Falcon1983

Not sure where i posted this but my idea for any junior rider intersted would be to split the riders into groups So riders Scotland, North, Midlands, South East and South West Over the course of the season riders run as individuals in 2nd halfs at selected events, so 4 riders per event 4 x heats whether this is incorporated before meetings duringbor after etc. Each rider can register to ride in what events they are available for 16 meetings in total So for example say there are 8 riders who fall in the Northern section or apply to do events in Scotland They enter their 16 meetings which would run at Redcar, Manchester, Sheffield etc. Meeting points scored go into a Junior Challenge leaderboard with ALL riders across the country Top 16 invited to a one off final where maybe BSPL can offer a bike or something for the winner etc. Gives riders track times outside the pressures of a team environment and allows them to focus their development on themselves as an individual entry

Some good options there, I've said possibly over the past 2 seasons about Mads Hansen, what has happened to Hellstrom-Bangs? The issue is either of these names would be good to start at reserve but you would want Rew there on his 4.00 But if you add one of those to Rew, King, Emil and Doyle... you have below 4 to play with so Rew wouldn't be at 6 anyway You'd have Rew and one of mentioned riders at 2 and 4 so wouldn't we be better off with Riss? I guess the hope for some might be Emil confirming he doesn't want to ride in the UK so he doesn't end up elsewhere then Witches can build with Doyle at 1 Doyle, Jakobsen, King, Basso, Douglas/Masters and Rew looks fairly strong

I would guess Ipswich are my supported club as its local and i attend regualarly, i did stop going for a long period of time only really been going again regularly since 2010 maybe

For me if you have Erik back then i feel even if he recovers from neurological issues, he would benefit from time at reserve next season but if you go top heavy either him or Rew are likely to be stuck in the main body and only one will swap between that and a reserve berth I guess its a waiting game to see if team building will increase to 40/41 points or if it stays at 39 could be crucial for keeping doyle and emil but even with a couple more points or even one more to play with, other sides will look stronger on paper For me, i go for the entertainment, doesn't matter to my life if they win something or not, watching a decent meeting gets me through the door I'd stick with both Emil and Doyle, I'd go Douglas over King, I'd take Rew and Riss and then see whats left based on the regs for next season

1. Pedersen 2. KK 3. Cook 4. Morris 5. Laguta 6. Batchelor 7. TBC

Not a Belle Vue fan but like in all sports its a domino effect If Ipswich sign Emil and Jason then Rew will have to be in that side If Ipswich only retain one then they could get someone stronger average wise than Rew I know it was his first season in the UK, and the hope is for improvement but it doesn't happen for everyone, and i think he would likely add more to his average at Belle Vue than Ipswich for sure If no Bewley or Lidsey and there is talk of no Brennan? think BV should keep Brennan and lose Wright as its a risk after injruy I could see Kurtz, Blodorn, Brennan joined by Woffinden & Ellis then someone like Steve Worrall if it fits Bailey as the RS if there is one

Maybe an idea if there is no national league, it might sound stupid, but for youngsters coming through I've always felt individual racing is better than team racing Could they not organise a regionalised NDRC? Say if they had 4 Northern/Scottish based riders they compete at events in Glasgow, Berwick, Edinburgh 4 riders competing from "up north" compete at Belle Vue, Workington and Sheffield 4 riders x 4 heats points count towards a regionalised championship then the top however many have a one off final at the end of the season? If more than 4 riders from the same area they just organise it so they all do the same amount of meetings etc. Could hold these races during the main event, before and/or afterwards Sorry to run off topic

Lindgren to Kings Lynn

Tarasenko for a no.1 then thats pretty decent

Would this team fit? 1. Tarasenko 2. NKI 3. Klindt 4. Lawson 5. Bomber 6. Basso 7. Rowe

If 42.00 for the top 6 1. Emil 10.10 2. Wojdylo 5.00/ Z.Cook 5.10 3. Janowski 8.00 4. Ellis 5.56 5. Doyle 9.12 6. Rew 4.00

Witches will definately have to take a risk with team building to fit in Doyle and Emil, had a look at averages just now 1. Emil 10.10 2. Rew 4.00 3. Douglas 7.13, Masters 7.12, King 7.03 4. Wojdylo 5.00 5. Doyle 9.12 6. D. Thompson 3.60 7. Boughen RS For me i attend to watch good racing and this season watching Doyle and Emil has been great, the thought of watching the development of Thompson/Boughen alongside two esrablished stars would get me attending even if they don't win anything If Witches want a team to challenge for the title and to satisfy the heart, go with the idea that Emil isn't in the UK next season 1. Doyle 9.12 2. Wojdylo 5.00 3. Masters/Douglas 4. Ellis 5.56 5. Janowski 8.00 6. Rew 4.00 7. D. Thompson RS

A single 14 team is doable but there would have to be a huge radical change to team building which combines all current 3 divisions So a premership level heat leader 3 x 2nd strings running at 2,3,4 who are main body championship level A senior reserve at no.5 who is likely an A graded rising star or championship reserve Then 2 x reserves at 6 & 7 who are national league standard So it would be like 2 meetings in one in a sense where you have 2 reserve races, then 2 races where where the reserve rides with the senior reserve to make up their 4 rides Senior reserve then rides with no. 2 and No.4 Rider 1 and 3 are seen as the only two heat leaders So example of a side say Glasgow at random Musielak, Nowak, Harris & Vissing Senior Reserve - Complin Reserves - Pijper & Boughen On a race night you'll see a few decent league riders and the next generation coming through

Reckon it will be Emil, Riss, King, Rew, Doyle, Hume & D. Thompson if running under current regs I'd be tempted to roll the dice and stick Dan at no.6 if they get a 25% reduction for a rising star being in the main team which would make him a 3.00 then throw Boughen in as a wild-card rising star, there is something about him that is worth the risk and having Emil and Doyle in would help him You could if you wanted to change King opt for Douglas or Masters, then could retain Rew and maybe Cook could come on for Riss Other riders to consider maybe Ellis on a low average, Bomber if the Foxhall track is prepared like the last few meetings of this season, i like Fredrik Jakobsen on a 5.71 ish average too, had a poor 2023 with Lynn but most did, remember him from last year looked very quick and stylish and scored something like 13 points from reserve, in the main body at no.2 or no.4 could do a good job

A few Witches fans would be best going to bed and focus on the Ipswich 2024 thread in the morning Sheffield and other fans getting alot of bites with their rods out, and deservedly so (for sheffield fans)

Congratulations to Sheffield and their fans, done what was required tonight in impressive fashion.

Don't let Ipswich fans down by turning into Lambert yourself

One league of say 14 sides could work but the one thing that will stop that are riders who are capable of scoring decent points in the two current leagues as they'll earn more than the cost For a lower end rider struggling in both then riding one league could/would/should reduce costs

Managed to get the VPN working to watch from heat 8 onwards, decent result for the witches

It helps Thursday and don't fly home til Saturday lol was hoping the postponement would mean a reschedule for next week but I'm not that lucky

VPN is having a nighmare Is there anywhere to listen to the meeting tonight?

Every year its the most important for the sport, however there won't be any major shake up as the promoters are in it for themselves not the sport apart from a select few Oxford or Birmingham to move up Workington potentially to move up NDL will likely struggle so something will need to be done there Most things are already agreed for 2024 next month just rubber stamps things, expect minimal changes

Can't it just run as the 2nd leg next Monday then I'll be able to make it

100% make it grippy as you say King likes it Rew gets stuck into it, Riss is ok if he gates, Danyon maybe needs a word in his ear just to settle for 3rd places in some heats instead of pushing too hard and getting caught out 100% Harris will be a danger but 100% expect him to score no more than 7 from 4 rides which would be a good return I think Witches 52-38 on the night

I think Orion has a point vs Belle Vue only Kurtz seemed to fancy it. Yes the track may suit Bomber again but he will be up against Emil, Doyle and King which will be harder than previous If Bomber returns 7 from 4 rides minimum i think he's done well once again, yes he could in one race beat Emil or Jason but he could also miss the gate vs King/Rew and conceade a 5-1 against Will be a great watch if i can sort my VPN out to watch here in Turkey