Aries

People spontaneously combusting on here and social media that Coleman has “taken an GP away from Belle Vue and given it to Ipswich instead” are not surprisingly way off yet again. He very much wants the GP at the NSS but there are issues that he’s trying hard to resolve. Everyone is in full agreement that Belle Vue holds the best possible racing. In an ideal world and this is just my opinion, they would have one GP at the NSS every year as standard, and then move the other around different parts of the country for variety and giving supporters from different parts of the UK a chance to go and see a GP without major travelling. Win win.

Bit of a concerning showing there from Bewley. Obviously put in a great few laps riding solo, but like the GP a few weeks ago, looked very tentative in an actual race and dropped off alarmingly as the race wore on. Doesn’t look ready to me and showing all the signs of coming back too soon but let’s see what tonight brings. Fingers crossed he rams those words back down my throat.

Our friend @ouch has to be odds on favourite, with our even older friend @AceBelle rising like a phoenix from the ashes at evens. Long shots, @mikebv and @PhilTheAce, they’re far too chilled to be the “Ordinary Man” for my money 😁 Edit: Forgot @Rob B! Dark horse for sure!

Aye there’s a few, wouldn’t recommend most of them mind!

Massively missed those two!

It isn’t just an Ipswich thing either. It’s nice for southern based supporters everywhere to get an opportunity to see Zmarzlik and Co in the flesh. It should move around more IMO. Maybe Glasgow next stop?

Gotta laugh at that graphic from Ipswich as well. Captions “We cannot wait to welcome the best riders in the world to Ipswich in 2027” Then proceed to put up a picture of Tunners! 😁

There’s more.. The “ordinary man” from Manchester is really on one here 😂😂😂

Ok, which one of you bitter Aces fans is this? 🤣

Couldn’t have put it better myself. It’ll be a sell out regardless so those turning their nose up are free to do so, it’ll just make it easier for the rest of us. I’m thoroughly looking forward to both the GP, AND the SGP2 on the Friday. They’re going to be working hard on upgrading the track in the winter, people will do well to actually give them a chance. They may be pleasantly surprised. It’s good to see the worlds best put through their paces on something different to the many identikit tracks they’re used to. Let’s be honest, a fair few of the GP’s have hardly been thrill a minute stuff.

https://ipswichwitches.co/ipswich-debuts-on-fim-speedway-world-championships-calendar-in-2027/ 😁 “Along with building a strong Witches side to challenge for the 2027 Rowe Motor Oil Premiership title, upgrading the Foxhall track will be a key focus for us this winter. “The hard work has already started ahead of next year, and we hope the Witches supporters, as well as speedway fans from around the UK and beyond, join us for what will be an incredible weekend of racing.”

Fair play 👏🏻

I just can’t see past Zmarzlik. When the pressure is on and it comes to the crunch, he nearly always delivers. Looking forward to it.

I’d be surprised if it’s next year for Ipswich because I don’t think Foxhall will be ready but maybe things have changed in recent weeks. I was told 2028 was more realistic for Ipswich but again, maybe the situation has changed. By all accounts the full calendar will be known today so we’ll soon find out.

Would snap your hand off for either. ”I was in Wroclaw on Sunday having discussions within the rider market” There is undoubtedly going to be rider(s) shared across the two clubs I think that’s obvious. Riders putting pen to paper for Wroclaw will also be nudged in this direction. It’s going to be fascinating from an Ipswich perspective this winter, more than usual I think. On the track, it was great to hear the plans for that and his determination to improve the racing. Altering the shape slightly, uprooting the drains and completely changing the track surface. It sounds like he’s going to do the job Louis announced he would do but shelved due to costs when he realised the work involved would include uprooting the drains. We also know there will be new track curators here also. Fair play to him. He’s going to make a huge difference to this club, and hopefully British Speedway in general (if he’s allowed…).

I’ve put this link in the 2027 thread but it’s worth putting here too. A few tasty little nuggets on the Witches in here including plans for the track.

https://youtu.be/OMO9U9tAfTM?si=KA-HPLtOSkR3COwH Well worth a listen.

Others actually need to LISTEN to his ideas though that’s the problem. He shouldn’t be the be all and end all of course he shouldn’t, but what the others have been doing for years now hasn’t worked and it’s time to let someone else have a bash and try something new. I’ve used the exact same words as you, he’s a breath of fresh air and is clearly no fool.

There was friction earlier on this summer but that’s natural. Happens all the time in business.

I can’t see who else can hold it? A return to Cardiff isn’t happening. Ipswich I can tell you is planned, but that won’t be next year. My understanding is Mayfield are still in negotiations with the lease holders to get the extended access to the stadium they need. They’re prepared to front up rent for seasons in advance to get in, and rework the track and pit area so it meets FIM standards. That agreement hasn’t yet been reached the last I heard from a reliable source. Should leave it where it is for now IMO. It’s a great weekend having two GP’s on consecutive days on an excellent race track.

Rent free 😂

Hope springs eternal.

Amen. Just get this nonsense of a season over and done with and move on to the proper stuff next year. 😛