By far? I would suggest it's a close-run thing now. Putting aside the different eras and just looking at equivalent competitions:
In the World Champs
Craven: 2x1st & 2x3rd Woffy: 2x1st & 1x2nd
British Champs
Craven: 2x1st Woffy: 3x1st
That's without considering Woffy's stellar efforts in the SoN and previous SWC rounds.
There is no point in comparing speedway to football. Football has huge global appeal and will command TV coverage regardless of its rules.
Speedway and other minority sports simply have to meet the broadcasters wishes to get screened. I'd rather last nights coverage live in HD with the contrived finish than a straight 'most points wins' with no media interest at all.
Absolutely. James hasn't progressed since last season in an arguably weaker league. I don't see him much above reserve in the CL but would love for him to prove me wrong.