OveFundinFan

If I remember rightly Norwich was just a bit bigger then Belle Vue version 1 - Norwich 433 (Ithink) and BV 418 yards. No wonder Peter Craven and Ove Fundin always had ding dong races including Golden Helmet. Never got to Norwich speedway - wish I had. Thank you R&R for the clips.

Cant see how that will be easy to execute. Many times one member of the team is having to slow down to help his mate, at the same time an opposition rider can well be snapping at his or his mate trying to get past. By the time a rider has interpreted what his manager on centre green is "saying", the opposition could well have got past. Of course not all team riding is like that but it could happen a lot.

I remember 1978 Brit Final well. I took my Mum and Dad to Coventry. They were avid speedway fans through the 50'2 and early60's, and knew the Collins and Morton family as we were from the same village. A sad day indeed. Just think Collins could have been world champ 1975 except for the over watering by a fan a Wembley, 1977 if he hadn't smashed his leg at BV the week before the world final, and possibly 1978 if not for the sugar. That could possibly have been 4 world champions in a row for him. If only....

I do agree with you there is no gain for spectators giving best gate to fastest riders, I would like to think you just heard a rumour. I disagree with you that MotoGP is boring, probably you didn't see the MotoGP from Assen last Sunday.

Re disability access - Wife and I have sat in the concessions (high up) on the third bend 3 years running. Different access points, but there has always been a lift somewhere near. Plenty of stewards on hand and sure they will be pleased to help. Last time we went (2015) security was tighter then previous yars, there were tables for looking in bags etc, that would be a good point to seek assistance. Hope you enjoy the racing wherever you end up.

I knew what he meant, you know what he meant, so why be so pedantic. Tell you what, someone implied the commentary was repetitive, you try giving different commentaries for 23 races where there are 4 guys turning left for 4 laps in about 60 seconds. We would all flounder. Its all a personal choice, not everyone is going to like the "him" or "her" presents a subject, if you don't like someone so much turn the volume down I watched on You Tube the 1st round of the under 21 world champions. Apart from the interviews of riders which were in part in English, the rest was, presume, Polish, and during a race there was no commentary at all. Ok, I enjoyed watching the racing, and pleased I could do so, but it was a bland having no commentary. Sometimes "we" don't appreciate what we have until the day we don't have it (and that applies to lots of things).

The GP riders were, as usual, top notch..... the track let them down...…. badly

Always here, see above

One way to appease shale suppliers would be to pay, say, 50% upfront, and the balance upon delivery. No cheques, credit/debit card payments only. If suppliers have had bad deals then give them confidence with good deals. If a track cant pay upfront, what chance do they have to pay in 30 days (or whatever). The scourge of "small" businesses has always been late payers, non more so then bigger businesses being late.

Excellent final race. The one who was 3rd most of the race wins, and the one 2nd for most of the race comes last. Amazing

That was a good race, I was watching a replay of it couple days ago.

His twin as unannounced reserve. I need a program, who was it, obviously I got it wrong

That was poor, how long do you have to lie on the track before someone comes to help. Too long in that case

Good race from Drabiks

Hansen did well, at the back to the front and left them standing. Well done.

Bewley did well to get through that and stay on, hope the other rider is ok. So Smektala is Roberts threat now.

Robert done well, looks like main challenge will come from Maxims Drabik, but that's not unexpected. Dan on a steady start.

Looks a decent crowd for a under 21's

Heat 20 looks very tasty Heat 1 would look tasty as well, except its heat 1, and usually gate to win. 1st corner should be interesting.

Same public transport will get you there....its only a few hundred yards away (as you probably know)

2 of the tracks still exist - BV and Sheffield

It was Manchester City Council that stumped up the money to build the stadium and for multiple use (so ratepayers money was used). That's why BV speedway had no control over the contractors when the mess on the 3rd and 4th turn happened. BV pay rent for the speedway. If I not correct some one more in the know will put me right, no problem

Perhaps just as well Milik and Lebedevs are not in the GPs full time this year - as a lot were clamouring for late last year. Stepping up to GP is a big leap. 10 meetings where rider and bike have to be on top form is a big ask - especially for a "newcomer" to the series. Sure, they are spoilers this year, and I do hope some time in the near future one or both are in the GP series and competing at a top level. Solid rides from Lambert. He on a massive learning curve, so last night will have all soaked in a be used for future reference by him. Hope he keeps injury free. Emil seems to be a shadow of his former self. Hate to say that, but he just not riding like he used to. Ok he shows glimpses of what he used to be like, but he not gating, and his bikes seem slow. Hope he can pull it all together. When he was interviewed by Macelana (?) last night, his eyes lit up when she asked about his family. Nothing wrong with that, but I just wonder if his family life is affecting his riding.

You either have a very good memory, or you keep all the programs. Well done

Went to the Shay a few times during mid 60's to early 70's. When you walk into the stadium and take your first look at the steeped bend s it was a "whooo! look at that" and when you saw the races is what another "Whoo, look at that". I remember seeing a Polish team (cant remember whether a national team or a league team) Can remember Pogozelski and Edmund Migos. Pogo was a very tall rider whilst Edmund was a lot shorter. They loved the track, cant remember who won, but the Poles gave it a good go.