False dawn

That's a terrible way to describe your wife.

If we dispense with the semis and the final, as you suggested above, that wouldn't happen.

There is nothing wrong with your analysis except that under the previous system, not just every race counted towards the championship, every point did. It was worth chasing 3rd place, regardless of your potential to qualify for the semis. You could be on 11 or 2, that 3rd place might be important in the final analysis. Suddenly every position in every race is important. We get to see 23 keenly contested races times 4 positions. 92 significant finishing positions in every GP all of which count in the end of year standings.

Don't forget the fastest lap. Now we've got transponders, every lap for every rider can be recorded.

Actually, it does start to make sense. Sort of. After heat 6, Eastbourne were 10 behind. In heat 7 they could have used a TS for Eddie Kennett, Richard Lawson for example. He could have then been used as a RR later as well. Instead, Eastbourne used Nathan Ablitt as an RR. With all due respect to Nathan, the decision to use him was a bit of a mystery. One Eastbourne fan even said that they'd raised the white flag.

Quite right. I fully agree with you. That's a very ironic comment (dare I say). Leicester did just lose their 3 year home record to Poole. Mind you, the track was as slick as a badger's a**e that night due to the real possibility of rain.

Hey. 7+2 from 5 when he guested for us in June persuaded me that he can come back anytime. Even riding for the opposition. A real talent.

I was there. In 51 years of watching league racing I've never seen such a thing. Surely it's mandatory to nominate 2 eligible riders, regardless of the score or whatever? The only theory to explain the absence of a second rider that was suggested to me, was that Richard Lawson, who was clearly harshly excluded in heat 13, threw out his teddies and refuse to take part. I can only speculate as to the background to having to watch the splendid Tom Brennan as the only Eastbourne representative. But I feel, as did several Eastbourne fans nearby, that someone, be it the rider(s) or management involved, should be fined for this bizarre ending to this meeting.

Wood is a bio fuel. Perhap we should try steam power? I'll get my coat

As it happens, the announcer at Leicester tonight said it was Dan's last meeting at reserve.

I know I'm the resident nerd but I have what I think is a very pertinent question...... Issue 11 of the Championship declarations shows Dan Thompson's new average, 6.05, effective 28/7/21. This means Dan can continue to ride at reserve this Saturday vs Poole and at Plymouth next Tuesday. However, checking the rules, Dan's new average should become effective 7 days after the last qualifying meeting (Eastbourne last Sunday 18th July). On that basis Dan will be in the team at Plymouth. I'm guessing the effective date of 28/7/21 is a mistyping of the 25/7/21. But the difference in dates could make a big difference to the result at Plymouth. [And just to prove I'm not infallible. I just proofread the above and I'd typed Dan's new average as 60.5. With that average we'd definitely win the league ]

I'm betting on 6 as you can see

Effective date, according to the new team declarations is 28th. Which I think means that Dan will remain at reserve up to and including the away match at Plymouth. Dan's status as a rising star is an interesting point. For what it's worth, he is not declared in the Leicester team as such (brother Joe is). But if Dan, as a 1 star rising star on the official list, can guest for any other rising star, I think he's going to get a lot of bookings. His new CL average from 28th is 6.05

As a Coventry fan, stilling holding to the belief that Brandon may yet reopen, it was my pleasure to register my objection to this new planning application.

I guess if there was any kind of logic, Jake Knight would be riding for Gdansk. Until he got half way there of course, when the meeting would be formally postponed.

It's good this talking to yourself, eh?

But hang on. If the GP is rerunning, does that mean the Polish meetings are cancelled/postponed? That would mean Hans can be in East Sussex.

Nevermind the GP, I'm going to Eastbourne . If they are rerunning the GP tomorrow, where is Scott going to be?

We're doing Plymouth, Poole and Belle Vue on consecutive days. And we're Bees fans. And before some wit comes on. I did know that Hans isn't doubling up with the Cubs

I won't speak His name. It's supposed to be sacrilege. But if I were you, I'd addressed it care of St Peter.

Anyone making an assessment of Hans just now is forgetting two things. 1. It's a bit early, surely. 2. We got Hans for nowt, average wise. He, and a hopefully promising 4 pointer, replace two riders who were scoring very little. And that's on today's averages. Don't forget, the twins new averages which will total nearly 10 points when they both started on a 2 average. Travelling to far away places to watch Leicester will be a lot less of a gamble than has been.

As a complete outsider, King's Lynn seem to be in complete melt down. Whatever our personal opinions of anyone associated with the club, it's sad to see.

Several years ago, long before Brandon closed, a similar fence was erected for safety reasons at stock car meetings. We were told it was mandatory. Generally speaking it wasn't too much of a problem when watching the speedway, except when the sun caught it at a certain angle. Then you couldn't see anything. Ironically, I think it would have been a lot better if they'd painted it black.

There are a few of the faithful, me included, still hoping for Brandon to reopen. And yes, I have supported the Bees through thick and thin.

I wasn't absolutely sure that Scott touched the tapes in heat 1. I was sure that Steve Worrall did. Either way, one of them had to go. The only question was, "Which one?". The only decision that makes no sense at all is all 4 back. I'm glad I wasn't trying to explain that decision to someone who had never seen seedway before.