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But a guest for Berge would be under the 'no facility'.

Anyway couldn't they just sign (say) Dimitri Berge, have him not turn up and then use a 75% guest?

The former - but it would be worth a go. Maybe Newman could guest for Covatti, and then they could have R/R for Newman!

No they can use guests (but only up to 75% of Nico's average) - Kyle Newman looks the obvious choice, followed by Connor Mountain

Sad to hear, I talked to him several times at California reunions.

The heat had not finished, it does so when: when 2 minutes have elapsed after the leading rider has completed the heat (12.1.21) That being the case 12.1.14 applies: The Referee shall immediately disqualify any rider who they consider indulges in foul, unfair or dangerous riding. If, in the opinion of the Referee, such conduct produces an advantage to the rider involved or affects the chances of one or more riders, the Referee may stop the heat and order a re-run. If any rider is unable to cross the finish line as a result of foul, unfair or dangerous riding on the part of another rider who, inconsequence, has been disqualified, the disadvantaged rider shall be deemed to have finished the heat in the placing held immediately before the foul, unfair or dangerous riding and allowing for any advancement in placing following the disqualification of the guilty rider. A similar system shall apply for a rider who, in the opinion of the Referee has deliberately laid down their machine or has left the track in the interests of safety. So Kemp should have been excluded and Thompson awarded second.

The Wolverhampton Express & Star reported (21.11.63) that the SCB discussed a scheme for three regional teams to join the National League. There was further consideration of this plan the following week with Wolves, Sheffield and Exeter the suggested home bases of these teams (WE&S 29.11.63) Eric Linden also suggested a PL Select as a National League team in Speedway Star 27 March 1964 There was also a much earlier suggestion for 1963 (reported in Motor Cycle News 23.1.63) actually discussed at PL Promoters Conference (with the seven home tracks named)

Other solutions were suggested, including a PL Select that rode home matches on 6/12 different Provincial tracks, or a Swedish 'touring team' that rode only away matches.

But if the two leagues had continued would West Ham have been a possible replacement for Norwich who closed at the end of 1964. (Alternatively of course King's Lynn might have been admitted to the league in 65 instead of running open licence. If conflict was averted by amalgamation in 1964, I would guess no West Ham, Newport or Sunderland but yes to Glasgow (Edinburgh need for a local rival, strong crowd base and sport's history in Glasgow). In this alternative history my best guess is that Mike Parker would have opened Newport in 1969 (possibly instead of Doncaster) and Sunderland would have waited until 1971.

Out of practice, unreliable and a PR nightmare. I can't see how even the most forgiving of souls would be considering him as an option.

Or possibly back wheel

He complained close contact with Lindgren's footrest took out spokes in his front wheel.

I'd agree those are the 5 top candidates (and add Peterborough for last season), sadly the nearest to me is a nine hour round trip (allowing for delays, diversions and a break). Personally my vote goes to Redcar but it certainly isn't clear cut.

He wasn't had from behind either, winning heat 12 from the back. Amazed he didn't get an extra ride

It stopped raining at about 6.30pm at Oxford. There were about 3 drops at 7.30pm. Oxford went ahead because the forecast gave a decent prospect of there not being too much rain. As it happened there was more rain than forecast, but because the track had been well prepared in expectation of rain and the riders were willing to give it a go, it went ahead.

Overtaking in 5 of the last 10 heats. I've not seen plenty of meetings at other Premiership tracks in perfect conditions where you could not say that.

Amended

Less than 2mm I very much doubt there will be an issue. Oxford's postponements have all been in much wetter circumstances (except when they forgot to pay the medical team)

That's always been my view.

Although we've seen it with NDL teams before. Most obviously Ashton Boughen.

There was no Government enquiry. The sport's governing body the RAC (a private members club) commissioned an enquiry chaired by Lord Shawcross who was a crossbencher in the House of Lords.

Classic post

But Kvech QUALIFIED ( from the GP Challenge by being third best rider not otherwise qualified)

Went to a meeting last season where I was able to wander in and out of the pits throughout the meeting. [Olching v Gustrow]

So Patricia Erhart I guess? Of course King's Lynn already have an Asian rider.