Sir Sidney

I care about racing from that era, in the same way as I care about modern racing ( perhaps even more so because I had a local team to follow, and forged friendships which last to this day)

Yes, marginally so ( although we all know it's a numbers game so fractions are imortant) and over only 8 matched. My main point is that people still refer to Chris as though he has an 8 or 9 point average, and he is no longer that rider

All I'm suggesting is that it is difficult to evidence it. However, balance sheets are an indicator of the health of a company. Ps what time does the tooth fairy come and how long before Santa's arrives?

Difficulty to evidence one way or another. Where Companies House records are available it hardly presents a positive position (although you can generally only see the balance sheet not the profit and loss account). If clubs were more open about their finances it would take away much of the speculation

So, essentially, riding to his average! As with all riders, time catches up with them. Chris still produces moments of brilliance, but he can't be expected to do that all the time.

Oxford don't have two home meetings most week

I've already objected, but am quite happy to add further comments.

It needs challenging, because too many people take it as fact, and believe that planning permission has been granted.

https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/east-of-england-showground-development-spades-could-go-in-the-ground-this-time-next-year-4603894?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR23yNXVYll2rCyZRGOzkjem4-PPwJuHb9uC6lPuRarWNWxa0Rhx34Wnb8I_aem_AabhQTVxaUBKLMILShmTGpbBf50gP8gDYzQNoHwcZLR-kmEG1OnjwOaf_viaubkhenib5KE6aRj5-qZlT9TWFrF7#Echobox=1713977350 How can the newspaper report this unchallenged and without giving the other side of the story? Very poor

Klindt not available on Thursday so r/r or guest

I might well agree with some of that, but if the head leaseholder doesn't want speedway that is a problem. However, I believe SCB / BSPL should have a plan in place to protect tracks before the problem occurs

To be fair to SCB that did object to the original Rye House application to remove the track, and they objected to the Peterborough applications. What I believe they should be doing is actively working with Councils to influence the local plans

Locals say it wasn't wet yesterday so cars shouldn't have done much damage). Of course, Kings Lynn could just end all the speculation by showing the track and the forecast they are relying on.

It's not the amateur weather forecasters you need to worry about Look at what the professionals say! https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/u12k15uws#?date=2024-04-22

Met Office https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/u12k15uws#?date=2024-04-22

Interesting. I'm just over two miles away from track at services and it is, at worst so far, very light drizzle. Depends on direction I guess. Fingers crossed

Poland and Sweden not started yet so more options maybe?

Yes, but only light rain until 1pm. With a dry day yesterday I'm sure the track can take s substantial amount of rain I can't see it being cancelled because of the forecast - a different matter if the rain on site is heavier than forecast

As ever, depends which forecast you look at. Met Office one isn't too bad currently. I guess we just have to wait and see

It's used as a qualifying round for the Grand Prix rather than just an open meeting I think, so reasonable justification for him to ride in it

Is it only me that feels a tad sympathetic towards Plymouth? They sign a 7 MSN team and through no fault of their own the number 1 is injured pre season. As a result of moving to Saturday race night there are few, if any, suitable replacements. I wonder if it would have been easier to get a replacement for Tuesdays? They do a load of work on the track, and are met with a very wet winter, meaning, perhaps unsurprisingly, it hasn't dried out in time. Who'd be a promoter in a sport that is not a great money earner if not a loss maker?

Not determined until 18 April I think

Did Richie pay the fine? If not the ban time will not expire will it?

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And Tai's good point, about what gets the most views, is lost because of his delivery. We all know all the key promoters of the past encouraged their riders to put on a show, to encourage apparent controversy. However, in my view, his inability to hardly speak a sentence without swearing has become the talking point - rather than the launch of the season in a more professional way.