Tsunami

Bit more white.

Team suits on there way, after a slight mishap. No doubt 99% of the fans will look forward to seeing them.

Bloody youngsters.

I think it still is. I remember when Swindon were in the PL, and we were the visitors, I was astounded to see junior races/meeting being held between the PL heats but it must have been allowed by the ref, as the junior races were on the training track inside the full speedway track.

Seems like a common sense stance given the reasons are quite desirable for speedway in general. Some would be pedantic and chastise the application of a sensible and logical decision, but I know you are not one of them.

On behalf of the many workers who actually carried out a lot of the work, many thanks for your acknowledgement of their efforts. It was a hard difficult start at the beginning of the year, with pouring rain very every week during a lot of digging and concreting. Rained off a couple of times, but the decision to start early this year was certainly justified. As you say, there is a great feeling of expectations and satisfaction with everything that is happening at Brough at the moment. Amazed at the attendance at Brough on Sunday with families basking in the sunshine, having participated with goods from 'our' snack bar. Yesterday was a business day of course, with interviews, photo shots, and vid of starts and mini races for the presentation put on by the 4 teams for the TV footage. It showed a combined effort with all 4 teams determined to show a united front to press home the sport and hopefully more coverage at local level from all the TV outlets. Everybody very complimentary about the condition and changes to the track surface and of course the new addition, the Black and blue air fence. Mention was made that the noise seems to be kept in the stadium which benefits the fans. Be interested to know peoples comments on the change in noises during races. At the night do, the Supporters Club hosted the Meet the Riders/Race night, with a full compliment of all team members. They had agreed to stay up for it, and the Lewis's were interviewed by George early on so they could disappear home because they have racing today, but we were all very grateful they had made the effort to stay and meet the fans. Next on interview, and early exit, was Robbo and Chris who both had a long journey's home. Christian, Ludde and Anton last on, and all riders very happy bunnies with their reception and the events that had been on during the last 2 days. With a canny attendance, and profitable raffle and race night, the night produced a tidy sum for the funds of the NSSC, which of course will all be used for the benefit of, and to help, the club and the riders. Looking forward to the clashes with Worky over the weekend. Don't miss it.

Unless you are Kings Lynn, most tracks produce a slick track for their first races of the year. It's easier to ride, and the surface is more consistent throughout the session with light grading.

We'll have them on stotties and Broon Ale by the weekend, Baggy.

We were fined £600 for Lindgren being missing from a rearranged to suit TV meeting at Berwick, which we then proceed to win. Took the rearrangement, understanding that their Swede would equal our Swede, Wrong.

Mammoth effort from the sheeters today to get the sheets down in over 20 mph winds. Fortunately the wind slightly subsided, and they stashed down long enough to get the practice run. Many Many thanks to you all for your efforts. Fence behaved itself and, talking to the riders to get to know how hard they want it, we had a certain rider give us feedback by throwing himself into it and get the right hardness. No mention of who it was, but no doubt one of the photos taken will surface shortly and you will see who it was. Went into the carpark and I swear the number of people who attended the practice session must have near the same number of cars that a normal meeting brings. Really well attended, with families using the facilities laid on with drinks, snacks a last years merchandise sale. Nice to note that half the new terracing is in place and grouted, so here's hoping we can use it as sections of it are released. As to the racing. I know some have already ridden, but I can safely say that today was the first time ever I have seem the whole team on the gas from the very start of the session. No fallers or engine probs, and everyone liking the track, augers well for the new season. No problem with newboy Lewis Rose, he will do well. Anton was getting a lot of mentions with the crowd, but to be fair, I thought they all performed well and looked good. Some of the juniors got track time as a thank you fo Tomorrow of course is the formal day for new photos, team shots, etc, and they will be followed by a 4 team launch from the local Northern teams for a piece to be shown on local TV's. Be interesting. If you can make it, the first photo shoot stats at 11.00am. Would love to see helpers after the press session to help with the removal of the sheets. With people working, we are hopelessly understaffed so any help would be appreciated. In the evening of course, we have the Meet the Riders/Race night at the PTE starting at 7.30pm for first race at 8.00 See you then.

Yes, all riders get a payment per mile with a recommended rate to all.

We thought you had made the switch at one time.

Just a reminder Practice and Press days at Brough on Sunday 16th and 17th. If you can help, we need helpers at 9.30am on the 16th and at about 2-3-pm on the 17th, for sheet work on the dog track. About 1 hour of your time, please. Meet the Riders/Race night at 7.30pm at the PTE on Monday 17th.

Doesn't make him right either. Odd numbers like 13 cause probs with the format, and if you include all the teams, the costs go up and riders get fewer rides which some riders would think, why bother. BTW Do you look for every dissent post to add your support to.

Quite agree and he might be eloping with Crump99 to bigger and better leagues.

Crump99 ?

Looking forward to the Practice Day on Sunday, and the Press day on Monday. Both scheduled to start about Noon but usually starts a bit later. Anybody who can give a hand with the sheets on the dog track on Sunday, could they be there about 9.30am and ask for me or Ron. On the Monday, with it being a working day, we are desperate for helpers to help take the sheets off, starting probably mid afternoon about 2.30pm. As usual, the public are admitted to both sessions free of charge, but if you could help after the session on Monday, it would be greatly appreciated. With the addition of the air fence work, we urgently need more helpers every week, particularly after the meeting, and there is a free admission arrangement to all those helpers. See me or members of the promotion for details. In the evening of course, we have the Meet the Riders/Race night at the PTE club on Millers Road, Byker, and that starts at 7.30pm with the first race at 8.00pm. See ya there. Free admission and a raffle remember.

Disagree. In every other sport I can think of, all teams wear team clothing with either their name/number on them to identify them. The bike and it's covers are all you need to use to keep your identity.

Could try Speedway General Discussions. Peter never rode EL.

Yes, I heard that Moxey and oldace voted for him.

Thanks to you both. Our fence is mainly blue and black with strips of white. Newcastle Speedway have now released Steve Brock's photos of it(on Facebook at the moment) and I think you will agree it looks superb. What with the smoother track, grass edge moved in about 2 foot and the chamfered green edging, the place is looking a treat. Just the concreting now for the standing area for the start parade.

Well, we got it done and the airfence is in place at Brough Park with only minor snags. Thank you Colin Meredith for the help and advice, and a great big thank you to all the people who turned up when we needed them. Some first timers including a Redcar fan who has move up to Newcastle. Overwhelmed with the number who came and, as a result of that, we got all the jobs that were outstanding. Had a great day for it with the rain holding off, the sun shining and 13 degrees, fantastic. I'm a lot happier now. Looking forward to the Press and Practice next Sunday and Monday.

No. Where do I infer it.

It's his name that gives it away.

Retexted.