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No this isn't another April Fool (another?🤔) If a possible shortage of jet fuel is a reality and not just another media catastrophisation, how would the PL look if riders based themselves and prioritised Poland over UK racing... Belle Vue and Northamptoningham could be in trouble... I'm sure our leaders have a plan in place to carry on running though 😁 Belle Vue Aces: 1. Brady Kurtz 8.97 2. Norick Blödorn 4.87 3. Peter Kildemand 5.28 4. Zack Cook 6.20 5. Dan Bewley 8.64 (8.86) 6. Tate Zischke 3.00 7. William Cairns (R/S) Ipswich Witches: 1. Tom Brennan 7.05 (7.23) 2. Scott Nicholls 5.55 (5.69) 3. Danny King 6.50 (6.67) 4. Tobiasz Musielak 6.63 5. Richard Lawson 6.83 (7.00) 6. Philip Hellstrom-Bangs 4.00 7. Jason Edwards (R/S) King's Lynn Stars: 1. Max Fricke 9.89 2. Paco Castagna 4.13 3. Chris Harris 6.53 (6.70) 4. Ben Cook 6.39 5. Jan Kvech 6.91 6. Cooper Rushen 3.00 7. Jody Scott (R/S) Leicester Lions: 1. Ryan Douglas 8.12 2. Kyle Howarth 5.00 (5.13) 3. Dan Thompson 5.87 (6.02) 4. Nick Morris 5.89 5. Sam Masters 7.28 6. Drew Kemp 4.72 (4.84) 7. Dan Gilkes (R/S) Nothampton: 1. Lidsey 2. Batchelor 3. Klindt 4. Zagar 5. Iversen 6. Thomsen 7. Harrison Sheffield Tigers: 1. Jack Holder 9.08 2. Leon Flint 5.06 (6.74) 3. Anders Rowe 5.22 (5.35) 4. Chris Holder 6.84 5. Josh Pickering 7.76 6. Jye Etheridge 3.00 7. Luke Killeen (R/S)

He does seem a bit injury prone doesn't he and a bit of a slow healer... not a great combo

Hopefully it'll go to employ a number 1 once the first set of averages come out!

Captain Zach Cook? McDiarmid didnt even make press and practice for Oxford!

Speedway Tracks to Replace Air-Filled Safety Fences with Water-Filled Barriers in Groundbreaking Innovation In a revolutionary move set to change the face of speedway racing, the Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) has announced that traditional air-filled safety fences will be replaced by state-of-the-art water-filled barriers. This bold initiative aims to combine safety with track maintenance, allowing circuits to water the track without the need for tractor breaks. The “HydroBarrier” system, developed in secret over the past two years, features high-capacity water bladders positioned around the track perimeter. During races, if dust levels rise, automated valves will release a fine mist onto the surface—all without pausing the action! A spokesperson said: "We’ve always looked for ways to improve safety and efficiency. Air fences absorb impacts well, but water disperses energy even better! Plus, riders will get a refreshing splash instead of a hard bounce." Early testing has seen mixed reactions from riders, one said: "I slid out, hit the fence, and suddenly it was like being hit by a tidal wave! My bike floated away, but at least I wasn’t hurt." Despite concerns over soggy race suits and potential track flooding, promoters insist this is the future of speedway. A trial event is scheduled in the next couple of weeks, though sources say backup dryers are already on standby, just in case.

You win... 600 miles though... did you take the scenic route? 😂

Who is "hammering" him?

Floppy Norris was another, proving that when he put his mind to it he was actually quite a decent rider!

Ben Howe, Leigh Lanham and Savalas Clouting are 3 others that spring to mind

I mentioned this at the back end of last year, he failed to achieve a double figure score for Poole, from reserve, in the CL... Generally when somebody arrives on the scene with as much hype as Cairns did they at least put in one stand out score! I hope he goes on to make it, but from what he's done on a 500 so far... I can't see it 🤷‍♂️

I once did a Good Friday of King's Lynn, Ippo, Arena & Peterborough and every single one was rained off lol... and we were in the car park for each one when it was called off... happy days, it was all part of the fun though (maybe not at the time) 😂 To have a 450 mile void of speedway on a bank holiday though is inexplicable 🤷‍♂️

You'd think that somebody would put something on even if it was NDL 🤷‍♂️

Gilkes out for at least 28 days with last years knee injury... Joe Thompson comes in to replace.

What a strange takeaway from my post... I'm a paying customer along with thousands of others with £25 burning a hole in my wallet on what used to be one of the busiest days in the speedway calendar and am left with a choice of Poole or Edinburgh... or spend my money on something else. Enjoy your Good Friday meeting, hope it stays dry for you 👍🏻

I think, in a team sport, a team suit/kit is essential, as it is in all other team sports. Riders and their personalities are a different matter, when most of them can't even be arsed to come round for a victory lap and a wave at the crowd, a personalised race suit ain't going to save them. Too often the race numbers on the riders' backs aren't visible, especially when the number is fashioned from duct tape! I've, for a few years now, maintained that led lighting should be incorporated onto/into riders bikes for identification purposes, red, blue, white, yellow, cheap and quite effective.

Is it me or has this been the most stuttering start to a season ever? The PCMT & Klindt's testimonial, then nothing except for a few Redcar/Scunny encounters, Ben Fund & Belle Vue, then nothing... Good Friday! 2 meetings on! One at Poole and one at Edinburgh... Scunny not even bothering (maybe this was the "wow" news Godfrey has been referring to) What a state of affairs!

So a no to the new Northampton promoter introducing himself in his tracky bottoms then 😂

It was just too entertaining this close season although in hindsight sometimes ignorance is bliss as it's left me exasperated at times!

And used to be called "Hunters" because of the county's association with Foxes and Fox Hunting

I don't think it's too much to ask and expect to know where the money is going, just like other charity appeals, Children in Need & Comic Relief always show on their shows how some of the money is spent, it may even help with donations, but as usual with Speedway, information is very hard to come by. Alongside their undoubtedly much needed grants that have been given, have been a couple of reports, in recent times, of how money has been spent for, at best, more dubious reasons that don't really fall within their stated aims. 🤔 All I'm saying is a little transparency is a good thing, especially when asking for people's hard earned.

https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/208733/financial-history?_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_organisationNumber=208733 It would be interesting to actually know where some of our money went over the years, unfortunately there doesn't seem to be any detailed reporting.

I'm normally champing at the bit at this time of year... went to the PCMT at Belle Vue a couple of weeks ago and just wasn't feeling it. Didn't even bother going along to the Leicester P&P even though it was a lovely afternoon. I've lost my Mojo baby!

... and City are of course "Citeh" 😂

The NDL team are called the Lion Cubs... it was the short lived National Development Trophy team that were called the Fox Cubs

Have you blocked yourself 🚫 😂