False dawn

Do you know, I thought I was having a senior moment. But hang on, that announcement is on the Grand Prix site. Where on the SCB or BSPA site is this decision announced, explained or detailed? This can't be right. There is more information on FaceBook. But then, I really am showing my age

Or, "If only we'd scored another 16 points, we'd have won"

New rule. If you score 60 away from home you get 5 league points.

Now there's an idea. Maybe I could crowdfund my admission fee for Meltdown Thursday.

He took the "easy" route to qualification that year eh?

He misses his 2nd GP in 22 years. Who thinks there is any current rider that will ever match that record? Oh and I think he's qualified every year, no wildcards. (2001 into 2002?)

A well thought out analysis Gw and I agree with much of what you say. But at the risk of repeating myself, the constant, "He wasn't doing very well before Cardiff" doesn't make it true. He was 7th in the standings. Indeed, after two poor rounds at Warsaw and Daugavpils he upped his game and top scored in Prague. He is still 8th in the standings now after effectively missing a round. There would many would GP stars that would give their right arms for such a season (although that might affect their future performance ). Such a record would encourage me to carry on if my health permitted. We can only hope that Greg ends his career on his terms not because of an injury (especially one incurred off track).

Not just WC. Before Cardiff (despite "He struggled so far this season") he was 7th in the standings i.e in an automatic qualification position for next year.

Taken care of. The averages are worked out for home meetings and away meetings separately and then added together. For example Wolverhampton has scored 522 points from 10 meetings at home; equivalent to 52 points per meeting. They have 356 points from 8 meetings away; equivalent to 45 points per meeting. Therefore 97 over two legs, home and away on average. By the way, I left Mensa because it was boring.

Hey, I don't single out Chris Holder for what he did, or Jack, or Roo Boy for what he said, or Troy Batchelor for what he did. Oo er. I'd better stop now before I'm accused of Aussie bashing.

Simple averages based on points scored divided by number of meetings (home and away). Like all stats, these can only be treated as a guide. But mathematics is a powerful tool. Buck it at your peril.

All true speedway fans, read every statement above and reflect. Absolutely spot on post.

No end gaming, I promise. I suspect I can't beat the record total from previous winners (by a mile) but I want enough for a round of drinks at Peterborough Speedway. So bring it on. Last minute wildcards and all. P.S. I note that the GP version of this competition only accepts bets on the final round by PM. But we're nicer than that, aren't we? But watch out for my last minute edits!

The key point, for me, is the home and away potential of the likely players. (Nerd alert) On average, the current top 4 can expect to score the following over 2 legs: Belle Vue 94 Swindon 95 Wolverhampton 97 Poole 91 But then, there are damn lies!

1. Good answer 2. I've been around enough not to make sweeping predictions with more than a third of the season to go (whisper that one to Ged). But it's fun to try, eh? No offence

Good call. Put your money where your mouth is!

I quite like this idea. At least if one of your riders is missing you don't have to watch riders from an opposing club riding for you as a guest.

Hey, I've just realised. My 15 minutes of fame lasts till September 16th (at least). After hanging in there by the skin of my teeth in the R2, this was a bit more like it. Oh, I could moan about Leon Madsen pinching £300 off me with a win from nowhere in his last ride, but that would be churlish given the overall result. Anyway enough of that. Bad luck to ShrewsburyWolf for dropping out at this late stage. It's tempting fate I know, but you have to wonder out of the 4 of us, who won't be on the rostrum? That's me 4th then.

I'm not sure what to think. I know Ivan has not been in the best of health of late. I hope this sale is not because his family need the funds to support him. Ivan's collection of memorabilia is, I suspect, one of the best ever assembled. I note that the gold bike is not amongst the sale items. Heaven knows what that might be worth and is certainly unique Worldwide. The hope is that items up for sale go to speedway fans with a love for the sport. Better still, people that might make these items accessible to speedway fans everywhere.

Andreas Jonsson £100 more Andzejs Lebedevs £100 more Leon Madsen £100 less Don't let me down AJ

And the answer is?

Can we have a straw poll please? Who was there that night? I was and therefore feel entitled to my opinion as to the track conditions. There are many facts available as to the track condition that night. If you fall into the "Don't bother me with the facts, my mind is made up" category, own up so we can consider your comments accordingly

The ultimate insult

Don't be shy

Oh my goodness Air fence is right. I still like the aggregate point. Certainly means teams keep going to the end of a meeting