TB1 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I often notice in the speedway star that promoters say we'll be in this league or that league.How do they know if we don't know the set up yet.or do they know something we don't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I often notice in the speedway star that promoters say we'll be in this league or that league.How do they know if we don't know the set up yet.or do they know something we don't? They've been having preparatory meetings for weeks. They already know what they'll be voting on, although not necessarily how the voting will go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countershaftcounter Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 It's all worked out weeks in advance, it's amazing that they drag it out every year when they go on their jollies. Riders are left in limbo about the next seasons work while other countries have it sorted just after the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB1 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 What's the betting premier league will be about 12 teams if Berwick or Scunthorpe stay in. And the elite will be 8 teams if they can con them into all into staying in. Doubling up and FTR to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Surely there will be fast track from national to premier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric6 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 I'd love to be involved in Ipswich Speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZODIAK Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 @Mike_Bacon: Big Chris Louis interview back @ipswichstar24 tomorrow #speedway @ipswichspeedway + my review of the season if you can stomach it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Shouldve waited a couple of weeks and run it as a Halloween horror piece! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 I'd love to be involved in Ipswich Speedway You could always offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 You could always offer?perhaps he has and thats what the paper back page is about.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB1 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Can't imagine more than one or two promoters are making any money given the current state of British speed way. Eastbourne have learnt a very cold lesson.perhaps that's the way forward for all teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemuppet Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Not for me. Much prefer premier league racing. But did not Chris Louis say he wished to build up a pool of riders to get back up in the Elite League Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) That's what he said. So since Chris took over he has built a pool of tungate Heeps doolan and risager and Manzares. I wouldn't call that a great pool of riders to go elite racing with and would any of them be any better than a poor second string. One day it would be nice to race in the top league again, but I don't think we are ready yet. Obviously others may not agree with that. Edited October 12, 2015 by baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZODIAK Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) It's PL in 2016 for the Witches. Confirmed by Louis in today's Ipswich Star. "It's a huge winter for us" he said. "We need a new air fence which is very costly for a club like us. Just keeping the club going is a task in itself. "But we will be entering the PL in 2016 and I'm going to build a team in a change of direction to other seasons." Louis is giving nothing away as regards what he means by that, but he did confirm that King and Covatti the two shining lights from 2015, both want to race for Ipswich again next year. "I know Danny and Nico are big fans' favourites and all I can say is that I want them back, they want to come back, but until contracts are signed, I can't confirm anything." Courtesy of the Ipswich Star. So we can pencil in King and Covatti it seems, but we'll have to wait to find out what Louis means by "change of direction to other seasons". Is the reference to money a hint that next years team will be put together on more of a budget? Edited October 13, 2015 by Hong Kong Phooey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 The need for a new air fence is not a surprise. I have also heard that the collapsable sections may need attention too. Cost could run to £40-50k I would guess(??) Thats a lot of money out of the overall budget unless a very big commercial deal can be secured. Danny and Nico would be a great start. Entertainment is the key for me. Looking forward to it already!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZODIAK Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 The need for a new air fence is not a surprise. I have also heard that the collapsable sections may need attention too. Cost could run to £40-50k I would guess(??) Thats a lot of money out of the overall budget unless a very big commercial deal can be secured. Danny and Nico would be a great start. Entertainment is the key for me. Looking forward to it already!! Agree on King and Covatti those two were box office at times this season. Can't imagine anyone being unhappy if they put pen to paper. The remaining five could be interesting as it sounds like fresh faces could be incoming. I'd personally love to see Ellis back if he can get himself away from Lakeside and avoid another Friday EL track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterborough daz Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Surely there will be fast track from national to premier. Please no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Id be more than happy to see Adam back too. He certainly needs a PL place next year or his progress could stall IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 It's PL in 2016 for the Witches. Confirmed by Louis in today's Ipswich Star. "It's a huge winter for us" he said. "We need a new air fence which is very costly for a club like us. Just keeping the club going is a task in itself. "But we will be entering the PL in 2016 and I'm going to build a team in a change of direction to other seasons." Louis is giving nothing away as regards what he means by that, but he did confirm that King and Covatti the two shining lights from 2015, both want to race for Ipswich again next year. "I know Danny and Nico are big fans' favourites and all I can say is that I want them back, they want to come back, but until contracts are signed, I can't confirm anything." Courtesy of the Ipswich Star. So we can pencil in King and Covatti it seems, but we'll have to wait to find out what Louis means by "change of direction to other seasons". Is the reference to money a hint that next years team will be put together on more of a budget? I'm pretty sure that this years team wasn't exactly high budget, if he goes much lower we'll be fighting to avoid the wooden spoon unless riders that improve on their averages can be found from somewhere! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I think next year's team will be a top heavy one. I think we have tried the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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