Roger Jacobs

Belle Vue were always going to choose the Monday, because that has been their regular race night throughout the season. There has been heavy rain around Foxhall, although it is clear at 19:30. The track could have been quite interesting ...

I reckon the vast majority just support a team and enjoy watching the riders and racing, without bothering or questioning all the shizzle ... unless or until their team is affected. This forum tends to attract fans who have a real interest, whereas, for example Speedway Friends on Facebook proves that there are plenty of people out there who are barely computer literate or even capable of conscious thought.

Lambert has not ridden sufficient matches to attain a new MA - has to be a minimum 3 home and 3 away.

And it looks like Richie Worrall is assessed, which lends weight to your argument ...

Wojdylo clearly has "ass", which I'm assuming is not a disparaging comment!

There is a set of SCB Regulations, and there are no clauses. If Fricke hasn't already agreed to ride for Sheffield, they could offer him a good deal ... or Łaguta

No it isn't. You need to read the Regs again.

What one thinks and what the Regulations state can often be different. Lambert has not achieved a new CMA, so his current average is classed as assessed as per the Regs, and as shown on the Green Sheets.

They haven't allowed T/S in two-legged cup matches and play-offs for a long time - originally when they finally realised the Joker was a farce.

Although he needs to show he would be a better choice than Bailey ....

An excellent post. The above bit is the only bit I would partly disagree with. Hume definitely busted a gut, but that really means he was over-riding - he wasn't able to cope with pushing that hard and a fall was inevitable (which he has done numerous times before). Overall though, the Witches attacked the track and benefitted. A very good victory, and it showed how important the "engine room" has to be - the hard work was done at Owlerton, and the equivalent Tigers riders couldn't respond at Foxhall.

Interesting that on Monday, Musielak said he liked the slick starts at Sheffield. Tonight, the starting gate at Foxhall couldn't have been more different - after 15 heats it was still damp and even felt "soft". Holder obviously psyched himself out - he looked ordinary. Howarth and Pickering were also poor, especially when you consider they are both very capable of riding smaller tracks. Pickering didn't even look like he could turn with confidence until his last ride.

Credit to King, he's really raised his game - at the start of the season it's what he said he could do, but only showed it in randomly. However, for these two matches he's made a big difference.

Oxford v Glasgow commentary on BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/motorsport/66776198

Live commentary on the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/motorsport/66776198

The fixed gates format has been used for several seasons. Didn't you notice that in Heats 5, 6, & 7 the Witches had gates 2&4?

I think it's one Reg that is actually positive. It stops the use of guests, while encouraging teams to use riders from the available "pool" of Rising Stars, who will be keen to have the chance to continue their learning.

To be fair, they don't make them up, they "interpret" them. Regs often seem to be written without any thought of the possible consequences. They need to be tested, or wargamed, before they are agreed.

Very entertaining match, fascinating and fabulous result!

Sayfutdinov and Doyle have the two highest averages in the Prem by a distance, so neither can be used as guests.

What about if Breum had actually had three rides ...

Live Updates will cover this from BSN - however, they don't give race times, which some fans find interesting, and are good for completeness of details. Does anyone fancy texting the times? If so, please visit live updates and message "oldcynic" - cheers!

Not only is his average too high (by 0.06), a rider who has been taken out of a declared line-up can't return for 28 days.

Live Updates has a volunteer! Busy night tonight with three meetings, including BSN coverage.

Live Updates doesn't have a texter for this meeting as yet (21:30 on Sunday) - anyone prepared to volunteer? The minimum requirement is: Ref name, Gate choice, and race results (with times if you record them) - any comments are entirely optional. If you fancy giving it a go, please visit Live Updates and send a message to "oldcynic". Cheers! EDIT: WE HAVE A TEXTER FOR LIVE UPDATES