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This will always be the case unless there is strict pay guidelines, even then sponsorship comes in to play, location of nearest airport and race night can influence a riders choice of where he wants to ride, there is the real point “ where he wants to ride”.

At the recent AGM was the fixture fiasco of last season addressed and if so what steps will be taken to stop any repeat next year?

Riders come, riders go, can’t really blame riders for going after the best deal for themselves. “Would you like to work for my company for a £50k salary or another company for £38k salary.” Not really helping the current situation regarding clubs staying solvent and reducing costs for all but clubs have different budgets and sponsors.

Who is the rider tempted away by £££s RJ?

Highlighted recently different rules in different leagues and different countries silly really, we should all be running to the same rules.

Seems to have used up a fair bit of the points limit I would have thought with Harris and Covatti, how much have they left to play with?

Cannot see a reduced admission at any track next year.

The fixture list in 2018(and I use the term loosely) must have been one of the biggest failures in Speedway last year.

Allegedly Worky to confirm running in Jan/ Feb 2019.

Will the fixture list be any better?

Workington listed in the teams for 2019....... ?

Workington listed as running along with Somerset and Leicester in the second division plus two other clubs to be announced. ipswaich and Peterborough to the top league

So the Championship teams (Second division whatever the BSPA come up with) in 2019. Lakeside : Does not look likely to be running, could be at a new venue or Rye House? Workington: Very little chance of running, will need a big cash injection. The stadium looks to have a limited run of about three years? Peterborough: Up for sale but been bought already according to reports. Glasgow : Running in 2019 but has run up a six figure loss. Redcar: Up for sale? Edinburgh: Looks Likely to be running but from reports has a limited run at its present location. Ipswich: Everything is good and seems set to run. Sheffield: Similar to Ipswich. Berwick: Up for sale. Scunthorpe: Threatened to pull out last year if I remember correctly but seem set to run next year. Newcastle: Definite to run in 2019. Apologies in advance for any errors but does not make for good reading.

Yes I know . I was there.

Exactly, not much team ethic nowadays in British Speedway more like a money spinner for riders just to top up wages, then again the system has been like this for a number of years but getting steadily worse.

So rider power or did Glasgow hope for more fans on Friday nights ?

A bit biased but Rasmus Jensen.

Some very poignant views from referee Graham Flint in the latest SS magazine on the future of the sport. He openly admits that the rule book is too complex and needs re written by a working party so it is ready for the 2020 season, even he needs to constantly read it to keep up with all the rule changes. Startling facts, average of 30 minutes of tractor racing per meeting, no plan in place if the Championship Shield final had it ended in a draw (only days to the end of the season). What is required is consistency of rules across the Leagues if not in the whole of the sport then at least in British Speedway. A two minute clock at all tracks so that everyone (riders, fans, officials) know that the two minute time allowance has started. Some hard hitting facts that all is not well in the sport but some problems could be sorted relatively easily.

How far are Reds from full League , about two or three divisions ?

Average attendance 324.

Speedway doubling will not be stopped immediately it will have to be phased out , is one comment made by Terry Russell or Alan Rossiter cant remeber. Chris Harris said he rode virtually this season just to pay the bills and I,m sure Craig Cook said a similar thing recently. So reading most of the interviews in the SS this week, what is required : Three Leagues Fixed race nights (not sure which, Sweden want Thursdays) Stronger top League. (increased points limit) Reduced costs, Engines/Tyres/Power Better planning (Three years five or longer) Better presentation of meetings ( presenters/media/Kids events) Better promotion of the sport at a national level. Riders want more meetings, promoters cant afford to pay them!

Yes was worth it I The end but cramming in five meetings in five days total madness.

Yes, but could have been avoided.

I like nothing better than standing around for about 3 hours on a cold wet night in October.

Is the AGM this weekend or next weekend?