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High Sided, was mid track, no other rider involved, simply overtrying for me.

Wasn't the track, just unfortunate error form Ben, he was trying everything to pass.

This is brilliant news.

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The concern for your boys is whether Ryan is fully fit, the infection was very nasty and it will won't be fully healed and very painful. There is every chance he wont practice and just try to ride through the pain. Even though it makes Leicester weaker without him I do hope he's fit to ride and race, we get a good guest, and 2 strong teams can race it out for the title. I have it as a 50/50 final, but I'm more optimistic than I was a week ago after our performance in the semi.

Fully agree on Ben, really hope its nothing serious and he's back fit and flying for March at least. Missing Ben in the final is a blow but hopefully we can get a good guest. His paid 11 was from 6 rides due to Dan crashing out after 1 heat, he got 6 from his programmed rides. Anyway Fingers crossed for some good news on Ben in the next few days, as long as his long term health is OK I will be happy.

I Think tonight either the Aces nick it or Sheffield win at a canter. I think if we are riding well enough to keep it close then we will get over the line.

I fully agree with this. UK Speedway needs a more football style atmosphere, if you take someone to Speedway for the first time and the atmosphere is amazing, the buzz of that has a very good chance of bringing them back. What we don't want is for it to cross the line into abuse. The 2022 final at Sheffield was the best atmosphere I've been in during my 40 odd years watching the Aces, it was absolutely mental when we won, and that's because (as Mike BV says) it meant something to the fans and it meant something to our riders (as you saw with Zagar Jumping into the crowd). The flares added to the whole event, although i do understand some don't like them. If speedway is to survive and certainly if its going to grow, we need to move away from the current clap and move on brigade, harsh but true.

Anyone whos been to Belle Vue will know exactly what Jack meant about the fence, its impossible to throw anything through it. The parents are clearly trouble makers.

What a fantastic meeting this was, a great advert for our sport. A big crowd, great atmosphere, top class racing, no controversial moments, banter between home and away fans, couldn't ask for more, it really felt like the big occasion it should. I am happy with a 12 point lead as it gives the Aces a chance, Sheffield still slight favorites, but pulling back a lead of anything over 10 in play offs is not easy. As for the Jack Holder, worky fan issue, too me its something about nothing. The way I see it, without calling anyone a liar, Jack was asked for his teamsheet and could he sign it, he took the sheet down signed it then gave it to the child, why would he go to those efforts to then screw it up and throw it at the kid, it doesn't make sense. The easy option for Jack would have been to ignore the request and walk away, now maybe he didn't smile when he passed it over, but this was within a number of minutes after he'd been 5-1'd in heat 15, so he was probably still a bit pissed off. Anyway on to Thursday.

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Not on the numbers I've seen, but they could be slightly out.

Zmarzlik stayed as a number 7 for Gorzow until he was above the under 21 rule, If the rule is there it has to be for all. They could cover that by adding any rider who gets an average 7 or above cant be an RS. On your 4 point average question then yes there has to be a cut off, don't see an issue with it, and if there was an under 21 rule then the 4point average would only be in play for 2 seasons max.

No it didn't, her decisions were wrong but they were wrong for both teams. Sheffield simply weren't good enough over 2 legs.

Reading the wording on Rising Stars you could be right as its around the 2024 season and doesn't cover past seasons. Common sense would mean a rider who has progressed out of the RS isn't allowed to drop back in it. My personal opinion is all riders 21 and under should be able to be a rising star no matter their average, and up to and including 23 on an average below 4 (moving our of the scheme for good once this average is achieved).

I think (I could be wrong here) but your averages will have meetings missing as they only include August up to and including 23rd. The averages I have used are the season ending totals after Ipswich and Birmingham's last meetings on the 29th August.

Knowing British Speedway point 1 wouldn't surprise me, but how crazy would it be if he's allowed to drop down again. Point 2 this is what i get Doyle: 9.36 Emil: 9.12 Rew: 5.79 Ellis: 5.47 Brennan: 6.59 Thompson: 3.10 Total: 39.43

Dan Thompson cant be a rising star, hes now above a 4 point average.

Jenkins cant be a rising star, the rules state once a rider achieves an average of 4 they will no longer be eligible to be a rising star, so he cant go back. Also what averages are you using as that 1 to 6 comes in at 39.43.

That's not the same 1 to 7 just swapping Tom for king though. Also who else are you leaving out for Dan Thompson?

It's over the averages and Dan Thompson can't be a rising star next year either.

She made poor decisions in 2022 but against both teams not just 1.

I enjoyed that meeting great drama.

Congratulations Leicester, commiserations Ipswich.

Ipswich took the wrong gates for me