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First meetings http://www1.skysports.com/watch/speedway-on-sky

I think all these things irritate speedway fans and test their patience. Some of these have probably contributed to the decline in the popularity of speedway. I don't think this competition is the way forward.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2QzA8I6ajM Hope we get a second rendition.

What is the current 2 minute rule? Riders have to be on track in 2 minutes rather than ready to race.

On race night, I do like Rob on the mike. I think most do and appreciate his downright honesty. I get him he’s my era, but how about expanding a bit and get say Carter or another rider/ex-rider(always someone wandering around?) to say few words intermittently about the racing, track, riders etc… as the meeting goes on? It helps to inform and keep things flowing. I agree more rider interviews in the intervals would be great. In terms of getting more people through the gates I think there is still plenty of Hull Vikings fans that could be tempted back to the sport. Hull only takes half hour in the car and bridge is only £3 return, maybe some advertisement on the other side of the Humber might work....... Radio Humberside? Hull Daily Mail? Posters?

Track prep is so much better on a night time, afternoon racing gets slick and dusty.

How long before klindt signs? Joking aside it only takes one rider to have a break through year, I didn't see Steve Worrall averaging over 8 from his 3 point starting average.

I hope he gets a hell of a crowd for his Testimonial Meeting.

Looks like a team built on a tight budget, I don't think we will be getting any trophies but I expect there will be plenty of last heat deciders at the EWR.

Mads Korneliussen 8.33 N.klindt 6.68 T.Aarnio 5.54 J.Auty 7.16 R.Douglas 6.73 N. Luna 5 Perks 3 42.44

Video of Lunna, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rZ7yZhuD5I If he is on a 5 point average he's worth the gamble but I guess he will average about 4. He looks like a racer so will probably do well round EWR but struggle on some away tracks.

Will his average be 7?

Anyone been to assen? If so what did you think of it? Any advice to someone going there to see ice speedway for the first time?

D. howe 7.29 N. klindt 6.68 A. Mellgren 6.57 R. Douglas 6.73 J. auty 7.04 Jack holder 5 E. Perks 3 total 42.31

I hope we keep Birks, on a 5.7 average he's a bargain.

What average would MPT have? If it was his 4 point PL average of 2013 he would be a good signing, if its conversion of his EL average he wouldn't.

Is Perks a 3 pointer?

What was Godfrey's comment about not being back next year, I hope there is nothing in this.

I think Morris was correctly excluded imo, there is definite dirt line that develops at that late stage of the meeting, morris new he had to be on it or Jorgensen was going round him. Morris was never far enough in front of him and kept taking his front wheel. I didn't see Morris touch the tapes though. Have to say I was very impressed with Paul Starke, he had plenty of speed.

Its a blow to be missing Douglas, but I think Scunnys biggest loss is Birks. At the EWR I would expect him to score double figures from his 5 or 6 rides, I doubt Ben Wilson can match his scores. Hope I am wrong though.

laguta looking for it bad decision imo.

So Workington make the final place. Edinburgh need to draw or win at Glasgow to get first choice opponents. who is going to choose who? I would guess Workington would be first choice followed by Berwick and then probably Scunthorpe and then Ipswitch.

Maybe not classed as a young rider but I expect Martin Vaculik to be GP regular in the not to distant future, he is still only 24 and is top of the polish league averages.

Shame there is not some kind of deal for supporters for attending this meeting and Tuesdays. If you include the Redcar rainoff that's 5 meetings in 15 days, I won't do the maths but its a lot for supporters to afford.

David Howe scared me today, not seen him ride like that for years.