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I know it's a joke, but 1) it was Kennett's 3rd ride he got injured in, not 3rd lap. 2) Plymouth didn't break any rules. 3) the rules haven't been changed since then, so BSPL must think they're still suitable. 4) Have any injured heat leaders been replaced since then? While it's easy to mock Plymouth, no-one else has been in the same situation & done any differently (unless I've forgotten someone). Most recent examples are Jason Doyle at Ipswich last year (different league I know) & Erik Riss at Redcar this year, neither of those teams could find a heat leader replacement. Most recent heat leader signings have been "spare" riders coming back from injury (Nicholls) or a ban (Morris). Riders of this ability are not normally available to cover after the season starts. Better mention Poole now, I think Kennett would be a good signing for the Pirates if his average dropped to 4.00, for example.

But what can they do if they want a 6 team Premiership & not enough teams want to join them? They can't just make Poole or Glasgow move up.

Or people talking about Joe as a rider who hasn't been named in any teams 1-7. No different than any possible teams being put together.

Gotta agree with arnieg here. On average teams that started on 40, should end on 42. If clubs start next season on 42, that should be the same strength as last year's sides starting on 40. So a 40 point limit is weakening the league. If the limit was raised to 41, the league would still be weaker (statistically).

Perhaps an idea for next year is to run, 2 x Championships. A top league with a 45 point limit & a second league with a 40 point limit. Probably be easier to encourage an even split of 7 & 7 if it means stepping up to a "strong" Championship rather than the Prem. Still allows riders to double up. Hopefully still fit in the best non-gp riders in the new top tier?

There must be some new fans, not everyone who goes to Speedway was alive in the 70s heyday. I'm sure there's Edinburgh fans based in Armadale, who do didn't go to watch at Shawfield or Powderhall 30 years ago. Look at the kids race at Glasgow, pretty sure their parents must pay to get in. I'm not saying everything is Rosey, far from it. But I can't agree with comments that the sport won't be here in a decade.

If one big league, with a rider like Foord in a second string position was the only way for league Speedway to survive over here, then I'd support it.

Couldn't disagree more. There will always be Speedway, may become more amateur or more part time. Could be a series of individual meetings if a league cannot exist. May end up being electric bikes. No doubt changes need to be made, but don't see Speedway ending in this Country.

Surely doing the right thing is ensuring league Speedway in GB continues for the next decade. Not ensuring GP riders can race over here?

If a rider wants £200 a point, but a club will only pay him £180 a point. He can either find another club, or if there's no-one wanting him retire & get a "normal job". I'm sure every rider would want to be paid more & every promotion would want to pay less.

How about? Dan Thompson - 8.50 Justin Sedgmen - 7.34 Kye Thomson - 5.93 Joe Thompson - 5.72 Jonatan Grahn - 5.30 Luke Harrison - 4.97 Jordy Loftus - 2.14 Total - 39.90

I'm talking about a Champ team for 2026. If there is one big league, then would need to know points limit & how many riders are in a team to have a clue what his team position would likely be.

The way Speedway works, I'd have been desperate for Tate to return, because he had a disappointing year.

Kerr's 2023 ave 8.60, 2024 ave 7.96, 2025 ave 6.94. I'd honestly prefer Batchelor to Kerr. Think he has more scope to up his average.

I wouldn't have a team with Foord starting in the top 5.