Sir Sidney

The reality is that because the regulations do not define crossing, then your interpretation is no more valid than anyone elses. Using your interpretation then surely the part of the wheel closest to the engine 'crossed' the line first, but obviously didn't touch the line. As the reg doesn't mention touching, then it could mean any part or all. As is often the case, the speedway regulation is open to interpretation and needs to be re-written

That's just your interpretation. You are saying that touching the white line ( inner edge) equates to crossing the inner edge. I think you could equally interpret that regulation as crossing requiring the machine to be completely beyond the inner edge. And, on either situation, the regulations do not make clear which part of the wheel ( or tyre) has to cross the inner edge. Commonly we interpret that as the part of the tyre in touch with the ground, but the regulation doesn't actually say that. Another regulation that any competent lawyer would drive a coach and horses through.

Per the Regs All APD's used in British Speedway must have been previously and/or currently Homologated by the FIM. Replacement Inflatable APD's must be Grade A+. Inflatable APD’s must be inspected 7 years after installation, thereafter annually by the SCB Track Inspectors, to certify that it remains fit for purpose up to a maximum of 10 years. Non-inflatable APD’s will be inspected during the 3 yearly Homologation inspection

According to the regulations 'where provided the Referee must use multi angle re-play technology supplied by Eurosport, BSN and the tracks own streaming service via a monitor'

A Championship individual event won't take priority over the Premiership Grand Final

The relevant regulation is so poorly written that any barrister would drive a coach and horses through it '012.1.11Leaving the Track A rider whose machine crosses the inner edge of the track with 2 wheels must be disqualified unless, in the opinion of the Referee, the action was taken in the interests of safety for other riders or the rider involved was forced off course by another rider' No doubt we all interpret that as the part of the tyre ( not wheel) in touch with the track, as I'm sure does every referee - but that isn't what it says. What about the rest of the wheel? (Similar to a football analogy - the whole of the ball must be over the whole of the line). The only people who would make money if Scunthorpe followed your advice would be the legal profession as usual.

5 venues in Manchester carry the 'national' prefix I can't speak for all the sports but plenty of major cycling events take place at the London and Glasgow velodromes. It's just a funding and prestige thing for Manchester City Council. I don't know why people get so worked up about it. What all clubs should be doing is building relationships with the relevant local Government bodies to explore partnerships and funding opportunities, and to explore how the club can be beneficial to the Council https://www.google.com/search?q=how+many+sports+arenad+in+Manchester+carry+the+title+'national'&oq=how+many+sports+arenad+in+Manchester+carry+the+title+'national'&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCTM1MjIzajBqNKgCAbACAQ&client=ms-android-google&sourceid=chrome-mobile&source=chrome.ob&ie=UTF-8

Response now received.

Brilliant. Thank you

Nothing as yet. I also emailed the SGP EMAIL address, but they just referred me back to the Torun email address

No response from either so far. I'll follow up again in the morning and post on here if I get any info. If all else fails we'll just have a longer lunch!

I have emailed Torun, but no reply as yet Thanks for the additional info

I've got tickets for the SGP at Torun. I can't find any info on whether separate tickets are required for qualifying and the sprint race. Has anyone got any info they could direct me to please? Thanks

Has anyone seen if any TV viewing figures have been released by ITV for the British Final, or know if they will be?

So that's a bit more than 'monitoring the situation '. Good to hear