If true - once again the Second Division in British Speedway has been stripped to pull the First Division out of the mire they have got themselves in to.
Will the Championship survive with Seven Clubs Plus additional Teams from the National League meaning yet another dilution in quality. How many will go to the wall?
No the wonder Speedway is on the ropes.
You beat me to it Tsunami.
I was going to say that some of the best Starts I have ever seen were down to Stuart Robson and James Sergeant. They were always pulled back by the Referee. If they don't touch the Tapes, it is a fair Start in my book.
The problem is that both Stuart and James now have a reputation for jumping the Start and Referees are looking for it. To me, that isn't fair either.
That, if correct, is a downright disgrace. One of our finest ever Riders (Belle Vue and England), former World Champion. No the wonder Speedway is in a state if we can't give true prominence to a former 'GREAT' of the Sport.
In this day and age surely Laser Starts are the way to go. If nobody touches the Beam then it is a good Start. If they do - then it should be straightforward finding out who was the cause.
I must confess to having no idea how much something like this would cost though.
What about Tintin?
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=tintin+and+thompson+twins&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj2r4_3z4fXAhXEIcAKHXMdCP8QsAQISQ&biw=1440&bih=769
BLOODY HELL!!!!
The Ex Riders pay to come to our Sunderland Speedway Reunion. They have to buy a Ticket the same as all of us - even the Organisers.
Some of them travel a heck of a long way as well. We really do appreciate them coming. A lot of them have done it for over ten years now.
Difference in generations looks like.
That idea, to me, has a lot to recommend it.
Everyone would then know exactly how they stood, including those important folk who don't seem to matter much in Speedway - the Supporters.
I have, and still wear a 1964 Sunderland 'Saints' Badge complete with 1964 Year Bar.
Sad really I suppose - but it helps keep the memories alive. :sad: