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thought there was some decent racing tonight, when Kennett missed the gate he was certainly busting a gut to pass riders.

Poole have had a number of years to sort the recurring problem of a hole in their track, maybe Poole County Council should get some pikeys in to finally get it sorted. Belle Vue will be an awesome racetrack, we just have to be patient to make sure it's right, otherwise it could end up like Poole's

Simmo was there '87 wasn't he? Hackney came to us at Canterbury as a season opener and I'm sure Simmo was there (Wigg was missing)

any weather updates please?

my pictures from the meeting here >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_womble/albums/72157667090674841

Ipswich v Peterborough LC 14.04.16 https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_womble/albums/72157667090674841

the days when the NL was built using British riders .. until Ronnie Russell and Rye House changed all that

Peterborough supporters club is thriving

not everywhere

why the management if the riders are using their own choice of manufacturer?

my pictures from the meeting here >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_womble/albums/72157666541556380

S****horpe v Peterborough LC 10.04.16 https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_womble/albums/72157666541556380

my pictures from the meeting here >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_womble/albums/72157666421521760

Peterborough v Sheffield LC 08.04.16 https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_womble/albums/72157666421521760

the PL days at KL were really good, the riders AND supporters all felt part of the club, and that is incredibly important when trying to keep people coming to speedway. I also think that mentality was what helped the club win things, as everyone was in it together.

I won't have much input on this thread but I will say the reason I go to speedway is to see good racing, results are secondary, but my biggest issues with the sport currently is the double up/down rule, and the fast track allocation. i'll be honest and say I go to meetings and I don't know who are in the teams because I can't keep up with all the chopping and changing. I know people have mentioned about the old days where you would have riders that stayed with the same club, and that allowed fans to have a familiarity with the club they supported and in turn that helps for sponsorship. I don't care about the b&w helmet rule, it's there for everyone. if it takes one big league to stop the double up/down situation then I'm all for it .. things aren't the same as it was when it was last tried, there's more of an even balance and that is proved by the number of double up/down riders out there, so I honestly believe it would now work, and supporters would know who was in the teams. I'm not one that thinks having all the GP riders in the EL would make a difference to crowds, not noticeably anyway, and certainly not enough to pay for those riders. what WOULD make a difference is lowering costs for supporters, from entry right through to the cost of food at a stadium. does anyone really think something like a 'cheeseburger' is worth £3.50 at a track when they are just cheap burgers with a slice of processed cheese. if costs for a night out were brought down I honestly think people would be more likely to attend, and even take children which is the only way of getting new fans these days. we hardly get anyone go that has never been before, too many other things on offer for less money, but the die hards bringing children might just keep things going a bit longer I always feel SKY, and speedway in general, are just preaching to the converted instead of advertising where non speedway people will see it

Kings Lynn Young Stars & Lightning P&P https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_womble/albums/72157666778131045

a few pictures from the meeting here >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_womble/albums/72157666623273491

Peterborough v S****horpe 01.04.16 https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_womble/albums/72157666623273491

my pictures from the meeting here >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_womble/albums/72157664393881214

Kings Lynn v Belle Vue EL 31.03.16 https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_womble/albums/72157664393881214

more of a big wide Somerset .. will be very fast and a superb track I reckon

now giving this one a miss .. will be up soon though

weather forecast keeps changing for this, from all rain to a bit of sun .. anyone local have any more idea if this is likely to be on please?

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