2026 British Final

[mikebv]

On 8/12/2026 at 6:00 PM, Hawk127 said:

That is not solely what this is about and if a few more turn up at the local track that is a bonus. It is the exposure on free to air television first and foremost that the sport will get which has not happened for years and if enough tune in it could open the door to a television contract which the u k sport needs to survive and rebuild for the future. Like many on here you may not like it so don’t watch. If this could lead to top league speedway from Poland being televised on ITV 4 even it is a recording of the match then the exposure of what it can be like could only help UK speedway. Still with all the negative contributions on here, it might as well fail so that all the critics can say we told you so yet those critics do sweet f a to promote the sport. 

Spot on...

Strong viewing figures bring sponsorship to the sport...

And adverts to the TV company...

If the sport is ever to turn around the tanker then it has to start somewhere...

Saturday being that first opportunity...

Edited 2 hours ago by mikebv

[Phannan]

2 hours ago, LagutaRacingFan said:

The idea are people going to watch speedway on ITV 4 and thsn rush out to buy tickets for their local club is laughable.

You’re just not having it are you. If Artem was born here and was called Arthur Laguta so would qualify to race on Saturday, would you be more responsive to it ???

[marko]

If people watch Saturday then decide to visit their local track then the chances are they are going to be bitterly disappointed.

In fact when I first heard the news that the sport was to be on ITV my heart dropped because I thought if they show either league on tv as it stands it will kill us.

Being the British Final and at the only track that can week in week out be dependable to provide any sort of spectacle might actually restore some of the public doubt that first out of the start always wins.

[Hawk127]

22 minutes ago, marko said:

If people watch Saturday then decide to visit their local track then the chances are they are going to be bitterly disappointed.

In fact when I first heard the news that the sport was to be on ITV my heart dropped because I thought if they show either league on tv as it stands it will kill us.

Being the British Final and at the only track that can week in week out be dependable to provide any sort of spectacle might actually restore some of the public doubt that first out of the start always wins.

I understand and agree but with so few opportunities to get the sport on a main stream terrestrial channel at one of the best tracks in the country is not something that comes along every day. Someone somewhere has been pulling some strings because the current incumbents controlling the sport have failed miserably for years to achieve this so who ever has got the sport to this point is to be applauded. No it won’t solve all the problems and as long as the sport is self governed by those who cannot see beyond the business model which has not worked for years, it will not change overnight. However if this can be used to showcase not just UK speedway but European speedway and yes it might be banging the old drum but put a top flight league meeting from Poland on and you possibly have the makings of a revival of interest. Imagine if one or two clubs were allowed to compete in Polish league racing. Speedway UK needs an injection of good fortune and a kick up the arse. This might just be the start.

[Mick Bratley]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/40030305/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=sunsportfacebook&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcATpyvpwZG9mAWZkaWQWUMVzyi3BHXbzOlT7oTYgfFj2uhuPN2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzE3Mzg0NzY0MjY3MDM3MAABHr9thgT2Yblq4216kzJAeL8lf2hU2bXMNIIIvi8-Rik3NmDOPLlkvxiJhChM_aem_UvjfDF4LYJjkHhao7mdKiw

[Neila]

2 hours ago, marko said:

If people watch Saturday then decide to visit their local track then the chances are they are going to be bitterly disappointed.

In fact when I first heard the news that the sport was to be on ITV my heart dropped because I thought if they show either league on tv as it stands it will kill us.

Being the British Final and at the only track that can week in week out be dependable to provide any sort of spectacle might actually restore some of the public doubt that first out of the start always wins.

Think you will find a couple of tracks in the championship produce good Speedway week in week out, Northside/ Workington, Glasgow and Redcar 

[Mick Bratley]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/40030305/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=sunsportfacebook&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcATpyvpwZG9mAWZkaWQWUMVzyi3BHXbzOlT7oTYgfFj2uhuPN2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzE3Mzg0NzY0MjY3MDM3MAABHr9thgT2Yblq4216kzJAeL8lf2hU2bXMNIIIvi8-Rik3NmDOPLlkvxiJhChM_aem_UvjfDF4LYJjkHhao7mdKiw

[Odds On]

there's some strange posts on this subject, it beggars belief that something so positive receives so many negative posts.  Will Saturday nights showing change the face of speedway, of course not....having it on a "normal tv" is real positive as opposed to just a speedway club stream(no offence to club streams!).

There are far more positives than negatives to come out of this.

 Bravo to all concerned in making this happen.

Edited 13 hours ago by Odds On

[1 valve]

49 minutes ago, Mick Bratley said:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/40030305/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=sunsportfacebook&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcATpyvpwZG9mAWZkaWQWUMVzyi3BHXbzOlT7oTYgfFj2uhuPN2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzE3Mzg0NzY0MjY3MDM3MAABHr9thgT2Yblq4216kzJAeL8lf2hU2bXMNIIIvi8-Rik3NmDOPLlkvxiJhChM_aem_UvjfDF4LYJjkHhao7mdKiw

What a lovely coincidence that the article is written by Phil Lanning, the son of Dave who for many was the voice of speedway on TV and who introduced darts to the TV world and now is son, is the Suns dart correspondent the very same newspaper for whom his dad was the speedway correspondent. 
Great to see speedway back on terrestrial TV. 

[marko]

My point being is, the British Final could be the best ever and the perfect product to showcase the sport in this country BUT our domestic scene is not a good advert for the sport as it stands, and i am not just talking about tracks,  i am talking about farcical league setups, endless guest riders.

Above all my point is, promoters, get your act together! you could about to be potentially handed a bit of a lifeline, dont squander it.

[Hawk127]

Anglia TV news has given the meeting a good plug this evening listing the local riders from Ipswich and Kings Lynn as well as mentioning Robert Lambert. Fingers crossed those in charge get this right.

[Tom Thumb]

8 minutes ago, Hawk127 said:

Anglia TV news has given the meeting a good plug this evening listing the local riders from Ipswich and Kings Lynn as well as mentioning Robert Lambert. Fingers crossed those in charge get this right.

Couldn't get Cooper Rushens name correct tho.

[Racin Jason 72]

Fantastic news and maybe every fan could like and share on each social media platforms that they use to give maximum publicity for huge viewing figures. 
I just hope the cameras don’t pan too closely in on the trophy as in true bspl style as it’s engraved with a spelling mistake.  Instead of championship it’s championsIHp

if you don’t believe me zoom into the photo on the bspl advert and check it out. 
goodness how long it’s been like that as we noticed it when Danny king won it and displayed it at foxhall

[Hawk127]

1 hour ago, Tom Thumb said:

Couldn't get Cooper Rushens name correct tho.

Does it matter. The fact that it got plugged hopefully means a few more potential punters get to watch it. I am sure if he wins they will get it right. Perhaps if it was a Commonwealth and British final following a a number of qualifying rounds then it might have been even more competitive. Imagine have Chris Holder and Jason Doyle competing. Perhaps that is for the future, for now we must appreciate the opportunity this coverage offers the sport. To those in charge, a simple message, promote it as much as you can and don’t cock it up.