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Ok, thanks - so to clarify then it is only the double point ride when teams go x number of points behind. Does the same apply for the other two leagues?

For Elite, Premier & National league meetings.

Can you still have Tactical Substitutes in a meeting or is it now just limited to Tactical Rides for double points?

Hi, has any subscribers had any problems with the Speedway Star this week, is it late being sent out? delays caused by the weather or is it more likely that mine has gone astray? Thanks,

How can Clubs offer deals to Riders if they do not know about a TV deal? You cannot offer a Rider terms on a possible deal as it could seriously jeopardise your business should it not be forthcoming and on the other hand a Rider could be seriously undervaluing himself if he signs and then a TV deal is struck.

Hi, not sure if people are aware but Speedway is on Eurosport tonight (Christmas Eve) at 9:30pm (21:30) for a couple of hours. Highlights of the Czech & British Grand Prix.

As Colin Hill's legacy helped to save Speedway and was left for the 'betterment' of the Sport why not resurrect the 'Devon Demons' a side launched by Hill at the old County Ground.

Thanks for the reply. No doubt we will have to wait to a week before the new season starts before being told!

Hi, following the AGM can or does anyone know the exact heat format for the coming season and the general rules for the meeting regards Tactical Substitutes, Reserve Rides & Golden Doubles. Thanks in advance.

Two National League Riders at reserve in the "Top League". Why not adjust the programme so that these Riders only have programmed riders against other NL riders or opposition second strings? Throwing them in against the Heat Leaders will destroy there confidence, deny the Public of competitive racing and provide the Top riders easy pickings - only let them take these rides to cover Exclusions etc.

Lets spin this on its head and allow Sky within the basic parameters of Speedway rules, i.e, 4 riders, 3pts, 2pts, 1pt, etc come up with a format that they want for TV. I am afraid that Speedway needs TV more than TV needs Speedway so it could be a case of "he who pays the piper'. Looking back at this season it is no wonder that the has been a disparity in Teams, the points limit was reduced last season (to cut costs) but meant effectively each team riding with a heat leader less. Over the course of the Season one of the previous seasons middle order rider becomes a heat leader on an inflated average. Fast forward it to this winter when the points limit will again come under question and the product will get further diluted. Speedway bosses would do well to remember the old adage, "you can fool some of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time!'.

I used to be a regular reader of the Speedway Mail and often if you read both the Star and the Mail you could build a more balanced view on many of the Sports topics. I just wondered in todays climate of e-publishing would it not be feasible to have an online only version of the magazine that could be available from various app stores etc. Just a thought.

Hi, is it on the Tuesday? On Motors TV (Channel 447) If so can you tell me what the programme is call and what time it is on as I can't see it on the listings. Thanks in advance. Ignore that I have found it, lol.

Can anyone point me in the direction where I can purchase some of the minature speedway bikes and riders - the ones that are similar to the old Brittains metal ones but are made from plastic and are now laydowns now - see image. http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mB0A8cYfXc4ZjPRSmg1QMJg.jpg Can pay via paypal - thanks in advance (PS, not worried about particular teams).

Thanks was quick, thanks very much.

Hi, regarding the League rules can anyone tell me the following: If a Team trailing by 10pts after Heat 4 use a Tactical Ride in Heat 5 and then subsequently end up being 12pts down. Can they then use there remaining Tactical Ride in the next heat if they wish? Thanks in advance.

Hi, do any of you know where I can buy a copy of Speedway Champions board game, and if so how? http://www.stragoo.cz/game-detail.aspx?id=5&lang=en Thanks. PS, I am in the UK.

Hi couldn't make it last night. Regardless of the winners etc, what was the standard of the racing like? Usually this meeting is quite cut-throat.

As our Sky bill seems to go up each month we all sat down and analysed what we actually watched on an average week. It was surprising that most of the things we viewed would be available on Freeview. The only things we do watch tend to be the Football (mostly the Monday night game and midweek games). If you break this down a lot of European games that Sky show are also on terrestrial TV so although we would miss it I don't think it would be too bad as if anything you are bombarded with Football on Sky and if anything you watch some of it purely because it is on. During the Summer the only Sport that Sky show that interests me is Speedway. If that were to go we would almost certainly cancel. Not only that we also have our Telephone and Broadband with them so we would most probably also shop around for that as I am sure/know that we can certainly get a better deal elsewhere. Or we will certainly cancel between the months of May,June,July & August.

A few things: Losing TV Coverage - i.e World of Sport - removed it from the Public spotlight. News of the World race fixing story. Lack of money re-invested into Stadia when at its peak Speedway could have bought many of the grounds they were racing in. Under 'Thatcher' - she encouraged a Society by various means (i.e, share issues, starting up there own Businesses etc) where many no longer considered themselves as Working Class and to good for a working mans sport. Other competition for the leisure market. The Not In My Back Yard syndrome, where everyone wants facilities as long as it is not near them! To many hangers-on & too many people taking money out without putting much back in. Promotors who do not promote - just open the gates and expect people to turn up. Promotors using Speedway as a secondary business. Reliance on an ageing fan base. And perhaps one of the biggest problems for Speedway today has been the uprising of the Green movement.

Hi, can anyone point me in the direction for the following: Polish League Speedway, Heat Formats for this Season (2013) for each league & respective Teams. Ditto for the Swedish Speedway (2013) - and respective Teams. And any additional information for these league, i.e, Double points etc. Thanks in advance.

This item has been taken from the This is Exeter website (3/1/13):

Hi, I have just returned from the Cardiff Grand Prix and overall thought the Meeting was excellent and it was good to meet up and see a lot of old friends. My gripe though, being registered disable why is there not a concession on ticket pricing like most other sports/events? A4.

Looking forward to Friday September 18th I see this years Grand Prix Challenge is due to be held at Coventry. Does anyone know if Sky has any intention of covering this meeting?