Could it be the death knell?

It would be significant. That's why the owners of Belle Vue haven't suggested merging the leagues and would never agree to it 

Their Facebook page has the announcement of the announcement but didn't say where it will be made. I presume that it will be on their website and social media, and on the British Speedway website and social media not long after

Riders like Doyle and Woffinson recently claimed that it was a mistake to forgo British speedway as they thought it was beneficial to their GP chances which is why they came back. The top league is a lot better than the Championship in terms of standard which can clearly be seen at Belle Vue where they currently have Bewley and the World's number 2. I just don't think the top riders in the top league would be overjoyed at having to make a trip to Armadale on a Friday night. I also remember the last time they merged the leagues and it was dreadful and so many races were predictable. That's why it never lasted.

Backing mainly from parents, family sponsors and getting g the opportunity to ride at different tracks admittedly some tracks suffer from limited time when riders can get out on the track 

He gave a good account of himself in his 1st appearance at worky in the Ben fund meeting, but on a 5 average could be a gamble especially if at No 2