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As a "speed" fan I think it's ok as an extra to the main event (a speedway meeting) but I won't be attending for 20 races of this between guys I have never heard of and especially on a Saturday evening when I have better things to do.

I agree - I live close enough to go but am not - I know of many others doing the same - can't be doing with the hassle of traffic trying to get in and out of the place - some of these posters have no idea what a bottle-neck Kings Lynn is in the school holidays at weekends WITHOUT roadworks added to the chaos! Good luck to them but I shall enjoy it on TV as my subscription is already paid for to cover many sports I am interested in - whether I use it or not - its not on "pay to view"! I applaud your efforts to be helpful as a local despite some people's ungrateful attitude.

You could try The George Hotel, in Swaffham - its about 15 miles = half hour drive from Kings Lynn. Its a Best Western Hotel and although I have not stayed in this one they are usually of a good standard. Phone: 01760 721238 Good luck.

Nice to see Ales as top scorer today. Aaron did a good job guesting for Panthers. Well done boys everyone chipped in with some points.

I would suggest as this is a re-arranged fixture when asked if he would be available the club were told unlikely but went ahead and booked the meeting any way! I am sure if I am wrong Neil will soon be on here to correct this post.

I believe you are very close to the truth of the matter with that statement.

Change of League + change of race night was always going to be a difficulty to overcome with attendances. I am led to believe that just up the road at Kings Lynn they have good crowds this season - with a successful EL Team (helped by our assets) and a Wednesday race night (school next day obviously) is the answer.

Now on Panthers Official website - its off!

Can only be a matter of time before this is cancelled - been raining all night and still doing so 25 miles from showground. If its the same there as forecast no chance.

Probably our best hope - with Fisher out today can't see him being fit 24 hours later myself

Think you are right sadly. What I fail to understand is Coventry have a guest for him this evening even though there are several EL meetings today but we operate R/R when ours is the only PL meeting

Yes me to - was surprised when Heat 15 riders were announced and he was not included!

One of us will be pleasantly surprised - I will be if Panthers win this without our Captain Ulrich

Good question - with the weather forecasts for the next few days I am half expecting a rain-off but I had not considered whether the problem/s has/have been dealt with to enable racing to take place - with lack of an Official statement from the Club's management who knows what may or may not occur between now and Tuesday evening!

I agree and am sure Mr. Harkiss in his roles as Edinburgh Promoter/BSPA Chairman can get to the bottom of this matter - he probably already knows but will he reveal it.

Excellent - it is pleasing to have you on the Forum for us Panthers fans as our Resident Expert on Peterborough Speedway and the East of England Showground workings - some of us have been trying to fathom out these situations for over 40 years without a huge amount of success and then along comes you with all the answers - think we have heard similar to your version in the past - so try again

I am not in the least surprised - historically there has frequently been problems following Truckfest - rain overnight possibly wouldn't have helped but would rather have an early call off.

No the "week" was not up because he rode in Poland on Easter Monday aggravatiing the injury he picked up on the previous Saturday so his "week" will be up today or tomorrow depending when he saw his Doctor. - Its all on the Panthers website if you wish to read it.

How could he declare himself any sooner if he had been told by a Doctor to rest - insurance would be invalid - club and rider could not risk doing that

Yes a week ago last Saturday riding for Bees at Leicester and told to rest for a week hence he did not go on Panthers northern tour.

Hang on - its not till Wednesday - he is due to line-up for Panthers at home tomorrow against Newcastle - why don't you wait and see if he does that before assuming there is a problem.

Excellent - thanks.

Nice activity for the younger fans but could you give details of gate and turnstyle opening times for this meeting as I believe its usually 6.30pm? To accommodate this I assume the time will be altered accordingly. As we are now less than 33 hours from "Tapes-up" are details of line-ups for one or both teams available yet please?

Having watched him ride for Plymouth at the EoES recently the thought crossed my mind at that time that the EL was definitely a step too far at present - and I am sure he is not the only one.

Well I for one am looking forward to Rene's return to the Showground tonight - just pleased he is on Panthers team and not riding for the opposition.