SimonB

Even with those definitions, the riders meet most of the criteria.

Employment status is subject to some very vague laws in my opinion. Technically they are engaged as self employed contractors by each track they ride at, they have to provide their own equipment and employ their own assistants if they so wish. They can ride throughout the EU for as many people as will contract them. Some riders are set up as limited companies and/or VAT registered. I think there is a strong argument for them being self employed. Where it gets more tricky is the asset system but since (AFAIK) no rider has been stopped from earning a living as a result of the asset system I am not sure what legal basis there could be for challenging it. It has been used to create value within the sport.

I thought the same. I have seen many tracks that were clearly difficult to ride over the 40 odd years of going to speedway but the track last night didn't appear from the racing to be that bad. As you say only Tom Bacon got into any difficulties at all the others seemed to be in control at all times. Of course I am not a rider so cant experience what they were but Steve Worrall seemed clear, speedway riders need to learn throttle control

The major events at the showground will always take precedence over the speedway. Most of the major events are booked a year in advance.

I agree as well. If your team races once at home and once away each fortnight it gives you the opportunity to arrange your other commitments around the meetings. I find it relatively easy to arrange my life around football but much more difficult for speedway

Bridger has announced that he wants to ride PL next season as well as EL

Unfortunately spending more money in the stadium is unlikely to help the Bees as most of that will go to the stadium owners

Bugger

Just paid for my weekend passes

Already taken mate, sorry

I think this is an excellent idea we will be taking our caravan and staying all of 1/2 a mile from our house. Banter, beers and hopefully some decent speedway

Decent idea, hopefully the hall will be full

Totally agree, my two favorite tracks for racing quality. I have also enjoyed many excellent meetings at Kings Lynn over the years. Last year I only went to two meetings at Lynn and at both the racing was very poor but I think that was just due to conditions on the day.

How much are Coventry paying then compared to the cost of any available alternatives?

AFAIK the case was against the stadium owners. Should this force them to sell the stadium the costs and expenses do not follow the ownership of the stadium but remain with its current owners. Not sure about the planning issue