easy_tiger

Thoughts go out to Kenny and his family at this tragic time. RIP.

Don't know if this has been posted elsewhere... (Taken from Glasgowspeedway.com...) As the result of a fruitful business association secured by theGlasgow STARs supporters group with the TigerTiger bar/restaurant venue in the City, now every speedway fan in the country will be able to cash in on a discount offer being provided by the TigerTiger chain. The initial idea of STARs chairman Derek Smith, TigerTiger in Cardiff have agreed to run a special British GP promotion offering speedway fans a very impressive 25% dicount on all food orders over the weekend of Friday 29th June, Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July. This offer is only available at TigerTiger in Cardiff (The Friary, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3QB) pre-bookings can be made via 029 2039 1944 or online at www.tigertiger-cardiff.co.uk. Supporters must show their GP tickets in order to claim the discount. Restaurant manager Rachael Seymour is looking forward to welcoming speedway fans to TigerTiger: "We know that the annual GP event in the City is a fun day out for speedway fans from all over the UK and beyond, we wanted to help contribute to the enjoyment by inviting fans to come and experience some hospitality TigerTiger style." 25%? A big well done should go to both STARs and Tiger Tiger for organising this.

The idea behind that is that individual nations get stronger at speedway and Team GB will eventually not contain only English riders ;p

Here is the following changes I would impliment. 1) Remove double-point rides, however one of your top riders (1/5) can come in for your middle order (2/3/4). One rider, once per meeting. 2) TV rights will be opened up, with 4 packages available: 1) Live Rights EL, 2) Delayed rights PL, 3) Delayed Rights CL, 4) Round-up programme. No one broadcaster can have more than 2. 3) Teams will be built to 45 points including bonus. No changes to dilute the product. This will be for 1-5 only. 4) Wages will be capped at an affordable level. 5) All teams will have at least 2 brits, at least one of these has to be from the nation you are riding in (ie scotland, england, wales etc). 6) All teams can have a maximum of 10 riders in thier squad, 2 of which can double up from lower leagues) 7) Guests to be allowed 8) Rider replacement allowed 9) Income from TV broadcasting to be shared on a proportional basis throughout the leagues. 50% between EL clubs split right down the middle, 30% to PL clubs, 20% to CL clubs. 10) Promotion and Relegation to be brought in, Windfall payments for those promoted, parachute payments for those teams relegated. 11) A percentage of gate receipts to be forwarded for the setting up of a slush fund, where teams in trouble can be financially supported. 12) Graded reserves will continue, with the grades being decided upon by the averages: 1-3 points, C. 3-5 Points B, 5+ A 13) Fines for promotors who are found to have "bent" rules to suit themselves.