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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.

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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.

Comfortably, with Emil 2nd and Jack Holder 3rd [all 2023 official fixtures]

Ht 2 Edwards, Long, Hoole, Clay Ht 10 Paul Smith, Long, Stonehewer, Clay Ht 13 Clay, Long, Troy Smith, Tagg (ret)

Yes a much better PM than his predecessor.

Gp A 1 Ipswich 17 (Cooper 12 & Lindup 5) 2 Coventry 15 (Clarke 8, Bacon 7) 3 Swindon 13 (Mathew Cross 11, Stephen Rose 2) 4 Cradley 9 (David Haynes 5, Matthew Powell 4) Gp B 1 Wolves 15 (Edwards 11 & Hoole 4) 2 Belle Vue 14 (Smith 12 & Stonehewer 2) 3 Sheffield 13 (Mike Long 9 & David Clay 4) 4 Reading 10 (Troy Smith 8 & Gary Tagg 2) Gp C 1 Bradford 10 (Larner 8 & Hill 2) 2 King's Lynn 9 (Adrian Stevens 6 & Roger Horspool 3) 3 Oxford 8 (Paul Muchene 6 & Kevin Pitts 2) Paul Smith was unbeaten apart from an exclusion in ht 5 of the final, and also recorded the fastest time (in ht 3 of final). Note all scoring 4-3-2-0

Final Group: 1 Wolves 21 (Lee Edwards 14, Ade Hoole 7) 2 Belle Vue 20 ( Paul Smith 12, Carl Stonehwer 8) 3 Bradford 17 (Brian Larner 9, Phil Hill 8) 4 Ipswich 15 (John Cooper 15, Mark Lindup 0) 4 Coventry 15 (Mick Bacon 6, Trevor Clarke 0, reserves 9) There were three qualifying groups, with top 2 from groups A & B and winner only of group C advancing.

Completely logical (although it really ought to go up gradually to 42) as it reflects the fact that riders averages will go up because of the low starting limit.

Planning permission is not dependent on ownership. He could get planning permission (in theory), but couldn't then implement it without acquiring some form of ownership.

There were exceptions, Tilehurst was full of 'teenyboppers' for (ahem) Gary Glitter in 1973.