IainB Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 6 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Actually I've just read 011.4 and I think it's RR only It stated Howarth on their own website when I looked earlier: Tonight’s teams: NORTHAMPTON: Jaimon Lidsey, Troy Batchelor, Matej Zagar, Kyle Howarth, Nicolai Klindt, Kye Thomson, Luke Harrison. IPSWICH: Tom Brennan, Danny King, Richard Lawson, Scott Nicholls, Tobiasz Musielak, Philip Hellstrom-Bangs, Jason Edwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 10 minutes ago, IainB said: It stated Howarth on their own website when I looked earlier: Tonight’s teams: NORTHAMPTON: Jaimon Lidsey, Troy Batchelor, Matej Zagar, Kyle Howarth, Nicolai Klindt, Kye Thomson, Luke Harrison. IPSWICH: Tom Brennan, Danny King, Richard Lawson, Scott Nicholls, Tobiasz Musielak, Philip Hellstrom-Bangs, Jason Edwards. My fault I didn't read all the bits,, so Howarth is prob correct,,, my bad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 1 hour ago, Roger Jacobs said: Apparently he hasn't got permission to fly, following the damage to a lung suffered in the crash. Iversen should have just done a Paco* & said he activated his injury - Northampton get a (full) guest. Anyway Howarth seems a decent enough option, especially as they can't qualify! * I'm assuming that's what happened never heard from the SCB on the Paco "situation" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 6 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: * I'm assuming that's what happened never heard from the SCB on the Paco "situation" Seems like selective rule enforcement is the order of the day again in 2026! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WookieboyDon Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, BlueIn2Red said: What does a reduced facility mean please? (Grandstand seating now sold out for tonight btw.) That's at least 750 on the gate then. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleoleole Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago Above all let’s hope it’s a successful, exciting and safe meeting. And …. Shoe Army! Shoe Army! Shoe Army! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Jacobs Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, BlueIn2Red said: What does a reduced facility mean please? As per SCB Reg 011.4C: "G with an MA of 25% lower than the absent rider, in accordance with the appropriate minimum MA for that league." G = Guest MA = Match Average (Popularly known as Green Sheet average, because they used to be printed on green paper. Also known as the Rolling Average, because it's based on the last 20 League matches (home or away)). SCB Regulations are downloadable here: https://www.scbgb.co.uk/download.php?view.12915 There are a lot of pages, but you'll find Regulations 10, 11, and 12 cover most of the team building and racing Regulations. 13 is for Development (used to be called Junior) Racing, 14 for Individual meetings, and 15 for other events. Sometimes the SCB publishes minor amendments, e.g. for things they've forgotten to update 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Jacobs Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, Baldyman said: My fault I didn't read all the bits,, so Howarth is prob correct,,, my bad Interestingly ... SCB Reg 010.2.3 says: "d) any rider who has been or is eligible to compete in the NDL and NDT, holds a British passport and has not represented another FMN, other than the ACU will receive 2.5% reduction on their Premiership/Championship MA for Team Building" So ... if Howarth's 5.00 is only for team building ... his actual Green Sheet of 5.13 would be too high, because the 25% reduction of Iversen's average gives 5.03 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago Personally I would say they are prob stronger with Howarth than they would have been with an ever declining Iversen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago Best of luck to Paul Hunsdon and Northampton Speedway this evening. Hope you get a great crowd and racing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 3 hours ago, IainB said: SCB STATEMENT: NIELS-KRISTIAN IVERSEN Thursday April 30, 2026 The Speedway Control Bureau were made aware on Tuesday 28th April that due to injuries sustained at the Nicolai Klindt Testimonial on the 15th March, Niels Kristian Iversen would be unable to travel to the UK for the Northampton Fixture on Thursday 30th April, as was still awaiting medical clearance to be able to fly. Mr Iversen competed for the Esbjerg club in the Danish League on Wednesday 29th April, therefore Northampton have been denied a Full Facility for the fixture on the 30th April, and have been informed that only the Reduced Facility as per SCB Regulation 011.4 would be permitted. Mr Iversen is expected to make his Northampton debut on Monday 4th May when they compete in two away fixtures at Belle Vue and Leicester. Should have given him a "Special Burger".... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 22 minutes ago, Roger Jacobs said: Interestingly ... SCB Reg 010.2.3 says: "d) any rider who has been or is eligible to compete in the NDL and NDT, holds a British passport and has not represented another FMN, other than the ACU will receive 2.5% reduction on their Premiership/Championship MA for Team Building" So ... if Howarth's 5.00 is only for team building ... his actual Green Sheet of 5.13 would be too high, because the 25% reduction of Iversen's average gives 5.03 ... FFS!!!! It's their FIRST meeting!!!.... With (hopefully), lots of people there who have either some vague idea of what Speedway is, or havent a clue at all what it is all about... What a load of bollox involved when all that needs to be done is a close meeting, with Northampton winning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunce Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago On 4/29/2026 at 3:46 PM, Baldyman said: NKI another rider that raced last night but won't be Thursday,, Paco Sunday but not Monday NKI is not allowed to fly on medical grounds at the moment, which is why he is only doing meetings abroad until he is given the all clear. Its all explained in an excellent article in todays Speedway Star magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chun Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago No howarth then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chun Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, Baldyman said: Personally I would say they are prob stronger with Howarth than they would have been with an ever declining Iversen Howarth is a hard charger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrickn Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 3 minutes ago, chun said: Howarth is a hard charger Thanks Kelvin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 6 minutes ago, chun said: Howarth is a hard charger "Vintage Kyle Howarth".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phannan Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 5 hours ago, Whitelinehugger said: I love standing up to the miserable sods. If they can’t detect I’m having a laugh then so be it. I’m not actually aiming at anyone intentionally to shout them down. I’m here for a long time so someone needs to get used to it. We’re only here for a visit so you crack on old boy 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chun Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 7 minutes ago, Derrickn said: Thanks Kelvin. What’s come of kelvin? I kind of miss him is he back for the World Cup of nations or is he out to pasture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago (edited) On 4/29/2026 at 4:41 PM, mikebv said: It's almost like some riders don't take UK Speedway seriously.... Still... Just as long as they can "bob over" now and again, as and when they can, and honour us with their presence, we will welcome them back with open arms, and it all will be OK.... Have the Northampton Promoters done a "Welcome to UK Speedway" pack for the first time visitors?.. It says in the Star the NKI has a doctors appointment today in Denmark. Edited 1 hour ago by topaz325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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