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Emil seems to be getting back to his best. Great ride in that last heat and that demonstrates why it can be so good and unpredictable

Michelson does not like team riding, just as well it was Emil

That shows lack of experience. He will learn.

Brian Foote when riding for Rayleigh gave Jack as good as Jack dished out. The boos started the moment his name was announced during the team introductions. A hard rider and a great character as was Brian. Ted Hubbard was another hard rider.

One of the main problems in this country is you do have enough money coming into the sport in sponsorship etc. to make it a viable proposition for the number of clubs and with riders wanting to be full time employees using kit which is far too expensive it is impossible to square the financial circle. Stadia want the rent, riders demand top dollar to earn a living and maintain equipment and pay mechanics etc and fewer pundits have disposal income to take a family of four week in week out. As Dean has already said, the bikes are not a lot faster than years back but a good deal more expensive to run and maintain. Do spectators really care if the race is a few seconds slower. As long as you are being entertained I do not see race times an issue. The British public are simply not in love with speedway like they use to be and it is a brave person who would invest in the current business model in the UK.

Do any of the Ukrainian riders ride in any of the Polish leagues? Nazar looks as though he could be quite useful.

Racing is not bad so far despite the scoreline and an enthusiastic crowd souring the teams on.

Yep, miles out, got it wrong and well done the witches. Will not do the lottery in a hurry. Great to see the witches pulling together. I will now crawl under the stone and disappear.

I think it could be closer than that. Depends on how well Jason performs. Looking at yesterday’s Polish matches, the Leicester contingent did well so a close competitive meeting looks to be on the cards. Good luck to both teams and hopefully an injury free meeting.

A great day of entertaining speedway from Poland and that last race with Fricke topped it off, great ride. Thanks to all the riders who gave so much today.

Try the Polish thread, it is much more interesting.

Great to see a wide range of age groups including the youngsters giving it everything. Some hope yet

Great race well done Maciej

Great ride by Maxim

What speedway follower would not want to be in a stadia like this on. Warm Friday night watching speedway. Brings back memories of Friday at eight at Hackney