Shadders

I'm no expert on speedway bikes, but reading some of the posts on the subject is it fair to say that the new silencers mean the bikes struggle on deep grippy tracks?

The "Dream Team" tour of the UK is turning into a nightmare! I hope the two young lads aren't too badly injured.

Rocco Scopellite was injured at Buxton today and taken by ambulance to hospital. That's the only two competetive Americans potentially out of this meeting after Gino Manzares was injured at Rye House last night. I don't wanna put a dampner on Kent Kings big day, but isn't the meeting itself gonna be a bit of damp squib?

Can't argue with you on the financial aspect. I'm sure that there are people who would love a night at the speedway, but have to give it a miss due to money issues.

B4E and I will definitely be there. Is Gino Manzares fit to race after his crash at Rye last night?

Oh come on! The track improvements have only helped the visiting sides. Berwick used to be a place that other teams feared going to, now they're rubbing their hands together. Are you honestly telling me these are better times than 2005, when you were unbeatable at home and won a fair few away?

Really?

On Steve Evans FB page: "Gino was released from hospital earlier, nothing broken"

How's those new team race suits working out for you?

Happy to see Emil win. 7 points between the top 6 riders. Can't wait for Cardiff!!!

That's my night ruined!

Better entertainment than the GP, which has been disappointing apart from 3 or 4 heats. I s'pose it was asking too much for another Bydgoszcz... Looking at the updates it seems like these American lads are decent until they are put under pressure and/or passed. Then they seem to lose control. Interesting to see the crowd level at Rye tonight.

Yeah, that sounds about right, cheers... Shame, I reckon Allen/Mellgren would've been in with a chance of a podium place at least.

I had to watch my dad dying through cancer last year. He finally passed away last September, so I know how Emil is feeling right now. Probably worse for him as he's so much younger.

Can anyone explain how they come to choose the 10 teams taking part?

Why d'ya think I stopped doing em?

He won't have an easier evening against Sheffields poor reserves

Looks like an evening in the casino for me then! Dave Hoggart: "I must commiserate with Rye House, Redcar and Newcastle, but add that their supporters will be most welcome at the Oak Tree Arena to enjoy the famous Somerset hospitality" Me: Stick it up your a*se

Not me. Staying at home to watch the GP. The irony of the weather being so good for a nothing meeting

As a regular updater/texter for almost 10 years I can tell you it's pretty hard going texting updates when you can't feel your fingers. Anything but the bare minimum heat details is my norm when its freezing cold! Fair play to Jules for what he managed. I'd like to see him try texting all that if Frank Ebdon was the ref

What good would that do me?... Better to go to dictionary.com surely?

How on earth do you manage to type wearing that straight jacket?

Now you're just making up stuff to suit your argument.

I think you just take the contrary position just to be different. It's pretty clear North meant harm to Barker by his reaction after the race in the pits and on Twitter. By all reports North slowed to allow Barker to get closer. Does that sound like someone who was "desperate to hold on for the win?"

Lucky you. Saw John Foxx live a few times in the mid 80's and then again about 5 years ago supporting The Human League. Can't beat the 80's