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He's saving it in case we need to put Lambert in heat 14 to try a rescue a point, if necessary ... either that or he's forgotten about it... I would have put he in Ht 10 or 11

I cant believe that the BSPA wasted precious time at their AGM coming up with rule that puts a rider back on 15mtr to safeguard they're original positions when the race was stopped... As if that is the most important problem we have ...

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MikeBV, As a seasoned diehard speedway nut I too have very often spent hours delving into the reasons, this sport of our, has descended into the state it is. It was refreshing to read your post out-lining the numerous problems thus showing that I am not the only one who thinks along them same lines. For many years I have thought it was ludicrous that we should try and compete with them Poles . We have neither the power or popularity needed to do that, yet we continue to try.... Rider and machines have become too expensive for Promoters to arrange race meetings witnessed by a mere 1000 die-hard fans. This is a recipe for disaster, a sure-fire financial suicidal exercise that has all but killed the sport. The main reasons our sport cant attract new fans are Cost; VFM and Organisation. Expecting fans to pay £18 for 15 mins racing of riders, most of whom aren't top level, is way over the top. ( that's twice as much as the Polish charge to see top quality riders), Joe Public wouldn't tell the difference between Jason Doyle or Joe Bloggs so it ridiculous charging those expensive rates. VFM is just as important but again little importance is put toward the evening entertainment. It seems we are expected to pay to come in and then they forget about you.. Organisation is a joke, Sometimes we race on a Monday, next it might be Wednesday, before this year, it could have been any day. Sometime we race every week sometimes it only once a month. IT has been known to have 3 meetings in a week, sometimes 2 meeting on the same day.,. You cant imagine what a distraction that is. That wouldn't attract customers in a million years, but that is not important to them. Sometimes I think the BSPA haven't got a clue.. The only section to benefit from the way our sport is run is the riders.... and all they do is hold their hand out... Like you both say, the only salvation I can see is to separate ourselves from the other countries and run our own sport at a cost that the fans can afford on the days it best suited to gain maximum exposure..... We cannot afford to compete with the likes of Poland and Sweden anymore....

I understand that Poole wasn't objecting to the idea of Mondays and Thursdays, but once it was known that the 3 Championships sides wanted to keeps Thursday race nights, Poole went along with-it, knowing that it would enable them to retain their Wednesday race nights... ( as per BSPA philosophy, thinking only of themselves) Had it been agreed to run on Thurs,& Mondays Poole would have run as per charter... It bothers me not which days the sport is run, as long as it is done properly. If all speedway countries run to FIM Directives, then why cant we do the same??. How can 3 second division teams be given the opportunity to overrule FIM idea of country priority for the sake of their own being?? What makes a mockery of it all is that Swindon are allowed to run on a day different to everybody else... ( I understand the reasons why) It seems to me that those who wish, can do what they like, when they like. and then they ask why are fans fed up to their teeth with it all... Piss-Up and Brewery come to mind............

I see the weather forecast is more favourable now with the risk of rain dropping to 5%. . so I see no reason why this meeting will not run..... Sticking to my original thought of 48 -42 home win...... meaning the Stars get a welcome away point.......

For the life of me, I don't understand how the BSPA could contradict the directives from the FIM on our allotted preference race nights. Once the governing body had made a ruling, surely we as a affiliated body take that on board. There should be no discussion or vote on it, these directives were made for the good of the sport, giving control of meeting priority. The BSPA should have excepted ruling as law. The Clubs should have been informed of this ruling and told this league will be running the PL on Mondays and Thursdays, and Championship will run on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The only discussion and decision the clubs should have been given was which league and what day they wanted to partake in. If Ipswich, Sheffield or Redcar insisted on running on Thursdays, then fair enough, they should be competing in the PL. If they wanted to stay in the Championship then they would have to change racenights. Its not Rocket science. There is not much difference between the two divisions, illustrated by the number of riders that ride in them both. By giving individual clubs the opportunity to contradict a FIM directives , highlights what a self-righteous shambles the BSPA are. How can other countries take us serious when we make decisions like that . If the BSPA are saying the individual clubs are more important than the FIM , then that would illustrate why our speedway has dropped from being the best in the world to now also rans......

I've got a 2014 Wolves Programme where he scored 10 +1 from 4 rides , so he weren't that bad..... It showed he knows how to ride that track... if nothing else....

I think all talk of covers is an unnecessary expense and not required. If the rain continues to fall the meeting would never be on any way. If the raining had stopped, our track is as good as at other when it comes to draining the water. When the track was sodden, I have witnessed Buster and his gang, scrape the top off and relay new shale and have it racable within an hour. That situation is probably unique to Lynn because of the concrete infield, allowing the old wet shale to be bladed off the track to dry out. Buster has all the equipment required to lay a new track , whereas others are not that fortunate. The main issues with the weather is not the track conditions , but the lack of spectator numbers that turn up , making the meeting a financial disaster. Track covers would not make any difference to that problem....

What a joke !! The fact that Lynn agreed to this meeting tells me all that we need to be know. We cancel meetings because of the effect the weather would have on the crowd and then arrange to run a meeting when half a team is missing . You couldn't make this up...... Why not switch this fixture to Thursday when all the riders could've rode, or just give Swindon the points without bothering to race, it would save the embarrassment, it cuts-out the financial outlay, it would save hours of work and let the sport be left to die quicker...... You can add me to the list of those not bothering to go ....... .

Thinking about this match and Posts so far, there' been no mention of Ty Proctor, who use to ride at Monmore. Has started the season well and scoring good points wherever he rides. He could be our secret weapon as a third heatleader. He has to be pleased with the start he's made and no doubt will fancy his chances of scoring a few more points... It might finish closer then I first imagined... Did think about making the trip this year, but with Promoters cancelling at the first sight of rain, its a long way to go when the weather forecast looks decidingly dodgy.....

Was surprised there was not a thread already started., so thinking either the interest in the match is low , or probably the weather forecasting rain. either way it doesn't show much enthusiasm. For my two pennies worth, I think this one of the hardest places to go and get a result. But saying that most of our riders have been there before and know the ropes, also most of our team are reasonable gaters, so who knows a point could be possible.. Am going for a 48-42 home win.....

Going back in time offers little comparison as todays sport cant be compared as you as doing. Back then, UK had total dominance of the sport and riders were always available. Now we are 4th in the pecking order and any re-arranged matches have to correspond with other schedules. The reason the BSPA elected to go with said race nights was because of the problems with fixture clashes. Looking at our planned fixture calender, we are fast running out of dates for these re-arranged matches, and that's providing other countries leave them free to use. As per normal, I try to look at the bigger picture when making comments, and it is for these reasons I post my views. I hope Buster can sort out these new dates that will enable us to race with a full team. Also, I hope we don't get any more rain on racenights causing more cancellations. But unfortunately, I'm not too confident on either.....

Well apparently, it did put the 'Mockers' on a Wolves win. Congratulation to RH on a good performance, especially coming from behind early on. Of all the teams visiting RH I thought Wolves would possibly win more than others would. Those who questioned KK to race here, sure had their thoughts answered tonight.... Once a talented rider, always a talented rider....

My Post wasn't about the amount of rain, but the dilemma of cancelling meeting and the implication it creates. Thinking sometimes it might be better to gamble with the weather then automatically cancel the meeting. Weather forecast vary tremendously from area to area, and nobody know 100% how the night might pan out. Rye House gambled tonight and ran their meeting, Belle Vue gambled on Monday and completed their meeting, What I said was PROBABLY we could have done the same...

Why that??? We in Wisbech had plenty of rain yesterday, but this morning the roads and garden were dry. and apart from a few scattered showers today has been OK. I am in no doubt the reason the meeting has been called off, is not the track, but mainly due to the affect the iffy weather would have on the attendance. But personally I think its a false economy. You cant compare like for like, and assume the weather will be better when the re-arranged fixture is played. Buster called off meetings last year early, when they could have raced, resulting in 2 double header that were financial disasters. This is the fifth Lynn meeting this year to be cancelled, and some how they have all to be re-arranged in a hectic schedule. Probably it would have been better financially to have persevered with tonight then trying to fix extra meetings in later on in the season. Double headers are a financial lost, and planning 2 meetings in a week is always asking a lot of the fans. Bearing these points in mind, probably tonight's weather is not as bad and some seem to think. Am I right to assume every time we have a suspect forecast the meeting will be cancelled? If that's the case than we may as well pack it in now .....

Kennett can be relied upon to get double figures at home and will be a big loss. Hoddesdon is a tight track with precise lines that does give the home side a big advantage, however, although Monmore is a different length it has similar precise lines and should suit Wolves better than most. Wolves on a roll and team performing above average, RH have not started too well, all these points add up in Wolves favour.. Can only see Wolves a win. NB That's bound to put the Mockers on them

Losing Kennett is massive blow at Home. and gives Wolves a tremendous lift. Can only see an away win

Bachelor's ability has never been in doubt. Its his Attitude, Arrogance, and Self importance that fans don't like. If his persona wasn't so self driven, then probably he would have the support his talent deserves. If you remember 2 yrs ago every Swindon fans were well pleased he left. No-body had a good word for him... Its amazing how quick they can forget this...

The hot laps went down well last week. As someone who arrives early, it was nice to have something going on to get the fans excited before the meeting... Speaking to a friend who is always last to get here, he said it really annoyed him that he could hear the bikes going round, and wanted to be inside watching. He said he will come early from now on. Bearing that in mind, hopefully, we shouldn't need to delay the start any more waiting for those latecomers to get in. So being proactive, these 'Hot Laps' idea, has 3 benefits. 1, Added entertainment for the fans, 2, Provides additional track practice for the riders, and 3, It will do away with late starts.... Well done that man, How long will it be before all tracks offer something similar......

After another thrashing last night at Wolves, no doubt the Pirates will be extra motivated come Wednesday. It don't make our job any easier, and I still expect them to put up a far better performance on our track. Everyone who goes to Wolves have their backs against the wall, so it is never a surprise to lose, only the size of the lost. I still believe this is a good time to compete against them and expect a tight home win. Whether they can get a point will depend on how they approach the night.... Only a fool would dismiss them though......

That's some devotion. I thought I was one of the worst culprits having been to them all except 4 . so I take my hat off to you. The track a BV is a bit special and I hope you see a cracking match. I always enjoyed my visit to Manchester, Hyde Park was a majestic old track and held some brilliant BLRC meeting there. I didn't go a lot on the old one, but this NSS is what all speedway track should be like now. catering for the ultra fast bikes. I have no doubts you will see a some brilliant racing.... Hope the rain stays away....

Don't like to hear of riders getting injured. We aren't but a few weeks in to the new season and already the numbers are mounting up. Going back to them 'good ole days' riders only rode twice a week, meaning accidents were fewer and injuries were even less. Bikes were much slower and far easier to control. Now riding 4/5 times a week, hoping on planes during 4 countries has to take its toll. Because of this, I would imagine the sport is far more dangerous now and accident are considered par for the course. Like I say I don't like all these injuries..... Pity the people in charge didn't put more emphasis on riders safety....

Merely a layman's opinion, but to the eye Monmore has a unique shape that requires a different approach than other tracks. . Always well prepared, it has long straights and tight corners this create many problems to unexperienced riders. The difference we have at Lynn is that most riders like to come here and race. Our home advantage is very little. That's not a moan, merely an observation. I actually enjoy evenly contested matches, even when we lose.

Now you are really asking for a lot!!