A Matter of Opinion....David Crane....24/03/2002

David Crane is webmaster of the Official Mildenhall Speedway website.

I think so. We survived 15 consecutive years of second division racing in the old National League and I'm sure the potential support is still there. It may take a couple of years to increase the support needed, and we certainly shouldn't jump up too soon, we don't want another 1992 and end up folding during the season through lack of support.

There's a few that will catch the eye this year. Rye House's Edward Kennett is one for sure, and Kings Lynn's James Brundle has been getting rave reviews.

I also liked the look of Peterborough's Danny Norton at the back end of last year, a terrific young prospect who will undoubtedly catch the eye this season. I tip the Pumas to do really well this year, possibly emulate the 1997 era of Howe, Stead, Allen etc, and win the league.

The website has allowed general fans to read the latest happenings, not only at the club but the league, as sometimes news is sparce in the Speedway Star. There are a few hardcore Mildenhall fans that visit it regularly, but on the whole its just general outside supporters.

I've spoken to Graham Drury who was highly impressed with the website and it will therefore remain the official club site.

Of course they have a chance, but realistically, I think the Aussies will be too hot for everyone. They were superb in the last World Cup and have so much talent, I can't see anyone stopping them. But I still think the Brits will do well, they've got the capabilities of reaching the final.

You can never predict the weather, and you don't want to start going into October needing to complete fixtures, as we at Mildenhall found out to our cost a couple of years back! It's best to get challenges out of the way in March, leaving the campaign proper to start in April, and if challenges are rained off, its no big deal.

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