I knew the Mavericks team manager Pete Towersey well, and always sat with him at Wasps meetings, he had problems with Jamie Westacott's attitude to turning up regularly, inspite of others giving him as much support and help as possible, as witnessed below . Towersey is still waiting to hear from the rider although he has spoken to his upset father Fred. Towersey said: "Speedway is a team sport and this is just not acceptable - but until we hear from him we cannot make a judgement. I have tried to contact him but he is not answering his telephone." Westacott senior said: "I don't know what is going to happen but I have a feeling there could soon be speedway bikes and equipment for sale. I am very disappointed after all the work which has been done for him. "I would imagine that if he does get in touch with Newport then it may be too late. This could be the end. After this, I cannot see Tim Stone (promoter at Newport) wanting him back.

Yet another one of those 15 year old riders tipped for greatness but went on to do nothing.    hes been known as a scumbag around Newport for some time now. Well before his days in speedway.    not as bad as Garrity but another with no brains and a drug addiction. Mental to think he was under Phil Morris' wing. 

No star in local WHSmiths today (Friday)

Not really his fault last year to be fair. The accident at Armadale was very unfortunate for all concerned.

There's no incentive for them to race in the development leagues only, as there's so few fixtures, seems a lot of work to run a stadium for only 4 or 5 home fixtures. I'd suggest the correct league is the one in which the promoters can make the most / lose the least money in.

Unfortunately when it comes to the last part, these young riders may choose to go elsewhere (Zach Cook, Dan Thompson).