Hawk127

Yesterdays racing had just about everything with some very tough hard riding with no one was letting up and you could see the frustration on the faces of some of the riders in the pits. Interesting comments from the English speaking riders when being interviewed and well done to Tom who obviously came into what was going to be a tough meeting for his opener. Onwards and upwards to the next group of matches from Poland.

One possible downside with just eight home meetings could be that the stadium owners think it is no longer worthwhile renting the stadium to a speedway club or would the owners impose rent increases to match the income they had before the reduction in meetings. One way might be for all top sides to run NDL teams fortnightly but I do not know the costs etc so it may not be viable. For sure, if stadium owners do not get a decent income then they might just think it is time to sell up and take the capital gain and invest in something else. I know it is unclear why Arlington has closed but when you think of the way that was filled on a regular basis and yet Spedeworth had the rug pulled says it all about the state of oval stadia in this country. Few are really 100% safe and because of that speedway is not in a good position. With the decline in the number of stadia owners willing to allow oval sports that makes it hard to attract decent investment and you could see a time where just a few tracks remain and either compete in a European league(if rules permit) or those that remain stage individual meetings and international meetings. Difficult one for all involved to resolve going forward.

Eastbourne Speedway Ltd shareholders include R L Dugard Will Trust and perhaps if this is a trust then the trustees have decided to sell to realise cash for the beneficiaries of the trust or for some other reason. The latest accounts filed are a micro version and for the year ending December 2024 a provision of £350k is shown on the creditors side but given they are micro accounts it is impossible to find out what is behind this. Net worth feel from £574k to £170k but some of the reduction will be the provision. They did have what appeared to be a healthy current assets position. The suddenness of the decision is a mystery unless they are close to a deal to sell and the new owners want vacant possession and not be tied into leases etc. with a third party. In time we might find out but yes it is a shame to see another track go. Had many memories of travelling to Arlington to watch Rayleigh and more latterly Ipswich ride.

He has his priorities spot on anyone else would do exactly the same. Speedway is not the best all and end all particularly if you have family.

A great days racing from Poland that had everything from nip and tuck racing to enthusiastic crowds. You could not ask for more as the riders never back off and chase every point. Thanks to all riders/teams for today’s entertainment and special thanks to those providing the links that enable us to watch great racing.

That was entertaining and a perfect example of how good the racing can be and it was good to hear the national anthem at long last. Just a pity that the media are not interested in the UK. Now it is a three horse race let’s keep fingers crossed for Robert next week. I hope he does not sit back and just accept his qualification for 2027 when he is so close to upsetting the odds. Thanks to all the riders tonight who made it such a good meeting.

Could they be looking at joining the Polish league if the diehard farts running the show stubbornly refuse change. You would get regular fortnightly fixtures and good t v coverage, everything that does not happen now. You can but dream but what a coupe if it did happen. Just imagine the fallout from those on the top table and not a thing could do about it. Those currently mismanaging the sport, wake up and smell the coffee or be part of what would become the infamous morons who finally killed off U K speedway. Oh for someone to stick two fingers up to those that run the sport and go out to get on with making one club a success when all around is failing.

Agree. The lad has talent but this season he is under too much pressure and psychologically carrying forward the injury in the US must have an impact. He needs time because we know he can ride much better and those who might want to criticise need to back off. Those who set up the team need to rethink the riding order to give him some confidence

Unfortunately to be expected but hey let the riders entertain each can only race what is in front of theM. Safe meeting to both sets of riders.

He has said that he has not enjoyed his racing for a while and is stepping away with immediate effect to spend more time with his family. A sad loss to the sport in this country and I am sure many on this forum wish him well in whatever he decides to do.

That was a good meeting. Enjoyed it and it proves a point that the Poles can be vulnerable. Thanks to both teams to providing a competitive nights racing. If only these international meetings could take place in the u k like it use to happen back in the day. Dream on.

Double up on previous post. Still a good nights racing that puts some other riders to shame

Some.good racing here and these lads are doing themselves proud.and if only we saw the similar commitment and support in the UK. This is why we are second rate and the Poles are streets ahead. Big thanks to tonight’s riders.

Yep and you reap what you sow. Don’t start bemoaning that punters have walked when you failed to listen to feedback. All on here and probably some lapsed supporters would not want the sport to disappear altogether but those in charge are testing the loyalty and patience of supporters across the spectrum. They do not appeal to the younger generation and are ostracising the hard core fan base who have been so loyal over the years by failing to be proactive to arrest the situation and put the sport on a firmer footing. None so blind as those who do not want to see sums up the BSPL and club owners/promoters who believe everything in the garden is rosey. Dream on the bunch of custodians who supposedly have the best interest of sport at heart, they don’t and they are failing every supporter and worse still every aspiring rider who wants to succeed but is not given the breaks they need or deserve.