Last night at Belle Vue there was another rain off, disappointing I know but things like this happen we all know, but it seems to be a lot at the moment. So having withdrawal symptoms from being spoilt from the speedway world cup there was some premier league action with Ipswich witches v Somerset rebels. 

So sky did their bit with the premier league. The weather was dry and with some good racing going on, everything was fine, until the rain came….

It seemed to rain from no where, although the riders agreed to carry on. Jason Doyle from Somerset was on fire, he got a paid maximum and was one of the cleanest there. Due to the rain it caused a lot of dirt into mud in a way and if you were not in front you would get very dirty indeed.

Although there was an incident between Dakota North and Claus Vissing where it turned out Claus had a suspected collarbone injury, so he did not ride for the rest of the meeting. So that is a blow. 

The Aussies were there in full force, the young one like Cameron Heeps and Rohan Tungate did extremely well in the muddy and slippery conditions. But to all the lads on both teams going out there and having a good go of it and a win for Ipswich as well, seemed a good home win!!

So first of all apologies to all my readers that I have not posted a while.

But here is a week round up of all speedway related things. 

Firstly we all know the tragic news of Lee Richardson and blessings to his family and friends.

In response to this tragic news there have been silences for the Lakeside Hammers captain. Social media was flooded with messages to Rico and it just shows how dangerous the sport really is. It then annoys me when you see a footballer on the floor from a tiny touch, whereas riders get thrown  of the bike and get up and are fine. I know two different sports with different risks but he point is the same in comparison of injuries.

So in terms of racing what has been going on?………

It begins with Belle Vue, the team that have not had lady luck on their side. They were hosts to Eastbourne Eagles where the aces lost by two, unfortunately.

On sky there was some premier league action with the Somerset Rebels vs Ipswich Witches. Both teams had rider replacement. But the racing was amazing!! It was nice to see a change in leagues. In one heat all reserves were in a heat and it was a British v Aussie race with Tom Perry and Kyle Newman representing the rebels and the Brits and for the witches team aka Aussies there was Rohan Tungate and Cameron Heeps . 

Back tot the elite league and the one and only Poole pirates. The team were very busy with Poole riding on their usual day on Wednesday against Peterborough, this is where the amazing turbo twin duo were beaten by Linus Sundstrom. A rare occurane, but one that is positive, to know it is possible to beat the turbo twins.

Saturday was the night for eurovision, football and yes the Swedish GP in Gothernburg. With semi finals causing controversy between Nicki Pedersen and Thomas H Jonasson. The wildcard of Thomas made it fourth in the final with the winner being Freddie Lindgren, Greg Hancock and Chris Holder. 

After that a bit of eurovision with a Swedish winner so eurovision will be in Stockholm in 2013.

Next time there will be a write up of Belle Vue Aces against Swindon Robins. 

So Winter is a big time to where the riders are going. Some news for the northern fans of speedway of Belle Vue. Chris Harris has decided to go back to Coventry next season, however Rory Schlein has made the decision to stay with the aces for 2012 and commit to the club.

But a crucial debate at the moment is whether the turbo twins will be split up with this “stupid” rule of one eight point average rider in one team. I am sorry but it is not Poole’s fault they have talented riders who deserve that point average. It just seems like they are being punished for being a brilliant speedway rider.

We shall see what happens with this new rule and whether it will not just effect Poole but other clubs as well?

Also Ipswich have made a new signing with Cameron Heeps. An Australian teenage who will be riding as a reserve while doubling up in the national league with the Fen Tigers. Good luck to him!