mikebv Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 42 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: There’s also a good few that have said no cause of the travel. Bless them.... A good job they are not Young Aussie lads.... 1000 mile round trips (and sometimes more) just to practice... And then you have to travel halfway around the globe to earn a living if you find you are good enough to do so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 42 minutes ago, mikebv said: Bless them.... A good job they are not Young Aussie lads.... 1000 mile round trips (and sometimes more) just to practice... And then you have to travel halfway around the globe to earn a living if you find you are good enough to do so... They need to make money somehow... And if travelling from Kent to Edinburgh once a week (not to mention any away meetings in the likes of Manchester) isn't financially viable, they would be dead in the head to accept it, there's no money in speedway and it's not worth financially crippling yourself for years for the sakes of one season in the NL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 5 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: There’s also a good few that have said no cause of the travel. Who? How Many? I doubt it's a "Good Few" as these kids want to ride... travel may just be an excuse not to come rather than cite the real reason of not wanting to ride for a team!!! Regards THJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 On 1/16/2023 at 7:04 PM, Fortythirtyeight said: So why set the points limit so high ? The points limit isn't "so high" it's just what the average team should have ended on, do keeps at last year's standards. Lowering the points limit has led to NL heat leaders stepping up & struggling in the Champ Ablitt & McGurk for example. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binman Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 7 hours ago, szkocjasid said: The points limit isn't "so high" it's just what the average team should have ended on, do keeps at last year's standards. Lowering the points limit has led to NL heat leaders stepping up & struggling in the Champ Ablitt & McGurk for example. Totally agree but it has moved the problem to bottom of NDL not many new starters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 This is where the NDL has a problem as its doesn't know what it wants to be. Higher limit, "higher standard" or a Lower limit and be a conveyor belt pushing riders in, through and up into the next levels?. Unfortunately as the NDL is now governed heavily by higher powers and has few standalone teams to back their own corner it will continue to lurch to and fro with a succession of more radical changes rather than a long term plan of stability. The NDL has long been the saviour of British speedway and yet it is rarely treated that way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: This is where the NDL has a problem as its doesn't know what it wants to be. Higher limit, "higher standard" or a Lower limit and be a conveyor belt pushing riders in, through and up into the next levels?. Unfortunately as the NDL is now governed heavily by higher powers and has few standalone teams to back their own corner it will continue to lurch to and fro with a succession of more radical changes rather than a long term plan of stability. The NDL has long been the saviour of British speedway and yet it is rarely treated that way. as has been said before the problem is the next step up is clogged up with 1st division riders 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 Either the CL standard needs dropping (which won't please many CL fans) so most the PL riders are too good and are pushed out into only the top league Or The NL standard needs raising (Stefan Nielsen, Ashley Morris, Drew Kemp type riders in 1 and 5) AND the Junior leagues need proper backing, so the bottom end NL riders now don't have to race against the likes of Stefan, Drew or Ashley, but race against similar standard riders in the junior leagues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said: Either the CL standard needs dropping (which won't please many CL fans) so most the PL riders are too good and are pushed out into only the top league Or The NL standard needs raising (Stefan Nielsen, Ashley Morris, Drew Kemp type riders in 1 and 5) AND the Junior leagues need proper backing, so the bottom end NL riders now don't have to race against the likes of Stefan, Drew or Ashley, but race against similar standard riders in the junior leagues CL standard doesn't necessarily need dropping but maybe capping top end places/averages could be an answer? How would NDL teams be able to operate and afford Nielsens, Kemps etc along with the existing heat leaders and second strings. Upping the standard to accommodate riders who have found their level in the CL would see the NL in the same mess as the CL is now, namely clogged up with double uppers/downers who are bumping their earnings from easier pickings. No doubting that the junior leagues needed proper backing from both the authorities and the host clubs. However rider numbers are down simply because the prospect of doing silly miles, for silly short track time (if indeed they get out at all) and for zero returns has quashed the enthusiasm of many a rider and volunteer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said: Either the CL standard needs dropping (which won't please many CL fans) so most the PL riders are too good and are pushed out into only the top league Or The NL standard needs raising (Stefan Nielsen, Ashley Morris, Drew Kemp type riders in 1 and 5) AND the Junior leagues need proper backing, so the bottom end NL riders now don't have to race against the likes of Stefan, Drew or Ashley, but race against similar standard riders in the junior leagues The nl standard this year is perfect imo. What cut off average do u have from cl to nl to allow to race in nl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 On 1/17/2023 at 9:56 AM, mikebv said: Bless them.... A good job they are not Young Aussie lads.... 1000 mile round trips (and sometimes more) just to practice... And then you have to travel halfway around the globe to earn a living if you find you are good enough to do so... Surely most Aussie lads just need to drive a bit inland & find a bit of scrub land to practice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Ghosty said: Surely most Aussie lads just need to drive a bit inland & find a bit of scrub land to practice? A Match Race v Skippy.? Not sure he would be a good benchmark as to their progress though to be honest.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 6 hours ago, mikebv said: A Match Race v Skippy.? Not sure he would be a good benchmark as to their progress though to be honest.... Well I've seen it with my own 2 eyes & that rider become a World Champion........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz_mft Posted January 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 The Fen Tigers 2023 team is complete! The Mildenhall DJS Fen Tigers, proudly sponsored by Manchetts Rescue and Recovery are very pleased to announce that the final part of their 2023 team is 18 year old North Walsham racer William Richardson. William was a regular during 2021 practising at the club after meetings and took his place in the U21 Semi Final as an unattached rider in April 2022. After making an excellent start in his opening race he was clipped by another rider which resulted in a season ending leg injury. Now fully fit and raring to go the Norfolk youngster is determined to make a success of this opportunity. Everyone at the club will be fully supporting William as he makes his initial steps in league racing. William starts thason on a 3 point average. Let's give William a massive Fen Tiger family welcome! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayTShirts Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 Many thanks to all the people who have joined my 100 Club to help support me in the 2023 Speedway Season. We still have space for more of you to get on board so if you’d like to be part of the team call 07593 022417. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Taken from britishspeedway.co.uk “Also by putting the start time back an hour to 4pm we will have more time for track preparation to cope with the range of weather conditions that can affect a speedway track – more time to dry out if that’s needed, and more time to deal with a dry track in the heat of summer.” While that all makes sense, what if you've got a dry day but rain forecast from 5pm? While it's not ideal for fans planning ahead, being able to change the start team each week depending on the weather might help get meetings on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz_mft Posted March 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 On 3/23/2023 at 7:11 PM, szkocjasid said: Taken from britishspeedway.co.uk “Also by putting the start time back an hour to 4pm we will have more time for track preparation to cope with the range of weather conditions that can affect a speedway track – more time to dry out if that’s needed, and more time to deal with a dry track in the heat of summer.” While that all makes sense, what if you've got a dry day but rain forecast from 5pm? While it's not ideal for fans planning ahead, being able to change the start team each week depending on the weather might help get meetings on? You can't help the weather. Impossible to keep chopping and changing the start 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo 403 Posted April 6, 2023 Report Share Posted April 6, 2023 It was stated in the programme on Sunday attendances of 450 are hoped for,I was wondering if the attendance was at that level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted April 6, 2023 Report Share Posted April 6, 2023 36 minutes ago, Robbo 403 said: It was stated in the programme on Sunday attendances of 450 are hoped for,I was wondering if the attendance was at that level. Probably not, but it was undoubtedly up on last season, and the speedy conclusion should ensure that the trend remains positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 Why are people posting on a Mildenhall 2022 site, when there is a Mildenhall 2023 site to post on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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