Son of Shaleman

It is really important for people to sign up, as long as they have a reasonable intention to go on a regular basis. No good fans from Manchester signing because they want another speedway club in UK…they are unlikely to go on a regular basis. This consortium needs to know the size of potential core support, which they can then build on.

Some fans will not admit it but Eastbourne struggled to average an attendance of 1,000 for a very long time. NDL was way below that and in the final season a 1,000 crowd was the best for the opening meeting. After that crowds visibly and worryingly diminished. A new promoter will need a big pot of money to pay initial rent, riders, air fence and all the rest of it. They would need to embark on a massive PR and marketing campaign. To do it properly is a must and that’s expensive. This will be controversial but changing the club name might help. It’s called Eastbourne Eagles - the track is miles away from the resort’s pier. Call it Sussex xxxx and personally I think the name Eagles is rather last century. Clean slate needed, in my view.

Thanks for scorers. Did they run Sunday or Saturday lunchtime to avoid clashing with British Final on ITV?

Safety issues confirmed by Eric in a BBC interview - on bbc news website /sussex

You may know more on this but don’t local councils have health and safety duties and powers, discharged alongside the HSE?

Stadium is licensed for safety. I think the word is certificate rather than licence but effectively it is one and the same

No licence for public use as stadium, is a likely reason.

No longer has licence?

It was, if my info is correct.

Heard that another group offered a small fortune

Been offered a lot of money but answer comes back No.

My record this year: Klint testimonial- racing curtailed Lynn home meeting - off because it might rain. Young Stars off - air fence did a runner Lynn v Northampton-dreadful in terms of racing Y Stars - off. Track staff ill. My patience has been sorely tried. 8 hrs round trip but I stay in hotel and hope for seeing two meetings in 3 days. I have scrubbed Young Stars from now on. Been had twice - there won’t be a third time. As to next year, there needs to be big changes for me to spend the money I have this year for little return.

BSPL site not been updated. Tech issue? Anything been said on socials?

Thank you. That’s Great. I do like Stars having local riders in the team.

Is Jordan Jenkins a Norfolk lad?

I think that is the issue. People attribute great power to Facebook. But not everyone has an account, not everyone looks regularly and FB can be fickle about what it does and does not show users. A working and reliable website would be a start.

Hearing Mildenhall struggling to attract a crowd. Be a shame if they sink.

It wasn’t a great occasion. Dodgy tracks, rip-off hotels, public transport awful and roadworks. Wembley knew how to deal with 90k fans. Tube trains lined up, coaches given parking space. Cardiff struggled with 30k fans. Cardiff was OK for those who wanted to be on the squirt but sadly fell short in other key areas.

They can send men to the moon but can’t tell you what the weather is going to be 48 hours ahead. Worse than ever this year. Weather forecasters must be at the bottom of the least trusted professions-making estate agents and journalists look like saints.

Top Gun Tom Topinka ref tonight at Glasgow for world championship qualifier.

Shocking. He will be lucky to keep his place at Edinburgh let alone Lynn.

Surprised you care. Probably best for you to avoid poking around in StarsvWitches rivalry as you stir up a hornets nest.

Does NORA exercise any control over ‘promoters’?

Kevin Jolly. Those who know have very long memories and will never, until the end of time itself, listen to any crocodile tears flooding from the eyes from the Witches and their supporters

If I comment about the hail at Buxton, it’s because I think of it as a badge of honour. 😀 boy was I glad of a really hot cup of tea. but can we have a warm day for when Lynn go. I’m a southern softie