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I think it will be a little while before I see a better race than last nights Ht 13, no quarter given or asked for.

I have a large badge collection, I'll have a look & see if I have a pair of this badge. It's amazing how much people think these badges are worth when they were made in the thousands. The modern style will be more valuable in a few years as this are made in batches of much fewer numbers.

It's worth remembering that Mr Boxall was never proved to be a drug user he simply failed to take a test & the only outcome is that is presumed to be a positive test & the maximum ban was applied. I believe before he is allowed to hold a racing licence he should be required to take a test at his own expense with SCB/BSPL/ACU witnesses present, Should the test prove negative then he can return to racing

I think this will be closer than expected, yesterdays heavy rain may make the track a little grippy. I think an Oxford win but only by 8 points.

If you can find an open faced helmet with the correct approval standards then yes you can use one. They are still used in trials events, but these helmets are designed for such events & not permitted in racing disciplines. The ACU Gold sticker is no longer a recognised approval in SCB/FIM speedway events

The reason or reasons why he failed to take a random drug test may never be known to anyone except him. He was issued a two year ban from racing which is now time served so the same as any other he is free to return to racing. However The BSPL/SCB/ACU could insist he takes a drug test before they allow him a licence in respect of his missing test.

I heard the story a little differently, He was led to believe that some of the meetings he guested at the end of last season in would not count towards his average which is why I suggest he made a mistake.

I don't think he will venture into the Championship this season. He made a mistake last year & ended up on an average & had to start the season in the main team, Agreed it went well for him but he could have had a lot more rides from reserve. If he doe's the same this year & ends up saddled with a +5.00 average & unable to start at reserve, I for one will be shocked.

That's what I said "He failed to TAKE a drug test" not that he had failed a drug test

I know he failed to take a drug test & was banned for 2 years by the SCB. That time has now been served, I would say that the SCB have been satisfied. He may have done well on the Island & there is no doubt he raced with some good NDL stars. But that is for fun, How long would he remain at a club given his record of injuries & mechanical knowledge. At NDL he would still hold a huge average & I don't see a reason for any reduction as he is coming back from suspension. To race at CL will require him to be fully committed & I feel he needs to prove that before any club take a dip in that pool

In the pre-meeting presentation it maybe quicker to introduce the crowd changes to the riders

Your either an MP or a fairground attendent ........That's a lot of spin.

These meetings have been in the calander for a good while so I can see no reason why the Ladies have not taken advantage. As it is an open event the inclusion of a German lady or any other nation is acceptable & I would believe she may well have been invited but I don't think it would be paid for by the BSPL/SCB

If Killeen is fit at play-off time just think how strong Oxford could be with him at Reserve

It was very much the same at Somerset with Anders Rowe as the other reserve. Atkins is doing well enough at Oxford with a much weaker reserve partner but you would have to wonder what might happen if his average put him into the top 5 & Heeps or Jenkins drop to reserve & he only got the minimum 3 rides. I guess watch this space....

The Machine Examiner must ensure that all machines & riders equipment meet the minimum requirements as per the regulations at all times.

Sorry I think the humour was lost

So that will mean Chris Harris coming in. Oh.... Sorry I mean a guest.....

I'm sorry to see James Pearson being left out, but if the numbers don't add up then it's simply 2.00 replaces 4.00. It must be remembered that he has only just turned 18 so he is still developing. let's hope he get's another place soon.

I was at a press conference where Ivan Mauger was talking about how he disliked the GP selection & that no matter how hard you tried if the selection panel didn't like you you were never going to get in. He went on to say the old way was the best when he could wake up on New Years Day with a licence A motor bike & a dream to be the World Champion & before the year was over that could happen but today you know on that first day you can't be the champion.

My feelings are somewhat different regards the current SGP 15. I believe they should be required to make an entry into the qualification series if they think there is a chance they may not make the top 6 for an automatic seeded spot for the next year. If they finish outside the top 6 for any reason & have not entered the qualifiers then they cannot be considered for a wild card spot for the following season. This would stop those that maybe believe they are entitled to a place coming in each year & stopping the chance of a young rider that has invested vast amounts to navigate a path to the world championship, My idea is in essence the same as your line 3 but my idea means the current SGP riders have to make a commitment. I understand that injuries may cause a rider to fall out of the top 6 but that's all part of the game that you cannot predict.

Laguta may well improve, but even then he will only get 3 points each time he wins. When the TEAM looses by a near 30 point margin at HOME there are bigger problems to solve.

Giving away Ht 2 every meeting is going to be a massive hurdle, Fellows is not on the pace & his gating is not at this level yet & whilst Killeen is out there is no minimum average rider unattached that can score anymore than Fellows. I think Oxfords Gods were shining on them last night. How often are we going to see Jack Smith fail to score double figures?

I have seen Tom Brennan rise swiftly to the stage he was at last season. his start to this season has been slower I would go so far as to say he is not at the level he finished at last term. Like many others he has reached a position where he has come to rest, the question is can he get past this to improve further & make it to the next stage. I have seen so many enjoy their racing until it becomes to hard for them, the pressure of needing to score well is to much. Gone is the time of hearing that kid is going to be the best to hearing he's not going to make it & some fall by the wayside others continue to be long time NDL riders just to enjoy their speedway

I would not disagree that they are deserving of a place in the finals but there are other Nations that have no riders in the top 12 & with only 3 slots to fill I'm sure the powers would prefer to see more flags flying than more riders under the same flag.