Son of Shaleman

Press ‘talk’ in East Sussex suggests speedway back at Arlington in 2028. Hope that’s correct but I note the story I read didn’t quote a source for that info. Anyone know any more.

Kings Lynn always say parade 7:30, first heat 7:45.

Should make train ok. Ipswich match started late and was on my way out of stadium by 9:10. Tonight, I expect it to be wrapped up by 9pm, assuming no awful crashes

It is really important for people to sign up, as long as they have a reasonable intention to go on a regular basis. No good fans from Manchester signing because they want another speedway club in UK…they are unlikely to go on a regular basis. This consortium needs to know the size of potential core support, which they can then build on.

Some fans will not admit it but Eastbourne struggled to average an attendance of 1,000 for a very long time. NDL was way below that and in the final season a 1,000 crowd was the best for the opening meeting. After that crowds visibly and worryingly diminished. A new promoter will need a big pot of money to pay initial rent, riders, air fence and all the rest of it. They would need to embark on a massive PR and marketing campaign. To do it properly is a must and that’s expensive. This will be controversial but changing the club name might help. It’s called Eastbourne Eagles - the track is miles away from the resort’s pier. Call it Sussex xxxx and personally I think the name Eagles is rather last century. Clean slate needed, in my view.

Thanks for scorers. Did they run Sunday or Saturday lunchtime to avoid clashing with British Final on ITV?

Safety issues confirmed by Eric in a BBC interview - on bbc news website /sussex

You may know more on this but don’t local councils have health and safety duties and powers, discharged alongside the HSE?

Stadium is licensed for safety. I think the word is certificate rather than licence but effectively it is one and the same

No licence for public use as stadium, is a likely reason.

No longer has licence?

It was, if my info is correct.

Heard that another group offered a small fortune

Been offered a lot of money but answer comes back No.

My record this year: Klint testimonial- racing curtailed Lynn home meeting - off because it might rain. Young Stars off - air fence did a runner Lynn v Northampton-dreadful in terms of racing Y Stars - off. Track staff ill. My patience has been sorely tried. 8 hrs round trip but I stay in hotel and hope for seeing two meetings in 3 days. I have scrubbed Young Stars from now on. Been had twice - there won’t be a third time. As to next year, there needs to be big changes for me to spend the money I have this year for little return.