Sir Sidney

I thought you said nice meal out!

In Birmingham's own statement it says Said Jepsen Jensen: “After a few days of reflection, I’ve made a difficult but necessary decision – I will no longer continue racing in the UK. “From the beginning, the club knew I was going to give it a try and see where it goes.'

Where can a family go for a nice meal out, some drinks and the cinema for £60?

Quite possibly because there is little riding on most matches because of the play off system. They will all be back for the play offs. A shame 3 sides won't be in them and so don't get a boost - and the 4 who are in it can't be sure that the playoff numbers boost outweighs the reductions all through the year

My guess would be David Lowe, the Leicester Fans Voices rep.

I've seen it. Mind you, to suggest Laurence Rogers is dancing is a bit of a stretch! 🤣

Wimbledon

Much as I'm sure we would like GB to have 16 world class riders such as we did back in the day, that doesn't mean that the current British Final can't be a very good meeting. I very much enjoyed the British Finals at Coventry back in the day, when there was real jeopardy and world championship qualifying places on the line, but I expect to enjoy this year's event regardless of that.

There were roads from where we were dropped off to the stadium, as they go to the small airport next to the stadium, and were being used for cars going to car parks. I think perhaps the bus didn't drop off at the stadium entrance because it would then have got caught up in traffic queues. The route back to the collection point was not drivable, and which, in the dark, would have been difficult for some people - on distance alone, not taking the surface into account. It's one of these things where a little bit more organisation and thought would have transformed the experience.

Just a bit of feedback after using the shuttle service, and therefore worth checking for next year should you go. The shuttle journey to the stadium worked perfectly - bus as per timetable, and the driver collected the return fare on boarding (3 euro return per person) The drop off point was at the junction of Flugplatzstrasse and the st2045 road - about a half mile walk from there to the stadium entrance, on good roads - fine if, like me, you have no mobility issues, but some people did seem a bit concerned about the walk. Id be interested to know if others were dropped off there. However, what the driver didn't explain was that the pick up point was at a different location. That was at a bus stop on Ellermuhle. That is quite a long road. If you look on Google maps the stop is the one by Sagberger Muhlen. When we came out after the event we started to head back to where we were dropped off, as we assumed that was the pick up point. Fortunately, we spotted a small sign on the way back, directing us off down a farm track / unmade road. There was no lighting, or staff to direct you, and so it would have been easy to miss (and many did). There were also a couple of junctions on the track, again with small, unlit signs. Easy to go wrong, as others did Once we got to the bus stop, which we assumed was the correct place because there were people milling about, there was no shuttle bus signage, staff to organise arrivals, or queuing system in place. If a bus had arrived then that wouldn't have been a problem because there weren't many people waiting. However, it was over an hour before a bus arrived and then it was a scrum to get on. Many were left behind, including some who had been waiting as long as us. The driver wasn't sure when the next bus would be so I don't know how long people had to wait for the next one. A small bit of organisation on behalf of the club / FIM, a bit of lighting, a couple of staff to direct and organise a queue and a few more buses in the hour after the meeting finished would have made the experience much better. In fairness to the organisers the timetable that was published did give the shuttle drop off as Ellermuhle and so maybe our driver just dropped us off in the wrong place - however, if we were the only people who had thought the pick up was in the same place I'd accept it was our mistake - but we weren't. That also would not excuse the lack of organisation of the shuttle after the event. A shame because the 3 euro return fare is good value I hope that helps, and if you want any more info feel free to message me

A multi round championship would interest me, but would enough people ( and riders) support it to make it viable?

Wait until it is gone - and then you'll reconsider that statement I'm sure. I watched Wimbledon from 1969 onwards, and very rarely did they have a chance of winning anything - but I'd do it all again in a heartbeat.

Hopefully this helps. Shuttle bus in operation from the town Facebook To the WWK FIM SPEEDWAY Grand Prix of Germany on 3. In May there will be a bus-shuttle connection again from the city center (Ländtor stop), via the station ( überlandbus stop 17) to the stadium in the Ellermühle. Two buses always take turns from 13 o'clock at half an hour. The return trip will be after the race (last ride 11:30 pm). The return fare is €3,00 per person (including children up to and from). 17 years are free).

Is that factual or assumed?

011.2.1 Rising Stars The criteria for Premiership Rising Stars is as follows: - • The age limit for Rising Stars is 23 years of age on the 1st of January of that year • The Rider must have a Premiership League average of 4.00 or below

It's worth paying £25 just to see the emergence of Cooper Rushen. Early days obviously, but he is a real talent

https://www.savecoventryspeedway.com/news.php?extend.4309.1

In a non televised meeting the ref obviously only gets one look at it. Not an easy job, and it can look different from different angles. I was an incident recorder for a while and I'd say refs get most right

I have to agree. A very enjoyable watch. Cooper Rushen was very impressive, and I thought unlucky to be excluded in one heat - no or very minimal contact from my view point. Luke Harrison and Jody Scott also impressed. Birmingham should be aapplauded for running an NDT team, and then running an MDL match to follow. Great value for money in my book

I'm looking forward to this. Some real up and coming talent on show

Under the regulations the referee must use TV replays if provided. (02.2.11 - During the meeting - g)

Will is also due to start riding in Poland and Sweden once he turns 16, as well as any international meetings he has. That's a big commitment for a youngster in his first full season. I wish Will well, but he needs to be carefully managed and looked after.

Attendance circa 21,000 so very similar. Women's rugby is a growing sport. Attendances improving. Speedway? Regrettably not so.

Dan Gilkes would do a good job.

Isn't the issue that Belle Vue has to pay a staging fee to WBD. That is the large cost that has to be recovered, and if that is doubled for two GPS then the economy of scale is significantly reduced. However, without figures it is just speculation on all our parts