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"Not only has he got the only Female speedway rider girlfriend" Well hats off as he has got one over most of the posters on here by having a girlfriend full stop!

Ive always thought it was a rider based error rather than engines. It seems to be a constant statement " I need more speed" or words to that effect. Everyone else uses these tuners without issue so its more than likely bike setups rather than engines. That said Bomber has been around more than long enough now to know what he should be doing!

Don't know for certain but definitely a bigger percentage than decisions that have gone Ben Morley's way this year!

BIt harsh by some? On certain tracks a 250 in good hands could keep with a 500 as it could be held on all the way? What was the time comparison between Tom and the main meeting heats? That said all Niall does is stand around at Eastbourne and take a few laps after the meeting so no wonder he isn't competitive although in fairness any MDL's I have seen him do have been disastrous!

Is there any further update on Robert Parker? Such a shame after a good showing for Mildenhall on Sunday.

Obviously wasn't able to attend last night but what a huge shame as it sounded like a cracker. Points thrown away by Brum perhaps but that just adds to the excitement and entertainment. Nice to see Basford starting to get amongst the points and given a run in the 7 jacket as Danno has done nothing in it. Obviously R/R whatever my views of it worked for Kent tonight and an excellent choice of guest who must have raised a few eyebrows as heat leader choice but must have scored more than Baseby would have. A turning point perhaps or just a flattering confidence booster?

I get the feeling that Luke wanted away but no other offers came? He seemed a bit cheesed off about being hit with a ban for withholding his services. Once the gaps had been plugged at Redcar, Peterborough & Somerset there weren't any other viable options so it was back to Rye?

No Bates does open it up a little......will it be Powell at reserve again?

Sings 4 Kings has given up predicting having got about two right all season! Sadly inconsiderate work will keep me away from attending this one but I will be checking the updates through my hands I suspect. If Kent hit 40 I will call it a result but I fear a massacre. Ellis, Bates, Waj & even Kirby to fill his boots.

I used to have an enlarged and vibrant NL but now its worn a little thin

Agreed its not like for like but very rule will have its pitfalls. Same can work the other way though. When Zack Waj or Ellis Perks are running at reserve like they have been they can run riot with RR. Its a double edged sword some teams are weaker with RR some are clearly stronger. Just seems harsh to insist teams in the NL have a number 8 when RR is used in the NL and then not actually use them.

In that instance it would make you weaker but over the course of the season it would balance out across the teams. But with my suggestion you could re order the team i.e 1.Cleggy 2 Extance 3 Williamson 4 Moggo 5 Perks 6 Harris 7 Govier doesn't look too shocking to me?

Id wait and see what they do to Kings Lynn & Mildenhall first. I strongly suspect this Danish lot will be awesome. Are they likely to send a bunch of chumps over to represent Denmark!?!

Exactly. Even more crazy is they cant step in for a reserve during a meeting. If one was struggling or the meeting was already won / lost it would be an ideal time to give riders like Niall match experience.

I think several riders would benefit from some extra MDL outings but many appear to not want them? Personally I think that RR should be dropped from the NL and the number 8's used or shuffle the riding order and put a reserve in the 1-5 with the no 8 in at reserve. They should also be able to take any reserve riders outing not just RR rides. If we are going to insist upon them and want to drive new blood into the sport why not give them all the opportunities available?

What are the Cradley supporters opinion of Luke Harris being "rested"? Seems a little mean considering you will be running RR anyway?

Has anyone actually brought one of these now they are on general sale?

Ippo are darned if they do darned if they don't tonight. Nothing other than 60+ would be deemed acceptable and ive a nagging feeling a couple of the "Rye" boys might just go for it! BWD could be interesting but im not sure if the dirt at Foxall will be too much for him? Definitely wont be at Rye next year either. Saturday then Sunday with the Eagles? Highly unlikely. Any PL team that runs on a Thursday / Friday will lead the chase. Although at the moment he is good but Morley level good.

IF he gets an average above 3.00 by the end of the season & IF Eastbourne want to use him next year. The Dugards have proven that they have a wide net of contacts and wont be solely hanging their hat on Powell. Plus all experience is good experience & isn't it 4 home 4 away before getting an average? Could be wrong with the last bit? How does that work if the rider is guesting for multiple teams?

Long term id agree that Zach has better hopes. He already has deep pocket backing, good grounding and ego is not likely to become an issue and in the current climate has a UK passport. BWD is a huge talent no doubt of that but is fully reliant on sponsorship & visa's if either of those dry up it could hamper things greatly.

Appalling team. Only thing worth watching in this one will be Uncle Len's reactions!

What time will the new curfew be on Fridays 9 or 9.30 I forget? A new curfew time is only any good if the meeting starts at the same time as it does now. The other issue with Fridays will be endless guests / RR as loads of PL teams run on a Friday. On that note is it time to abolish RR in the NL and insist that the Number 8's are used or re-jig the team and drop a Number 8 / unattached 3 point rider in at reserve?

Time for a wage cap? A publically set limit of how much is paid per point in each of the 3 (or potentially 2) divisions next season. If riders cry its not enough then they have a choice. As it stands NL should just be a hobby that gives a little back. PL should be the equivalent of a low paid job but one you love and EL is just a practice league for Poland & Sweden anyway where the decent money is paid (sometimes paid in Poland). The sport needs to get back to those who love doing it and are appreciative that they can earn something towards it rather than those who are trying to milk it for every penny. Fingers crossed for Scunthorpe. Hope everything works out.

Definitely that the Dugards can spot potential better than those at Kent. Wood is a multi British champion so not a huge gamble but one that has handsomely paid off. Andrews went stale at Devon but has had new life bred into him. Danno has been around for years and nobody else has been interested. He did very little in a weak Scunthorpe side and got shafted when he went to Aus but even if he had practiced every week over the winter he just wont race!

Beggeration. Brilliant bit of work by Brum. I thought the wheels might have fallen off but now going from strength to strength. As for the R/R and number 8's debate I could go crazy about it but at present the rules are there and teams are enjoying the best of them.