bellevueace Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 20 hours ago, YeOldPitGate said: The problem is having a van and five bikes is feasible if your riding in Poland but in the UK these days in my eyes reality is the top 50% can warrant a van and two bikes next 50% should be one bike and ideally a track spare the costs have got out of control for what the UK can afford now days not helped by riders in the UK spending thousands per annum on tuning. At some point a total reset will have to happen but it seems to have been kicked again for at least another year unless Harry comes through with some new multi million pound backers to sort the sport out. Riders complain about the costs but when ways of cutting the costs have been suggested the riders have been the ones who have rejected everything in their hunt for that bit more speed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, bellevueace said: Riders complain about the costs but when ways of cutting the costs have been suggested the riders have been the ones who have rejected everything in their hunt for that bit more speed. Yes its like they have an F1 mentality to something that in real terms is more like Banger racing. It feeds down from the GP level, which has become ridiculous as its competitors seek out ever more technological and mechanical enhancements to gain a fractional improvement. Needs a radical change but cant see it happening, sadly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 On 2/13/2026 at 1:41 PM, YeOldPitGate said: The problem is having a van and five bikes is feasible if your riding in Poland but in the UK these days in my eyes reality is the top 50% can warrant a van and two bikes next 50% should be one bike and ideally a track spare the costs have got out of control for what the UK can afford now days not helped by riders in the UK spending thousands per annum on tuning. At some point a total reset will have to happen but it seems to have been kicked again for at least another year unless Harry comes through with some new multi million pound backers to sort the sport out. In the Speedway Star a couple of years ago, in a pre season interview with Phillip Hellstrom Bangs, he said he had spent well over €100,000 on his machinery And that this is the kind of money you have to lay out to "compete"..... Yes. THAT Philip Helstrom Bangs... Number ??? In the world..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, mikebv said: In the Speedway Star a couple of years ago, in a pre season interview with Phillip Hellstrom Bangs, he said he had spent well over €100,000 on his machinery And that this is the kind of money you have to lay out to "compete"..... Yes. THAT Philip Helstrom Bangs... Number ??? In the world..... And so many call for this to be reigned in and for riders to go back to basics Just have 1 or 2 bikes , be frugal with the add ons and increase the service intervals But look at the abuse for Drew Kemp when he breaks down a few times........ "He needs to be more professional and up his game" "This shouldn't happen at this level" etc etc 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 20 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: And so many call for this to be reigned in and for riders to go back to basics Just have 1 or 2 bikes , be frugal with the add ons and increase the service intervals But look at the abuse for Drew Kemp when he breaks down a few times........ "He needs to be more professional and up his game" "This shouldn't happen at this level" etc etc I'm not sure the problem is with Mr Kemp's bikes 🤔 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 4 hours ago, IainB said: I'm not sure the problem is with Mr Kemp's bikes 🤔 I think it was more times than not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldPitGate Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 8 hours ago, mikebv said: In the Speedway Star a couple of years ago, in a pre season interview with Phillip Hellstrom Bangs, he said he had spent well over €100,000 on his machinery And that this is the kind of money you have to lay out to "compete"..... Yes. THAT Philip Helstrom Bangs... Number ??? In the world..... Bonkers isn't it and certainly in the UK there's not the money coming in to warrant that kind of expense hence promoters regularly doing anything between 50-100k losses most seasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Jacobs Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 9 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: And so many call for this to be reigned in and for riders to go back to basics Just have 1 or 2 bikes , be frugal with the add ons and increase the service intervals But look at the abuse for Drew Kemp when he breaks down a few times........ "He needs to be more professional and up his game" "This shouldn't happen at this level" etc etc The current machinery requires the finest tuning, and very regular upkeep to keep it functioning at its peak level. There needs to be a reset of the engines, allowed components, etc. British league racing has to become more affordable for everyone, and the riders have as big a part to play as anyone else. In that way, reaching the GP could be akin to Formula One, with riders progressing through the levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago OMG> Just seen on FB about Leicester track vandalism! 🤬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WookieboyDon Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 3 minutes ago, Gambo said: OMG> Just seen on FB about Leicester track vandalism! 🤬 Absolute scumbags. And they did it on consecutive nights too, as if one night wasn't enough. 🤬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago Absolute scumbags . Horrible to see it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago They've set up a go fund me and want £10k!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 6 minutes ago, IainB said: They've set up a go fund me and want £10k!!! 10k!! Fuc#ing hell. How bad is it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago (edited) 6 minutes ago, FishersGate said: 10k!! Fuc#ing hell. How bad is it?? I don't know but they're going to have to do better than posting a few pictures of some pushed over poles to reach that number! 😂 Edited 5 hours ago by IainB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago Just now, IainB said: I don't know but they're going to have to do better than posting a few pictures of some pushed over poles to reach that number! 😂 You watch them blame the increased prices on the Iran war 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgas Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, FishersGate said: 10k!! Fuc#ing hell. How bad is it?? Pictures on instagram and it’s bad. I can quite believe it’s 10k worth of damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 46 minutes ago, Mgas said: Pictures on instagram and it’s bad. I can quite believe it’s 10k worth of damage. Just seen them. Not good at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago (edited) 2 hours ago, IainB said: I don't know but they're going to have to do better than posting a few pictures of some pushed over poles to reach that number! 😂 ...and the starting gate.. and machinery damage...and pits infrastructure damage.... etc.🤬 And..BTW. putting a laughing emoji doesn't make your post funny. Edited 2 hours ago by Gambo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapewrecker Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago I’m not taking the blame this time. I’ve an alibi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Roads Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago Absolute disgusting what is wrong with some people in society now days need there head shaking... Scumbags don't give a s&£t about others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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