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I remember this topic being discussed by Eric boocock who wanted standard engines to save on cost .I think he was looking at Honda . but it is a complete package as the frames wheels e t c are all getting expensive . without decent gear it is hard to race and be in control . the new age of entertainment with internet and mobiles has killed a lot of other hobbies too .local clubs are a great form of fun for the die hards , as for league racing the best is being done with whats available . there is more overseas racing now , so the old British racing dominance has gone to some extent . sponsors for the second half of a meeting would be better and let the riders chase the money on the track with handicap positions to mix it up .

Hi , yes bo bo stayed with me a few times and Martin hitch was a good bloke too , I got on well with dave ashby , and most of us were in it for the ride . I had a bingle on track with Jim Woodford on second turn but we went away friends, my last bike was ex mike keen and Jim would mechanic for him .and help me too. I had 6 away meetings with swindon and scored a few points at belle Vue and out gated a few top riders for a couple of laps . I won 2 world championships in the garage at home HA HA . only wish I had better equipment and a bit of cash to do a full season . still I enjoyed it and still have a few scars to show for it . .an old rider who lived in Oxford helped to fix our engines Gordon Mc Gregor . also he helped a Doncaster rider Hec Haslinger who lives in Perth and we chat often . tai woofy has a track that his father help start in Perth and I have watched over the years a lot of local lads go to the uk and do ok .I am amazed at the level of racing now and the equipment is top stuff . again I think cheaper bikes would help a lot of racing be good to watch with the up and young lads .

Hi guys , well as an ex swindon second half rider back in the 70 s we had a good crowd with local lads having a go , some time s I was thrown in the deep end and yes came last but I gave it a go on second hand bike s that were de tuned to last longer and 1 tyre for the season yes 1 tyre !! I was broke but still had a go . Briggo ashby and broad banks all gave me a hand and I had a ball . but it was a local and family driven crowd that would give us lads support .A lot of wannabe riders like me would have done a lot better given the finances . I migrated to Perth in the 80 s and watched racing at Claremont WOW good support, fast and local lads mixing with the tour riders . I pitted for a few lads and it was better sponsored, Along with a mixed format . side cars ,midget cars and solo , and junior riders all mixed with good commentary and hamburgers Brilliant to Watch ..my answer to British speedway is to mix it up ,cheaper bikes for up and comers . and a good second half . also the pits to be open and available to watch up close .again they do this at the drag racing here too .Briggo used to come out with us after the meeting to practice many thanks Barry .Bill y Wall