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The track is currently clearly an issue. I don't think I've ever seen a blue groove at Foxhall in over 30 years. The promotion made a big investment widening the track and deserve a lot of credit for that. As was said earlier, there is now nothing wrong with the track shape. There SHOULD be plenty of racing lines and it SHOULD be providing good racing as we've seen the last few years. But it needs to be prepared properly and that's a criticism of the promotion and NOT the track staff. The wet winter can't continue to be used as an excuse in mid April. The track is in dire need of new shale and the Louis' need to address that quickly before it costs them. There was a huge crowd and none of them got value for money yesterday as the meeting was dire.

Out of interest who was it? Well done Panthers a very good day for you.

I actually agree that it's looking slick and devoid of shale but Lovey makes a good point about the weather. It's been ridiculously wet just about everywhere this winter which has made it impossible to do too much work. I went Peterborough the other day and it was very similar, as was Rye. I'm sure things will improve as the season goes on.

Good man fingers crossed for you pal! So far so good.

What did you decide in the end?

I hope the weather forecast improves..

Nah, should be hitting 60 here so Witches by 30

Very impressed by the professionalism of Gino Manzares. He was kitted out like an established GP star yesterday. Well sponsored, and his machines sparkled and clearly look tip top. The lad looks very well prepared.

And the thousands who'll pick up an Ipswich Star the next morning... But yes a pity they stopped public entry to the press and practice.

What is it with you and this bizarre fascination with this?? To put this to bed once and for all, the title "Director Of Speedway" was used for Chris Louis as he couldn't be titled "promoter" or "co-promoter" because he didn't have a promoters licence. He had basically taken over the day to day running of the club from John Louis, but wasn't officially a promoter. He now does have his promoters licence and has for some time, but the local media, and for whatever reason the official website, have stuck with the Director Of Speedway tag. It really is no big deal!!

Chris Louis..

That's the problem when you have more than one league and riders riding in more than one league. The PL used to be the stable league with settled sides every week. Not any more it seems. And agree regarding Good Friday. It's already looking like a bit of a farce unfortunately.

I think this will start to grate as the season wears on. We were always told that one of the big plus points of the Premier League as apposed to the EL is more regular settled sides. Not sure that will now be the case with the changes this season. Not sure there's much difference in the quantity of the fixtures in both leagues now either?

Barker wasn't consistent with us last year either. In fact, he had a poor year by his standards and we still finished second. A few teams would have finished over the limit this year and would have to shed points. We however, have come out of that pretty well and despite finishing the season well over the limit, are not far off the strength of last year where we just missed out on top spot. Look through the side and it's full of improvers.

Interesting post from "Montie" on the Plymouth thread, is he implying that Rasmus Jensen has signed for Ipswich?

Mike Bacon just tweeted that the full Witches 1-7 named tomorrow in the Ipswich Star and EADT.

http://www.speedway365.com/worrall-in-for-witches-move/ So Worrall it is. Very good signing.

The 6 minus Barker are not bad riders don't get me wrong, but if it is just the one change and those 6 return it's hardly going to excite the fans. Fresh faces needed.

It's not that he should be, more that he WILL be. We all know it so putting up a 1-7 without him in it is futile.

Tungate is now heavily backed, and has super fast machinery for next season. He too should be a certain starter. Along with Risager..

Dreamland? You make it sound as if it's a massive jump up that is far beyond us, and the likes of Lindgren is a quality of rider we've never seen at Foxhall before. A couple of seasons in the PL seems to have eradicated the top flight memories of some it seems. It's a given that IF Louis decided the time was right to return, then he would have to put together a team more competitive than the last couple of seasons in the top flight. If he didn't think he had the finance to do that, then we'll stay exactly where we are it's as simple as that. If the overall cost of running an Elite league team is drastically reduced as some are predicting, then perhaps it will be more manageable and appealing to the promotion. What isn't up for debate, is that the clubs in the top flight make far more appealing opposition to Ipswich in terms of local rivalry, than those in the PL.

agree to an extent. But perhaps, or probably, Louis also recognises this? Lindgren at Wolves has had a tough year, and is looking for a change. Maybe he would be a good signing? With maybe Nicholls and Sundstrom as back up? Lots of possibilities. I do however, agree with others that more local meetings with Lynn, Lakeside, Peterborough and Eastie would be a shot in the arm for us. A good Friday with Lynn alone would bring in far more supporters than we've seen for many a year.

After the very public song and dance Glasgow made earlier in the season about wanting Joe as a club asset, I'd like to think so!! Where is that cheque by the way? It's a long time coming!