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A new name & a new nation will be entered on the honor role as champion. The final was a great race. Jason Doyle was sent to the air bags in the first running & all six riders were allowed to restart. Then it was Doyle again who was to suffer with a puncture whilst in front & looking to record his fourth victory in the event. Then the Fin with a clear goal on his mind to avenge last seasons failure worked his way to the front of the remaining pack of riders & was the first to see the chequers after a long 6 laps.

Great to see Timo Lahti pull off the win after he was cheated of a run in the final last year after a clash at the start his race was over in 6 metres

The CL Play-offs have also been in the calender all year. All of the fixtures have been rearranged so the rules are up in the air but riders must be available to represent their clubs at all SCB/BSP scheduled events. If the forecast is to be believed then Workington & BSP should work together & pick another date & maybe rethink the staging time for this event moving forward.

Josh Larson

Rosebank

I wonder if the Zmarslik issue was from a higher level in Polish speedway. Prior to the Danish SGP the rider is 24 points clear, he could become Champion in Denmark. Now with only this event before the Toron SGP & the chance to crown the new Polish World Champion on home soil. How can it be manipulated to boost ticket sales for the final round.

10 points is not the safest margin. however it could prove to be a little easier for Oxford regards the use of any tactical changes. Glasgow used Harris as soon as it was possible but Oxford can afford to be 12/14 behind & use it to its best advantage. It will be a very tense affair at Glasgow I'm sure

I can't believe it. Only a few short weeks ago I was talking to him at Oxford as he was like a small child hanging over the third turn fence watching the racing along with his brother. The Kennetts are true fans of speedway & Gordon will be greatly missed. Don't ride faster than the angels can fly.. Best wishes to his family & friends at this sad time RIP

I'm fairly sure Mr Boxall will not be present

The drug testing company used turn up in the pits only about an hour prior to the start time & only the Referee will be told to expect them. As the rules state that all riders need to be at the track at least an hour before they should not be missing. I'm not saying it has not happened in the past but the testers learn quickly. There can be no excuse for taking any type of drug, the selected riders are asked before any testing is done have they taken any drugs at all & even headache & flu medication would be suggested. I know a rider once failed an alcohol test after using mouthwash. It was a minimal reading & the tester offered him time &suggested he rinse with cold water then the second test was a zero reading.

No.... Just You

Thats a 30% success for the host but in those 23 events was the 4-3-2 system used in all of them.

With the scoring system used in pairs events I don't think there is much in the "home track advantage" argument. Not having to beat both riders is a different kettle of fish. However the short format will mean maximum scores will be the deciding factor for qualification to the latter stages.

Berwick were much handicaped by the R/R only returning 2 points but even that a big win for the chargers was never going to be in doubt

The SCB/ACU only has the power to ban a rider in this country. However it is seen to be sensible to advise the FIM & the riders own FMN (National federation) & they may impose their own punishments considering the reasons for the ban

I'd have to agree I think the home team 56+

I have enjoyed attending in the past but in recent years have failed to find out the date of this event. Does anyone know when or if there will be one in 2023?

I agree, Poole's success over many seasons & either league is largely down to Mr Ford & his ability to treat his riders like employees & not mates. I*f they are not returning the scores he would like & the team are suffering he's not slow in making a change & most of the time he makes a sound choice. Maybe if more clubs adopted a simular strategy they may find the success that Poole have had for so long

sometimes I think the public must take the blame, It's not like the start time is different. if you were to go to Old Trafford or Stamford Bridge & arrive at 15:05 you would expect to miss the kick off. why do speedway clubs hold on for these late comers when the stadium is waiting for the start at the advertised time

On balance I'll pick Poole to win by 10. I don't think winning at Poole is important to Oxford at this stage as long as they can take the bonus point & keep winning at home they will top the league

I have to agree to some degree, our National championship has lost a lot of it's prestige. Gone are the days when it was a stepping stone to the world finals via the overseas & inter-continental rounds, Todays champion only receives a wildcard entry for the British GP where like most wildcards they are only there to fly the federation banner & make the numbers up without troubling the score board to often.

I'm a little confused with Mr Boxalls inclusion into any championship team as a guest as in the NDL declarations it has NEG next to his name which I am told means Not Eligable to Guest?

It's more laughable each & every time it happens. Hans in a traffic jam.... I'm in a traffic jam most mornings on the M25 i could take a picture at 07:00 & send it at 14:00 but what does it prove? Laguta with a wrist injury.... How? is there a record? it will be interesting to know if Scott will be at SWC for the play off tonight.. Lets wait & see

It must be about time for Nick Morris to have a hearing. I'm sure there has been ample time for both sides to get their acts together.

With Kent missing Naylor at reserve as well as Kingston added to the return of Killeen for Oxford I cant see this being anything other than a +60 point score for Oxford