False dawn

I think there are better "challenge" matches to be had. Running the final of a three team tournament between two clubs, now in different leagues, with different riders, isn't a good advert is it?

It's interesting though, that this subject is nearly always raised and discussed with respect to the setting of rules and adherence to the spirit of the law. This is but a small part of the overall governance and promotion of the sport. We have to take a broader view of what is required if our sport is not just to survive, but to thrive and grow going forward. The quality of "promotion" at a club level is debatable , at the sport level, its not existent. An independent governing body / individual, needs to lead from the front. Not down in the weeds of guest riders or doubling up. Those are important facets of our sport and must be properly and fairly regulated. But get preoccupied with them at your peril. The nerds amongst us (and yes, I'm one) get absorbed by such topics but imagine for a moment. We double the average gate at every speedway meeting in the country. How many of those new fans are coming to see whether a tactical substitute is allowed in heat 8. They want to see exciting racing. The same reason you kept coming after that first exposure to our great sport. Top down. Not bottom up.

I think that is the point.

Forgive me for asking what might seem like a frivolous question. But will this team ride as the Academics?

He rode for the Lion Cubs in 2019 and finished the season on a 9.09 average. And he was a popular guy.

We could go back to Rider Control Heaven's forbid

Luke Crang has signed for Workington according to their FaceBook page

The track looks fine

For me, Scotty has got better as an inspirational leader and captain, with age. He's worth 2 more points than his average just for what he does behind the scenes. I've said it before, but I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

Persuade Scotty to come back and fix 2 problems.

Having watched him at Leicester for a while now, I think what you say is true whenever Kyle gets on a bike. I describe him as "The Terrier". Despite the team that Leicester is assembling, the loss of Kyle is of some regret.

Kyle Howarth fits

I was having a problem last night, but it seems fine now. For what it's worth, it looked like I passed the security check (?) but the connection to the actual website failed.

Forgive me for saying, but how does this statement: "Promoter Rob Godfrey said: It was a nasty crash and Zaine was fortunate to escape it without any major injuries." square with: Zaine suffered an horrific crash at the Eddie Wright Raceway in late July which ruled him out for the remainder of the season with a fractured pelvis. Especially as both quotes are contained within the same article.

Seriously, making a public statement that more time is needed, seems to be a waste of time. At least give us some clue as to the issues that need further time. Either that, or say nothing and take the flack for that. Oh, I know that this sounds like "we're damned if do, or we're damned if we don't" but please. Surely, we can be given some clue as to key subjects on the table and what might be causing further discussion?

Would you re-sign such a rider?

I heard it was rained off (have you looked out the window today?).

Oo, I think we can get a bit more imaginative. How about puce and lilac with highlights? Maureen's on standby, ready to make a whole new batch

A rider not pushing to the chequered flag when last is fixable in two ways. 1. Riders take a more professional approach to the participation. 2. A rider clearly demonstrating a "can't be arsed" attitude, should have his arse kicked by the team manager on every occasion (regardless of the rider's status or seniority).

True, but only when there was an "R" in the month.

With that team, I think I could lend my support to Leicester for one more year. (Chris Harris, despite his guesting appearances, is of course, a Coventry treasure). Welcome back to a true leader and multi-talented all round bloke. Leicester is a better speedway for your presence.

I really enjoyed and took a very detailed interest in the SEC Championship in 2021. I have to say that this year's series was a non-event for me.

You could be forgiven for thinking this way. However, there have been flashes of the "old Joe" (e.g. at Poole in the first leg of the play off final). 18 months ago, you'd have said he was ahead of Dan. Clearly Dan has pushed on since then, but I don't think Joe has lost the ability to succeed. As we've seen numerous times before, there have bunch of factors that have knocked his confidence. A change of track and maybe the absence of the obvious and constant comparison with his brother might just do him the world of good. I, for one, wish Joe every success next year. Anders clearly has a lot of potential. But he has to realise that you have to serve your apprenticeship. In order to move on, there is a lot to learn and not just on track.

I'll tell you how good this is. I've just had a couple of teeth out and I'm still on top of the World. When you listen carefully to what the planning officer said last night to support the decision to recommend acceptance of the housing proposal, you have to wonder what planet they are from. The justification was spurious, at best. The good thing was that the council weren't buying any of it and they raised other objections as well. And the speech by Tony Gillias was heartfelt and particularly damning of the decision to recommend acceptance. And then to have the council reject the proposal, unanimously was just brilliant. I'm not counting my chickens yet, but this was a wonderful first step on the road back.

BRANDON APPLICATION REFUSED - Save Coventry Speedway