Speedball

We chatted to Rob last night on the Pride of the East podcast. Discussed the 2024 season and looked forward to 2025. He was very open and honest and never ducked any of our questions. The link below should take you to the start of the interview if you want to miss our regular quiz and SGP chat and it’s free to listen.

I think you can rule out any Poles next season after the Musielak and Tarasenko shenanigans.

Huckenbeck would come in on 8 point average next season. The BSPL put together a list of assessed averages for riders who’ve not ridden over here since COVID and it’s based on their previous season. This is how Lynn signed Kvech on a 6 despite him being in the GPs. If we were signing Jan for the first time in 2025, he’d be on an 8. Same rule would apply to Kai.

I do as well but as @TTThas mentioned, where do they come from? Certainly there is average improvement in Lawson, Klindt, Basso & Kvech given injury free seasons. Lawson is like a No 1 at Lynn (and indeed has been before). Basso still put 0.64 on his average despite his stop start season and everyone can see Jan’s potential, especially now he’s been to all the tracks at least once.

If Lynn could tempt Robert back, that would certainly put Rowe back in my team: Lambert - 7.61 (7.81 - 2.5%) Iversen 6.73 Klindt 6.59 Kvech 6.52 Lawson 7.03 Rowe 3.71 Jenkins (RS) 38.19 Still have 1.8 to play with but realistically where do you use it with riders likely to be available. Could obviously use Basso to replace any of the 6 pointers but think I’d stick with those personally. Ben wasn’t great away this season. Others likely to be more competitive away from home.

I’d love Robert Lambert but can’t see it so I imagine we will go strength in depth. That might see Rowe move on simply because we might be able to fit a low 6 pointer at reserve. Lawson - 7.03 (7.21 - 2.5%) Iversen - 6.73 Klindt - 6.59 Basso - 6.89 Kvech - 6.52 Harris - 6.21 (6.37 - 2.5%) Jenkins (RS) 39.97 if average remains 40.00 Take Harris out for someone like Mattias Nielsen on a 5.00 if average drops to 39.00

Likewise but I doubt Robert will be back unfortunately, but maybe something will change in the off season. I think Klindt must be in the mix as well. Maybe for Basso. Doubt his antics pulling out of Lynn meetings would have gone down well.

I was surprised as well tbh. I think he'll either be at Sheffield or Lynn next year. If it comes down to money then Sheffield will probably blow us out of the water.

I've heard those rumours as well but had it confirmed that we are planning to run by both Buster and Rob so can't get much clearer than that in my eyes. Not sure Cheryl's quite as chuffed though 😄 Sheffield have been sniffing for a while now but was told last night by a very good source that Ipswich have contacted him about next season as well.

Despite all the troubles, the on track action at Lynn has been pretty decent this season, and for me, another enjoyable evening at the AFA. Thought the crowd was pretty decent considering the meeting was on TV and it was the third home meeting in a week. Some good close racing and as @tellboy said, a decent amount of passing on a well prepared track. Thought Fricke was a bit naughty on Jan coming off the second bend in Heat 11. Definitely looked and rode straight across him. But that only fired Jan up more and he got his revenge by winning 13 & 15 in style. Jan's signing has been a breath of fresh air. Everyone loves him and he loves being at Lynn. Nailed on for a 2025 team spot. Niels has just been phenomenal these past couple of months. Been so consistent home and away and must surely be in the mix for a team spot next season. Thoght Anders acquitted himself very well for his first appearance in the top 5 and his career is only going one way. Sure to be in demand in 2025. Thought Lewi rode really well also. Great pass on Lawson in Heat 8 and chasing hard all night and Lambert chipped in with some valuable points as well. Great third place when he passed Sam Masters in Heat 7 to get the 4-2 to draw us level. Bomber just did typical Bomber things. Some awful gating but very quick once he got going. Brilliant pass on Douglas in Heat 6. Thanks to Norick for stepping in as well. Sure he'd be the first to admit the AFA isn't his favourite track but credit to him for taking the booking and looking to improve all the time. For Leicester, I guess they didn't need to put themselves out there, but they were nowhere as dominant as when they came last time. When they won the first four races, I thought we might be in for a long night but proud of how the Stars dug in and got the job done.

Jan certainly will be. Sheffield and Ipswich sniffing around Rowe. Hopefully he'll remain a Star but we'll see.

Lynn will be running 100% and team plans already well underway.

Straight forward win with Belle Vue pretty much being a 3 man team. Would have been a much tougher challenge if Kurtz had ridden. Think the referee was the only person in the stadium who thought Bewley pipped Lawson in 13. Robbed of his paid max. Good to see Niels continue his recent good form. His race in 15 with Lidsey was just like the rider of old. Despite all the troubles the team keeps fighting and there’s been some great meetings at the AFA this season. Hopeful that the Stars will be back on track in 2025. I’ve heard rumours both ways, but as a naturally positive person, until I’m told otherwise, I’ll keep dreaming of a Lambert (Robert), Lawson, Basso, Kvech & Iversen or Klindt top 5 next season.

He’s close to being ours as well 🤣

As there’s no thread for it yet, will put it here. Ben Cook and Connor Mountain guesting for the Stars in the Sheffield meeting.

Riding for Krosno today. Think it will be four guests and R/R on Wednesday. None of the Lynn top 5 available with only Kerr & Rowe at reserve. At least Niels & Jan should be back on Thursday.

Looks like new averages are out but won’t affect riding order for these matches as not effective until 01/09. Jan drops to 4th in the averages from then. Ben will be No. 1 on 6.89. Anders also moves into top 5 for the first time. Paddy drops to reserve.

The Czech and Danish fixtures are rearranged after postponement. Both weren’t in the calendar when the meeting was rearranged.

Luckily Anders likes being at Lynn, loves the track and would have it more grippy if he could. He also enjoys working with Rob who is one the best in the business. So some of these comments are laughable.

Lawson confirmed as the guest for Klindt.

Meeting preview for Saturday at King's Lynn http://www.kingslynn-speedway.com/news.php?extend.31568

We always tend to park at Newport train station. Cuts out the hassle of having to drive in and out of Cardiff and finding a space. Regular trains for the short hop into Cardiff and the station is right in the centre so only a short walk to the stadium.

I know Rob was exploring all options. That was the news as we got it on Wednesday night for the podcast. I’m guessing we have someone sorted by now. Kvech likely to be missing due to Poland another headache to consider.

Charles Wright is guesting on Thursday. Definitely Ellis & Harris on Monday.

https://www.suffolknews.co.uk/mildenhall/16-fire-crews-called-to-blaze-in-village-9376856/