Killer Cat from Mars

The Aces simply have to win tonight - I was hoping they would have already picked up a couple of points from their early season travels, but we have fell agonisingly short on three occasions! If we are to be considered serious contenders for the play offs we have to start converting close meetings into victories. The weather looks set fair, so the track shouldn't be a problem, though Gate 4 will be a 'Gimme' after the stock cars were here last week. Whoever wins the toss should definitely pick 2 and 4! ;-). Prediction: Aces 51 Lions 39.

Great news that Buxton are running - they are the equivalant of the ravens at the Tower of London - if they withdrew from the National League, the whole edifice would come crashing down. My favourite season in speedway was still the treble winning year of 2010 - such an amazing, well deserved success for everyone involved with the club.

Someone has recently stated that the postcode for Hi-Edge is SK17 1RR? Can anyone confirm this? I don't need it anyway as I know my way there after 10 seasons of going! ;-).

So who will prevail between the Hitmen and the Raiders? Buxton have been strengthened by the return of Charles Wright, and should now be more than a match for the Raiders. Hope the weather doesn't interfere in what should be a feast of NL action. Prediction: Hitmen 51 Raiders 41.

I would like to personally thank Berwick Speedway for getting the meeting on last night in what appeared to be impossible conditions! We drove up from Manchester knowing what the forecast was, but determined that the weather wasn't going to dictate to us! Thankfully, the Berwick owners and track staff had the same grit and determination. We were pleased to see the meeting completed and with no injuries to the riders involved. The set up at Berwick looks first rate, and I really want to come back to see racing there when the sun is out and the track is in ideal condition. The locals promised us that the racing is amazing when the track is right, and I want to see that now. Congrats to all the guys that qualified, in particular Chris and Danny for keeping the flag flying!

Looking forward to my first visit of the season to Britain's most picturesque setting for a speedway track. Let's hope the Hitmen can build up a decent lead to take back to the Midlands. I imagine it could be a little arctic up in the hills so wrap up warm everyone! C'mon the Hitmen.

All quiet as everything seems on the Belle Vue front!

Tim Webster is a great signing for Buxton. Welcome aboard Tim! :-)

I had been really looking forward to this meeting and was so disappointed by what was served up. The National League is a fantastic product and I have seen great meetings and racing over the years, but this meeting could serve as the death knell for this level of racing at Kirky Lane. How many people are going to pay to watch the next meeting if last night is going to be replicated again? Time for a re-think by the promotion for track prep at this level, and track prep in general I would suggest.

I can only assume that Jason is unavailable or turned the opportunity down? Kyle will be riding for Edinburgh at Workington that night I assume?

The Colts should be well placed to gain revenge here - Kyle will score more than two that the R/R got in the first meeting between the teams and Byron will ride better now without having the pressure of the Number 1 race jacket. Add to this that Richard Franklin, who scored heavily in the first leg for Dudley, is missing, well, I reckon that tips the balance in favour of the Colts. If the Colts are all on song, I am hoping they can win this by ten points. C'mon the Colts.

Hoping the Colts can put the Dudley meeting behind them and resume their excellent home league form tonight. The signing of Charles Wright is a shot in the arm for the side, but without Kyle, they are still weaker than they would be with him. Having seen how impressive Stoke are on Saturday at Loomer Road, I feel this will be a close meeting, and it will be interesting to see how Jaimie Pickard goes - he was certainly better than his 4 point average on Saturday! C'mon the Colts. My prediction, Colts 50 Potters 40 .

Heat 11 was spectacular, but Rob's ride around the outside of the Sheffield boys in Heat 15 was real seat of the pants riding! And at the time I thought the Hitmen had won a point because of the 5-1 in Heat 15. The fact that the Hitmen couldn't win a point from the meeting by Heat 15 makes his ride even more spectacular! Go Rob.

Really enjoyed the 30 heats of speedway action tonight. Was good to see the meeting moving along at pace, even at the start when the rain was pouring. Was really pleased Buxton grabbed a point too. Some great racing action all round and another great advert for tne National League.

Making the trip over to watch this meeting to cheer on the Hitmen. Nice to see Rob will be riding. C'mon the Hitmen.