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A bit off topic but.... Comets face Lakeside in a double header on Saturday and it still leaves two other finals they have to ride for. Whats the situation and the potential facility on offer to Workington, should time run out and they are unavailable, due to having to go home and try to qualify for another season back in British Speedway 2019. (Please don't say NL guest, as that will make an absolute mockery to British Speedway)...

Wow what a day for the Workington Comets. Which I am sure will be the most successful season in the Comets history. Congratulations to Laura and Co for what has been a fantastic season of speedway. Looking back to early season fixture issues etc you have persevered and battled on against all odds and gained the success you deserve, at the same time as proving to the powers of speedway, that with the team you guys have put together Workington are 'The team' of 2018. Lets hope there will be a 2019 season for the Comets. Even if the dizzy heights of this season be difficult to match.... Congratulations to the best team of 2018.....

1. I would say one league, but unfortunately there don't appear to be enough riders. Unless we have six man teams (All premiership teams mainly consist of championship riders). 2. North-south divide to reduce early season travel cost, but at the same time create a two league system. Where the top four in each group could meet in a play off for the league title. 3. When the split happens for the play off, the lower teams go in to a competition for a shield trophy. 4. The split mid season for the playoffs would rejuvenate all team supporters, as an influx of new riders/teams would be like starting the season again and give teams something to play for. 5. Start the league at the beginning of the season and keep cup matches etc for the later part of the season, where if the weather intervenes the matches are less important. Just my thoughts......

Sounds like Panthers throwing the towel in. According to updates site Ged apologizing for the collapse of the team in the closing stages of the season?

Hopefully Cookie goes on to prove in the rest of the 2018 GP series that he deserves a wildcard in 2019. Especially having just missed out in the qualifying series of meetings.

Going to the Prague GP for the first time. Any hints, tips, or places to go would be appreciated. Taxi from central Prague to stadium or bus etc? Cheers

Another fantastic performance from the Comets on another away track. Well done guys. Is this the year of the Comets?????? There is no doubt the promotion have a big decision to make when Mason is fit to resume racing and if BWD is available to the Comets for the rest of the season. The lad has certainly captured the attention of the supporters with his attacking style of riding and points to prove.

Just read on updates Kyle as come off at the IOW? Hope all ok....

Please spread the word about this superb offer, to all season ticket holders across the country for what should be a great meeting. Also a great gesture from the club for a great cause. Roll on 7pm Saturday. http://www.workingtoncomets.co/news/article.asp?id=100909

Never thought of Rasmus. Whats his average?

Well not long until all the 2018 Comets are named. Who do we all think the remaining two team members are??????? With 14.31 to play with I will go with Rene Bach (7.53) and Kenneth Hansen (6.74) which adds up to 14.27. This will enable us to start the season with Mason at reserve and ensures we will have a strong reserve for the full season, providing we stay injury free.

Workington 1. Nicolai Klindt (7.51) 2. Ty Proctor (7.15) 3. T. Jorgensen (7.10) 4. Dan Bewley (5.80) 5. L. Lindgren (7.21) 6. Mason Campton (5.73) 7. Kyle Bickley (2.00) Total: 26.19 Remaining: 16.31 = TOTAL 42.50 This i believe would be a hell of a side both home and away, once all the guys get dialed in. Nicolai may not be a number one, but i wouldn't expect him to be once Ty and Thomas return for their second season at Derwent Park. The potential of keeping either Mason, Dan or Nicolia at reserve all season will bring home points both home and away. *Please lets all be positive and look at the potential team and more importantly at least another season of speedway at Workington, instead of speculating what may have been said to who and what they may be thinking.

That team with a good number one will give us a strong team home and away (I believe) .

Wonder if its Ashley Morris???

Maybe been to see one of his sponsors KC Carpets and Beds????

Rene Bach's average anyone?????????

*Comets post about Dan's reduction. http://www.workingtoncomets.co/news/article.asp?id=100886

Now with Dan's reduction, this gives us another 0.15 on top of the 7.97 = 8.12. We have another option to fill the remaining berth with E. Riss on 8.05. (If we decide to recruit from one of last years Championship teams).

How about. 1. Ricky Wells 8.85 2. Mason Campton 5.73 3. Ty Proctor 7.15 4. Dan Bewley 5.95 5. ???????? 7.97 6. Matt Williamson 4.85 7. Kyle Bickley 2.00 With 7.97 left who could we get? C. Wright 7.47 L. Lindgren 7.21 T. Jorgensen 7.10 K. Hansen 6.74 K. Doolan 6.36

Looking to purchase 2018 GP tickets for Prague. Could somebody please advise me which is the most securest site to buy from. Thank you...

Any rumors for Torun 2018 GP date?????

Classic.....

Mason didn't make Worrall look stupid and childish. Worrall made himself look stupid and childish by the way he reacted.....

I would like to start by stating i do not like writing posts like this and some will say why write them, but it was obvious by Sargent's display tonight he made no effort to race in his early races and approached the meeting with the attitude to do what most who attended tonight believe was a deliberate act to manipulate his average or go all out in what seems to be his vendetta against Workington. For a home rider to turn a home crowd against them like he has, is the first i have ever witnessed at Derwent Park. It absurd that any governing body of any sport can allow this to happen and potentially contribute to the demise of any club, due to the club not being able to make the necessary changes to try and remedy the situation, it has been forced into by the rules of our sport. I admit some people may believe these are strong words and not the backing any rider deserves, but if there was a facility to make a change i am sure those who have witnessed his displays most weeks, would agree he should be replaced. If the Workington promotion had the facility to do so and they didn't react, those people who disagree with my post would probably be the first to criticise the club for not doing so. The promotion clearly tried to make the necessary changes early season to strengthen the team, but unfortunately this did not pan out as they deserved, due to rumors i believe which did not come to fruition. This is clearly not the motivation any rider deserves and like i said i do not enjoy writing it, but when you consider James's display tonight and previous comments he has publicly made, combined with the recent crowd attendances, how can Laura financially commit to the future of Workington Speedway with this dwindling lack of support.

Loads of chat about what should be charged for admission. But unfortunately i don't believe lowering prices to what some believe will rejuvenate the sport is the answer. That's probably the one thing the BSPA don't control lol. The individual clubs running costs dictate this and many clubs probably still run at a loss. What the BSPA do have control of, is the infrastructure of the sport and that's where i believe there needs to be a radical restructure of the sport, should we wish it continue. Its impossible to find a solution to solve all problems in one winter conference and i am not admitting i know the answers, but i think everyone will agree over the last few years speedway supporters have declined, to a point where clubs are at risk of folding. So lets try something totally different and construct a plan for the future of British Speedway.