Ben91 Posted yesterday at 04:08 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 04:08 PM 21 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Im assuming Connor Coles, Ben Morley and Max James all have to apply to get the 8% reduction which may or may not be granted..... Morley's been away from the second tier for a couple of years now as well. Two lots of 8% (and a British reduction, if that's still a thing?) would have left him well under a four point average. Would have made him quite a desirable option I'd imagine, if people had known the rule was only applied to the top two leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted yesterday at 05:07 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 05:07 PM 1 hour ago, phillwhitewasmad said: its for the good of the sport😁 The most abused rule in the Handbook 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted yesterday at 05:54 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 05:54 PM On 1/26/2026 at 10:02 PM, Bandit59 said: Think you've been watching to much Traitors 😂 I thank you !!! Simon lambert it is. And Rob Godfrey was joking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapewrecker Posted yesterday at 06:25 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 06:25 PM This side don’t bode well for honours. I can see changes are going to be needed very soon once a new set of average are released. Hope I’m proven wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy The Rebel Posted 9 hours ago Report Share Posted 9 hours ago (edited) On 2/11/2026 at 9:57 PM, Mr Blobby said: Think Ablitt average is the real question. As it all doesn’t fit under 40 if you apply the correct discounts. So very unsure how this team has actually been made. So I reckon it will be 10.5% off Ablitt average with both discounts applying so he would start the season on a 4.46/4.47 average. Meaning that he will start just below Lambert who has a 4.48 average I think. Edited 8 hours ago by Paddy The Rebel Averages 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago 1 hour ago, Paddy The Rebel said: So I reckon it will be 10.5% off Ablitt average with both discounts applying so he would start the season on a 4.46/4.47 average. Meaning that he will start just below Lambert who has a 4.48 average I think. Which in the grand scheme of things is ridiculous really, for a guy who still rode NDL/NDT an was offered two team spots at the start of the season and was going to sign for scunny mid season till he got injured. Robs ball his rules. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgas Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 2 hours ago, Paddy The Rebel said: So I reckon it will be 10.5% off Ablitt average with both discounts applying so he would start the season on a 4.46/4.47 average. Meaning that he will start just below Lambert who has a 4.48 average I think. Is adding the percentage reductions together before application within the rules? It certainly doesn’t seem fair. I know it’s not a huge difference but it is different. Maybe someone with a better grasp of the rules could explain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 1 hour ago, Mgas said: Is adding the percentage reductions together before application within the rules? It certainly doesn’t seem fair. I know it’s not a huge difference but it is different. Maybe someone with a better grasp of the rules could explain. Good luck with that.... I think someone with a better grasp of the rules may explain why it SHOULDN'T happen!!!... The official answer of course is that... "This is UK Speedway"... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgas Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 19 minutes ago, mikebv said: Good luck with that.... I think someone with a better grasp of the rules may explain why it SHOULDN'T happen!!!... The official answer of course is that... "This is UK Speedway"... That is what I thought 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago So let me just check this so i can pretend to follow along..... 2024 Ablitt finished season on 5.04 less 2.5% reduction..... 2025 Ablitt didn't ride "professional league" still gets 2.5% reduction 2026 Ablitt can "apply" for an additional 8% reduction In my tiny mind he shouldn't get the 2.5% at the end of 2025 simply because he didn't participate and then be able to claim an additional 8% for......not participating...... There has to be a point where the actions of a few are considered to be bringing the sport into disrepute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago (edited) Really don't see what the problem is with this the reduction however it was worked out has allowed us to sign Simon lambert not Robert lambert with what was left. According to most forum members we are going to be so far adrift in the runnings it seems a debate for debates sake. Edited 2 hours ago by phillwhitewasmad 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgas Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago (edited) 1 hour ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Really don't see what the problem is with this the reduction however it was worked out has allowed us to sign Simon lambert not Robert lambert with what was left. According to most forum members we are going to be so far adrift in the runnings it seems a debate for debates sake. I honestly don’t have a problem with the team or any rider. My gripe is with the way rules in British speedway are just made up with very little effort or thought. I’m still waiting for an explanation for the points deduction to Workington last year. What is the criteria that needs to be met when the 8% reduction is applied for? How does that reduction work along side other reductions? I have quite a few other questions but it’s a waste of time listing them as the first two won’t be answered clearly. As much as I’m a bore, the point in any rule or law in sports is it will affect all the same. If the application of either is inconsistent it brings the whole show into disrepute. Edited 1 hour ago by Mgas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Really don't see what the problem is with this the reduction however it was worked out has allowed us to sign Simon lambert not Robert lambert with what was left. According to most forum members we are going to be so far adrift in the runnings it seems a debate for debates sake. Think it’s the principle with most on the forum.I couldn’t care who wins what in Speedway. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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