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Pretty sure the bridge at Dobbs weir is closed this weekend

Thanks for that, I've had a quick look but decided my brain won't take that lot in tonight, especially as TR rides are allowed in EL only between heats 5-11 but between heats 5-12 in PL, perhaps the penalty spot in football should be moved round depending on which league you play in (lol)

Well done to the team on their win tonight but could someone please tell me if tactical rides are allowed in league cup meetings as I didn't think they were and also a link to the rules would be appreciated so I can have a read myself.

Could you post a link to where you read the news please as I'm unable to find it myself?

Best wishes for tonight we may all support rival teams but no Speedway supporter likes to see tracks shutting down

I'm feeling more optimistic now for this season after seeing tonights meeting. It's a shame that most of the crowd had left the stadium before the team went round on their 'victory walk' but I can understand why as I still haven't warmed up, hopefully it won't be so cold on Easter Monday and we can get another good result.

Press and Practice tomorrow, 16th, 11am, it will be interesting to see the track changes and I assume that we may start the season on Saturday with a new track record holder if the alterations that have been made have significantly altered the track.

I was looking forward to my trip to Rye House on Thursday, wonder what the "unexpected circumstances" are?

Thank you for the update. My point of view is that we speedway supporters have lost so many tracks/clubs in the past that when changes start to happen at any track we fear the worst and none of us wants to see another one disappear, you only need to Google 'Defunct Speedway Tracks' to see what I mean. At one time Speedway was the second biggest spectator sport in this country, football being the first. Anyone who does anything to keep the sport alive will get my support and hopefully we will see Rye Rockets finish in the top half of the table this year and maybe even Draught beer in the bar.

Too true, I sincerely hope something is happening but with so many lost Speedway venues in the past no news does start people thinking the worst is lurking around the corner, I doubt any Speedway supporter wants to see another track disappear

Quite agree re communication, I was looking at the NL Wightlink Warriors forum posts recently, the first entry was from Andy an official member of the Warriors off track staff and I think he made a good start to that forum by introducing himself and doing his best to answer questions, Rye staff should take a leaf from his book, whether we like their answers or not it would be better than the deathly silence we are getting at present.

Just noticed on the Rye web site that Team BMR will be having a display zone at WRSA Celebration of Speedway at Paradise Wildlife Park next Sunday 21st manned by Steve Jenson, John Sampford and Peter Schroeck and some of the Rockets and Raiders team will be there. There is a suggested minimum donation of £5 entry but that also entitles you to entry to the Zoo and if anyone feels like it you could probably ask what is actually occuring at Rye House at present re the improvement works and will it include permanently sorting out the crater at the car park entrance. On a lighter note you also get to see all the animals in the zoo !

Hadn't noticed that bit in the spelling but do agree with you, suppose number 7 might be RR then.

As far as I know - unless the management are keeping it very quiet - we have still only declared 6 riders for this season Jason Bunyan has just become New Zealand Champion again beating Bradley Wilson-Dean do we want him back? I dont' know !!

Tyson Nelson maybe ? he seems to be doing pretty well lately in Australia - if only they can sort the Visa issues

Re the bit "measures to reduce noise pollution" let's all hope that doesn't mean Rye ends up with the same problem Mildenhall has. Some of these Planning Officers want to take a look at the noise coming from motorways/main roads etc. which are built next to residential areas before they start trying to take away places to entertainment, we don't all want to go to football matches/cinema/shopping centres for our entertainment. If a speedway track was in existance before houses were built it should be allowed to continue.

They do leave by the pit gate then down the concreted road that leads mainly to and from the kart track but they still have to negotiate the crater at the car park entrance, I see the ambulance coming in the gate at the meetings and they bounce about as much as my poor little car.

I think the stadium, Speedway and kartrack, is owned by Lea Valley Regional Park Authority and Warren Scott/Len Silver lease the stadium from them, hopefully on a 99 year lease. I would have thought if the state of the car park is the responsibility of the leaseholders then Scott/Silver and the pub if included should get it sorted, if it's the owners of the land's responsibility then Scott/Silver should get onto Lea Valley Authority to sort it, if they are proper businessmen all the details of who is responsible for what should be clearly set out in the lease. If a rider is badly injured and has to be taken out in the ambulance I don't think the holes, or should I say 'crater' at the entrance would do much to help their injuries.

Quite agree re training schools, thats where tomorrows speedway riders come from and to see riders in training means we get first look at them rather than having to rely on others to point out potential and then for other teams sign them before we get the chance. Also young kids deciding they want to train at speedway usually brings their parents with them and then hopefully extended family, friends etc. which in turn could hopefully improve supporters coming through the gates at meetings.

Anyone know who actually owns Robert Lambert's contract and if he would be able to ride for Rye if we went EL next year. On saying that if we do go EL I shan't be going there very much, I prefer Premier there is much more competition and more teams to race against.

Yes iv'e seen them and think it makes a much better start to the meeting, all they need now is some decent music.

Instead of 'Those Magnificient Men' how about this for an entrance. Do away with the truck, have the riders do 2 laps on their bikes (not too fast) with a couple of wheelies included whilst playing the following record https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKnoffPV8m0 (Jasper Carrot) then stop at the tapes for the usual toss of the coin, it would certainly put a smile on peoples faces, maybe not for the whole season though. (lol) I also think put Craig Saul, in his warm coat, out on the centre green and also do the 50/50 draw from the centre as well, similar to Ipswich presentation. Would definitely be a bit more interesting than at present.

Hope we do stay PL, I dont think being in a league that only has 8 or 9 teams in it, where you play each team twice at home and away and where you only have to finish in the top half of the league to be in the playoffs is competition, whats the point of that but unfortunately that is what the Elite has. What we need is more local derby's to help attract more supporters but unfortunately with so many tracks closing that will probably never happen. Anyway Mr Scott if you are reading stay in the PL there's more competition and perhaps try reducing entrance prices, 2 people at £16 each = £32, 3 people at £14 each = £42, no brainer really but only if it brings in more people. Sorry I've if iv'e gone off the thread a bit but that's my rant for the day.

Chris Holder has just tweeted for fans not to donate to any accounts set up for Darcy as an official account will be set up in the next few days.