Shadders

Not the greatest spectacle potentially for a much publicised first meeting, but I'm sure the Kent promotion weren't to know that the US team would be so weak when they were booked. There are probably better riders left back at home who couldn't afford the time and money to travel over, which is a shame. I've not seen the incidents in question, but it seems from updates to be the two injured lads being up to speed, but not used to the tricky tracks at Buxton and Rye. The more inexperienced American riders were out of contention and stayed out of trouble. I'll still be there to support this new venture.

What's happened to Henning Bager? Saw him at Rye House where he struggled.

I told you I wasn't an expert! I've only been to around a dozen or so meetings since my "debut" in 2005, but even I've noticed how passing has become more and more infrequent in recent years. The races seem much more spread out now. Whether it's the track or the quality of the riders I can't say. Berwick are certainly missing Lee Complin.

I'm no expert on speedway bikes, but reading some of the posts on the subject is it fair to say that the new silencers mean the bikes struggle on deep grippy tracks?

The "Dream Team" tour of the UK is turning into a nightmare! I hope the two young lads aren't too badly injured.

Rocco Scopellite was injured at Buxton today and taken by ambulance to hospital. That's the only two competetive Americans potentially out of this meeting after Gino Manzares was injured at Rye House last night. I don't wanna put a dampner on Kent Kings big day, but isn't the meeting itself gonna be a bit of damp squib?

Can't argue with you on the financial aspect. I'm sure that there are people who would love a night at the speedway, but have to give it a miss due to money issues.

B4E and I will definitely be there. Is Gino Manzares fit to race after his crash at Rye last night?

Oh come on! The track improvements have only helped the visiting sides. Berwick used to be a place that other teams feared going to, now they're rubbing their hands together. Are you honestly telling me these are better times than 2005, when you were unbeatable at home and won a fair few away?

Really?

How's those new team race suits working out for you?

Happy to see Emil win. 7 points between the top 6 riders. Can't wait for Cardiff!!!

That's my night ruined!

I had to watch my dad dying through cancer last year. He finally passed away last September, so I know how Emil is feeling right now. Probably worse for him as he's so much younger.

He won't have an easier evening against Sheffields poor reserves

Surely Silver wouldn't have deliberately called Saturdays meeting off knowing Tyson wouldn't be there?

Tai did a couple of years in the PL at Rye House. Didn't do him any harm whatsoever. Worse thing Robert could do is go down the Lewis Bridger route and skip the PL altogether. Like you, I don't think cash will be the motive. Rye look after their favoured riders very well.

Any truth in the rumour that Harris was making noises about not riding in the SWC if he didn't recieve a wild card spot? Perhaps he was being leaned on by sponsors?

The plot thickens

On Sunday

Interesting. Do you have a link to the scorecard please?

The parade at Rye House starts at 7pm prompt for Saturday meetings, the first heat usually 10 minutes after. If the weather looks iffy they don't bother with the parade and just get on with the racing. One thing I do miss from the old days at Rye is the riders going round on their bikes after being introduced.

I thought that was the norm at Workington home meetings

People rarely moan without a reason, unless they're female. It's all down to personal taste.

Would you be prepared to take the torrent of abuse that would come your way when you make your first inevitable mistake?