SteveEvans

Birmingham race Kings Lynn Monday per BSPA site.

Bombr, Batch and Hans all have EL matches on Monday now it seems...

He worked hard on this the other week at Peterboro.

I would prefer an old style GP challenge that put the bottom 7 in the standings, if fit, against 9 non GP riders who come through the quali rounds. Have the top 4-5 go to the next years series with 2-3 spots available for nominated wild cards. Also go back to regionalized qualifying meetings (Overseas Final / Scandanavian / Continental, etc) to cut down on riders travelling and make these meetings more appealing to fans. JMO.

This is an FIM event, not BSI as stated above. Surely if another spot opened up for a Brit it should go to Edward Kennett who I believe went the furthest in the qualifiers.

6500 fans at the Monster Invitational between Xmas and New Year (when lots of Californians travel) would say otherwise. Ditto the same kind of crowd for the US National at Costa Mesa.

Nick Morris could have ridden for Dudley seeing that his dad his a Heathen's fan. Wolves: 1. Skornicki, 2. Ludvig 3 Jacob, 4 Sam, 5 Ricky, 6 Haines 7 Perry. Heathens 1. Fisher 2. Dyer, 3. Roynon 4. Jan O, 5. N Morris, 6 A Morris, 7 Blackbird

What would have been better and made this meeting more meaningful would be two even teams compromising of some actual Wolves riders (Wells, Adam, Ludvig, Jacob and some other riders brought in below) and some of the top current Heathens at reserve and 2nd string and bringing in riders who have 'graduated' the Dudley Heathens such as Royno, Dyer with maybe a true #1 for the level of this meeting (Fish). Essentially the meeting was a home match for Dudley and was guaranteed to bring in a big crowd - smart way for a profitable meeting. The Wolves team was merely a select with only one rider with a link to the club and one we will never likely see in our EL side. I do however hope one day the Heathens and Wolves are in the same league as a true derby with real teams is simply unbeatable in speedway.

A true World Champion should be able to win on all track sizes

The tradition of British tracks is inside greyhound tracks, the tradition of American ones is US rodeo arenas. Bigger tracks like Venura are car tracks that need a lot work done to them to make them ready for a Speedway race.

Costa Mesa is not FIM sized as are none of the weekly USA tracks.

This weekend for the first time in almost 13 years the USA has a race on an FIM sized track at Ventura for Round 1 of the AMA National Series. All of the top domestic based USA riders will be there on a track which staged Speedway weekly until 1987 and held the American final in 1994. The track is around 300 meters and is KIng's Lynn / Bradford ish in shape. Not sure the stadium is suitable for a GP but a race on such a track is a step in the right direction. The Monster Invitational race last December got an estimated 6,500 fans between Xmas and New Year, though the tickets were prices at $18 a head, an unviable amount for a GP. Given that 90% of US Speedway Activity is in California and 75% of that in Southern California, a venue in LA or around is the logical choice.

Group 2 consists of some talented riders but more than one who needs to move out of the double up comfort zone and race on the continent and / or Swedish Polish leagues if they want to become world stage performers. Also right now Tai is in a league of his own and is at a different level to Scott, Chris and Danny.

Scott Campos has an American passport so he is one of us!

Can you make it if they open a pie and mash shop on the 2nd bend?

Garrity coming from the 15 meter line is going to be insane! Need to Fast Eddie next time!

We hope to use this format again in the future. Thank's to Len for thinking outside the box with us!

Well said mate! Of course Gino being out and then losing Rocco took away too future PL riders from the fixture, but that's racing. The squad has 5 US passport holders and one Kiwi guest. Well done to Buxton on the big win. Our turn to win next year!

Your welcome! But surely two riders getting hurt racing speedway so they cant race speedway is understandable?

Prior to injuries, part of the sport, the team being tracked tomorrow was the same that drew 45-45 at Lynn on friday. Of that 7 5 are American passport holders, one is a Kiwi. Brent Werner was supposed to be #5 before work and other commitments ruled him out. Given that Manzares and Scopellite scored double figures on friday and young Sims scored 8, the team as submitted can hardly be called weak. But yes, I agree, people should go out and support this new venture, regardless of how many illegal aliens ride for the USA tomorrow!

Just to clarify, there is no club right now that is ahead of any other for Gino Manzares signature and no club owns his contract. After the World Cup qualifier in Hungary later this month he will return to the USA and ride the rest of the season here. Once the season is over we will look at the best options and make a move accordingly. There are many good advisors in his corner including USA Team Manager Billy Hamill. Thanks to all for the positive comments.

Gino Manzares scored 16 points in his last NL level ride last year. Of course its a very tough line up for him in this meeting but good for him to get the shot.

It's quite simple - to be a TM now there is a particular FIM Course that needs to be attended. Laurence has the acceditation and was sent by Team USA to do so so bolster up our resources. Billy's appointment was only 10 days ago and there woud be major logistics for flying in for 2 meetings in 3 weeks. Remember he runs a business, races in the USA and has his academies. Given that Laurence Rogers has been TM for every Dream / Touring Team tour since 2005 and that he has a nack of motivating our young riders, he is an obvious choice for the job in Germany. Fact is his hard work and dedication deserves it. And Shooey will be there in Germany as a rider coach and will no doubt contribute greatly. Billy is the natural leader for Team USA but his interview in last weeks Star clearly states it is not a one man job and factually it needs a very deep, dedicated and commited team which between our USA, European and UK based resources we have.

Excellent news for Team USA as it rebuilds for a bright future! http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/News/13-04-05/Billy_Hamill_to_manage_U_S_Speedway_World_Cup_and_Under-21_World_Championship_teams.aspx

Riding order for Kent; 1. Gino Manzares 2. Chris Thomas 3. Scott Campos 4. Rocco Scopellite 5. Brent Werner 6. Hayden Sims 7. Jamison Dilkey Shane Hazeldon is #3 for Buxton. Werner TBC at Buxton. The Rye House meeting should be a lot of fun - Handicap Racing will see lots of action on track!