Oxford 2026

[szkocjasid]

I think Riss needs to give up on British Speedway. Potentially race in countries that have squad systems & individual meetings?

Or treat Speedway like a hobby, when he's feeling well enough to do it?

If it is the end of his career, as sad as it is, there have been riders with far worse endings. He may even be able to stay in the sport, working off track?

Edited Wednesday at 09:03 AM by szkocjasid

[False dawn]

I think this is a very tragic story. Erik is an entertaining rider who could play an important part in the fortunes of any club. Sadly, whatever his health issues are, he's not able to pursue his chosen career. 
We wish you well Erik.

[foreverblue]

51 minutes ago, NumberEight said:

"Unfortunately I am still not completely over my health issues and I probably never will be."

Doesn't sound great for him and his career, but best wishes to him.

Doesn't sound like he was ever coming back.

[SteveLyric2]

27 minutes ago, foreverblue said:

Doesn't sound like he was ever coming back.

Presumably Oxford can only use guests for Riss(7.57) now, but a wider choice for when they visit Poole next week eg Kemp, Barker....?

Edited Wednesday at 10:11 AM by SteveLyric2

[Bojangles]

7 minutes ago, foreverblue said:

Doesn't sound like he was ever coming back.

Not quite true. He stated he practiced on Monday in the interview...

“I had a practice on Monday in preparation for today and unfortunately, I felt worse again yesterday and today and I don’t feel safe to get on the bike tonight and race. I’m really sorry about the whole situation."

It's here if you want to read it... https://oxfordspeedway.club/2026/08/erik-riss-ruled-out/

[TheSmiler]

If his symptoms will never cure he needs to retire for his and other riders safety, especially with it being his vision. 

As someone who is partially sighted I really feel for him. It can really affect aspects of your life and it’s frustrating as hell

[DJC]

Whilst terrible news for Riss who I very much enjoy watching, why was he announced before a proper fitness test?

Surely the change should be reversed, as they have a replacement already there for him?

If a guest facility is now in place, with a higher average, it will only cause more questions about rule manipulation 

[Fromafar]

Have to feel for Erik a class act on and off the bike .Wish him well and hope he can get things sorted out .Health is what matters most.

 

[SteveLyric2]

1 hour ago, DJC said:

Whilst terrible news for Riss who I very much enjoy watching, why was he announced before a proper fitness test?

Surely the change should be reversed, as they have a replacement already there for him?

If a guest facility is now in place, with a higher average, it will only cause more questions about rule manipulation 

Kennett has been released as a permanent replacement apparently.

[foreverblue]

2 hours ago, Bojangles said:

Not quite true. He stated he practiced on Monday in the interview...

“I had a practice on Monday in preparation for today and unfortunately, I felt worse again yesterday and today and I don’t feel safe to get on the bike tonight and race. I’m really sorry about the whole situation."

It's here if you want to read it... https://oxfordspeedway.club/2026/08/erik-riss-ruled-out/

You would have thought he would have done that before so he was sure he was ok to race before Oxford made the announcement that he was coming back.

[HomeStraight]

27 minutes ago, SteveLyric2 said:

Kennett has been released as a permanent replacement apparently.

I’d rather see Jody as a guest anyway, he’s a total trier and gives 100% every time and has strong Oxford support.

Kennett’s Cheetahs performances were on the whole lacklustre to say the least with the odd glimmer of what he’s capable of - see last week 0,0,3,0. Of course guesting in a Poole jacket he managed to score 12 twice despite not getting near double figures previously… 🤔

[Arthur54]

25 minutes ago, HomeStraight said:

I’d rather see Jody as a guest anyway, he’s a total trier and gives 100% every time and has strong Oxford support.

Kennett’s Cheetahs performances were on the whole lacklustre to say the least with the odd glimmer of what he’s capable of - see last week 0,0,3,0. Of course guesting in a Poole jacket he managed to score 12 twice despite not getting near double figures previously… 🤔

Heat leader for Oxford, reserve for Poole 

[HomeStraight]

1 hour ago, Arthur54 said:

Heat leader for Oxford, reserve for Poole 

You’ve obviously not been watching him week in week out… it’s not just that. He has had moments of brilliance against heat leaders, but they have been far and few between… Jack Smith beat him in the Berwick meeting and it was the only point Jack scored all night…

[szkocjasid]

3 hours ago, DJC said:

Whilst terrible news for Riss who I very much enjoy watching, why was he announced before a proper fitness test?

Surely the change should be reversed, as they have a replacement already there for him?

If a guest facility is now in place, with a higher average, it will only cause more questions about rule manipulation 

In normal circumstances, they'd revert back to a previous declaration of a new signing got injured before debuting. Even though Kennett was only a temp replacement, should be allowed to revert back to him.

I'd guess Oxford would only be allowed a "75% guest" (5.67) so not greatly higher than Kennett's average.

[Triple.H.]

3 hours ago, foreverblue said:

You would have thought he would have done that before so he was sure he was ok to race before Oxford made the announcement that he was coming back.

Well he has ridden a few meetings already over the last few months

[Triple.H.]

3 hours ago, foreverblue said:

You would have thought he would have done that before so he was sure he was ok to race before Oxford made the announcement that he was coming back.

 

3 hours ago, Arthur54 said:

Heat leader for Oxford, reserve for Poole 

Funny how those wearing the blue tinted spectacles are never fully aware. Just need Shovel-it to join in the south coast self abuser singalong 

[foreverblue]

21 minutes ago, Triple.H. said:

Well he has ridden a few meetings already over the last few months

I did not know that, I must keep up with everything Oxford riders get up to!!

Edited Wednesday at 04:15 PM by foreverblue

[Bojangles]

So another season done and dusted at Sandy Lane. Not the one most of us wanted, but good to see the crowds swelling again and we should just be thankful we got any speedway at all after the greyhound collapse.

On a more positive note, it sounds like next year is already being planned. I was a little worried (and still am, if I'm being honest) about there being any speedway at Oxford next season, but Peter Shroeck sounded very excited about it when being interviewed yesterday and said team plans are already under way. Fingers crossed.

[paulnolan]

In what world does a speedway club end its season in mid-August? Crazy.

[lucifer sam]

1 hour ago, Bojangles said:

So another season done and dusted at Sandy Lane. Not the one most of us wanted, but good to see the crowds swelling again and we should just be thankful we got any speedway at all after the greyhound collapse.

On a more positive note, it sounds like next year is already being planned. I was a little worried (and still am, if I'm being honest) about there being any speedway at Oxford next season, but Peter Shroeck sounded very excited about it when being interviewed yesterday and said team plans are already under way. Fingers crossed.

Yup. Team planning underway.

And don't forget it's NOT the end of the season, since still three home fixtures for the Chargers

Edited Thursday at 09:59 AM by lucifer sam