Buxton 2026

[THE DEAN MACHINE]

1 minute ago, Youhave2minutes said:

Clicky click environment by the sounds of it then😩

I think it’s called jobs for the boys, I don’t begrudge anyone who takes a position in the sport at whatever level but I do wonder why some take the spot when clearly they either crap at it or in some cases haven't a clue what they are doing despite their best intentions 

[Youhave2minutes]

2 minutes ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said:

I think it’s called jobs for the boys, I don’t begrudge anyone who takes a position in the sport at whatever level but I do wonder why some take the spot when clearly they either crap at it or in some cases haven't a clue what they are doing despite their best intentions 

Big ego’s with little brains unfortunately.

[wtf]

11 hours ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said:

I think it’s called jobs for the boys, I don’t begrudge anyone who takes a position in the sport at whatever level but I do wonder why some take the spot when clearly they either crap at it or in some cases haven't a clue what they are doing despite their best intentions 

usually they're cheap and won't speak out of turn 🤣

[Sings4Speedway]

11 hours ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said:

I think it’s called jobs for the boys, I don’t begrudge anyone who takes a position in the sport at whatever level but I do wonder why some take the spot when clearly they either crap at it or in some cases haven't a clue what they are doing despite their best intentions 

Decent expenses rates would feature pretty highly. The number who actually do it "for the love of the sport" are far fewer than many like to make out

[*JJ]

18 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said:

Decent expenses rates would feature pretty highly. The number who actually do it "for the love of the sport" are far fewer than many like to make out

I don't think that this is true at the lower levels. My experiences in the MDL some years ago suggests that this is exactly what happens, despite the total indifference of the promoters.

[Sings4Speedway]

8 minutes ago, *JJ said:

I don't think that this is true at the lower levels. My experiences in the MDL some years ago suggests that this is exactly what happens, despite the total indifference of the promoters.

It was what happened, don't think it is now though and the number of MDL sides would reflect that. If anything the volunteers who were doing things for the love of the sport were pushed/priced out by those who wanted the credit for themselves.......PJL anyone? 

[BryanUgest]

17 hours ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said:

I think it’s called jobs for the boys, I don’t begrudge anyone who takes a position in the sport at whatever level but I do wonder why some take the spot when clearly they either crap at it or in some cases haven't a clue what they are doing despite their best intentions 

Anyone in particular spring to mind?  

[THE DEAN MACHINE]

52 minutes ago, BryanUgest said:

Anyone in particular spring to mind?  

There has been plenty over the years but like I said I don’t begrudge the people I just don’t understand why you would take the post if you don’t bring anything to the table, personally Ive turned down a few jobs in the sport because I didn’t feel I was the right person for that role as much as I love the sport I can’t take a job in it just for the sake of it 

[THE DEAN MACHINE]

There must be some deep pockets behind Buxton’s new venture 

[Petecc]

2 hours ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said:

There must be some deep pockets behind Buxton’s new venture 

Why? Please tell.

[THE DEAN MACHINE]

1 hour ago, Petecc said:

Why? Please tell.

Riders,I hear the 2nd signing is on quite an earner for the national league 

Edited yesterday at 07:07 PM by THE DEAN MACHINE

[Islander15]

39 minutes ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said:

Riders,I hear the 2nd signing is on quite an earner for the national league 

Tbf the team needed a big hitter or two to come in just to be competitive against the rest of the league’s heat leaders. 

[THE DEAN MACHINE]

24 minutes ago, Islander15 said:

Tbf the team needed a big hitter or two to come in just to be competitive against the rest of the league’s heat leaders. 

And that’s the mentality that closed Buxton down last time,the sport never learns from our mistakes 

Edited yesterday at 07:56 PM by THE DEAN MACHINE

[Mr Blobby]

4 hours ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said:

Riders,I hear the 2nd signing is on quite an earner for the national league 

Yeah there’s no way couple of the riders been announced so far are on the NDL pay structure. 

[BryanUgest]

I'm sure the lure of riding for Laurence Rogers means that Alfie Bowtell will gladly ride for standard NDL points money and a good night's sleep afterwards in their VIP caravan! 

[TMW]

On 2/1/2026 at 7:53 PM, THE DEAN MACHINE said:

And that’s the mentality that closed Buxton down last time,the sport never learns from our mistakes 

But there are new promoters and new money !  After all and although it’s amazing what they are doing up there this is the MDL TM knowing full well that my son was didn’t qualify for  the league said to him, at KL  ‘you ride, as although your points won’t count, they won’t get them either and we’ll win”

[Youhave2minutes]

On 2/1/2026 at 3:10 PM, THE DEAN MACHINE said:

There must be some deep pockets behind Buxton’s new venture 

Laurence raided tolleys account on the way out

Edited 1 hour ago by Youhave2minutes

[Hawk127]

Those offering top dollar simply to ride are doing no favours to anyone. Perhaps the NDL should be restricted to standard bikes or e bikes and the next step will be once they have honed there craft they make it to semi professional racing. This should a development league and to make it open to many as possible, costs need to be kept to a minimum so that those who cannot make the grade have not lost an arm and leg in-terms of investment. Entry level costs need to be kept as low as possible to attract the widest possible numbers. Expecting youngsters and the family to splash out thousands to compete is unrealistic but yet again those in charge fail to think outside the box. The sport’s governing body really is run by a selfish bunch who like promoters are all on the take but give very little back in return pretending that they are doing everyone a favour whereas the opposite is true.