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Oh dear indeed. I admit I did say on the way home would have to eat humble pie today. Think that a decent replacement for Chapman and R/R for Banks worked brilliantly for Brum and will continue to do so until Waj moves up into the main team. If Kent didn't have bad luck last night they would have had no luck at all. Ben had a disaster with chains, Danny seemed to have lost some of his powers after his haircut and rare mistakes from Aaron. Thank goodness for James Shanes. As expected Jamie struggled in the main body of the team and will need time to settle. Not sure what the issue is with Danno? Confidence, equipment but it looks like he is going to struggle even at reserve. Adam spent most of the night on the deck but for once got the decisions in his favour and again saved his best 4 laps for after the meeting. Sanderson couldn't be bothered with P&P so personally not interested in him and not seen or heard of Reece Downes doing anything this year so would imagine he is as rusty as Matt Saul looked. The answers? Not sure but I think Rye House on Saturday could be equally unpleasant. Oh and well done Birmingham. I concede you are not a terrible side and will not be bottom Adam Kirby was one of the reasons I didn't leave early last night. Having repeatedly seen the mayhem he has caused I cannot take my eyes off him. He reminds me of a large Russian bear riding a tiny bicycle except the bears have the ability to not fall off at the slightest breeze.

I completely agree with you there. I think grasstrack provides a much firmer base for transition than motor x. Familiarity with engines, carbs, and the basic style of racing. I still feel the MDL is a better feeder route given the experience of riding the tracks however I cannot argue with the success of grasstrack converts over the years.

No arguments with Georgie. Not seen Charley on the shale to be able to offer any comment. Sadly Grasstrack is on the decline though hence many riders switching/competing in both. There are pluses and minuses as ever but if its a route Eastbourne want to follow they could do a lot worse.

Personally (and I must stress this is purely my own opinion) whilst a 500 has more power to put down onto the track it is about usable power. Simply a 500 rider will have to shut off (briefly) whilst entering corners whereas a 250 can be wound on and left on. A 250 also doesn't drive as hard out of the corners and pull towards the fence. That said you still need a fair size set of plums to ride one to the max. As for finding new riders keep the 2nd halves going / invite more riders / run a purely amateur/unsigned rider meeting. That said the current promotion seem quite at ease at unearthing new or unfulfilled talent.

Tom will sign when he is ready and not before and I think the Dugards will provide the correct guidance. The lad has only just moved up to a 250cc machine so let him enjoy himself while he can before he faces league racing. 250 vs 500 times are a different debate for a different time.

Careful I may very similar comments early on and was berated for "having a personal grudge" against Brum. I think they are very fortunate that Zac has taken to the shale so well otherwise they would be in big trouble. Granted they have been unlucky to lose Chapman through injury and when I last saw him he looked a long way off a return.........For me every point Brum score over 30 should be considered a bonus

Sounds like the intruder knew exactly where to locate the items? Playing devils advocate only With the estate going through probate had they been promised to someone else? £3000 each for an old Wessie and a 90's GM plus 20 x race jackets at £200 each !?! (On insurance docs only and never that price in the real world) There are 101 different possibilities however I hope the they are located and the correct outcome achieved.

12 teams would be amazing. Ditch the national trophy. 11 home / 11 away meetings and whatever you get out of the KO cup (4 ties max prelim - final) doesn't sound too many to me and probably similar to the amount of fixtures Eastbourne have this season?

Depending on the quality / competitiveness of the league but probably yes. For me its more about entertainment than ambition. I personally feel the NL is far closer / unpredictable than the others however.......these are just my views and I fully understand they are not shared by all.

Agree with young Josh's good win although his shocking gating did mean he had to race from the back all day and once the water went down that was no longer possible.

Personally I hope they don't. I much prefer NL & PL racing week in week out. Plus purely financial I would not attend every week with the almost certain 50% price increase for EL racing.

I thought the MDL was for Brits only? However if he has a British passport...... 2 x NL riders on one side and one on the other. One of the two on a 3.00 ave and all under 5.00 so within the rules as far as I remember.

Got to love Danny's excitable nature both on and off track and he certainly knows how to celebrate which is why the fans love him. Perhaps the bronze helmet should be competed for by teams rather than an individual rider as there is often a stand in replacement anyway? As for the match I thought the top 4 were really on song. Great guest, as good as ive seen Danny & Aaron ride all year and James has started making good starts! Danno was pretty lively from the gate as well and looked quick. Both reserves looked a little slower but far steadier than in previous meetings and barring Adam's heat 2 fall tumble completed all the races and gathered decent points as a result. The Young Stars rookie team did not offer much resistance barring the experienced Cockle & Campos but the Kings also made sure the others were fully punished for any mistakes........further evidence that fortunes are turning around?

Just wondering is Eryk Borczuch British?

The blue groove will definitely be there. I think they have it on a time share with Kent!

What is it about that lad and engines

Agreed viewing wise its pretty good all round and I particularly enjoy being able to see into the pits during the meeting and see riders reactions, changes being made etc. Any team with their gating boots on will do well although there is enough room to pass around the bends. Its generally quite grippy to start with and ends pretty slick and the air fence is pretty hungry with at least one rider per meeting crawling back out from under it. Think any first time visitors will enjoy themselves and as mentioned before the fish is superb.

Was any reason why Ruddick didn't ride for Mildenhall?

I personally didn't think the crowd was too bad? The main car park was full and there was plenty of noise being made in the stands. Perhaps a few had stayed away after some below par performances but I would be surprised if the promotion was disappointed by it. On a personal note I like the NL and hope that's where the Kings stay for a while.

Good win from the Kings last night and a much improved performance all round. A 5-1 in the reserves race certainly got things off to a very solid start. Some great racing with Ben Morley involved in some titantic battles with both Ritchings & Greenwood. Danny Ayres showed no effects of his recent injuries, James Shanes actually gated in one race and was good value in the others & Baseby was quietly efficient picking up solid points and a good win. Thought Danno rode better than his 3 points suggest and all of the riders much more on the pace. Good lead to take to Cov especially if Greenwood is missing and Crang is still struggling with confidence.

Good to see a No.8 getting a run out. Why is Farnaby missing tonight? As for the match I think the Kings will need to be on their toes with Crang & Greenwood in town. However I think overall it should be a home win but by enough to take to Cov? Looks an easier night for the reserves so fingers crossed they get a little confidence booster....

Any news on the Stoke reserves? Horrendous luck to lose both to injury in HT2. Wasn't there so don't know what happened but fingers crossed both are ok. Edit. My bad just seen it on Speedway GB. Rotten luck for Tedham. Scoring good points and a real treat at reserve fingers crossed he isn't out for too long.

It really gets under my skin when there is a treat of rain and the interval still takes place. I heard recently that a meeting took place at Leicester and was sped through due to the dubious forecast then there was a big gap before the MDL was sent out. In which time the heavens had opened and the track was awash.........that's how we treat what future the sport does have!

If there's a chance of a blow off I might venture up for this one

He's already signed to Cradley. In the unlikely event that Eastbourne did want to sign him he would have to quit Cradley, serve a 28 day ban for with holding his services and then sign. Either way its all pie in the sky. If he goes home just shows he never cared about the NL and it was PL or bust. Fingers crossed his new sponsored equipment is offer to an up and coming Brit who appreciates it.....