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I remember David bargh was half decent, the others mentioned so far haven't really made any of their opposition quake in their boots , it's strange that a country that has produced some legends seems to have run dry of talent. Maybe there are a few hidden gems waiting to Grace these shores one day .

Has there been any decent riders from new Zealand since mark thorpe ?

If I'm not wrong Kevin doolan was the first to use this - you push the fork blade down to set it and once you've made a start a lever is pushed ( or pulled) to release the forks to the original position , it is used on Motocross bikes to compress the suspension for a better ( hard front end , not springing about ) start line take off .

I think in the end he took whatever he was using off so he didn't get any more questioning about it from officials etc- I'm sure variations of such have been tried over the years - nothing beats gating ability to give an initial advantage.

Watch on YouTube , smolinski explains the switch - it's technical wizardry.

The problem is isn't the refs box in the grandstand ?

Anyone know if the Julie Lewis memorial meeting is being run this season ?

Connor mountain ?

Certainly was a sad day to watch on the north east news the aftermath of the fire . Everyone I knew had their regular seats in that grandstand.

Stuart and Scott Robson for GB

Yes your right , in the same season was what I was wondering about.

If Leicester Lions and Cubs hold onto their leads , then Ellis Perks would achieve the treble - how many other riders have won all three leagues ? I would say a few have won two leagues , but three must be rare.

Jamie smith

Nice to see max fricke actually smiling for once, considering how fortunate he is ( self earned plus sponsorship of course ) with his life style , living in andorra etc etc and always riding for top teams even when he's not really deserved to on performance - he always seems miserable and moaning about things . I've always found him very ungrateful and with the attitude of the world owes him - just realise you get paid for doing something you want to - nobody is forcing you to ride . Just my opinion.

Or get them anodised, lighter than powder coating but obviously a bit heavier.

Set it at 23

Halder and ruddick?

I wouldn't think Armstrong will be there as he made no secret of the fact he hates the Leicester track - Kent is his favourite track. Jamie halder should definitely be in though.

Hopefully Luke Harris , he would be a very good middle order rider to have.

Leicester cavaliers

Steve Worrall would definitely be a good signing as I think last seasons broken leg curtailed what should of been a massive year so a big track like derwent park would really suit him .

Any update on jpb?

Having seen first hand the minibike champs series grow year on year to now have its own world championship , the Courtney brothers and Co are capable of taking speedway to another level if allowed to by the old guard . It's going nowhere but downhill at present so it could just be what's needed to save speedway in this country .

Just a question, what does any buyer get for their money?

That's koc not playoffs