PHILIPRISING

WHAT made you think that?

MAYBE but, of course, their contract runs until the end of 2021

MADSEN's performances in Poland particularly and the SEC created an overwhelming case that Laguta, especially after a ban, has never matched.

THE last conversation I had with someone who speaks to Greg on a regular basis was that he was written off 2019, for obvious reasons, but hopes to resume in 2020 for a proper swan song. I have no doubt that BSI would afford him that opportunity if he wishes, as they should.

HIS refusal over many years not to take part in the qualifiers has always worked against him when it came to picking wild cards

BUT, of course, they sell on the TV rights to the Olympics so that, in England for example, they will still be seen on BBC. Discovery, owners of Eurosport, are one of the major contenders for the commercial rights to the SGP series when the current contract with IMG expires at the end of the 2021 season. As far as British domestic speedway is concerned, it would appear that a new TV deal is in place.

PROBABLY three times as many people watch British speedway on television than actually attend. TV is good for general awareness that speedway still exists and for sponsorship both with riders and tracks.

OR it could be that tracks racing on a Bank Holiday hope for bigger than usual crowds and don't want TV to affect that.

SHOW it yes ... but go to all the expense of providing the pictures, no

also @speedwaystarmag

I UNDERSTAND that the weather forecast is horrific...

BEWLEY one win and three lasts in Sweden last night

BEWLEY still struggling? Worrell so inconsistent...

TWO of those battling injuries

SOME suggest he rides too much ... might cut out a league.

WHAT about Doyle if he stays outside the top eight?

1600 more like ...

And there is huge money in that ... I know of a golf club being paid over £1 million to have part of their land used for landfill which will then be converted, at cost to the contractors, into a new driving range .

EUROSPORT are owned by Discovery who could quite likely hire the same guys who're currently supplying the pictures for BT. Eurosport Events, part of the same set-up, are bidding for the SGP commercial rights from 2021.

SURPRISED Peter Collins hasn't figured more prominently in this conversation... supreme natural talent, fabulous to watch, passed other top riders for fun. Like many others, the GP system would have suited him. How he would have loved the Wroclaw track of two weeks ago.

THE gap in home fixtures is a disaster for many, including Poole and Speedway Star.

WHAT BSPA purse?

AGREED

COOK declined

QUITE right ....