from his perspective but we’ll see. I’ll go for Bewley, rapid around here.

Do Lynn offer online ticketing for normal meetings?

I’m trying not to read too much in to that, but King is usually handy around Lynn and after a good second first time out, three lasts including one heat that looked fairly easy on paper is a slight concern. Was only December he had surgery on his hand so fingers crossed he didn’t damage it in his opening ride…

Happy Speedway day everybody! Hope those that are going have a great time and enjoy the first racing of the new season. Wrap up warm!