I read far less I the star o the winter as it mostly goes over the previous seasons news apart from a few rider interviews  Yes I realise news is quieter this time of year but more in depth items are needed If possible 

Or like Steve Worral you will walk away to concentrate on that job/business because Speedway is no longer worth it and the race to the bottom accelerates There has to be an ambition and drive to make a top league sustainable or the sport in the UK will be over a a serious sport Easier said than done yes, but rarely is something worthwhile easy

Silence is deafening from the AGM ?

Tyres have to be monitored, supplied from a common batch for each meeting, signed off by the referee.   Although riders can supply their own fuel, most will buy from a track van.    At some meetings, the ACU/SCB will descend "out of the blue" and run tests on fuel during the meeting.  Usually, there will be weight tests run on bikes at the same time. A bit like the drugs authority or Spanish Inquisition, these visits are unexpected. Further. a rider's fuel is always liable to be tested if there's a complaint lodged.

Tyres are provided by the home club for both sets of riders.  They are marked for the specific meeting and handed out on the day so that no one can bring their own specially prepared tyre. Fuel and oil are the responsibility of the rider to provide their own.  (Although they may have it in their deal that it's provided by the club or via a sponsor).

Unfortunately that's what has been allowed to happen, yes when you make it and ride for a few teams more bikes/ personal are required, but how many youngsters now believe that they can be/ are full time speedway riders scoring a couple of points at reserve. Think some riders need a job and ride speedway as a paid hobby