markyb Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Back in 1976, as a 13 year old, I could go along to a top flight "Gulf Oil" sponsored speedway meeting containing a league of 19 different teams. The method worked well. 13 heats, where a 40-38 winning score line was the most satisfying. No complicated rules and teams that contained riders of all levels. what we have in 2016 in comparison is an absolute shambles. "Elite" teams that contain 3rd division riders - they in their own right are worthy of putting on a show to speedway fans - so no dis-respect meant at this time. my point finally now is there are enough Elite and Premier and Natinal league teams today with worthy riders of all abilities to create a single league in the UK in 2017. As a home fan, we should be seeing a multitude of teams thoroughout a season - not seeing an "A" and "B" fixture in a season with the same teams within 2 or 3 weeks of each other Surely it ain't rocket science - but British speedway hierarchy seem to make it seem the opposite. Just a view from a simple speedway fan, who cares and obviously my ideas will have numerous pitfalls and no doubt these will be pointed out to me. However, could a single league allow for a regular day in the week where ALL British speedway takes place - it works in Poland, Sweden, Denmark etc. - this factor being brought u on a regular basis. Time to sign off, best regards, Lord Lucan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) However, could a single league allow for a regular day in the week where ALL British speedway takes place - it works in Poland, Sweden, Denmark etc. - this factor being brought u on a regular basis. I would strongly suspect that many fans in those countries would love the idea of having more than 7-9 home meetings a year and be able to watch racing almost any day of the week like we are fortunate to be able to. To think some would flush that privilege away in the vain hope of attracting 'names' who I suspect put forward the 'too many fixtures' argument as reason for their absence to cover for 'not enough money' sounding greedy. Edited June 17, 2016 by rmc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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