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The number 8 is really just a pr stunt along with the Premiership junior league to make people think they're doing something to promote the up and coming riders instead of putting more effort into a proper NL, but hey....

But you get dizzie

With the length of time waiting for riders I can only assume that Birmingham are awaiting work visa’s for riders

Britain's top 3 have all chosen Poland & Sweden / Denmark over the UK. I'm glad that the top Aussies still want to race here!

Most pleased to see Connor as our no 8. He showed great potential when he rode for the Colts Welcome back

Yes if you where a passenger in someone else’s car and you are a freeloader

Yeah,,, but could you get there and back on 2 quid petrol?

You're body sweat's to cool itself down,,, you may not need too if you're naturally cool.

Still waiting for you to get a sweat on a Sunday afternoon

Yeah,,, am well aware of that.

They can take the Togliatti GP away to somewhere else - rubbish track for racing. Nationalism is the source of a lot of problems in the world, do away with the flags etc, strip it back to just racers names.

I cannot see a plaice for Bewley - Lemon needs to get his skate s on, otherwise he will find himself between a rock and a hard plaice and Belle Vue will be battered at home and away.

No, but you can if your a red flagger.

No. Usually a heat, maybe two. Depending on how many have booked, it's usually done all as one group. You are taken on to and off the centre green as a group.

They also charge huge amounts more in their equivalents of National Insurance that fund their "generosity"

Newcastle 2022: Adult - £18 Concession (over 65s & students with valid ID) - £15 Kids (5-16) - £3 Under 5s - FREE VIP Hospitality - £38.50- This includes entry, raceday magazine, complimentary drink on arrival, hot plated meal served to your seat & exclusive access to the pits and centre green viewing. 2022 SEASON TICKET: This Ticket covers the 14 guaranteed fixtures, 10 x Home 2022 Championship Matches, 1 x First Round Knock Out Cup Match & 3 x home fixtures of the new summer tournament. ADULT £224.00 CONCESSION £182.00 Child £21.00 VIP HOSPITALITY £500.00

We’ve made a signing!!!! Connor Bailey confirmed as our No 8. 1 down, 2 to go!!!!!

Right now we need all the dust we can get...'Fairy dust'.....it may produce 3 inspirational signings!

Yeah, I've seen that before - Other Polish tracks do it as well. I'd forgotten about that until you reminded me. You'd never get away with that in countries where the Politically Correct Thought Police have got a foothold.

When I went to Pila in Poland in 2015 they had reduced admission prices for females

Thanks for the feedback, it is greatly appreciated. These are our first efforts in the Podcast world so still finding our feet as such, but we take on board all comments, whether positive or negative and try to improve. We like to think as the season progresses it will go from strength to strength.

Whatever happens in the UK, are we the only country in Europe to offer concessionary admission to students and OAP's? I don't recall seeing anything other than Childrens and Adults prices on my speedway travels in Sweden Poland and Germany. And by adults, that includes OAP's.

Listened to the Championship Preview one today and really enjoyed it, I assume these are the first podcasts you guys have done? If so they come across really well as debut podcasts. A bit of polish here and there and perhaps a little more research needed in places (ie Waggy to Oxford in the early noughties) but a really good listen.

As said in the post a foreigners journey at the carnegie theatre was a sell out, must be a good group to get groupies coming over from the east coast

Worst post I've ever read on here, total nonsense.

Quite agree. Getting an important meeting under their belt will give them some faith, and allow them to build on that and continue work on the spectator facilities. Great time to have a meeting IMO.

I think it's the perfect scenario for the initial meeting on a brand new track, then one or two "open" meetings. Build up to league racing in 2023 with your official return!

I don't remember any specific races involving Bernie but can recall him riding, as others have said a dependable team man. It was Bernie's bike that featured in the best race I have ever witnessed, Anders Michanek and PC fought out a run off for the Speedway Star Cup in 73 after the teams had tied over 2 legs. That race has been well documented over the years but I've never forgotten Bernie's role in ensuring we got such an exciting finale, Mich was having mechanical troubles and would not have got near PC but for the bike switch. Thanks for the memories Bernie. RIP

I watched him give everything for Swindon and he was very popular with the fans RIP Bernie.

Very sad news. He was my favourite Racer of the 70's and early 80's. Team riding with Bobby Schwartz was brilliant to watch. A team man through and through. I use to watch him grass tracking as well. A lovely man. Condolences to his family.

Very sad news. Remember watching Bernie many times and was Reading thru' and thru'. After his one year loan spell at Swindon he did consider swithing over to 'the 'Robins' but returned home after Smallmead was completed afer a little pressure from Reg Fearman! Speeday couldn't survive without the Bernie Leighs...dependable team orientated loyal riders and something sadly lacking nowadays. May he RIP.

'Good old' Bernie Leigh as he was known. A Reading institution. RIP

This is sad news. Bernie was one of those guys every team needs. Totally reliable without being a superstar. RIP Bernie.

Got to know Bernie quite well at the Lew Coffin training schools 68/69. Always absolutely determined to make the grade, it was a pleasure to see him gradually progress to team Speedway. Once he had done so he continued to attend the schools with the hire bike and was always willing to advise novices (or often as not help pick them up!). A hell of a nice guy with always a cheerful word for everybody. RIP Bernie

More so than ever when your spouse has died, and in my case, I have not been able to work due to health issues since 1985, so only source of income is a very reduced state pension.