Speedway - A different kind of sport

[mikeb1982]

When the Heathens still ran from Cradley I used to be able to hear and smell the speedway from my garden, yet I never actually went. It's something I do regret.

They almost came back last year but their application for a stadium on the land they identified was turned down.

They're back now as the Dudley Heathens, not sure where they're racing though.  Think it might be Wolverhampton

[Dave Cooper please]

When the Heathens still ran from Cradley I used to be able to hear and smell the speedway from my garden, yet I never actually went. It's something I do regret.

They almost came back last year but their application for a stadium on the land they identified was turned down.

They're back now as the Dudley Heathens, not sure where they're racing though.  Think it might be Wolverhampton

Correct.

[Warren Aspinall]

When the Heathens still ran from Cradley I used to be able to hear and smell the speedway from my garden, yet I never actually went. It's something I do regret.

They almost came back last year but their application for a stadium on the land they identified was turned down.

They're back now as the Dudley Heathens, not sure where they're racing though.  Think it might be Wolverhampton

Correct.

My missus won't go until they're known as Cradley Heathens again, she reckons the present side can't survive without it's own ground.

[avfcpg]

I remember a mate of mine at school went to see the World Speedway final at Wembley ( musy have been between 1979-1981). There were 100,000 there.

I can remember Bruce Penhall ( didn't he move from Cradely Heath to being the star of CHIPS?) and Ivan Majors ( spelling?) the Polish, Kiwi hero, Hans neilsen and Davbe Jessup

and Ole Ollsen.

Used to be able to hear the bikes racing from our house

Erik Gundersen broke the track record at that meeting, in his first world final.  The record stood until they pulled the old wembley down

I went to the Wembley Final, 1981. One of the best meetings I have seen and yes about 100,000 in there. Atmosphere was the best I have ever experienced at Wembley

[Warren Aspinall]

The saga continues.

Nicki Pedersen

All parties should be ashamed of themselves for whats happened this winter.

[Rich6by7]

It's blatant self-promotion, but I made a radio feature on the Brummies team for my university radio sports show this week, and it'd be nice to know that anyone out there's listening to it...

Brummies feature

Hope some of you can make the time to have a listen.

Cheers,

R6x7

[Warren Aspinall]

Just got back from the Brummies v Wolves challenge trophy meet. Wolves won 46 - 44 with Freddie Lindgren getting a maximum, the brummies will need to up their game in this league, they lead by 6 points going into the last 3 heats. Still enjoyed my speedway fix though, october to march is a long time to wait.

[Warren Aspinall]

Watching the Brummies v Poole on sky, 18-18 after 6 heats. Danny King riding well for us, some decent racing, it'll be a big confidence boost if Brum win this meet.

[avfcpg]

Good meeting. Thought it was going to be gate and go for a bit.

Doyle was the difference in the end. Looks like a good set up at Brum. King and Kaz look quick round there.

Good start for Pirates...Ward back in a few weeks as well. But it's all about them daft play off's isn't it...

Now if Sky could just get rid of Tatum as a commentator...

[Linus]

Decent meeting, even with Poole operating an illegal Rider Replacement for Darcy Ward. The Brummies have themselves to blame for losing, though - Barker & Kasprzak falling, and Nermark unable to remember the proper racing line from lap to lap...

[Warren Aspinall]

Good win for Poole tonight away at wolves, they look as good as last year to me. Chris Holder may be worth an each way punt in the GP's, not many riders make Lindgren look average at Monmore.

[Linus]

Interesting that Sky put up a league table with Coventry and Peterborough in it. The agreement to let them back in the league still hasn;t been signed by one man - Matt Ford of Poole - but Sky have told the BSPA that Coventry and Peterborough are back in, and they'll see Matt Ford in court if he doesn't sign soon!

[avfcpg]

Poole look very good again this year. Ward still to come back as well. Holder looked a class act. As you said, not many will beat Freddie and PK round Monmore...Think he's gonna be a future world champ, but then I am a biased Pirates fan...

Am glad Coventry and Peterborough are back in...whatever the politics and who's right or wrong. Just wish it would clean up it's act and have an independent governing body. Sky having such a big influence in the rules and make up of the league irks me no end. But, Speedway needs Sky.

[Warren Aspinall]

For all there ills, sports such as Speedway & Darts hugely benefit from Sky. As for the Cov & P/boro situation Sky are trying to do what the rest of us want to do, such as bring this chaos to an end. I somehow get the feeling though that this season will end up as one of the best ever.

[Linus]

Went to Leicester last night - lovely little set-up and a decent shaped track. Team is not so good, but a bright future beckons methinks!