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Don't think so when the stadium is empty... then if the handlers and trap loaders socially distance the risk is further limited... Honestly think all dog tracks will be looking at the various risks... lots of money generated from gambling... much less from Speedway I would suggest... Regards THJ

It demonstrates more than ever what an utterly farcical situation has now been created when things grind to a halt so quickly.

That's the Witches heat leader trio sorted for next year...

If you stay active, eat well and, don't sit around on ya arse all day,,, you don't need a GYM

A don't think ya wrong Ruff they might never get a vaccine and then we are waiting for it to burn itself out which as you state could take years... We ain't in a good place and these world governments need to start sorting themselves out starting with the Chinese one educating their own people with regard to wild animal markets and using various parts of other animals for medicine... it's the 21st century FFS a Tigers Todger ground up and taken as an aphrodisiac a mean to say... they can get Viagra over there why butcher a Tiger... No need... Regards THJ

Sorry to hear the bad news.It will be what it is at the end of the day.Stay safe all#

Honestly Bad news I'm afraid... No Speedway at Brough this season... its been taken out of the promotions hands... The dogs don't want to risk (or jeopardise) the bags meetings because if there is a Covid outbreak the place will be locked down for two weeks... So that's all folks... Roll on 2021 and hopefully a vaccine for this Covid carry on and back to some sort of normal and not this new normal hydraulics... Sorry to be the bearer of bad news Regards THJ Oh and just as a PS edit... Birmingham could be in the same situation because they have the same landlord...

Cliff Parkinson 5 (Wembley, Clapton, Harringay, Hackney, West Ham) Others with 4 teams: Alf Sawford (White City, Wimbledon, Harringay, Crystal Palace) Arthur Warwick (Stamford Bridge, Clapton, Wimbledon, West Ham) Billy Lamont (Wimbledon, Clapton, Wembley, Hackney) Cliff Watson (Stamford Bridge, Clapton, West Ham, Harringay) Colin Watson (White City, Harringay, Wembley, West Ham) Gus Kuhn (Stamford Bridge, Wimbledon, Wembley, Lea Bridge)

More importantly for the league all riders from both teams have to self isolate......If this happens in the UK with a late start anyway, what chances are there of finishing the season orderly ?

Troy Batchelor vs Rory Schlein?

Gutsy Gordon Kennett!

I know we all want a few races to watch this WHATS left of the season but I think they need to cancel it & plan for 2021 with the teams as they are now providing the riders want to carry on that is

How many times have we seen people in the pits not wearing masks correctly? Also the fans not adhering to the correct places in the stands? Surprised it's not happened before now...

If the news of Newcastle closing because of the COVID threat to the dogs running then surely all stadiums that stage dog racing are under the same threat?

You want my address & you are welcome to come & cook for me & I'll supply the booze

So was Ivan in 1973 along with Anders norbold, but we all know luck pays a huge part in sport.

Quite the reverse I think, Sidney. Briggo owes Ove his 1957 win. Ove was the best rider in the world that year,

Hope it's a virus that helps you lose Clem without the stress of the GYM

Definitely, but he's not normally far off the money.

Oh dear, Robbie... Iris123 is not a "her" but a "him"...

Trouble is,,, how long will this be around?,,,, The 'science guys' reckon it'll be around for some time to come, maybe even years. Even if it goes away, am sure there'll be another one in the pipeline/around the corner.

Yes they do...

Diamonds landlords are ARC (Arena Racing Company).

THJ has just made it public hasn’t he?

Just as we said big man

Well spotted, yes he had 7 meetings for Sheffield.

I was just about to say that....

Another world champion, Jack Milne

Tiger Stevenson, West Ham only. Good point about four teams. I'll give it some thought.....

I agree. I know one or two here have said they are willing to risk it and attend meetings, but quite honestly if you have a job and risk having to go into self isolation because someone at the meeting had tested positive as the ruling stands, it is a big risk. OK maybe if you are a pensioner. You can afford to, but a younger person ?

I think Jim Kempster only Wimbledon, Joe Francis Crystal Palace and New Cross, Nobby Key also Crystal Palace and New Cross.

As much as I want speedway to happen this year, as like all of us, I'm missing it very much, but as hard a decision it must be more for the promoters due to financial difficulties it might put them in, sense must prevail, and write the season off immediately, for the good of everybody.

Bluey Wilkinson and Eric Chitty only West Ham; Vic Huxley Harringay and Wimbledon, Frank Arthur Stamford Bridge and Harringay, Lionel Van Praag Wembley and New Cross, Roger Frogley Crystal Palace and New Cross, Sverre Harrfeldt Wimbledon, West Ham, Wembley

While I wouldn't disagree, it has been mentioned a number of times how British speedway seems to rely on the help of a lot of people in the section of society most at risk. Plus a lot of supporters seem to be as well. The riders themselves should have no trouble, even if they have got Covid The big problem could also be with doubling up, riders that have to self-isolate riding for other teams, it all could 'spread' like wildfire, in that sense

Swedish final.

It was posted on social media by a newspaper and so far I haven't seen it officially published.

heard the day p and p day on sat and start 25th july can any body con firm this pleasemmmmmm

The first meeting you went to the 31- 43 contest Holloway scored five points from two rides then he broke a collarbone.Shields was different class in the 39 -39 draw i quite enjoyed my Groveway visits but sometimes the track was rough though.Milton Keynes when all fit and firing had a good top four Humphreys, Grahame, Harrison, Holloway but they were very rarely all available to click on the same day.

New date for Gniezno round is Thursday July 23rd which is the day after the 4th round in Rybnik. The Bookmakers council has decided that the spread for Gniezno will stand and any bets already made can be edited before start time next Thursday( providing you are still in the comp after the Rybnik round the night before ). I will post the Rybnik spread later today.

Rekindle your love and join virtual skid tomorrow at 7pm when for one night only the Heathens and the Bees return to track..... 15 race, 2 VTMs, 1 winner.... unknow result.. For one night only... Cradley Ride again.... Friends, fans and brethren please spread the word. Our Virtual Skid project next airs tomorrow, Thursday 16 July and features the Heathens going wheel to wheel against the Coventry Bees from the 90’s. Please come and join us on Speedway Portals Youtube channel, like our FB Page Virtual Skid and Twitter @skidvirtual Each Heat is sponsored (as are the team managers Garry Stead and Adam Roynon). The Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund will be the sponsorship recipients. Additional donations are being taken. Don’t forget the SRBF text line is now open for you to be able to donate £5 - its quick and easy and you will be supporting a great cause. Text SRBF to 70085 or SRBFNOINFO to 70085 if you do not want any marketing updates. Here is the legal bit.... Text SRBF to 70085 to donate £5 Texts cost £5 plus one standard rate message and you’ll be opting in to hear more about our work and fundraising via telephone and SMS. If you’d like to give £5 but do not wish to receive marketing communications, text SRBFNOINFO to 70085. If you haven’t tried Virtual Skid yet, search Speedway Portal and follow the links to one of the five meetings that have already been screened.

I didn't go to that meeting you mentioned 31- 43 to Oxford i went to the 39/39 draw later in the season Shields scored paid 15( max).

Remember going to a Oxford v Supporters select in 1978 ( Holloway scored 9) Shields got the lot he was really quick.If i remember rightly the future NLRC champion Wayne Brown rode also the veteran George Hunter as usual was as dependable as ever.

First see Penhall ride with Bast at White City in 1977 and i would never of thought he would of become a world champion by 1981.His first visit to Swindon netted him seven points with a heat win and he did look classy see him quite alot at Dudley and he really mastered that circuit his beating of Nielsen there in the helmet was a masterclass.

It`s postponed tomorrow.

Reserves are named but unfair on those who miss the chance to get a GP spot. Best to postpone or make it 4 rounds only. What a pain.

Not as questionable as the fashion statement that is the Wulfsport jacket

Big Covid problem in Polish Speedway- Google translation. Due to the fact that one of the people from the staff staying in the machine park during the match PGG ROW Rybnik - FOGO Unia Leszno played as part of the 5th round of PGE Ekstraliga on July 10, has a positive result of the COVID-19 test, PGE Ekstraliga introduces prepared for such circumstance crisis procedures. A positive test result was attended by one of the people staying in the machine park during the PGG ROW Rybnik - FOGO Unia Leszno match of July 10. It is not one of the competitors, mechanics or training staff members. PGE Ekstraliga was informed about this fact on July 14 in the afternoon. Accordingly, in accordance with the crisis procedure prepared in advance and ready for such cases: - postponed matches of the 6th round of PGE Ekstraliga PGG ROW Rybnik - ELTROX Włókniarz Częstochowa (17 July) and FOGO Unia Leszno - RM SOLAR Falubaz Zielona Góra (19 July) - introducing mandatory home insulation from July 14 for all PGG ROW Rybnik and FOGO Unia Leszno players together with player mechanics and training staffs as well as all functionaries staying in the machine park (participants of the match of the 5th round of PGE Ekstraliga PGG ROW Rybnik - FOGO Unia Leszno with 10th of July) - a ban on all sports activities for players participating in the PGG ROW Rybnik match - FOGO Unia Leszno from July 10 - genetic testing for coronavirus for all PGG ROW Rybnik and FOGO Unia Leszno players together with mechanics and training staffs as well as functionaries in the machine park (participants of the 5th round match of the PGE Ekstraliga PGG ROW Rybnik - FOGO Unia Leszno from July 10) In accordance with WHO recommendations, genetic testing for coronavirus is carried out within 7-8 days of the potential contact with an infected person. Therefore, hoping that the match of the 5th round of the PGE Ekstraliga PGG ROW Rybnik - FOGO Unia Leszno took place on July 10, all tests for the participants of this match (players, mechanics, training staffs and functionaries in the machine park) will take place, in consultation with INVICTA, at the earliest on July 20. The costs of the tests will be covered by Speedway Extrastraliga. After obtaining negative test results, the PGG ROW teams Rybnik and FOGO Unia Leszno will return to the normal rhythm of the 2020 season in PGE Ekstralidze. Dates of outstanding matches with their participation will be set in a separate announcement by PGE Ekstraliga

Part and parcel of being self employed I am afraid. Id suggest right now that minor sports like speedway are at the bottom of the ladder... more important businesses than speedway teams will be going broke and putting lots of people out of work.

Pretty much the same for me. The recent rewind meetings have done little to rekindle any enthusiasm.