Brightonbob

Not a biker at all. I just know they are fairly mental.

I'm a new, but total convert. I don't know the history ofit, but I'm not wieghed down by it either. 1 - Its a superb product. The design of speedway as a team sport is just fantastic. I've been going less than a year but took a friend to Eagles v Wolves last night and found I knew plenty about the way it works, how the heats are organised. Its almost perfect (R/R and guests aside). Get people down, and they will come back. 2 - Sky's coverage is brilliant. I know everyone moans about it, but as a semi-pro cameraman I can tell you they really go for it. And all this for a sport that gets postponed with a very little rain. The Premier League bleating about it is just pathetic. 3 - The sport must, as an absolute priority, get back into the tabloids, and the mainstream TV and radio. You have to present the stars of the sport (whether its panto-villain Pederson or squeaky clean Nicholls). 4 - We have to have promotion and relegation. It worked for rugby and cricket and its something people understand. 5 - I'm an Eagles fan. But I think if you lose a rider to a GP, you should only be able to have a guest from the PL. Its not perfect, buts its better than the present system. 6 - The sport has to get bikers (notoriously fervent sports supporters) into tracks. I saw one promoter was letting in anyone with a crash helmet free the other night. Good idea! Its an absolute must to get bikers back. 7 - Heres why. Manufacturers sponsorships. If GB wants to raise its sights then it must become easier and more affordable. We need the Hondas and Suzukis, Ducatis and BMW's in the sport. There is no reason why speedway shouldn't be in a similar position to rallying or super-bikes. 8 - I would like to see more internationals. It captures peoples imagination and raises everyones game. But overall its a great sport and I think one thats on the up. As a lifelong football fan sick of watching overpaid untalented prats, its been an absolute revelation to disciver a sport full of passion and commitment, mainly done for love of the sport.

If Howes out and Loram won't go then I reckon: Nicholls Richardson Barker Norris Havelock R - Stonewater. B.

Me and my brother Eddie quite fancy the trip out to watch GB in Outrup. Anyone got any travel tips?