Birmingham Speedway

[StephenMiller]

2 minutes ago, LagutaRacingFan said:

MJJ is an incredible signing. 

This turns Birmingham into title contenders.

 

Don't be ridiculous, that's way over the top

[bigcatdiary]

32 minutes ago, foreverblue said:

Yes looks a top signing, do you know what average he is coming in on?

His last GSA was 6.52 in 2014, I would expect that to be re assessed 

[foreverblue]

Just now, bigcatdiary said:

His last GSA was 6.52 in 2014, I would expect that to be re assessed 

I doubt it will, I am sure Birmingham are more than happy with 6.52!

[ouch]

1 hour ago, TTT said:

The only negative side to signing MJJ is that Brum will have to keep one eye on Grudziadz's performances this year.

The Polish club are known to kick up a fuss when results turn sour in the Ekstraliga or if one of their riders has a big fall on a track that's not Polish.

Jakobsen, Pedersen and Tarasenko are recent examples of that as well as Doyle being treated badly by the Grudziadz management after a season ending crash at KL.

Good signing, I’m looking forward to seeing him on our shores again. 

Don’t group us in with the other two as we don’t “snap up the best riders” at all. 

The current team with the averages we initially signed them on are……

Brady Kurtz 7.50

Norick Blodorn 4.00

Jaimon Lidsey 4.00

Zack Cook 5.57 

Dan Bewley 3.00

Tate Zischke 4.57 

Jake Mulford 

Some of the other “best riders” we’ve snapped up in recent years include Tom Brennan (last RS pick), Max Fricke 4.84 & Ben Cook 6.00. 

[MP78]

3 minutes ago, bigcatdiary said:

His last GSA was 6.52 in 2014, I would expect that to be re assessed 

I was going to ask about his average... Surely 10 years on will see it reassessed, won't it?

[IainB]

20 minutes ago, StephenMiller said:

Don't be ridiculous, that's way over the top

... and so it has started 😁

[foreverblue]

26 minutes ago, StephenMiller said:

Don't be ridiculous, that's way over the top

Don't think it is, looks a good team that will challenge.

[StephenMiller]

5 minutes ago, IainB said:

... and so it has started 😁

Username change imminent........🤣

[TTT]

If the rules are the same as last year then MJJ will be a 7.00-7.50 because he rode in the Ekstraliga in 2024.

If Brum are saying third HL then I guess Zagar must be a 7.00-7.50 as well.

[foreverblue]

11 minutes ago, TTT said:

If the rules are the same as last year then MJJ will be a 7.00-7.50 because he rode in the Ekstraliga in 2024.

If Brum are saying third HL then I guess Zagar must be a 7.00-7.50 as well.

Zagar has an existing average of 7.20 anyway so don't see why the need for re-assessment, other riders have come back like Tai did on his previous average, I don't think it will be re-assessed.

[GiveusaB]

1 hour ago, LagutaRacingFan said:

MJJ is an incredible signing. 

This turns Birmingham into title contenders.

 

May be if Laguta is the final signing? 🤣

[PotteringAround]

17 minutes ago, GiveusaB said:

May be if Laguta is the final signing? 🤣

Surely he'd prefer  'king Kenny Bjerre as the final rider?

[Bald Bloke]

1 hour ago, LagutaRacingFan said:

MJJ is an incredible signing. 

This turns Birmingham into title contenders.

 

You'll have to let ya mate MJJ Racing fan know. He might not of heard 

[Manifesto]

Fair play to the brum management they have put a solid looking team together when heat leaders were hard to come by. MJJ had a solid season in the polish league 2024 averaging more than Bewley, Fricke, Lindgren. don’t think he’ll be a slouch in the prem by any means 

[Fourentee]

2 hours ago, LagutaRacingFan said:

MJJ is an incredible signing. 

This turns Birmingham into title contenders.

 

That actually took longer than I anticipated!

[mikebv]

18 minutes ago, Fourentee said:

That actually took longer than I anticipated!

Had to wait till dinner break to get access to their phone.....😀

[Falcon1983]

Think he'll come in on a reassessed 7.5 similar to the guys signed last season

Be interesting to see who the final rider is, could be in the mix for top 6

[szkocjasid]

1 hour ago, Manifesto said:

Fair play to the brum management they have put a solid looking team together when heat leaders were hard to come by. MJJ had a solid season in the polish league 2024 averaging more than Bewley, Fricke, Lindgren. don’t think he’ll be a slouch in the prem by any means 

I think you're selling MJJ short there, he had a fantastic season, must have achieved more than anyone could have expected.

Of course not everyone takes to the GB tracks like the do the Polish ones, but as he's ridden here before, should do well.

If I was a Brummies fan I'd be relieved that they now have a chance to avoid the wooden spoon.

[Col]

Great signing, had seemed to be on wain but after replacing the injured Doyle for Grudziądz in the Ekstraliga last year he was solid for them.

[GiveusaB]

46 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:

I think you're selling MJJ short there, he had a fantastic season, must have achieved more than anyone could have expected.

Of course not everyone takes to the GB tracks like the do the Polish ones, but as he's ridden here before, should do well.

If I was a Brummies fan I'd be relieved that they now have a chance to avoid the wooden spoon.

Not fussed where we finish, as long as we see 7 riders competing and giving it their all !!

Just hope they get enough time to get the track right this season....the riders need a decent surface to perform on.....way too slick and inconsistent at times last year.....hope the Club are given more time to prepare it before each meeting as I know their hands were tied by the stadium owners etc.....