Workington 2026

[Fromafar]

1 hour ago, geoff100 said:

On facebook first comets hero bob valentine has died,sad news.

Sad news very decent rider.

[Hamish McRaker]

8 hours ago, Dave_minall said:

I think that he'll get snapped up. He'll come in on a VERY low average due to the new 8% reduction rule, he's got Sean Wilson & Gary Havelock behind him - he's also lined up bikes, suits, a van, a mechanic etc.

If he's not signed before the season I reckon someone will sign him for injury replacement at some point.

Thr 8% reduction's only applicable for returning from injury (not including one inflicted to someonr else)

[Bomber75]

Thing is I didnt know who this guy was or has done, it took me 2 minutes to find out. Surely he isnt in the frame 

[arnieg]

9 hours ago, Hamish McRaker said:

Thr 8% reduction's only applicable for returning from injury (not including one inflicted to someonr else)

No that's the 2025 rule. It has been announced that (for British riders only) it will be extended to include other reasons for absence in 2026.

[Fromafar]

19 minutes ago, arnieg said:

No that's the 2025 rule. It has been announced that (for British riders only) it will be extended to include other reasons for absence in 2026.

By next season they will probably have a reduction depending on what type of injury riders have.Its all back of a fag packet stuff making up rules.👎

Edited Wednesday at 09:15 AM by Fromafar

[Midget]

Anyone wondered what average james wright would come in on with the new reductions? 🤫

[Woke23]

42 minutes ago, Midget said:

Anyone wondered what average james wright would come in on with the new reductions? 🤫

Me and my brother actually discussed this not so long back. Im pretty sure its low 4s

[cheggie]

1 hour ago, Woke23 said:

Me and my brother actually discussed this not so long back. Im pretty sure its low 4s

8% reduction for seasons 24 + 25 would give an average of 4.44. Not sure if the GB reduction is also taken as well, so might be 4.32?

[Youhave2minutes]

2 hours ago, cheggie said:

8% reduction for seasons 24 + 25 would give an average of 4.44. Not sure if the GB reduction is also taken as well, so might be 4.32?

He has retired.

[therefused]

3 hours ago, Youhave2minutes said:

He has retired.

Plenty of riders retire and end up coming back

[The White Knight]

On 1/20/2026 at 4:31 PM, singy13 said:

I remember same happening two years ago...we waited and waited, then got Vissing - who eventually went missing.

Obviously you are a poet.................

and don't know it. 😉🤣

[Sings4Speedway]

On 1/21/2026 at 9:45 AM, Midget said:

Anyone wondered what average james wright would come in on with the new reductions? 🤫

 

20 hours ago, therefused said:

Plenty of riders retire and end up coming back

No offence to James or other returning riders but these names come up year on year simply because there isn't enough good riders coming through and those that do end up abroad. Most CL heat leaders could have been considering retirement 5 years ago but as there simply isn't the numbers progressing and staying in the UK they remain in the sport for longer and longer.