Alan_Jones

Which one? The replacing the 2-5 one (8a?) or the back up tier 2 reserve (8b?)?

Another thing to bear in mind is that, if they stick to the original rule, in 2017 there'll be 10-12 riders that'll have to decide on 1 league or the other, having reached their limit of 2 years doubling up.

More shenanigans to come if the back up tier 2 reserve plan goes through.

I would hope that riders being considered for the national team are beyond the stage of needing instruction. The youth riders will have Simon Stead & Stuart Robson with them.

NKI is interviewed in this week's Speedway Star and says he hasn't ruled out a return to the EL later this season if things don't work out in the GPs, with King's Lynn being his 1st choice.

Probably. According to Jon Cook in this weeks Speedway Star, discussions on the squad system are still ongoing but more will be revealed after 16th Feb. He says that teams will be allowed to sign a (probably) 4pt rider new to Britain to cover for the top 5, although it will probably still be a guest for the No.1. It's also been agreed that teams can name an extra Tier 2 draft rider with Cook looking at bringing in Ben Morley. A separate story on Lewis Bridger says that Cook is interested in talking to him if he can prove his commitment but "It might be this season, it might be half way through the season, it might be the season after or it might be never."

19.8.1.2 A Rider will have an MA based upon their latest (attained during the seasons 2010 – 2014 only) NL or PL MA (multiplied by 2 and subject to a minimum / maximum converted MA’s being 3.00 / 12.00. Where a Rider has both a previous PL & NL MA, the highest will apply.

SR 12.1.1 All Helmets must be used as manufactured. Only the appendicies provided by the Helmet manufacturer (ie. air-vents, scoops) are accepted. Other items, such as cameras, lights etc. not included in the original helmet design are not be permitted. With prior permission of the Meeting Referee cameras may be used if mounted on the motorcycle in a manner that will not cause injury.

"Prior to the start of the Season" is the official wording with changes 72hrs before each match. With Easter being in March this year, the season starts on March 8th.

Thanks to Belle Vue for keeping Boxall occupied until the Rye House team was sorted.

The FIM's International Speedway League Calendar has been there for a couple of years to do that with Alex Harkess chairing the group that administers it.

It's Thursday March 10th, start time TBC, for both teams.

Peter Karger (5.00) completes the Rye House team.

Some might say freedom fighters...

True, then when he gets good we can loan him out to one of our close rivals...

Just doing what JD asked. Haven't made my mind up yet but having 7 riders is better than 6.

You're wrong.

Needs must. After Klindt baled out it was always going to be a 5 pointer. I think he's a better option than any of the untried colonials.

The first bend reverse camber is nowhere near as bad it was before the air fence, but if you've made it that far then you might as well give up anyway.

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It's Peter Karger. Not a bad shout I suppose and he should have some pretty good engines. http://ryehouserockets.co/news.php?extend.1188

Danyon Hume. Scary style but bags of potential.

Maybe it's a return to the previous shared double up position rule. Jon Cook muddies the waters by saying, in the Speedway Star, "We're keen to run more of a squad this season to take advantage of the changes made at the BSPA and best cover for the unavoidable clashes that are the nature of of modern speedway."