The meeting at Saddlebow was called off after some riders were not happy to continue on a rain-affected track.

Stars co-promoter Chapman told the Lynn News: "It was a tragedy, because it was down to only a minority of riders. I can't handle the attitude of some Elite League riders.

"I was serious – I'm not interested in running Elite League speedway at this club.

"I don't want to sensationalise it, I don't want the headlines 'I'm quitting'.

"Perhaps it's a clash of characters between me and some Elite League riders.

"I definitely want to win the Premier League title, and if that means promotion, I'd like someone else to be involved."

Chapman pointed out that the track held amateur speedway the following morning on a far wetter track, and the meeting went ahead fine.

He added on the EL Pairs: "The meeting could have gone ahead. If it had been two Premier League clubs racing here, it would have gone ahead, that's all I'm trying to stress.

"I feel sorry for the paying public.

"Even the referee said the track was okay at first, then he was swayed by a minority of riders.

"We did everything they asked for on the track. I didn't like it, but we did it.

"I couldn't believe the negative attitude of four riders – and I won't name them – that's not for me to discuss.

"They were ringing from the dressing-room, and they'd not even looked at the track. Some riders such as Jason Crump were itching to go out.

"It's because they had a meeting in Poland the next day.

"It wound me up so much, and I was so fired-up on Saturday night.

"I personally want to win the league this year, and I'm convinced we've got a good chance of doing so, so there's no options left for me.

"It's because I so strongly believe we can win the league that is why this issue has come about.

"The league we're in is fine. I personally don't want to be involved with Elite League speedway."

Buster's son Jonathan Chapman, also Lynn Stars' promoter, confirmed this is his final season as Super Seven (Super7even) series director.

The Super7even covers the seven various leagues' challenge meetings like the EL Pairs.

He said: "This is very unlike me to say this, but I was very anti-Elite League after the things that went on.

"After seeing the attitude of certain riders – you wouldn't see that in the Premier League riders, they're not prima donnas.

"I was very disappointed with the attitude of Troy Batchelor, coming back to his home club, towards the track.

"Obviously his one year in the Elite League has made him into a world superstar already!

"It was all pre-planned that I had resigned from the Super Seven, the reason being that I feel I've put a lot of work to get it where it is.

"This year the top of the BSPA seem to want to take the running of it and the power back to themselves, but I wasn't going to put my name to that.

"Last year I had complete control. I resigned because I put a lot of hard work and energy into it, and I don't want to put my name to something I don't have control over.

"Saturday's events vindicated my decision, it's hassle I can do without."

The Lynn Money Centre Stars have done a swap with Conference Leaguers Boston, who will ride at home to Redcar tomorrow (7.30pm parade).

Lynn Stars will host Birmingham on Friday in the Premier Trophy.

There is no Stars meeting tomorrow.

Jonathan Chapman explained: "Birmingham are a Wednesday night track and Boston a Friday promotion, so we swapped with Boston."