The White Knight

If there is any proof of anything untoward going on, surely someone should get the Police involved. Fraud, Theft etc.. are being implied here. I, for one, had no idea that this sort of thing could possibly happen in Speedway. I suppose I am naive about such matters sadly.

My nearest National LeagueTrack to Sunderland is Belle Vue. Far too far for me to consider going these days. I watch it on the Television though - and yes I still get angry at the Double Points rides - but at least I can do that at home on my own, and do not make a fool of myself at my local Track. Apart from that - I was speaking metaphorically.

GREAT STUFF Dave. You do a brilliant job. How is Archie doing these days?

I certainly hope that the Riders you mention do well. I would love to see some develop in to Riders of the calibre of PC, Chris Morton, Simmo, Lee or Jessup. Only time will tell.

I'm still laughing - thanks for that The Dean Machine. :rofl: A terrific analogy. :approve:

I must be more careful in my phraseology in future.

I only stated probably Averages would cost Riders places. As I said - I was talking generally, however even if it is only one Rider, that, at least proves my point.

I wasn't looking for an argument. You asked for my reasoning - I gave it to you. I was talking in general, not specifically. Averages can and do prevent people riding - that is undeniable.

Very true - but what if said Average does not fit in to any Team - you are on the shelf. That is what I was getting at. The Averages for Team building is, by definition, restrictive. You build your Team to an Average Total by fitting people in. Those who don't fit are out of a job.

Keeping my fingers crossed for Cook. Not sure how well he would do in the GP Series - I would like him to get the chance to find out.

Lack of Track time for a start. Money for equipment possibly. As to why so many British Riders don't have a Team. Averages probably, Foreign Riders definitely.

I quite agree ff. It's just not my opinion.

NO!!!

Why would I want to go and watch a bunch of Riders who don't give a toss if they win for my Team or not? I would like to see a Team of Riders who are Racing for the Club, and Supporters they represent on a regular basis. In other words - MY TEAM.

Doubt it very much.

I came across this a while back: http://speedwayinmemoriam.yolasite.com EDIT: I have just noticed as I Posted that this 'Link' is at the bottom of Chunky's Posts.

No less a luminary than Barry Briggs, has castigated 'Lay Downs'. He reckons they are dangerous and I agree with him.

I don't see what more you could do from your Statement. I wish you all the very best of luck, and sincerely hope that your efforts are successful.

And there's the rub. As regards running when you like - that would also be under the Rules of the Council as they always have stipulations on things like this. Curfews etc.

That let's me out then......................... :sad:

Nigel is just trying to give as much information to the Viewer as he can.

Don't we all. :D

Age has nothing to do with it. I know when I saw a Team of Riders - and I know when I see a group of Riders. I watched Team Speedway years ago - nowadays you watch whoever the Promoter can get in and put out in front of you. The 'Team' (in it's true sense) ethic has gone from the Sport, and the Public, the Customers, are recognizing this and are not buying it. No it won't - how can you build up Team Spirit and Camaraderie when you have different Riders in your so-called Team every week? The answer is you can't.

Absolutely Spot On!!!!! That is what is missing now, 'our Riders' - nowadays they are anybodies Riders. Unless the Authorities cotton on to this, ultimately Speedway is finished.

How very true.