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But none of those quotes mean that they're not trying to win every race! There's a lot of myth about machinery - the overall performance is down to rider ability/skill and the machine working well in tandem. On a big slick track the engine is more important than it is for most tracks in Britain and riders can spend an awful lot of money for no gain, wherever they ride.

As has been said before, UK league speedway is not as easy as some think.

My prediction was awful 🤣 On another night could've been a different result, some seem to be pressing panic buttons/writing off Lynn's season already after two meetings! They will have better results.

48-42 to Lynn

Not really true - the way they have to be ridden today though is different. I remember Chris Louis saying he'd not like to ride todays bikes as they only really suit slick or consistent tracks, full throttle all the way, as you'd ride in Poland but in years gone by more throttle control won you races and you could use grippy/slick parts of the track to your advantage more. Seats are also much higher these days. The issue with any fence is that you go from 60mph to zero in a short space of time so injuries will happen no matter what but we do see more use of the wide outside lines than ever before (where only the very brave/skilled would tread), which could be the feeling of safety brought about by air fences.

Ha! A re-worked face never does it for me, despite other features. I liked Abi - let's hope Emma gets some speedway knowledge.

I've never heard of her!

Blimey, the wind made it feel like the Arctic at Foxhall tonight. Bomber, Kvech & Lawson were entertaining, shame the bald dry track made it a bit of a gatefest. The Lynn reserves will get better, Scott in particular looking on the pace.

Anyone know who's doing this - are Re-Run involved or is the writing on the wall for them given this development?

A stream can never beat being there. I'm the same as Racing Jason 72 and buy streams for meetings I'd never be going to but attending those I can.

That's no good Mike, it has to be something we haven't heard before, not a regurgitation of a BSPL press release.

You're right but of course long term issues would not be negated by cessation of the sport for 7/10 days. The point I was making was about the diagnosis - this is not straightforward and many riders will have bangs on the head with after effects but may not be diagnosed with concussion.

Mine would be: 1. Fricke 9.89 2. Howarth 5.00 3. Lawson 6.83 4. Nicholls 5.26 5. Kvech 6.91 6. Zischke 3.00 7. Cairns RS Total: 36.89

I think Lawson has always divided opinion - never seems to be good mates with anyone else but he's a very reliable scorer.

Concussion/bang on the head can be difficult to assess though - I had a wallop on the head and was dizzy/headache for a time and was withdrawn but then felt better and got reinstated for my last ride, with no issues.

Looks like an improvement to me, from the info posted on here.

The only thing under 40 will be their match score each meeting 😁

Oh dear, doesn't sound promising for his future career in the sport.

I hope you're not assuming I'm one of them? As for the team, why are the same suits vital? Has it moved the sport forward in the UK? I think that's open very much to debate. Fans need to see the personalities of the riders - this can be achieved in many ways of course - Doyle got my attention with his sliding around the stock car track, Cook with his riding style but mainly attitude and antics outside of the races, John Davis/Havelock/Wigg with their leathers and branding, these are things which draw interest and create taking points, not them all wearing the same suit, I really don't get the point of it, they'll be riding for another team next year. The race jacket was enough. Why do we need helmet colours these days? The suit and number is enough surely. It's all window dressing for a photo but that doesn't bring fans in, engagement does.

Yep, much preferred those days, it added personality. I don't need them in the same suit to differentiate the teams. It's an added expense for the club and hasn't brought more people into the sport or gained any more media interest in my view.

Good for him. He take flak on here but I think he's a great commentator & enjoyable to listen to, better than a monotone nerd/dullard🙂

I'd much rather they supplied their own.

Given the cause you'd think all riders would be keen to ride as it supports them!