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Nico Covatti, I know he said he did not want to ride in england this year but that was a while back. things may have changed now

I have never agreed with this. There are 4 semi-finals & each nation can nominate their riders to make up the 64 required & from what I see Slovakia have nominated only 1 & he finished 14th at Gorican. This event is to find 3 riders to qualify for the SGP series 2022. The biggest event in speedway. One man has placed all his finances into this semi-final & managed to make it in fourth spot after his 5 races & possibly a run off. But he has to be told that the host nation despite only nominating a single rider for the semis & he finished 14th will have a chance to make it to the SGP series, but thanks for coming.

Brilliant news for all those Oxford fans who never stopped believing plus Coventry, Swindon, Reading, Rye House, & Arena fans will be able to see some racing closer to home

You have a strong contender in George Rothery who I see has started really well in the NDL team at Armadale

There is a simple way to avoid track & trace. Don't download the App.

I think Eddies only problem is the long lay off, he's stiff & his reactions are not yet at their prime, but I'm sure it's all going to come back soon. I expected the Eagles to be dominate at reserve this season. The injury to Kerr is a blow but it can be covered by R/R at home but I think a guest away would be the best option. Masters has a wealth of experience & rides the tight Monmore track each week so I don't think there's much to scare him at Arlington. It will be tight but I'll take a 4 point home win

It's not even close. Bristol, Milton Keynes, Reading & Torquay United are all awaiting a new stadium from Mr Osbourne as promised. At least the new Swindon stadium is built & safe in storage at a Unicorn farm in Wales

I know over the years the R/R facility has been deployed at #2 for the most times. I have never been a fan of this as it is my belief that it cuts down the teams tactical options where a TS can only be used once but it can mean a rider can be used as the R/R & also as a TS if required for the facility. Kennett is the only one who can't take an R/R but if needed he could take a TS in place of Kerr (R/R). So using the facility at #3 or #4 offers better options later in the meeting than #2 who is packing up at the interval.

I'd use R/R at 4. You have more options later in the meeting than 2 who is finished at Ht 10 at home & if the name an 8 I think Nathan Ablitt will get a shot

You leave Len alone, he's had that shale since 1976..... all 3 pieces

Such a shame that a surprise greyhound meeting should cause the track preperation to be delayed. They only had 5 hours & the last 15 months to work on the track. The 12 race greyhound meeting programmed 6 dogs in each race that all turned up ready to race, each race has a designated start time. It's all televised into all the bookmakers across the country & details are in the national press. First race 10:15 last race 12:59. Where's the surprise? Then Speedway wants to be refered to as an Elite Sport........... Maybe somewhere after dog racing

Primary cause of the stoppage should cover it

As far as I know there is no rule about first bend bunching If two team members clash & one falls why should it be all 4 back & punish the team that got round the bend safely?

Whilst I will agree the inside gate did provide more than it's share of race win's there were also a good number of positive results from gate 4 from both teams. I think heat 1 needs to be taken out of the equation as there were only 2 starters. but for the rest of the meeting 1 & 4 were the better gates I would honestly say 2 & 3 were the worst for the night.

They have yet to pick up on that simple fact that prior to heat 1 nobody knows which will be the best gates.

Tyres must be on the Homologation list & will be ordered prior to the event by the rider/team & fitted on race day at the allocated time, For practice any tyres can be used. As long as an engine meets the requirements within the current regulations there is no reason why a proto-type could not be used. Silencers as with tyres must be homologated, & the frame again if it conforms it can be used. Each rider can present 3 machines for race day but can only have two in their pit bay at any time, a third (spare) machine would need to be kept in the Parc Ferme area under the supervision of the Machine Examiner & can only be removed if replaced by another machine.

The same happened in the Spice Girls , The proto-type Mel A was succeeded by Mel B & Mel C

Like everything else the ERW track surface has a lifespan & each time its prepared & raced on compacts the surface just a little more until it cannot compact anymore. That is where it is now, The moisture will not stay in the surface because it just can't penetrate the crust that has become so hard & thick. The only way to revive it is to cut it up & relay it with fresh clay content, it takes time & effort to bring it back & for a while the racing will suffer & there will be complaints from all sides but the end result is worth it

I don't think Leon Flint is allowed as he is a 3* rising star & Atkins is a 2* rising star. I understand that you can only use the same or below on the * rating

Correct. I'm sorry, I confused myself, With riding for two clubs I didn't factor in the difference in average & the team position. So I guess the only option is to use another rising star at or below the same grade as Atkins. I wonder if both the Thompson twins are allowed to guest as rising stars? as they were both on the list, but Leicester had to declare which one they would use as their rising star. I think its a question worth asking

Jason Doyle had a problem with his shoulder popping out for no reason. I saw him have a nasty crash at Rye House after it dislocated itself. I know he had an op to put it right & missed 6/8 months racing. but on the up side he went on to become a World Champion so there's hope for Henry yet. So far as facilities I would think R/R would be available. I know he has yet to race for Plymouth this season & that because of the weather. but with riders racing in more than one league this season the simple fact that the injury occured whilst racing in a British League should entitle all team's he is declared for a facility.

Nearly every team has Henry Atkins in. He suffered a shoulder injury in his first meeting. Lets hope it won't impact the rest of his season.

That don't leave a whole lot of time to fit in 3 more rounds & the final

The Plymouth fixture has now vanished from 02/06 so it is now Berwick 09/06 that will open the Poole fixtures....Currently!!!!

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