lewy Posted 10 hours ago Report Share Posted 10 hours ago 40 minutes ago, Chris116 said: Will Mr Godfrey make a team change their fixtures so Workington have a better choice of guests like he did a few seasons ago? NO, he only did that for his teams benefit, all in the best interests of the sport (his team). Scunthorpe would probably prefer a guest to rr for Luke Harrison i would imagine at Plymouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted 9 hours ago Report Share Posted 9 hours ago (edited) With the amount of injuries we've seen this season, along with other issues such as riders missing, away riding on the continent and 6 or 8 CL teams riding on the same day the guest and R/R situation needs reformed IMO. It's something that never seems to get looked at. R/R should be made more appealing, as it stands it more often that not, makes the side instantly much weaker and racks up the zero's for the reserves, especially if those reserves are NL guests. Something like if a 5.50 average rider is missing, the team manager gets 22 points (5.50x4) from the team's averages to replace that rider. It can be any combination, i.e an 8.5 could take a ride, but that one ride uses up most of the points, and technically have to use 'weaker' riders for the other 3 rides. It would bring more strategy to the meeting for team managers. If it's deemed too strong at a vote, a 5% reduction to the 22 points figure (20.9) could be in place for R/R used at an away meeting. The 8 day guest rule should be abolished IMO, with a lack of riders, I see no need for this rule anymore. Guests should be able to be brought in from anywhere on previous or assessed averages, i.e not declared in a PL or CL team, this would probably be very rare, but if clubs want to do it let them. The 28 day rule replacement rule is nonsense. Edited 9 hours ago by Marksman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted 9 hours ago Report Share Posted 9 hours ago Someone having a blast round the GT tyres Northside arena now 🤔🏁🔵⚪ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago (edited) On 5/11/2026 at 10:34 AM, singy13 said: So sad to read of your loss. I always enjoyed reading Jenga winding folk up, and missed his comments when he disappeared - obviously ill then. Thanks for the fun Jenga, RIP my friend. Jenga account got locked out few years back He rejoined as j2ohn He did have minor health issues for a while but it was only ladt 6 months He was real ill Did pick up and was looking like he was pulling through but then went down hill fast sadly Wont name the rider but 1 off the old aussies from the time his family ran speedway has been in touch with family to pass on condolences Says a lot when a ex rider kept in touch for 40 years or more Edited 8 hours ago by scaramanga 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 1 hour ago, Marksman said: With the amount of injuries we've seen this season, along with other issues such as riders missing, away riding on the continent and 6 or 8 CL teams riding on the same day the guest and R/R situation needs reformed IMO. It's something that never seems to get looked at. R/R should be made more appealing, as it stands it more often that not, makes the side instantly much weaker and racks up the zero's for the reserves, especially if those reserves are NL guests. Something like if a 5.50 average rider is missing, the team manager gets 22 points (5.50x4) from the team's averages to replace that rider. It can be any combination, i.e an 8.5 could take a ride, but that one ride uses up most of the points, and technically have to use 'weaker' riders for the other 3 rides. It would bring more strategy to the meeting for team managers. If it's deemed too strong at a vote, a 5% reduction to the 22 points figure (20.9) could be in place for R/R used at an away meeting. The 8 day guest rule should be abolished IMO, with a lack of riders, I see no need for this rule anymore. Guests should be able to be brought in from anywhere on previous or assessed averages, i.e not declared in a PL or CL team, this would probably be very rare, but if clubs want to do it let them. The 28 day rule replacement rule is nonsense. Sorry that's too complicated. How about making RR available to two riders above the replaced rider and two below, rather than one above and three below 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago 4 hours ago, Chris116 said: Will Mr Godfrey make a team change their fixtures so Workington have a better choice of guests like he did a few seasons ago? NO, he only did that for his teams benefit, all in the best interests of the sport (his team). That decision alone pretty much summed up UK Speedway.... A team found a "sweet spot" night to ride on, so were getting better crowds, and then got stopped from doing so as it wasnt their "official night" meaning there were not enough "guests" now available on Fridays... FFS!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldPitGate Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 1 hour ago, mikebv said: That decision alone pretty much summed up UK Speedway.... A team found a "sweet spot" night to ride on, so were getting better crowds, and then got stopped from doing so as it wasnt their "official night" meaning there were not enough "guests" now available on Fridays... FFS!!!! I'm rolling in the aisles sadly but 100% spot on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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