The White Knight

Nothing wrong with nostalgia. Apart from anything else it is good to to keep the names of some of the defunct Track names in the public eye. We can always hope that Speedway may return one day to our local Track. EDIT: Oops! I forgot to mention my Track is Sunderland.

THAT is their decision, though I do think your percentage of those leaving to be far too high. I never left before the end of the Second Half as I saw some superb Racing at times. I know that Second Half Final results were not always kocher but some of the displays put on by the Riders were fantastic.

I'm sorry - I just think you are wrong. Of course I could be wrong. It is all a matter of opinion. I note your sarcasm.

This is a genuine question because I really don't know. What does GoSpeed International actually do for Speedway? I don't want to cause any bother, but I would like to know.

So you prefer TWO Heats - to an extra FOUR in a Second Half. It's only two Heats off the main Meeting so what's the problem. Second Halves could be great, as well as beneficial to Speedway by giving youngsters the opportunity for more Track time and the experience of riding in front of the public. Happiness is 40-38.

Said Co-ordinator should be overseeing ALL Speedway Leagues, not just the Premier League. That is the only thing criticism I have with a very well considered and positive Post. I totally agree with you regarding the Bikes too.

No - he is not a 'fence sitter' as you put it. He needs to be able to carry the rest of the BSPA with him though. Given that he expressed a wish some time back to get rid of Double Points - it would seem that in, at least, some cases that the BSPA are not prepared to back him. He can only bring improvements to the Sport with the support of his fellow Promoters. Will he get that? I have to say that I have my doubts. I certainly hope that he does get that support. We can only wait and see.

I would like to add Greg Hancock to the name of Freddie Lindgren. You do not hear of him falling much either. My views on current Bikes are well known - they are too bloody dangerous.

I can remember Jack Millen riding with a broken Collar Bone, and at another time with his leg in plaster, his boot cut open to accommodate the plaster. It wouldn't be allowed nowadays I suspect with Health and Safety the way it is - and actually that is probably a good thing.

I think it is good that the Club has shown some loyalty to Busch. Loyalty is a rare commodity these days. Actually, once again, I am impressed with the Promotion at Redcar.

Yep - that's the one. Thank you very much for that.

i) No Tactical Rides (I would say that wouldn't I). ii) League Champions would be League Champions ie. The Team that finishes top of the League over a Season. iii) For those who like the Play Offs - a seperate Competition. iv) A return to Two Valve Engines - less expensive to buy and to run. v) Thirteen Heat Meetings with a Second Half - to encourage youngsters and give them Track time and Competition.

I know one Rider who was/is happy to ride in the wet and that is Hans Andersen. He went out and showed a Team of Riders (one who was an England International), on SKY Television, who were refusing to ride the Track a few years ago how it could/should be done. Sadly I can't remember where it was though.

He was when he came to Sunderland back in the day. Shared a Taxi with him at a Crewe Reunion once and we got on really well. Great bloke.

Yes - he has. He was a cracking Rider in his day. https://www.google.com/search?q=bert+harkins&client=firefox-b&tbm=isch&imgil=WyMv2ymWBpxa8M%253A%253BBHoAA13KbPg0SM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fedinburghspeedway.blogspot.com%25252F2013%25252F03%25252Fbert-harkins.html&source=iu&pf=m&fir=WyMv2ymWBpxa8M%253A%252CBHoAA13KbPg0SM%252C_&usg=__hKHqsrRzn8t1mIPP7Fo6xvJ2bR0%3D&biw=1440&bih=767&ved=0ahUKEwiI0IGR3I7VAhVqKsAKHR2hAfEQyjcIRw&ei=DNdrWYiaFurUgAadwoaIDw#imgrc=WyMv2ymWBpxa8M:

At least I am in good company with my views. Bert is Spot On!!!

Great News. Let's hope everyone can go forward together for the good of Cradley Heath Speedway.

My views on this subject are well known. Speedway has never been the same since the advent of the 4-Valve Engine. It has changed things tremendously - and most certainly NOT for the better.

You beat me to it. Well said Sir!!

Thank you for your efforts on our behalf Andy. It was indeed Tim who designed the Website for myself and scarletrider. I think he did a great job. Sadly I don't think we will ever find out the truth of what has happened here. We don't know the motives of those who have resurrected the Sunderland Site. We can only assume, from the Betting references on the Site, that it may have something to do with that. There were no references to Betting when we were running the Site in conjunction with Tim. Thank you very much again for your help with this. Best wishes. Ian.

Thank you for that Andy. At least we can rule you out. It is all very confusing to a couple of Internet amateurs like scarletrider and myself. To be honest I am quite content to have the Website there as a reference source for researchers and also for myself. It is just so frustrating not knowing who is involved in this. After all - the Design of the Site, which I think is excellent (in it's proper form) was all down to Madweb Design - the Content of the Site was totally down to scarletrider and myself. Personally - I would just like to know what is going on here. Ian.

I have to agree. It is such a shame.

Very best wishes with this venture. I wish you every success.

Neither can I, and as I said earlier in the Thread, it could even be detrimental to attendances.

Skid is at least trying something positive here. Small numbers yes. But crucially a reasonable reflection of the views of Speedway Supporters as a whole.