cityrebel

How many last chance saloons does british speedway want!

What is the future for those tracks that can't change race nights. It's a big leap into the unknown for some clubs.

If lakeside move up, I'd be amazed if they run two teams. The crowds were terrible last year, why would they want more of the same.

Dave missed the wolves leg of the play off final because of another marathon journey to watch football. I reckon his grounds visited total must have been At least 4000.

I've just been told the sad news that Dave Rattenberry passed away today. The rat and I go back a long way. I first met him on a tee mill tour over 35 years ago. I'm glad I saw him at wolves a few weeks ago, and had a chat. RIP Dave it's been great to know you.

since when have promoters been worried about promptly run meetings.

Indoor meetings are fine. For me personally, I'm still thawing out after the golden jubilee at Hackney in February 1978!!!

I can tell you've got too much time on your hands Mike, now that the seasons over!

the Russians were poor in 1974 sid. I saw them get battered in the Wimbledon test match. Thommo was in the England side that day.

Original Race jackets can be very hard to replace. In the past year I've obtained genuine Wembley jackets from 1970 & 71. They were the first I've ever seen for sale in 40 years of collecting. Both jackets came to me via friends, not the open market, which is usually the case.

No one should get a lifetime pass, the sport can't afford it. It's one thing handing a few comps out to ex riders, but freebies to anyone who wore an aces jacket is not sustainable.

Geoff Curtis also went from Newcastle to reading in 1971.

They did a great job, and the fish & chips is so good at west row!

It was all done and dusted by just after 7.30 and I was back home in Surrey by 10. I was up for work at 4.30 this morning, but it was a great days racing yesterday and well worth the effort.

Will Somerset ride in the top flight next season. Mondays and Thursdays are no substitute for Friday night racing.

What an excellent afternoon/evenings entertainment. A decent crowd, some great racing and superb fish & chips. Well done to mildenhall for putting on a good show and well done Eastie for winning the cup.

Thanks, it's nice to be appreciated!

Maybe the Kent kings will step up as well. The fan base is there.

I just want to see the track survive. From a personal point of view, I was happy in the NL. A move into the top flight, with its fixed race nights and higher costs could bankrupt the club. As Arnie said, a higher level of racing and a few familiar faces could tempt some of the fans back.

A Normal evening at loomer road then!

jon cook announced it last night at lakeside's end of season do.

For a start, they can keep their Friday race night instead of being stuck with monday and thursday fixed nights. I would imagine the likes of kennett, ellis, morley & Zach might be nailed on for team places. Some who are lakeside assets.

Looks like the hammers are applying to join the 2nd tier, any thoughts?.

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.

Thanks!