The White Knight

Every time I look in the mirror I feel 10 years older - so you must be right. Shavings a nightmare though. :rofl:

My opinion is that Belle Vue were the best. (I must declare an interest in fairness - I do support Belle Vue). However - it is all about opinions and I respect ls's view even though I don't agree with him. It is a pity though - that there is no definative answer.

Thanks a lot Steve. :approve:

No - but it all goes to add to the flavour. Of course I would say that - I was a big fan of the late Jack Millen (Crazy Jack, Mad Jack, Millen the Villain). When Jack was riding against Frank Auffret (Teeside) their clashes were legendary. We still talk about them today. There were many more true characters in those days - Taffy Owen, Doug Wyer, Tony Childs, Arthur Browning, George Major - I could go on. Characters are needed in Speedway - Niki Pedersen, as has been said, seems to be the only one left these days. The Sport has become too sanitized - to it's cost.

I can only wish all Oxford Supporters the very best of luck with this. It is really nice to see something positive about our Sport for once. I like the idea that people living nearby like the idea too. As I say - I wish Oxford well. :approve:

The last time was at Redcar. Can't remember the year but from memory Jade Mudgeway rode for us. I may well come down to watch a 'Sunderland' Team ride for old time's sake.

It hasn't so far Steve. :sad:

I know RD.

I know RD.

I sincerely hope that neither of these scenarios occur. Should they do so - Speedway will be in the brown and sticky stuff. I hate to think what could happen were that to be the case. I do think it would be a very good idea if Promoters made Plans for the time when there is no televised Speedway. That way they just might be able to mitigate against the problem. They would be prepared before it happens.

If England played a Cricket Match against Pakistan they would fill the place to overflowing. :shock: Just saying......................... :D

For the good of the Sport - that may be the best outcome. It may make folk go out to watch their Speedway instead of just sitting in an armchair. Just a thought.......

You make a very fair point. The problem is that you have to cover your expenses. Any Promoter must first of all cover his costs. With so few people attending Speedway these days I don't understand how they can reduce prices. Stadium Rental (in some cases)., Rider Payments, Staff Payments, First Aid, Ambulances etc.. All of these things and more have to be paid before the Promoter makes a penny. It is also rumoured that many Tracks are actually losing money. If that is true - then how can you ask Promoters to reduce Prices and, very probably, lose even more money. Much as I would like it - I do not think that is a feasible way to solve the problem of getting more folk through the Gate. I don't even pretend to have the answers, but to me, reducing Prices in the current Financial climate would be committing Financial suicide.

Here's hoping. :approve:

Thanks again gustix. :approve: Think this should read 2017.

Why does Speedway get no mention in the above publicity material gustix. I cannot believe that Stock Cars were more popular than Speedway. Briggo, Vic Duggan, Oliver Hart, Ronnie Moore, Tommy Jansson, Geoff Pymar, Norman Parker, Eddie Jancarz just to mention only a few. I would have thought that Speedway would have had loads more support with all the above luminaries - am I wrong?

gustix - I always thought that Speedway was a huge part of Wimbledon's History. It doesn't get a mention in the latest Posters, or on the brief write up. Plenty about the so called Stox but nothing regarding Speedway. A question - were Stox (or whatever they are called) more popular at Wimbledon than Wimbledon 'Dons'? With the likes of Briggo, Ronnie Moore, Tommy Jansson, Cyril Maidment, Wilbur Lamoreoux, Norman Parker et al. I can't believe that 'Stox' was better supported than Speedway.

Cheers for that gustix.

Sadly - as far as I can see - Speedway doesn't even rate a mention in this latest Poster.

Whichever way you look at it - Belle Vue are going to have a decent Team this year. That in itself is quite remarkable given the problems they have gone through this close Season. Personally I am just very glad that we are definitely up and running in the coming Season - I sincerely hope that the 'Aces' will do well. Seeing that we may be beneftting from the Coventry situation - I would just like to say how sorry I am for the Club and their Supporters.

Well done - I couldn't understand it either.

Precisely.

No. But I watched Redcar every week for a number of years and the Track was never better, indeed never as good as it was when Glyn Taylor was the Curator. I hope that answers your question.

Naughty boy. :rofl:

................................... and if his ideas were not being listened to or even more rubbished (I'm not saying they were) but that might make most people with spirit walk away.