Ipswich Witches 2026

[B.V 72]

Becker and Janowski have also signed up in 3 leagues so will not be back in 2026.

Try searching Continental European speedway teams 2026 to find all other leagues and who has signed elsewhere.

 

Edited yesterday at 09:32 AM by B.V 72

[Jonny the spud]

1 hour ago, B.V 72 said:

Becker and Janowski have also signed up in 3 leagues so will not be back in 2026.

Try searching Continental European speedway teams 2026 to find all other leagues and who has signed elsewhere.

 

That tends to happen when riders are left in the dark …

[TTT]

Notiable Riders who haven't signed up in 3 Leagues.

 

Tai Woffinden (Rumoured No.1)

Jaimon Lidsey

Tom Brennan (Rumoured to Return)

Richard Lawson

Niels-Kristian Iversen

Tobiasz Musielak (Rumoured to be in the side)

Danny King

Matej Zagar

Nicolai Klindt

Charles Wright

Keynan Rew (Rumoured to Return)

Rohan Tungate

[TTT]

If Jenkins does get the 25% Reduction again because the rules aren't worth the paper they're written on.

 

Team A

1. T. Woffinden 8.45

2. 5.22 or 5.35 left (S. Nicholls?)

3. T. Musielak 6.63 or D. King 6.50

4. K. Rew 6.19

5. T. Brennan 7.05

6. J. Jenkins 3.46

7. J. Edwards (RS)

 

Team B

1. J. Lidsey 7.87

2. 5.80 left (S. Nicholls or a 5.00 Newcomer)

3. & 4. (Any combination of T. Musielak 6.63, D. King 6.50 and K. Rew 6.19)

5. T. Brennan 7.05

6. J. Jenkins 3.46

7. J. Edwards (RS)

 

Team C (Strength in depth like Leicester)

1. T. Brennan 7.05

2. K. Rew 6.19

3. 6.84 left (N-K. Iversen 6.71, D. King 6.50 or N. Klindt 6.46)

4. T. Musielak 6.63

5. R. Lawson 6.83

6. J. Jenkins 3.46

7. J. Edwards (RS)

[Hamish McRaker]

This seems to confirm that, even if a 6th venue were to materialise, it would struggle to track a competitive team and be even worse than Birmingham 2024-25 both performance and financially.

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv]

17 minutes ago, Hamish McRaker said:

This seems to confirm that, even if a 6th venue were to materialise, it would struggle to track a competitive team and be even worse than Birmingham 2024-25 both performance and financially.

Kurtz not signed for the Speedway Team Benevolent Fund ((I mean Belle Vue - sorry  Ouch) so there is hope yet

[Hawk127]

What about Fredrik Lindgren. I believe he is giving Swedish racing a miss. Janowski  is signed up for three teams I believe so he would not be available to race in UK.

[KevtheRev]

How About 

1. T. Woffinden 8.45

2. S. Nicholls ?

3. Richard Lawson 6.83 

4. K. Rew 6.19

5. T. Brennan 7.05

6. J. Jenkins 3.46

7. J. Edwards (RS)

[therefused]

there is no way Jenkins is that average. It hasnt been applied to other riders leaving the scheme. 

[cowboy cookie returns?]

34 minutes ago, KevtheRev said:

How About 

1. T. Woffinden 8.45

2. S. Nicholls ?

3. Richard Lawson 6.83 

4. K. Rew 6.19

5. T. Brennan 7.05

6. J. Jenkins 3.46

7. J. Edwards (RS)

Hopefully not Woffy or Lawson

[Hamish McRaker]

1 hour ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said:

Kurtz not signed for the Speedway Team Benevolent Fund ((I mean Belle Vue - sorry  Ouch) so there is hope yet

It had previously crossed my mind that Kurtz could be on the move from BV and that "team 6" could be the place. Intriguing that BV announced Bewley when the other No.1's were being unveiled, and not Kurtz despite having a higher average.

Didnt think that BV could fit both within the 37 limit but apparently it's possible.

But yes, it could be that the kind and generous Mr Lemon, acting out of genuine broader interest (and im not being sarcastic) could be taking charge of things 

Edited yesterday at 01:52 PM by Hamish McRaker
Wording

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv]

1 hour ago, therefused said:

there is no way Jenkins is that average. It hasnt been applied to other riders leaving the scheme. 

It has been applied to EVERY rider leaving the scheme - including Jenkins himself

The debate is whether he qualifies a second time

[SPEEDY69]

16 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said:

It has been applied to EVERY rider leaving the scheme - including Jenkins himself

The debate is whether he qualifies a second time

What happens if they're a falling star?

[RoundTheBoards]

30 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said:

It has been applied to EVERY rider leaving the scheme - including Jenkins himself

The debate is whether he qualifies a second time

Certainly when the rule was created, it was a 25% reduction the FIRST time a rider leaves the RS system only.

Otherwise a rider could manipulate his average to flip in and out of RS every 2 years.

But who knows what ruling could be reached now "in the best interests of speedway"

[Daniel Smith]

Initial declaration will be 4.49 for Jenkins. 25% will not apply.

[FAST GATER]

1 hour ago, cowboy cookie returns? said:

2. S. Nicholls ?

Think his Prem days are behind him still a force in the Champ league but big ask to ride a full season  in both when  pushing 48yrs old.   

[cowboy cookie returns?]

47 minutes ago, FAST GATER said:

Think his Prem days are behind him still a force in the Champ league but big ask to ride a full season  in both when  pushing 48yrs old.   

But a Foxhall track specialist. Who knows

[Aries]

 

[Bald Bloke]

1 hour ago, Daniel Smith said:

Initial declaration will be 4.49 for Jenkins. 25% will not apply.

Worth keeping an eye on that 👀

[JamesB]

14 minutes ago, Aries said:

 

Some interesting wording used in that statement; ‘a sale has been agreed’ and ‘now going through due process’.

Does that mean that Financial Due Diligence has been completed or will now be undertaken as part of the ‘due process?

FDD can scupper an agreed sale, so if it’s the latter, then I remain a little nervous. Hopefully, it is just referring to completion of the legals. 
 

Edited yesterday at 04:34 PM by JamesB