Technik

Its fair to say the shell is going up but to date no Glaziers, Electricians, Carpenters or Plumbers have been used

Wait until you start seeing big trucks running up &down the M4 heavily loaded with sky hooks!!! Clarke Osbourne didn't even build with Lego as a kid

I'm not keen on "Spires" like you suggest a move back to "Rebels" would be more relatable. Other options could be "Dons" after the teaching staff at the University or even "Blues" as the boat crew are called Even use the Ox from Oxford & be "Bulls". Then as there are already "Chargers" why not " Lightning". I think there are many better options that will have more meaning to the Oxford fans.

Scott Nicholls must be near a 25 season celebration event

I don't think any track would be able to operate in 3 divisions, there are simply to many meetings to fit in. But I do think Oxford have the capacity to support PL & CL racing. Over the past two seasons CL crowds have been very good, I have to stress in season 1 the wave over being back after 14 years swelled the crowd in the early matches but the levels were maintained & now at the end of season 2 levels have still been higher than many others. The NDL crowds have been lower & dispite their success I feel it would be beneficial for the club to move forward & into the PL. I don't believe there would be any more meetings than this season just a change in race night to fit PL (Monday/Thursday) racing but keeping Wednesday for CL. This would give one night a week racing & I think those that stayed away for the NDL in the last 2 seasons would support both PL & CL level clubs at this circuit

Wolves raced on Mondays straight after the greyhounds for years without any issue

Before anything Swindon need a track or at least a piece of land to put one on. Personally Swindon at Oxford is a non starter

As a kid my Father gave me a good belting for doing something I was'nt allowed to do. It did'nt take me long to cotton on that if I kept my mouth shut I would be safe from a further punishment. I was only 5 but I learn quick

Good luck to him. But I don't think I'd risk having him in my team.

The reserve pair are almost assured to be Killeen & Boughen with the top two of Nicholls & Masters. Then the remaining trio is the area of discussion, I would like to stick with Jenkins for my first choice. Heeps is a spent force he came as a third heat leader but now struggles at reserve Oxford can't afford that, Atkins is a question mark, it must be said he has ridden some good races this past season but is it enough. I would like to look elsewhere & possibly bring some new talent into the UK. Casper Hendriksen or Daniel Klima For instance goood young riders for the future or riders that have British experience Kevin Wolbert or Timo Lahti both had fantastic seasons.

I was stopped in Australia at a roadside police test point. The officer had a stick like device to test for alcohol all I had to do was count back from 10 then a small lolly stick I had to scrape my tounge this tested for certain drugs. It took only a couple of minutes & I was on my way. But again it comes down to cost>

All I have done is put forward some facts. He missed a meeting earlier in the season & was warned about that & now he has missed a BSPL championship fixture bothy of which have happened. I went on to ask if he will receive any further punishment. His reasons are his own & if questioned this is what he will rely on. My knowledge is based on being a commercial vehicle technician for over 40 years. I am not having a dig at a 16 year old that is clearly very talented just pointing out facts.

You can always use the physical key to get into the van. Just because the electric fob is not working does not restrict access & for only £13 you can get a battery fitted at any Timpsons in a few minutes

It's not the first meeting he's missed with a poor excuse & I believe he was warned last time so maybe some reaction to his absence???

I was one of the army of programme fillers back in the day when I was a team supporter. but now without a dedicated team I am unbiased & just watch the racing. I'm like an Italian SAS member "Who cares who wins" & I believe I enjoy myself as much as I did when watching my team in their glory years.

I'm not so sure, A smart brief could argue that the suspension was for 30 days, It goes on to say pending an SCB hearing. That hearing is to be arranged by the SCB & one would assume that if they have failed to do that within the 30 day period then why should the riders be punished further. If these things have a time scale then it must be followed. I know the Morris issue was extended but that was at the request of the rider here it appears in both cases that the SCB are at fault.

I read in the Speedway Star that the hearing is on November 01. So a while to wait yet. I wonder if anyone would use either rider as a guest as their 30 day suspension is now expired?

The U21 events in Pardubice will be in the Golden Helmet programmes of the same year

The line-up fails to inspire me 7 the future of the NDL is in serious trouble if it's not supported by the top table or the riders

Test results must be at zero to gain a negative pass. I remember an Oxford rider some years ago raced at Oxford in the morning & was due to ride at Reading in the evening. He admitted to drinking a larger shandy before leaving Oxford but failed a test at Reading a few hours later. It might be what is known as passive smoking that is the issue however as a professional sportsman you need to be aware & responsible for yourself & surroundings at all times.

This is a long way from being over!

Go on then.....

I saw the two German Kids at the Golden Helmet in Pardubice last month. Ove Fundin was also there as a previous champion & he was very impressed with young Patricia Erhart

Whilst I might agree with you in parts the one thing that we must consider is this is British speedway & we do not use a squad system so picking horses for courses is not an option. I'm fairly sure Vissing is fit to race at this stage & his absence is now tactical but of course it also impacts on Sheffield who also race on the Tuesday after the call off at Ipswich, will be keeping an eye on the Premiership match.

I can't honestly see Laguta or Sayfutinov being in the equation. They are Russians that have moved to Poland & taken Polish passports but the PZM has not used them as Poles within their international fixtures nor have they appeared in the National championship. My guess is that Poland will not nominate them for consideration.