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We obviously interpret things differently.

So it's not that they don't have to which implies they have an option. It's they 'don't' full stop that is a little misleading but heyho thanks for clearing it up

Surely if Newman is going to Poole then they don't have a right to pick from the top 10. It's not a case of not having to pick from the top 10 or could they have Newman and then still pick from the top 10?

Thanks for your reply. Lets hope it's taken on board

So they could pick Jacobs and Sarj that way.....Fair enough (the devil is in the detail isn't it)

Probably because A Cov don't want him or B because he has gone back on the list because he has turned them down I think!!!!!!

I hope the promoters stick with who they pick as if there are any riders kicking on in the NL this year Such as Danny Phillips, Luke Crang etc then rider the 'B' riders might start becoming 'unavailable' and tey will get their chance next year

That doesn't answer the 'reason' for the absence. Just says what would happen if the rider 'is' absent. I'm just worried about teams streeeetttccchiiinnggg the rules because it just encourages endless moaning.

I don't think there are any terms to be agreed.......They have all signed up, in writing, to what's on offer

Do we know if there are any rules for absences? That can always be a bone of contention. Does the NL rule still apply?......Any reason goes. NL promoters have rarely used it to their advantage. EL promoters could make some mileage out of it though. At least we know who they are now. That should put an end to the endless speculation.

It could be a great little club. I myself think the stadium is grea, maybe a little tired but a lick of paint could soon sort that out. Although access to any facilities is quite a treck form the backstraight now that the pit lane has been closed off. Why would the promoter not allow the supporters take pride in their club and help re energise it. What has happened in the past to create such a gulf between the promoter and the supporters? Genuine question.

I may not know much about speedway but I do know about currency conversion. The Zloty is pretty worthless. A Zloty is worth 20p that makes it 40 PLZ to my calculations, at today's market. £8.00 to you and I versus 40 PLZ to the average Polish wage. That argument holds not weight.

I agree I have 1 that does(boy 23) 1 who will come if pressured(boy 26) and 1 that flatly refuses(girl 20).

But they already go. So no need to attract them!!!!! That's the problem constantly looking back. Tony would be doing cartwheels if there were more people on the terraces paying top riders wage. The problem is there are too many 'mature' fans who reject any ideas to drag the sport kicking and screamimg into the 21st century and they just want to reminisce all the time but...... the 'good old days' don't pay modern wages i'm affraid. I'm constantly being accused of not being a 'true' supporter or don't know what i'm talking about. All because I've only watched the sport since 2008 and know the square route of bugger all about 'the past'

Today's world is all about image and glamour. Speedway needs to be glamorous. Getting Tai and his girlfriend in Hello. thats more today's marketing must Serious suggestion btw

Some of the suggestions although sound silly may not be far off the mark of the modern day spectacle which youngsters identify with but I would certainly start the parade early and involve the kids in the parade. One thing that speedway has over football is accessibility to the competitors

So what would you do? if you had a free range of the rule book.

There will be a rule change at the NL AGM surely, there has to be. Many lads may not want to ride in NL instead,concentrating on PL and EL so those that don't appear on the 'list' for whatever reason can ride in the NL as clubs like Dudley and Mildenhall will still want to keep their teams competitive :-)

'Sponsorship' is very difficult to police unfortunately.

Wasn't the whole point of the exercise for the lads to gain experience rather than a money?. I'm sure some will have that enhanced by 'sponsorship'.

I know 1 rider who is running good reliable Jawa's to keep costs low as servicing is cheaper and he keeps getting laughed at in the pits. and told if he doesn't switch to GM he will never get anywhere So you need to keep up with the Jones' I'm afraid in this sport.

QUOTE Elite League: 10 teams: Belle Vue, Birmingham, Coventry, Eastbourne, King’s Lynn, Lakeside, Leicester, Poole, Swindon, Wolverhampton. Points limit 32 (top five riders); National League riders at No.6 and No.7 Teams meet each other twice home and away - minimum 18 home fixtures, 36 in league programme. Play-offs as before (for top four teams). Do we know what constitutes a NL rider yet? or is that still being drawn up

Don't tell me the dirt is different aswell. but I do admit compared to say......Basketball Grasstrack is the similar to speedway.

Not using them is not the same as not having them. Thank you for the advice but I have attended

It's ridden on a field (often ondulating), with 8 riders, bikes have gears and brakes I'd say the only similarity is it's on an oval...ish track. I would say you are doing the grasstrackers a disservice by calling the speedway for beginners. I agree that the riders that compete in a couple of disciplines tend to do better