cityrebel

Maybe Dan Gilkes as a ringer reserve. He was mightily impressive at Central Park last Monday.

I totally agree, it should have been a midday start at Rye. Why make things awkward for riders and fans alike.

It's a shame you didn't consider logistics when arranging Sundays start times.

Well it's on there, maybe Len knows something we don't.

It's provisionally Mildenhall v Kent in the play offs according to the Kings fixture list.

You should be in bed at this ungodly hour Dave!

He was also a Wimbledon regular. He lived just down the road in Tooting.

Lucky old you. The thought of seeing Peterborough three more times at the concrete bowl fills me with dread.

There's nothing like a bit of variety to pull the punters in.

Easier said than done. You're gonna need to get jenno off the tractor first!

I asked around, but I don't think that rumour was true.

You have to go to a track on a regular basis to form an unbiased opinion on how good the racing is. I've been to the showground three times this season, and the racing has been crap. Does this make it a poor track, not in my eyes.

Any idea when, it is make your mind up time.

Tell me about it, I've been a regular there since 1972. Hopefully a new broom might change things.

Very well said. After a hard week at work last Friday sort of passed me by. I took a few pics, reminisced in the bar with my mates, and took my place on the back straight. The long delays did take their toll, and I felt tired at the end of the evening. The sad part never hit me until the following night at Rye. It felt like a journey had ended for me, not a new one beginning.

I agree, Coventry could be tricky if you ain't making the starts.

You can't alter the track conditions by grading alone. The whole base at Rye is like concrete, with a loose dressing of shale on top. No doubt they will be working on this to produce a bit more grip before next Sunday.

The bees have already been to Arlington twice this season, so it's hardly a change.

From an economical point of view, Peterborough have to pick Lakeside.

I also went to all of those meetings Eddie, no suprise really. Arena Essex must go down as one of the most maligned tracks in British speedway, a reputation gained by the fenceless track and by casual visitors. Those of us that were purfleet regulars know the truth. Yes it was a dump, but it was also a track that could produce great racing. The last ever meeting was testament to that. Anyone who saw Darcy Ward in full flight around there will know exactly what I mean. I will miss the track, but not the journey. Rye House reopening will not compensate me for the loss of Arena Essex. You will be missed by those that loved you.

I went to stock cars once at the old par moor. I also went four times to the moto parc. What a fantastic venue it was, definitely one of my all time favourites. It was not an easy track to find, tucked away down numerous country lanes.

Rye was it's usual slick self tonight, and Jon Cook said some work needed to be done to the track before the next meeting. I would also suggest less tractor breaks to keep the show moving. It was never like this at Lakeside!

I'd say more lakeside than Rye fans, quite a few neutrals, and a decent turnout of Panthers fans. Wether tonight's crowd level is sustainable, only time will tell.

They're giving away the Peterborough / Newcastle rain off programmes for the latecomers.

The crowd doesent look that big, but when you give them away for nothing you are asking for problems.