SteveLyric2

All clubs have stated their intention to run in 2021 - with the season fixtures commencing (hopefully) from Easter.

He is - along with his brother.

Somerset are supportive of the Glasgow position. A number of other clubs are supportive of 'the bigger picture'?! Poole have stated they are happy to go with the majority - presumably having sounded out possible replacements for Adam Ellis just in case?! Lets not forget the Promoters have been having regular Zoom meetings so they all know what the points options and/or team numbers are likely to be. Its simply that some are keeping their own counsel whilst others go public!!

Lets not forget the Rye House Stadium is remaining, just changing its mix of sports if the 'owners' get their way. As far as the terms of the lease are concerned there are differences to other stadia leases mentioned above on that 'speedway' is actually named as a 'must have' sport. Whether that carries any weight at all with the local Council or the owners remains to be seen. The Star article did mention that the Fan Group does have legal and Planning Reg experts on board!!

Just wait until there is a total ban on Betting Company advertising and sponsorship!! That is what is funding the Sky/BT coverage.

There was an article in the Speedway Star a couple of weeks ago that 'a Rockets Fan Group' were in discussion with the local Council on the basis that what the stadium operators were doing contravened the terms of the lease, which I understand includes the fact the 'Speedway must be included'!!?

yes.

They cannot meet as a group but have been having weekly Zoom meetings as quoted by Mr Dickson in the Star this week and on the BSPL website today.

Matt has already stated he is prepared to run without the restaurant and glass grandstand facilities. Not sure if that means total closure of the glass stand or just the food and beverage areas? (That may create a challenge for him as to what and where the matchday sponsors as well as fans get to unless the Champs Bar is put to greater use - although obviously you can't see the racing from there?!). Presumably there may be an option for the Club to provide and pay for the staff necessary on a match by match basis?

Mr Dickson (BSPL and Leicester) says today that discussions have already begun last week and a decision to be made for both top leagues by end December. Presumably individual clubs will already have checked with their riders as to who will not be able to ride so that BSPL have a clear picture of how it may affect the leagues as a whole.

Thats up to Stadia UK - they still have the lease. Interestingly, depending on what Stadia UK may introduce, it gives the Pirates some additional race night options if required.

In Kent's case its 6 of the 2020 1-7 (excluding Covatti) plus another.

Unless the points limit drops by 2 points??!!

Promoters have officially stated that they all aim for an Easter weekend start to the 2021 season. Incidentally with regard to rider availability Adam Ellis is a case in point - he has a team place in Poland, Sweden and Swindon so is unlikely to be available for Poole, even though its his closest track to his UK base!

The tone of several club articles in this week's Star seems to be discussing the best way forward for those clubs that may have to change their intended 1-7s due to rider (un)availability - due to Polish regs, visas, Brexit regs or whatever. There is even suggestions about going for 6 man teams if necessary?!

I confess that having read the article I questioned exactly why the FIM exists?? They allow all the different country federations to set their own rules and appear to have no teeth nor appetite for dispute resolution, preferring simply to 'point the finger' at countries getting their own house in order - whatever that means?!.

Back to normal today.

..but there is a secondary pot for speedway to access.

Got mine today.

Its a Winter bail-out fund covering November 2020 to March 2021. Speedway like Cricket doesn't run in the Winter!!

ditto

At least we'll be spared the highly contentious (dare I say dubious?) 'Best Matchday Programme of the Season' award!!

Interesting comments from Chairman Godfrey in the S.Star this week, including the possibility of a new Speedway Channel in the Discovery stable. Obviously not as early as 2021 but once they've got all the speedway contracts nailed down then it could be on. Apparently the British coverage will commence at 7pm for the live meetings with a half hour 'round-up' before the live racing begins. They also hope/intend to cover meetings 'from as many tracks around the country'!! Sounds as though it could include some Championship meetings.

Still holds the Poole track record!!!