Daniel Smith

Oxford at NL level for Matt might be the route to go. Like Cradley I think they'd get decent crowds for that level Speedway and run on the cheap. Then there's also a back up plan for Matt if the property development threat for Poole comes to fruition & Oxford returns to the top league.

Can only replace an injured / ill rider at the discretion of the event doctor in the SWC. Lambert would be wasted as an U21 reserve, already to good for that position Woffinden King Cook Lambert has to be the 4

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That's why Cook is so quick now as he's running the PJR engines. The only Brit outside of Woffinden to do so I believe which surprises me. Believe Lambert is now on BAR's and that to shows on recent performances. PJR's though are way ahead of the game.

The reserve has to be under-21

Think the side is nailed on already 1. Woffinden 2. King 3. Cook 4. Lambert 5. Ellis (u21) Think any other team and Rosco as manager must be questioned

You're desperately trying to hang on to Harris in teamGB. Harris had been there on 3 occasions now and has been dire. 6 for Swindon 5 for Coventry 5 British Final That is abysmal and should rightly be left out

Yep, he can't handle pressure

Anyone know what's happening with the TV schedule? Tennis match only now starting on Skysport 3

It would only be uncomfortable if anything was to happen that would suggest such a thing. Currently there isn't. The last GP a Redbull sponsored rider won it, the biggest energy drink rival. The GP series are desperately trying to get Emil back in the series, a Redbull rival. There's been no suggestion that referee decisions favour Monster riders either

You have issues clearly. It's the Monster FIM Speedway Grand Prix series for goodness sake. Can't be a breach when his own sponsor are the sponsors of the series

If the EL survives the end of this season then I think there won't be just 1 fixed night. It'll be 2 (Monday & Thursday) with a maximum of 2 meetings per week per club i.e. 1 home 1 away. They'll continue with the 2 home & away fixtures verses each team Personally though I believe the Elite League will crash & burn with 3 clubs at risk

"more passing than you see in a match at Poole" was a silly comment considering there isn't an actual pass in the whole race itself. Garrity & Lambert get side by side once in turn 3&4, that's it. No passing, just close racing

Funny you should mention them, they are the owners of Monster

I did. Started buying it from my local shop daily through Speedway advertising i.e. Greg Hancock originally. Same before that with Redbull. Originally bought that because of F1. Actually, I'd say everything I've had is via advertising. Even women

The BSPA could fill their boots. Looking at the regulations it seems that only riders & officials have to have a licence. IMO all pit crews should also be licensed to work in & around any pit area. This way would be an ideal in how to govern who pays and who doesn't in terms of hangers on. No end of WAGS rock up FOC too, if the riders require them to be with them then they'd have to apply for the pit crew licence. £50 would be a reasonable figure & the finances gain from this could be put into youth development. In terms of ex-riders, why don't clubs just post a season ticket off to these ex-riders they're happy to have in and around the club. And/or pay £150 per season for a BSPA season ticket which allows access to all UK tracks. Again, finances that can be pushed into youth development. Just ideas

Those guys won't have the same standard of equipment as they do in the GP's and or Poland. Poland is a good indicator of where riders are, those guys are in the Polish top league while Harris has been binned off by a Polish 2nd division side

PL Is my limit. Watched a season of NL racing and won't go back to it.

Some national events are part of a rider receiving his national licence yearly. Denmark and Poland are the 2 that spring to mind. If they do not ride their licences could be revoked. Not sure if Sweden is the same? Australia and the UK doesn't make it mandatory. The Aussies have riders missing it regularly, the UK has had riders missing it occasionally through it's history. It's always been that way and only the ACU / BSPA can change that. Regarding the England shirt, another situation where Woffinden was in a no win position. His Tweet was spot on and proved accurate. Wasps are being chewed vigorously by some

With you, nothing to shout about

He did say "top names". Those highlighted imo certainly don't come under that bracket

F1 are running more efficient and environmentally friendly than ever this season. Smaller engines 1.6ltr v6's and running ERS (Energy Recovery System). Not only is 160hp generated from the hybrid motor, today's cars also run a dyno system to recharge the battery when drivers decelerate. What does that mean? On the electric side of things F1 are still miles ahead of Formula E in advanced technology

The system imo is nowhere near finished in serving it's purpose. Not unless we're happy having just Steve Worrall and Jason Garrity as progress for the next 10 years. EDR's should remain but the rider's in those positions should have a life span. No over 25's or 3 seasons as an EDR. Simply remove the 2 protected heats.

Also what I haven't seen mentioned, I thought this forum was originally marketed with Chapman in attendance? Or have I imagined that? If it was, what happened there I wonder?

Raw onion, cheese & tuna Jacket potato tonight