Fromafar Posted Tuesday at 08:46 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 08:46 PM 1 hour ago, geoff100 said: On facebook first comets hero bob valentine has died,sad news. Sad news very decent rider. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted Tuesday at 11:15 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 11:15 PM 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber75 Posted Wednesday at 04:45 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 04:45 AM 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted Wednesday at 08:55 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 08:55 AM 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted Wednesday at 09:09 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 09:09 AM (edited) 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget Posted Wednesday at 09:45 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 09:45 AM Anyone wondered what average james wright would come in on with the new reductions? 🤫 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted Wednesday at 10:28 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 10:28 AM 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheggie Posted Wednesday at 11:59 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 11:59 AM 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted Wednesday at 02:51 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 02:51 PM 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted Wednesday at 06:48 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 06:48 PM 3 hours ago, Youhave2minutes said: He has retired. Plenty of riders retire and end up coming back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted yesterday at 03:40 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 03:40 PM 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. 😉🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted yesterday at 03:49 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 03:49 PM 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago Expecting at least 1 sensational signing to complete the comets,has to be it's taking that long to announce. Paul starke anybody 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago 35 minutes ago, lewy said: Expecting at least 1 sensational signing to complete the comets,has to be it's taking that long to announce. Paul starke anybody 🤔 Dixie Normus will be signing today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jamie Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago 21 minutes ago, Youhave2minutes said: Dixie Normus will be signing today Is he eligible for a reduction? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago 2 minutes ago, King Jamie said: Is he eligible for a reduction? That would end up a complete balls up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago Reserve rider announced - Chris Peacock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 47 minutes ago, Woke23 said: Reserve rider announced - Chris Peacock. Heat leader - Bernt Offrings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago There's loads of riders that could return on the -8% per season missed rule. Even the Aussie ones on British passports 😂 Schlein 7.43 (8.08) Wethers 4.40 (6.47) Wouldn't be surprised if either of them pop up again somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago On 1/22/2026 at 3:40 PM, The White Knight said: Obviously you are a poet................. and don't know it. 😉🤣 2 hours ago, Woke23 said: Reserve rider announced - Chris Peacock. Urin there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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