Sings4Speedway Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Historian said: Track was smooth. Did not see Pearson put in many laps, little 15yr Freddie Hodder was far more impresive , but its early days yet. Hodder must have made huge strides since i last saw him if he warrants two mentions by you and to be far more impressive than one of Aussies highest regarded youngsters i look forward to big things this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 20 hours ago, uk_martin said: There used to be a rule, not sure if it still exists, that says that you can't have a "proper" guest (& have to use a NL guest) for a rider who's not ridden for the team yet. Birmingham came a cropper in 2007 under this rule when they couldn't have anything more than a NL guest for Emiliano Sanchez in the opening fixture, after he picked up an injury that prevented him from making his debut. If this is the rule being enforced, then Ellis riding for the Brummies in the NL doesn't count for the purposes of appearing in the CL. That was the case as Redcar had to use a NL guest for E Riss who signed mid season with pre arranged meetings. A new rule was put in place for a guest up to 75% of the averaged rider he is replacing. This is the ruling Poole & Glasgow used last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Personally, I'm not bothered about us having a guest for Ellis, but not allowing it, doesn't just penalise the team, it also robs the paying spectator of value for money regarding entertainment value....no disrespect intended towards Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 59 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Personally, I'm not bothered about us having a guest for Ellis, but not allowing it, doesn't just penalise the team, it also robs the paying spectator of value for money regarding entertainment value....no disrespect intended towards Ben. The main problem is the spectator might just keep his money in his pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbat1875 Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 8 hours ago, Historian said: Track was smooth. Did not see Pearson put in many laps, little 15yr Freddie Hodder was far more impresive , but its early days yet. Track had hardly any dirt on it, very slick, whether that changes before the first home meeting who knows 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Gerbat1875 said: Track had hardly any dirt on it, very slick, whether that changes before the first home meeting who knows It's been very dry and windy so I'd be shocked if there was much dirt on it. Most of any top dressing would have blown away especially on to the dog track which wouldn't have pleased the landlords. I'm sure they'll get some water down if it doesn't rain and some dirt created or added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway fan Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 13 minutes ago, HGould said: It's been very dry and windy so I'd be shocked if there was much dirt on it. Most of any top dressing would have blown away especially on to the dog track which wouldn't have pleased the landlords. I'm sure they'll get some water down if it doesn't rain and some dirt created or added. No top dressing blew away!! They got water into it although had to do a repair job on the bowser .... track will start slick till it beds in and more dirt will be added. The riders all commented at the track being good to ride .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, GiveusaB said: not allowing it, doesn't just penalise the team, it also robs the paying spectator of value for money The onus of responsibility, by having a clear rule on the matter lies with the team signing the rider. My understanding of the rule was out of date, and IronScorpion clarified what it is now in his post above. Other teams abide by it, so no excuses. LR knows it too, and considers it a price worth paying in order to have Ellis on board for (most of?) the rest of the season. With it being an away fixture, it probably made his decision-making process that much easier for him. And when did the paying spectator getting VFM ever come into consideration in the realm of British Speedway, anyway? Edited March 24, 2022 by uk_martin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 anyone know the team for the visit to Wolves tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, stevehone said: anyone know the team for the visit to Wolves tomorrow? Wolves website: WOLVERHAMPTON: Sam Masters, Luke Becker, Nick Morris, Ryan Douglas, Steve Worrall, Drew Kemp, Leon Flint, Joe Thompson (No.8).BIRMINGHAM: Chris Harris, Ashley Morris, Claus Vissing, Josh Auty, Ben Barker, James Shanes, James Pearson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 7 minutes ago, StevePark said: Wolves website: WOLVERHAMPTON: Sam Masters, Luke Becker, Nick Morris, Ryan Douglas, Steve Worrall, Drew Kemp, Leon Flint, Joe Thompson (No.8).BIRMINGHAM: Chris Harris, Ashley Morris, Claus Vissing, Josh Auty, Ben Barker, James Shanes, James Pearson. Going to be another pasting for the Brummies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 Who cares! It's practice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 First Guest booking of the year for Bomber.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummies_Ste Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 26 minutes ago, mikebv said: First Guest booking of the year for Bomber.... & the 2nd at Perry Barr on Wednesday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 I think Mr guest will be Brummies best rider this season, absolute farce imo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummiestormer Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 8 minutes ago, lewy said: I think Mr guest will be Brummies best rider this season, absolute farce imo. I also suppose in your opinion it would have been better for us to close.....well you may get your wish and move on to someone else to be negative about.....oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 Just now, Brummiestormer said: I also suppose in your opinion it would have been better for us to close.....well you may get your wish and move on to someone else to be negative about.....oh well No not at all. You may change your opinion as the season unfolds maybe all is not as it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 11 minutes ago, Brummiestormer said: I also suppose in your opinion it would have been better for us to close.....well you may get your wish and move on to someone else to be negative about.....oh well I would suggest considering his team is a rider down also, you're both in the same situation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 4 hours ago, StevePark said: Wolves website: WOLVERHAMPTON: Sam Masters, Luke Becker, Nick Morris, Ryan Douglas, Steve Worrall, Drew Kemp, Leon Flint, Joe Thompson (No.8).BIRMINGHAM: Chris Harris, Ashley Morris, Claus Vissing, Josh Auty, Ben Barker, James Shanes, James Pearson. We Are lucky here that Vissing and Pearson get some more valuable track time....let's see these meetings for what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: We Are lucky here that Vissing and Pearson get some more valuable track time....let's see these meetings for what they are. Was the KO Cup really for track time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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