Teromaafan Posted 18 hours ago Report Share Posted 18 hours ago Out of interest, is there anyone on this forum for whom Northampton will be their team to support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Comet Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 22 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said: While that might be true that doubling up is keeping the sport running it does nothing to make it credible. without credibility it won’t grow and the media certainly isn’t interested in it’s current guise. try going into your local pub and explaining how doubling up and guests work in our sport. It’s embarrassing Its no more complicated than teying to understand the rules of rugby union.. and 10's of thousands follow that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 1 minute ago, Preston Comet said: Its no more complicated than teying to understand the rules of rugby union.. and 10's of thousands follow that Basic is they don’t have their Players playing or guest for other Teams against them. on Pitch stuff is always open to interpretation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago On 3/15/2026 at 10:32 AM, Racin Jason 72 said: While that might be true that doubling up is keeping the sport running it does nothing to make it credible. without credibility it won’t grow and the media certainly isn’t interested in it’s current guise. try going into your local pub and explaining how doubling up and guests work in our sport. It’s embarrassing Easy - you explain that the three leagues are separate entities, and that riders are not salaried employees, but are self employed and make agreements with teams from season to season, which can include (within a framework of limitations which apply to teams in the respective leagues) with teams in two of the three UK leagues, and indeed also make similar arrangements with teams in Polish, Swedish and Danish leagues. You'd add that a large proportion of riders, in doing this, seek to maximise earnings from Speedway during the months from March to October because, for whatever reasons, their income from November to February is restricted. You'd also mention that many riders employ mechanics, lease vans, and rent workshops, and these are not paid for by the clubs they ride for. You'd also mention that not all riders have the same set-up as regards income and employment, for example there's one who drives an HGV all year and who just rides in one UK league and not for a Polish/Swedish/Danish club. At that point I'd invite questions, respond to them, then say goodnight and leave before any question about Guest Riders was raised!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, Preston Comet said: Its no more complicated than teying to understand the rules of rugby union.. and 10's of thousands follow that Not quite the same because what you're talking about is what happens on the pitch. But it's a relevant point because any sport has its own particular arrangements as to how it's organised, and there are reasons for that. Speedway enthusiasts should not be shameful about any self-esteem problems in that respect. Why should speedway replicate or align with other sports. It's different, it has to be, it does things the way it needs to. Shove that in yer pipes and smoke it, you ignorant and self-important football/rugby/whatever fans!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 16 hours ago, Teromaafan said: Out of interest, is there anyone on this forum for whom Northampton will be their team to support? Yes. They are the closest team to me. Northampton will have my full spoort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 7 minutes ago, LagutaRacingFan said: Yes. They are the closest team to me. Northampton will have my full spoort. And the final nail in the coffin of the Northampton venture 🤐 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 16 minutes ago, LagutaRacingFan said: Yes. They are the closest team to me. Northampton will have my full spoort. When are going to mention Artum should be signed. is that the lead in Quote🤔😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapewrecker Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago Just wonder when the team will be announced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago They may need a rethink after Puk's crash yday? Punctured lung could keep him out of the first few meets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotdog Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 17 hours ago, Teromaafan said: Out of interest, is there anyone on this forum for whom Northampton will be their team to support? Me and my wife will be there every match we are twenty minutes away . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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