StevePark

I was replying to a specific post, which is why I didn't mention any other incident. I think the problem is (as you've mentioned it), some Ref's will let things go, whilst others will not. I.e. a Ref might give a warning to a rider for moving (not only was Robbo warned, but I think it was Aarnio in heat 6 as well) and then letting it go by just ordering a re-run later and other Ref's will exclude a rider for doing same.

Lewis done for "touching the tapes" when he seemed not to? Diamonds gated in heat 15 (on a 5-1) and it was stopped for an "unsatistactory start" when it seemed that it was a perfect start? Decent away point for the Diamonds, but we must go to Redcar and get a draw or better and win both home matches by the necessary margins to top the group. Lewis could be the find of the season. And Richie rode a brilliant four laps to keep the Comets behind him and Lewis in heat 9.

The weather forecast for tomorrow doesn't look too good. Any weather updates from the Workington area in the morning and early afternoon would be greatly appreciated.

Hang on....... It didn't stop raining last year and you were still awful!!!!! LOL!!!

Adam McKinna will guest for the injured second reserve Dilger (Micky Dyer is in fact Redcar's senior reserve).

Also, just to add, the BP scored by a 3rd place rider finishing behind a team mate (in 2nd), will count towards eligibility for heat 15.

Depends if he's going to be out for a while or not. If it's a fairly quick recovery time, they might opt for R/R as the early season stuff would give valuable extra rides to the rest of the team before the PL starts.

Good news is that Andy has tweeted he doesn't need an operation.

Andy has Tweeted a decision will be made tomorrow to see if he needs an op. Get well soon.

Hope Andy Tully is going to be OK after his spill during P&P today. Very impressed by Lewis Kerr. Attitude, equipment etc., is spot on. Looked smooth and quick on the bike as well.

Think you should change the time to 9 AM Dave. 9 PM might be a bit late!!! I'll try and get down this Sunday to help out, now that I'm getting the car fixed this Saturday.

Start as we mean to go on... winning trophies

Lewis Kerr announced as the seventh rider to complete the team. More here:- http://www.newcastlediamonds.co/news/article.asp?id=100104

He practiced at Leicester yesterday... so can't be thinking about retiring that hard.

This weeks Star says Sunday 11 August for the Test Match between Team GB and Australia. Also this weeks Star says that (basically), Newcastle are awaiting a fitness report from Jason King, before any decisions (by both parties I presume) are made. They obviously want him to ride somewhere before the season starts.

I thought Rachel did the music at Brough these days?

It's OK.... According to the man himself he doesn't go on the Forums!!! (At least that is what he tells us in his prog notes, on more than one occasion).

1994. Quality a bit poor but it'll have to do! http://speedwayondis...yker-grove.html

Gulf Oil sponsored Edinburgh, many moons ago. Lada sponsored both Hull and Newcastle in the 80's. Newcastle were also sponsored by Federation Brewery in the 80's. Duckhams Oils sponsored Barrow in the 70's (when the were the Happy Faces). I'm sure there are plenty of others!

'Just' injured. May have been a time when he was 'between clubs' but not for very long.

Do the Stock Cars not play a big part in it too?

I am presuming that both Wolves and Ricky Wells are happy with the deal they have struck for him to ride for the EL club. I also presume that Wolves realise the consequences of Wells not signing for Sheffield (or any other PL team), so why on earth would they offer a cash incentive (i.e more £££ than they have already done a deal on), just so they can suppliment his income of riding PL? It's surely not up to other clubs to suppliment a riders' income? It's surely up to each club to do a deal with each rider separately?

The simple answer to that is, IF he's not entirely happy with the deal, is not to sign in the first place?

Ned was certainly based in Darlington last season.

So.... That'll be a great chance for all those slagging Richard Hall off on here.... to do it to his face!