I am not sure if it is suggested that I am some sort of "rabbit" - Like I created this post for some ulterior motive and to get people debating etc?
I have always been a firm believer in if you do not know, then do not be afraid to a ask, and with my limited understanding of speedway I started this post as I had seen a lot of moaning on facebook speedway groups and wondered what was so bad (in the eyes of many) about a sport I had really grown to like in a short time but knew little about. So, I thought I would ask here after reading some great posts.
I hate being ignorant about a subject I take interest in and have had some wonderful replies to my post and had some great inbox messages from people willing to loan me DVD's, suggest videos and books and the time taken by people here has shown me that there are people that do love the sport and the same people have also succinctly shown me why some people do complain.
I also wanted to hear views from people that know a lot more than I ever will and in turn could help me understand a bit more about a sport that I am willing to learn lots about. And you know what, the best advice I received was? It was along the lines of, "it's four blokes riding high powered bikes with no brakes and all going for the win - Nothing more" and that was a great way to stop me frying my own brain with rules and regs that a newbie could get bogged down with.
Seriously, I would like to thank anyone that took the time out to post on this thread and to those that inboxed me I thank you. If anyone thinks I am here for a wind up I will quietly leave and stick to facebook for any info and questions I have.
I hope to stick around here but do not what anyone to think any post I make is someone else trying to put a cat among the pigeons as I would be just wasting my own time as the posts would not be taken seriously.
Cheers to you all once again that have taken the time to reply.