StevePark

I think the above post puts everything into perspective. Keep fighting Ricky.

Of course, and, for all we know, they might have a clue. It's just 'us' poor fans who are told last of all. And, if I was the boss at Sky, I would show more PL matches and even an NL match or two, rather than the dross from the EL they show very week, that's providing Sky are going to renew the deal, which I personally doubt. After all if they are willing to ditch the GP, what chance has 'ordinary' League racing got?

Your first statement is totally untrue. All I'm saying is the 'powers that be' can't even decide what is happening in 2014, so what chance of them deciding what is going to happen in 2015?! I totally agree that speedway is dying on it's backside and therefore needs a lift somehow. Unfortunately, I don't have all the answers to how to drag it back up, but I do realise it needs dragging back up, otherwise it will die (maybe not completely, but down to just a few tracks running meaningless meetings). I agree supporters are often left in the dark, which doesn't help. Just because I disagree on this point does NOT mean I disagree with everyone and everything, as you assumed at the beginning of your post.

So, decide what's going to happen TWO years down the line.... teams vote in 2013 for 2015... and decide not to run at the end of 2014... when some clubs are unsure if they are running in 2014 to begin with!!!! Don't forget, it isn't that long ago they had the brilliant idea of 'Graded' reserves, where they would stay at reserve for 2 years - "to help them along" - and promptly scrapped it half way through the first year when a couple of riders improved dramatically (from memory it was Jon Armstrong and Steve Boxall, although it may have been Tai Woffinden).

In other words, what should happen is the BSPA scrap the Autumn (End of Season) Conference and do away with the voting procedure and just announce NOW what is going to happen in 2014?

Are we going back to 13 heats next season??

Ludvig has proved time and time again, he isn't a 'big track' rider. Go on Ludde... prove me wrong!!

I am sure the promotion will have done their homework, prior to him signing.

The only other Brit I can think of is James Wright. Doubt it will be him or Richard Hall. Despite what northyorksbear says, I don't think he will be British at all, but he 'appears' to know who it is, so we will wait and see.

Interesting............. http://www.newcastlediamonds.co/news/article.asp?id=100179

When Andy got injured, no one knew how long he was going to be out for. Getting someone in short term for an unknown length of time probably proved virtually impossible, as riders wouldn't know how long they would be signing for. Now we know Christian is out for the season (hope he makes a full recovery and can get back next season) it should be easier to tempt someone to sign until the end of the current campaign.

Lewis (Winthrop) actually won his third ride, once he got his bike sorted, after it had packed up at the start of his second ride. I was particularly impressed by Kyle Bickley, who looked very stylish for one so young, also Leon Flint looked handy too. Two names for the future I'm sure.

Kevin Doolan will guest at number 1 according to Sheffield Press Release this morning.

No doubt the Swedish authorities would say the same thing, in that he should ride for his Swedish side.

It's the 8 day rule and doesn't count for the home side guest at number 1, so, theoretically Ricky Ashworth (or anyone else for that matter) can guest at Number 1 at Owlerton for the rest of the season (if available, of course!).

I apologise for my poor attempt at humour

James Sarjeant guests (info on Newcastle website)

Ludo scored 3+1 last time at Owlerton.....

It also said the Diamonds travel 'Tonight'

Dear <removed> I didn't realise that 'outing' someone was against forum rules!! All the best Steve

More of an impact on R/R, with only Robbo, Andy and the two reserves being able to take the ride.

What, and make things even worse for himself? Yeah, that'll help.

Plus a few fans, I would imagine. Still doesn't make it right (I realise you aren't saying that though!).

If you'd backed 45-45 you would have been wrong, as the final score was 43-43!

A great 'free' advert for speedway. Hopefully it will encourage some youngsters to try their hand at the sport (maybe some more Moto X's), who might not have necessarily done so, without seeing it for themselves.