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It would have to be written into the rules, otherwise unscrupulous promoters/team managers would think up any excuse to prevent it. I can see no end of problems and arguments, not worth the hassle. Kings Lynn (Porsing aside) got their set ups wrong. Didn't see many Swindon fans moaning last week. The track was the same then.

Not allowed to overtake? Hmmmm... don't think that's in the rule book, but I'll have to check. I'm also a terrible loser, but nowhere near as bad as I was. It's the reason I stopped going to see us a KL for the last 2 or 3 years you were PL, but strangely continued to travel to Somerset where we were even worse! Hard to say as I've rarely seen the track with lots of shale down. Don't think the new exhausts help, but I'm no expert by any means. The one meeting I saw at Rye when it had loads of grip was a PL meeting with Sheffield a few years back. First meeting of the season. I recall riders getting into difficulty on the second turn and it reverted to its normal state for the rest of the season. There was a meeting on a rain soaked track, world U21 qualifier I think it was. Any other meeting and it would've been called off. A young lad by the name of Emil Sayfutdinov revelled in the conditions.

Farce? It's still 4 laps on a speedway bike. Every rider starts from the same position.... Perhaps you're just a bad loser

It appears so. Here's a word... cheats

But his "injury" massively helped Swindon into the next round of the KOC

Would I?

More likely to close if things continue as they are

I know of people five minutes away who stopped going after the first home defeat. Astounding

I can see what he means. Back in the day Rye House was a fortress. No teams liked coming here. The adverse camber on the first turn (no idea when that appeared) only made it worse. Over the years the mystique withered away and home defeats came more often as savvy riders gradually worked it out. Of course, this may have had a something to do with some of the garbage sides we put out!! Note Kennett also said, "nice to finish on a high and get all the points". 3 points for a home win no matter how many you win by these days Edward 😂

Strange how some away fans moan when they get beat, but not a mention when they win. Rye track has been slick for as long as I've been going (32 years). Riders know it, supporters know it. I'm amazed that anyone's surprised!

I hope it's mechanical, but I fear he's just shot of confidence. Seemed to panic when racing Lambert going into bend 3 in heat 9 and binned it. I fear he's finished in top flight speedway and on his average wouldn't be on the radar of any PL sides. A sad end to a decent speedway career Don't think I endeared myself to them last week when they came round selling 50/50 tickets. When I asked how much, one of them said a pound a strip, to which I quickly replied, "thanks darlin'... and I'll take some raffle tickets as well"

I am, but there's not much you can do about chains when you're moving home. Hopefully be up there mid to late May

Sorry to hear about your bad experience, but I'm sure Steve Jenson had his work cut out dealing with issues throughout the night. I'm sure he'll take what you said on board should he hear about it. The BMR promotion have been pretty good dealing with fan feedback, unlike the previous regime who adopted a "sod you" attitude to loyal fans and paying customers

You too Baggy. Been a long time. I've gotta say I was intrigued when I received that text from a number I didn't recognise. I was wondering if it was someone who wanted to punch my lights out, which is why I surrounded myself with some large gentlemen, much like an NFL quarterback

You're probably right, but I'm convinced he'll end up elsewhere. Not sure I'm liking the Robert Mear rumours going around. That would be a terrible signing. May as well get Boxall back

Saw some shockers during the 2005 PL title winning season at Rye, gate and go against teams that were beat before a wheel was turned. Rye was a fortress then and the crowds ate it up. Every meeting I've seen at Leicester has been dreadful

In that case I wonder why he wasn't on the track walk. Perhaps as he'd not contributed points wise felt awkward. That didn't stop Peter Karger last year

Liam Carr was carrying an injury from Fridays meeting at Edinburgh I'm told. Nevertheless, nice lad, but out of his depth away from reserve. Need to find a permanent replacement for Blacklock if he's not to return soon. Even if he does I'm not convinced he's at the standard required. He does seem to fall a lot. Must be better out there. Can't afford to carry anyone if you have a side without any big hitters

Go to Leicester much? Had a blank canvas to produce something special, but managed to build a one line track with boring processional racing. Tonight wasn't great, but it was all about the result after a disappointing week.

Not a classic by any means, but you either don't go to speedway much, or Torun is your home track

I have to hold my hands up and confess that I had grave doubts about Perks when I heard we'd signed him. Never impressed me on previous appearances, but has come on a bundle. Looks aggressive and confident. Someone said tonight he reminded him of Tyson Nelson, but with a brain. Not surprised with Watts early getaway. The bloke must be as low on confidence as it's possible to get. Writing must be on the wall now. I can even see him jumping before he's pushed. Let's hope the promotion have a back up ready and waiting. Even RR would be a better option right now

The make up of the Bandits side means you're always gonna struggle towards the end of meetings. Not surprised they've started poorly

Speedway fans are a strange breed. If Berwick were winning at home every week, but the racing was boring and processional you'd still have folk complaining.

It means Swindon pulled a fast one using RR for Ellis last week. Rumours that he's back in the side tomorrow, just 10 days after breaking a bone in his wrist.

They tried to replace Karger last year, but he was injured before he'd had the required meetings. Wells would be handy as he can gate, but my hunch is a return for NBJ. Schlein I think will end up elsewhere.