I'm surprised, but I can see the reasons. Keeping the regular race night is a must, plus having an all British team to keep the costs down is vitally important.
I agree, you have to specialize otherwise you will need to build a loft extension. The trick is being able to let go of stuff you have collected. I've found downsizing easy, but I can understand how difficult it can be for some collectors to let go of some of their treasured items!.
Big crowd at ippo last night. Reminded me of the good Friday clashes with Hackney & lynn. It certainly was a tense finish, and good viewing as a neutral.
Going off topic, wasn't taffy Owen's track shop at Hyde road, the biggest and best in speedway. He certainly used to have a massive selection of stuff for sale in the grand old stadium.
in the 1970's and 80's, Wimbledon used to run a weekly supporters club night throughout the winter. These events were very well attended, and included a darts league and quiz nights. It's hard to imagine this kind of thing ever happening again.
Yes, speedway collecting is still very popular, and some items fetch really good prices, especially on eBay. I have a very large London speedway collection, but I have been thinning it out since moving house a couple of years ago.
I have to agree. I've been going for well over 40 years, and this has to be the worst season ever. Nearly every meeting i look at on updates seems to be a farce. I was at Eastbourne on Sunday, where mildenhall couldn't find a decent guest to ride at No.1 in a cup final. The problem is, I'm used to it now, and don't expect anything better.
He was pretty decent on the island this season. Some fearless swoops around the boards at smallbrook were not for the fainthearted. It's easy to mock him when sitting in the stands.