Sings4Speedway

BWD was the reason/trigger for NDL riders needing a british passport and was introduced the year after he came over. Hence no more great overseas break throughs since.

Back to kent and huge credit to those where its due. Si Kellow has stepped up and delivered a competitive team at a venue at short notice when speedway in the south east looked buried. Graham at Iwade has transformed a once patchy bumpy track into a smooth fast surface with multiple lines. The volunteers who helped along every step of the way must all be delighted with the opening crowd and if most keep returning plus visitors then numbers should be strong throughout the year.

He has but doesn't mean i think he is any better prepared for NDL racing.

I too was expecting Scott to feature but maybe a year too early (for either party?). It would have also forced Warren into the 1-5 and generated a longer tail. Jack has proven time and time again his is NDL level on ability and its never been that which has held him back before. Hopefully his pockets are deeper and spare time more abundant than it was before.

Iwade is definitely basic but functional and has its own charm much as Buxton did (except the Iwade track is smooth). Delays yesterday were tedious, air fence constantly deflating can happen but the ref and the starts! Green lights not working and taking an age to come on after the starter walks away, then engines screaming with big waits until the tapes go up, someone gets twitchy and its red flag again. The ref can dictate the pace of the meeting and he did a poor job. For the rest as a first venture and with improvements clearly planned its certainly a decent starting point and the racing on track was decent too.

Big factor is that Rob signed up his second strings before finding his heat leaders. If the big hitting number 1s aren't available then look at a more strength in depth side. Didnt even have to be budget breakers, Paco and Proctor for example would have meant Wright at reserve. The engine room is sound but over reliant on a few over achieving every week.

I dont debate that it is sustainable at CL level and obviously the actions of the crook stick most in the mind so apologies for that. I still think that an NDL return is a bright and sensible move. Sustainable is one of the big key words at present and several teams in higher tiers are facing yearly struggles which must be constantly draining.

Sounds like decent business sense. Eastbourne have tried and failed to run at CL level and be financially sound whilst running at NDL level put a good team on track and didn't face closure. The team building averages have been increased this season and the NDL teams look closer to those of a few years ago in standard (yes some averages are artificially inflated etc) but i think the addition of Workington/Northside and Eastbourne (and hopefully Plymouth can remain) would further enhance the strengths of the NDL and more importantly be good and sustainable for the Eastbourne promotion.

Fully aware of what standards to expect and to compare againstbother riders/teams of similar levels over the years. Im always happy to be proven wrong. Id love to see Clouting really kick on to the next level this year. Killeen could easily be a sensation but there have been just as many failures as success stories over the years hence the question marks.

The Oxford side is an odd mixture. Hagon and Killeen could be two of the hotter young talents but i have serious question marks over both. Clouting and Butcher have been slow and steady the past few years whilst Stoneman and Hopwood are the opposite fast but crash prone. Looks a team that will have strong days and self destruct days too.

From what ive seen around the amateur meetings hes done over the past couple of seasons no. Certainly quick enough and looks to be enjoying himself which is probably more than could be said when he was league racing. Would need a hefty sponsor to come on board i think to mount any serious full time return to a sport in such a precarious postion.

Curious fixture with a strong Berwick team who line up probably improved on last season when they almost took the title. Home advantage will be key and a second fixture 24 hours later for the Bullets might see a touch of caution employed. Looking forward to seeing how Pijper Jnr gets on.

So far announced i believe its Ablitt, Hagon, Spencer, Trigger, Foord and Kingston. Heard rumours of Jenkins but nothing confirmed as yet. Strong looking side but thats the benefit of fantasy speedway teams.

Feel like the Pirates will hot 50 again. Re-laid track at Brum takes away any home advantage and rider for rider Poole just look better. Morris aside have any of the Brum team given a decent account of themselves yet? A run of tough opposition is only going to darken the mood around Perry Barr

Interesting looking match up and whilst one fixture doesn't make a season it does offer a decent indication. The Oxford side look good on paper with the reduced averages of the returnees Whilst the Bullets have plenty of home track knowledge and a couple of bargains in Crang and Blair. I think it should go to the home side but by just how much will depend upon luck and if Killeen gets his passport in time.

1. Blair - 7.57 2. Spooner - 6.40 3. Ablitt - 6.29 4. Coles - 6.04 5. Crang - 6.41 6. King - 3.67 7. Trigger - 3.57 Total 39.95

I built mine based upon the points limit for this year and that last seasons was 35 so teams were built to that...other than that only rule i remember is no more than two riders from 1 team? But the mighty Islander15 gets final say as its their game.

Any sceptic (me included) is thinking that if Kennett does line up for the first meeting it will be the only time. Now mouths have been opened would the mafia allow it to happen when its pretty clear its a dodgy deal.

Has to be a limit surely? The league has started and yet the team isn't announced. If a rider is signed declare them if not be honest....

Definitely some early season rust/jitters from Plymouth and doubt many teams will come away with any points. As with most teams they look class when going well but wheels can easier come off. The Royals showed strength in depth really does count. Nice to see them off to a positive start to the season.

BWD shouldn't be taking several meetings to get the better of second strings. Reserves fair enough but need to find some hefty improvement. Whilst away meetings aren't where points will come for the Diamonds its going to need to be a massively improved home performance if thos season is to last the distance

Certainly a good early benchmark for the reserves with the Redcar pairing probably the lowest combined averages in the league (but certainly capable) against the new and returning Diamonds pair. Also intrigued to see how BWD copes as a number 1? personally i think he has what it takes but a lot will depend on him this year.

Plymouth are strong enough to cover for Kennett with R/R or guests. The issue is that they made the announcement and the the replacement back tracked. Should have got the signing sorted before announcing Eddis is stepping down. He just needed to do the first meeting and the a facility would have been granted.....

Not that ive been thinking about this......much 1. Blair - 7.57 2. Spooner - 6.40 3. Ablitt - 6.29 4. Coles - 6.04 5. Crang - 6.41 6. King - 3.67 7. Trigger - 3.57 Total 39.95

Season rapidly approaching is Islander happy to run this again?