The White Knight

Very sad to read. :sad:

I suppose you could say that if there is a loophole - why not use it to your advantage if you can?

Since when? As far as I am aware the Double Points System is still in operation. It would be a big help if you could provide a Link - in order that I can confirm this for myself.

Well - if they got rid of 'Double Points' they would get me back straight away. As long as that Rule exists - I will not attend.

You might like to ask your Wife how she knows that? :shock: :rofl:

WOW!!! Great Video - Thank you for Posting this iris123. :approve:

Aaahh yes - I remember - I read about that. In the light of your comment - a bad choice of words by myself.

We haven't yet - but - you are a man after my own heart. :rofl:

So very true Chadster.

Because, as stated above (Post No. 9 by Britmet), Bikes and Engines have changed over the years and a lot of Tracks haven't. Some are basically the same as they were back in 1928. The Tracks were OK for Speedway in those days but with the 'Rocket Ships' Riders are using these days the Sport has become faster (minimally) and more dangerous hence a greater risk of injury. Certainly I don't believe that the Bikes are that much faster that it justifies all of the cost involved in having them Tuned.

Thanks for that steve. :approve:

Tight git. :rofl:

No - never. :nono: :rofl:

HaHa!! No - I honestly didn't mean anything by commenting, other than to show that the 'Saint' motif had been used before. The Sunderland Jacket was Red with a White 'Saint'. My memory, not so reliable these days, tells me that the Scunthorpe Jacket was Light Blue with a White 'Saint'? Just for my own interest (and sanity) can anyone confirm that please?

It was also a direct copy of the Sunderland 'Saints' Race Jacket of 1964. Different colours I believe - but the basic design was the same. http://www.sunderlandspeedway.co.uk/stats/1964/1964_Season.html Scroll down to the photograph near the bottom.

The then Premier League 'Pairs' probably.

Belle Vue Ace of Clubs for me. The one inside the white triangle: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=belle+vue+speedway+race+jackets+1960&client=firefox-b&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiFjN24g9HSAhUrK8AKHQ8iA10QsAQIKQ&biw=1440&bih=767

My first Meeting was on 21st April 1964. Sunderland 'Saints' against Newcastle 'Diamonds'. I have been hooked ever since. That was also my first ever sight of Ivan Mauger - he scored a Maximum that night. Sadly though, Sunderland went down to a 32-44 (CH) - for the 'Saints' Jim Airey scored 9 Points, Graham Coombes and Maury McDermott scored 6. http://www.sunderlandspeedway.co.uk/stats/1964/1964_Season.html

Unfortunately!! I totally agree on this one Aces51. What our Sport needs is reliability and consistancy. You just don't get that from the Poles. It is mostly not their fault but it is the fault of their Federation.

Thank you for your kind offer ch958. I am, at the moment, planning to come down to see the Meeting when a Sunderland 'Stars' Team is on display.

I can't agree with that. We have a beautiful new Stadium and probably the Country's best Track. Yes - there have been problems - but in the end British Speedway will, hopefully, benefit to a tremendous extent.

Let's hope that Kevin and his Team are rewarded for all of their effort. :approve:

Sign of a misspent youth steve. :unsure:

It would be useful to know.................

I would love to think that was our Team.