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Craig Cook said a few years ago in an interview that it cost £35k to set yourself up over there... And I presume the British lads (effectively initially on trial), won't be getting big signing on fees and 'top money' until they prove themselves. Also, by doing Poland, they lose the DU potential (and money) as they will be required to ride Fri, Sat or Sun in a normal season.. And then of course you can get replaced very quickly after just a couple of bad meetings, meaning your investment is now bringing in no money at all.. It is a big risk for those who do it, and truly a world away from the 'comfort zone' of riding in the UK, where when you get to a certain level you become 'bomb proof', with absolutely zero chance of losing your place in the top division, and you also get the opportunity to pick up lots of race win money in the 2nd Division.. There is no doubt though that if your ambition is to reach the top, then you do have to race out there as it gives you a true barometer of what level you actually are at, and where you need to improve, as well as delivering true pressure to perform against the world best.. You can only sink or swim, hence those who swim are the ones who move on to the highest level..

Very impressed with Lambert this year.. Especially considering he got excluded for the Lebedevs crash which resulted in him getting injured.. He has showed great resilience , maturity and belief to seemingly put that out of his mind, and not let it impact his racing, which isn't easy considering it's a team mate.. And whilst never a 'big lad' by any means, he looks like he has trimmed down a couple of kilos or so too.. Heading towards the top level without a doubt..

Has anyone been to look at the stadium in storage?

Indeed, another excellent display from him this evening, picking off some quality riders from the back. Excited to see what he can achieve tomorrow evening and beyond in the SEC.

Someone put a 50 zloty piece into the meter...

Ironic the league is sponsored by a energy company

Lambert is heading to the top end of this sport. Quality, quality rider

24 points difference going into the last heat and they all race their knackers off. . Got to love Polish Speedway haven't you?

Best wishes to former Berwick rider Matej Kus who has announced his retirement today. http://www.speedwaya-z.cz/?p=42474&fbclid=IwAR39ERt3lP1gLPH9V0GAqZdCaWde1SHZaOW-GiuIjpsAUwRnxua94ifc_jU

The only negative that I can think of for switching back to a Monday is it would mean a 7.30pm start (except on Bank Holidays possibly) and would mean no Double Headers which could kibosh the Gems (depending on the total number of fixtures needed for both teams of course)

Are you related to jenga?

Almost as good as the real thing, some great racing and legends. The return leg should be a cracker. Thanks to everyone involved in putting this together. For those who have not watched it give it a try. You become engrossed and feel part of it. Looking forward to the next meeting. This could be a good winter filler as well.

Any Prov. League fans remember Geoff, I recall him as a middle order rider for Newport in 1964(was with Long Eaton in 1963 I reckon) and then in the BL in 1965-not sure about 1966, but am pretty sure he was riding in 1967 for Poole-partnering Gote Nordin. Recall him scoring a max for Newport-maybe in 1964, I also think I recall he had an accident and lost part of a finger. Had an armchair style of riding. One of the stalwarts of speedway that we shouldn't forget-anyone know how he is doing these days, I think Vic White was in touch with him for a number of years.

Yes it’s true. There’s a Polish police Murder thriller dubbed into English called The Plagues of Breslau. Check it out. Polish PM goes to Wroclaw and is presented with a helmet by the team...... Has the ugliest lead police woman I have ever witnessed.

Another nail in the coffin for British speedway. Sorry, force of habit.

Thought you were mocking me Notes taken though.

Further actions to be decided. I hope it wont end up as Gorzów victory

It`s off

Forum’s resident wind up merchant / nutter / wally, mate.......best ignored.

The cost of making stadiums fit for social distancing, plus the extra stewards needed to enforce it, wont come cheap for cash strapped clubs.

Vintage Zmarzlik

Wozniak picked up drive off turn 2 and it sent him across into Holta, nothing more than that.

Dave Rowe is lead commentator with Sam

Absolute rubbish meeting. Zzzzzzz. Lets hope tonights meeting is better. Let’s be honest it would struggle to be worse.

I doubt it. Probably not worth the effort to set them up, only for the kids being shepherded in before the meeting starts. I like the idea for Sundays, but not feasible for Mondays.

This is pretty awful stuff for "The best league in the world"

Not for me- exclusion

Yes- every meeting on Tv is listed and updated on the OP here

Racecards for tonight Lublin v Rybnik pages 20 and 21 https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:d2a859c3-2511-4f82-b708-6e33bfe20ef0 Gorzow v Czestochowa pages 14 and 15 https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:4179212a-9bcb-4ebb-a619-0f59a82caa9b

Hmm so Newcy are rolling in money are they?

Great stuff!

i have it on very good authority that if the speedway cant run on a sunday the speedway will not be moving from the venue of brough park but will change race nights and league to premier racing on a monday night .the premiers ship is not the way forward its this or the speedway will close.

This. You can’t blame some of the Brits for earning good money from riding in both British leagues, as frustrating as it is that they don’t / won’t try to push on in foreign leagues. Hopefully seeing what Robert and Dan are trying to do in Poland will inspire some of the youngsters coming through to strive to do the same.

It's been proposed... and the dog racing piped into the bookies is worth more cash to the owners of the stadium than the Speedway... although they don't have to take up the option it's would seem daft for them to turn down the revenue... Also it needs mentioning that there has been Sunday dogs and Speedway run in the past so it can be done... however Rob wants to run junior sides in the Saphires and the Gems and having a dog meeting on a Sunday will severely impinge on his vision and what he is trying to achieve So a Sunday dog meeting doesn't mean that the Speedway is on the verge of being evicted... however it would put obstacles in the way for a multitude of reasons... Regards THJ

Given the likely economic situation in future they are going to need all the fans that they can get if they do run again so I wouldn't worry too much. I'd say that they need to think who'll have the most disposable income in future so alienating their season ticket holders on top of their disabled customers wouldn't be the smartest move.

Cracking meeting tonight between Oxford and Swindon. Well worth a view whoever your team is

The storage company is withholding the keys until the rental fees are paid!! Incidentally this week's SS has a more up-to-date (and realistic maybe) report on the latest info.

Plus Scotland are at least 4 weeks behind the rest of the UK in relaxing lockdown. Taking that football down south estimate no fans until at least September , and even then that is on the basis that there are no spikes in the virus then October for any sport up here is unlkely. Lets be realistic this season as we all thought is a write off. Making the early call to write the season off by Glasgow looks to be the correct one.

Virtual Skid 5 Premieres @ 7pm on Thursday July 2nd 2020 on the Speedway Portal YouTube Channel. Oxford 'Cheetahs' vs Swindon 'Robins' Former Oxford rider Spencer Timmo takes charge of the Cheetahs, with current Swindon Commercial Manager Lee Kilby leads the Robins. Fans joining Barry Bishop in the Premiere chat room on YouTube will have a chance to win some merchandise during the Premiere.

For me, the biggest and most important step is for the UK to stand alone, away from the global sector of the sport. Fundin said that those who progress to the GP's should then move out of UK domestic racing to free up places for others coming through.. The two worlds of Poland and the UK are you could say 'poles apart' so why the UK still clings on to the odd GP star or two is beyond me.. As all it does is unbalance the league anyway, raise overall costs for those who then try and compete with teams with GP riders, create inconsistent fixture lists to accommodate them, and often mean guest replacements when fixtures cant be rearranged which impacts the whole credibility of the league. When the UK sees itself in it's true position, as that of a stepping stone to greater financial rewards and global fame for those who progress through it, it can then rebuild itself a framework that is fit for purpose to grow the sport in the UK.. Not holding my breath obviously.. Too many egos involved who refuse to accept that the UK are simply not important, or influential anymore, in the grand scheme of things globally I think to let it happen.. The irony being of course is that if they had a very successful GB team their influence on the global stage would grow accordingly, with wider UK media interest also growing the same.. The UK should be a conveyor belt for UK talent to progress through to the top level, which will then have the knock on effect of increased public interest, which can only then benefit the domestic leagues accordingly.. Like the RFU and TCCB acknowledged many years ago now when their domestic sports were respectively somewhat in the doldrums, a successful National team brings in the interest, sponsorship and crowds which then permeates down to the domestic level of competition.. A blueprint worth following I would suggest..

Mine arrived yesterday. Congratulations again to the entire Speedway Star team on yet another brilliant effort. Loving the new features which are a great read and some strong news lines on the British clubs. Keep up the good work everyone at Speedway Star, long may it survive, it is a national sporting treasure, get behind it!

They always have been hiring the track. Over the last ten seasons they have built up a good network of people who hire it throughout the season, they know what they get, a well organised day, with a reasonable surface. Possibly one difference this year is that its received more publicity as there are no competitive meetings.

We will have Sudden Sam's commentary to look forward to tomorrow on Eurosport. !!!

Boo Zagar, ruined the sequence!

nor poole will be running then as well ?