Roger Jacobs

The updates page says taken ill en route - can't see how they could possibly get a doctor's note?! The only option is a non-contracted rider as the replacement (even if they had been at full strength).

According to the SCB Regs (010.2.2 Assessed MA’s) the equivalent of a 4.50 Premiership assessed rider is 6.00 for the Championship.

FIM Moto TV is an option - I watched both Manchester GPs for €14.99 ...

The truth is that modern super-tuned finely-balanced machinery has ruined tacks like Ipswich. The rapid pick-up when the throttle is opened, plus the unpredictability on other than perfect surfaces makes them far less suitable on smaller tracks. The behaviour of these machines is resulting in more high-speed crashes (Jack Holder’s is a prime example) - previously that would only happen if the throttle jammed open. The riders are to blame for that incessant need to “improve”, yet all they’ve done is increased costs for everyone.

Not sure to what extent they "held" him, he never mounted a challenge ...

I remember when Adam Ellis first rode for the Witches. In reaching a Final I posted about winning the £250k prize, and his dad got really excited ... until he realised the sarcasm of my comment.

I think he's turned into something of a "throttle-jockey" (don't like the term) in recent years - he's much less interested if tracks are dry and slick, unless he makes a start. Certainly he's much more hit and miss, even in the Championship.

This is the R1 fixture rearranged from the rain-off in May. Poland takes priority because their fixture was (re)arranged first. You should moan to the BSPA/L or the Promoters: 10 home league matches in six months is a hectic schedule to sort out, and they shouldn't have committed to such a difficult task 😝

Can't think of any fans I'd want to share ...

To be fair, it doesn't really matter who's at #1, neither Lawson or King have an auspicious record there for the Witches. It's a tough place to fill, even in a "weaker" league.

Brennan remains at #1 for July ...

When I said they would get thrashed, I thought the Witches could at least score 35 or 36. That was abysmal with a capital C.

Lawson and King don't ride well together. Also, King has proved to be good cover for Heat 8.

Yes, development has to be approved by East Suffolk Council. The last lot of builds: grandstands, sponsor rooms on stilts with balconies and the refreshments places underneath were approved in 2015.

If they’re going to make a change it needs to be before 22 June when Castagna’s average plummets officially to 3.82 - and come 01 July he will almost certainly be at reserve, with Rushen currently over 5 …