Alan_Jones Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Jayne said: It was the reason given by MC as to why we couldn't make the NL a used tyre league. I guess that they thought it would open them up to legal action if someone got injured and were able to blame having to use a used tyre. And yet riders are allowed to make their own choice of used tyres, so not really an H & S issue, more like "It was your decision, not our fault". And even worse, if a rider decides his used tyres are a bad idea, he's not allowed to switch to a new tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 Development League and amateur riders use worn tyres all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 3 hours ago, *JJ said: Development League and amateur riders use worn tyres all the time. But by their own choice, not forced too by the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlegang Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 On 11/15/2018 at 4:55 PM, blueherb777 said: Are Kent going to Saturday evenings? And is this dependant on an extended curfew? I would go if Kent showed some ambition and went up to the Championship,but I think it will be Brum and Eagles. We don't want you at Kent! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 17 minutes ago, whistlegang said: We don't want you at Kent! What sort of an attitude is that? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 48 minutes ago, whistlegang said: We don't want you at Kent! Ha ha ha. Who do you think you are???? I do not care what you want. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted November 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 (edited) 44 minutes ago, M.D said: What sort of an attitude is that? The kind of attitude that is ruining speedway and prevents newbies coming . Many would say that in fact its him or her thats not wanted with that attitude. Edited November 17, 2018 by ProudtobeaBrummie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 8 hours ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: The kind of attitude that is ruining speedway and prevents newbies coming . Many would say that in fact its him or her thats not wanted with that attitude. Well said. I am afraid I have different views from Whistle and gets upset if everyone does not agree with their views. Just because I want to see Kent go up a League and not just mess around in the NL after six years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlegang Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 10 hours ago, blueherb777 said: Ha ha ha. Who do you think you are???? I do not care what you want. All you have ever done is slag off our management (mainly Len). Is Kent now your only option for local speedway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, whistlegang said: All you have ever done is slag off our management (mainly Len). Is Kent now your only option for local speedway? My view is when Club were formed they had go ahead people that left for their own reason/s.To me Club has just stood still despite great Stadium etc. I have never really liked NL racing for various reasons and just would like the Club to move forward.NL next year could be just 6 or 7 Clubs??? Despite living in Kent I would not say Sittingbourne is local! Lakeside was probably nearer. And anyway you do not want me to go,so I will have to stay at Home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 Well, Blueherb777. One thing you never hear from Kent is what we are hearing from all over the country at higher levels. Tracks up for sale because they cannot make it pay. Glasgow , with all the money at their disposal are now suggesting that 2019 will be their final year and the Kings Lynn promoter buying up all the tracks around him to keep the top league afloat. I have never heard any comments from the Kent management which suggest they might want to move upwards, so by staying where they are, and keeping the track alive, they are not going back on any promises. Anyway, for me it's great and NL is best. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 2 hours ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: ?? wheres this please ? source or poster ? “The Championship division next season will boast 12 teams including Leicester and Somerset, who have dropped down from the Premiership and will be joined by Eastbourne and Birmingham, who move up from the National League.” That is a quote off the BSPA President Alex Harkess 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 6 hours ago, Argos said: That is a quote off the BSPA President Alex Harkess Has he got a valid train ticket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel1 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 For once in speedway I think a promotion has got it right. Kent have persevered with their riders throughout the seasons past regardless. Other than injuries or riders wishes, a seven rider declared team starts and progresses through the season as a TEAM. Now I gather that the foresight is to build a team of English youngsters that can be gelled into a Championship team and when that occurs look to go up a league. Seven English lads working together and staying together can be nothing but good. I have for years wondered why promoters in this country have never done their best to elevate their own into the world of super-stardom rather than buying-in foreigners. Win, lose or draw, most supporters go week in, week out, to see a regular septet of riders and this may be why Kent currently have a sound supporter base and why they may also follow a team of youngsters up into a higher division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Part of that is having Len Silver as promoter. Len has always been loyal to his riders, some would say too loyal. However it does give fans the opportunity to bond with their team, something that has been lacking in modern speedway. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 12 hours ago, bluejam said: Has he got a valid train ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_art Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Read it again. Its not a quote by Alex Harkess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted November 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 lee kilby has just tweeted birmingham speedway remain a nl speedway club at this present time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted November 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 (edited) Lee has responded to a few fans tweets and is not ruling out stepping up a league he is just saying nothing has been decided yet for sure contrary to reports. It would appear that Harkness has put his foot in it a little and maybe the british speedway press release should not of mentioned that two NL clubs were stepping up just at this moment in time. Although it does not help clubs at all selling or pricing up season tickets if they dont know how many fixtures there selling particularly with them making great xmas gifts etc .. Edited November 20, 2018 by ProudtobeaBrummie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 There has to be an element of interests of the sport coming into play alongside interests of the clubs. The Championship has 10 teams confirmed at present and 12 with 2 x NL sides. The National league has 3 confident teams in Kent, IOW & Belle Vue then Stoke & Buxton likely but with constant question marks hanging over them and that's it, 5 whole teams. Without Coventry, Mildenhall & Plymouth in the league and two moving up it would create serious issues with the lower tier so maybe the move up has been put on hold until the fate of the other NL clubs is known? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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