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Probably because he chose gate 2 in the semi, and Madsen thought it better to get to the inside of him. I would have done the same. Then I would have crashed into the pit gate, because I can’t ride a speedway bike.

Congrats to Bartosz, he was never not slamming that door, that’s what world champions do

No,because they need at least a weeks notice to be able to get the air fence up

great seeing dan doing so good with workington possible have speedway again soon its great to have a cumbrian doing well at the highest leval

I don't get what people's problem is with capacity at the NSS? What is the capacity at Vojens? Prague? Malilla? Torun? Gorzow? Wroclaw? Yes the NSS ain't Cardiff but neither are any of the others I have listed. I would say the NSS (with it's temporary stand) compares perfectly with those others

Rasser’s been fabulous tonight.

As bizarre as this sounds the only realistic threat to zmarzlik title hopes I believe will come tonight from Dan bewley, if bewley were to win tonight and zmarzlik not make the semi (unlikely)but the momentum would swing in Dan’s favour and he would just ride that wave of momentum with no pressure where zmarzlik would feel that pressure knowing he has to perform to keep dan at bay, I think zmarzlik has enough to see it through but would be a interesting end to the series were tonight go the way of bewley

And Councillor's as part of their remit have to legally get the best return on any sales of assets for their communities.. That doesnt just cover financially but takes into consideration other criteria as for example, environmental issues and the well being of their constituents from their decision.. I would think that in this case given so few constituents would benefit then financial considerations were the No1 influence... Especially given the budget cutting that will inevitably take place over the next few years from Westminster.. It does show just what a magnificent achievement Messrs Gordon and Morton did in getting the NSS built with whole hearted support from many in the local council... Not sure in today economic climate that the NSS would have been Green lit to be honest...

100% Watching WTC at Vojens with a few hundred there was awful TV Seeing Cardiff barely 35% full is not good TV Imagine BV with extra capacity up to about 11k FULL to the Brim and comments like (we could have filled the place 3 x over)...it's just a completely different and entirely positive perception that encourages sponsors in, encourages stay aways to think about going back and encourages newcomers about a sport that even if it's for a day "looks vibrant" Marketing is 99% bullcrap and 1% fact....anyway

Qualifying at 12noon UK time and GP at 6pm UK time should be on http://kergel.ucoz.lv/index/live_stream_2/0-12?fbclid=IwAR2eL0VtZngKO7mWxtVxD6VmjVlUNOdM89lON8Sy-AcWVpETDr4TLLAnh68 GP only https://livetvon.click/stream/stream-42.php GP only http://ds.freestreams-live1.com/eurosport2-tv0/ GP only http://www.maniaki.tv/st16

To be fair both Cardiff and Vojens tonight have been dreadful

And with the flap of his right arm zmarzlik see’s off his main challenger to the title,at the top level speedway is a battle of the mind

Okay, that's two of my predictions that have come true - crap racing and Shov whining! All I need now is rain, and Bewley winning...

He would join a rather elite club if he does: working back in time... Artem Laguta 2021 Bartosz Zmarlik 2021 Jason Doyle 2016 Niki Pedersen 2006-07 Jason Crump 2006 If Dan does win tonight we can look forward to Malilla to see if he can match the record holder, Tony Rikardsson, who notched up a magnificent 4 in a row in 2005. Tony actually posted 5 out 6 that year and 6 out of 9. Come on Dan, I'm going to Torun - 5 in a row and the World crown. I love to be able to say "I was there" for that.

Comets 1-2 it is then

He posted a better time than Lebedevs I think so appeared in the top 16, but didn't pick a starting number as he's only the 1st reserve tonight.

JK`s excellent racecard for Vojens tonight https://www.speedwayservice.at/images/racecards/2022/SGP2022-08.pdf

I would say rename the final from the Jubilee League to the Queen Elizabeth Trophy. It was named after her all along, really, but Jubilee isn't quite the appropriate name any longer.

It would be good to know the details, as it would help me decide whether I "Boo him" or "LOUDLY boo" him the next time I see him ride!!!

Having spent 30 plus years attending meetings at Cowley and my Dad having gone to the very first meeting back in 1949 (although they did run meetings prior to the war) it pleases me that Oxford has again risen from the depths and I wish those all involved all the very best and congratulations on what is probably the best story to come out of speedway this year.

Just like a "jumpers down for goalposts" kick around... On a hired 4G pitch... Coaches and physios doing the lines and reffing.. Just 32 footballers all (spookily) in the same place at the same time... What are the chances of that?

I think you will find succession now goes on age not gender. I.e. George, then Charlotte, then Louis. That will not change however many sons William may have in future.

Provided they could demonstrate that they had made a procedurally correct decision they ought to be fine. Basically, it was £400,000 plus jobs created and ancillary commercial activity vs. Speedway for a handful of Monarchs fans and a lower financial return, so you can see why they came to the decision they did. All this talk of brown envelopes comes across as childish and petulant and it is little wonder the views of speedway fans are given little weight if that is the best we can do.

I even know one who has a regular column in the Oxford programme!

Although I havent been I know of plenty of Reading fans who been regulars this season

Since the last GP, it has been mentioned several times how nice it is to see three British riders in the Top 8, and it would be nice to see them stay there. Taking mid-September as a good time (usually around the time of the World Final), let's look at how many times that has happened in the final standings. For a start, it hasn't happened since 1993! You will also notice that there was a lengthy period between 1956 and 1975 where we couldn't manage three in the Top 8. The most we've had in the Top 8 was six (in 1949), although to be fair, no fewer than TEN of the World Finalists were British! There were also ten home riders in 1937, 1938, 1950, 1951, and 1952, and we achieved the feat of at least three on each of those occasions. Jack Parker and Split Waterman were involved in this feat four times, while Bill Kitchen, Freddie Williams, Peter Collins, and Dave Jessup have three each 1993 - Chris Louis (3), Andy Smith (5), Gary Havelock (6) 1989 - Simon Wigg (2), Jeremy Doncaster (3), Kelvin Tatum (5), Andy Smith (8) 1982 - Les Collins (2), Kenny Carter (5), Dave Jessup (6) 1980 - Michael Lee (1), Dave Jessup (2), John Davis (6), Peter Collins (7) 1978 - Gordon Kennett (2), Dave Jessup (4), Malcolm Simmons (6), Michael Lee (7) 1976 - Peter Collins (1), Malcolm Simmons (2), John Louis (6), Doug Wyer (7) 1975 - John Louis (3), Peter Collins (5), Malcolm Simmons (7) 1956 - Arthur Forrest (3), Peter Craven (4), Ken McKinlay (5), Brian Crutcher (8) 1954 - Brian Crutcher (2), Split Waterman (5), Eddie Rigg (7), Fred Brand (8) 1953 - Freddie Williams (1), Split Waterman (2), Jeff Lloyd (7), Arthur Forrest (8) 1952 - Freddie Williams (2), Bob Oakley (3), Dick Bradley (7), Jeff Lloyd (8) 1951 - Split Waterman (2), Jack Parker (4), Louis Lawson (6), Eddie Rigg (7) 1950 - Freddie Williams (1), Wally Green (2), Tommy Price (5), Jack Parker (6), Split Waterman (7) 1949 - Tommy Price (1), Jack Parker (2), Louis Lawson (3), Norman Parker (4), Bill Kitchen (6), Ron Clarke (7) 1938 - Bill Kitchen (5), Alec Statham (7), Eric Langton (8) 1937 - Jack Parker (4), Ginger Lees (5), Frank Charles (6), Bill Kitchen (8) 1936 - Eric Langton (2), Frank Charles (5), Jack Ormston (7)

Fairly sure there was at least one winter meeting at Sheffield while Neil Machin was promoter.

some painkillers make the body produce morphine, at a guess i'd suggest something like that

What a meeting lined up on Monday. It’s a great line up BELLE VUE fricke and Kurtz IPSWICH Doyle and tungate PETERBOROUGH Harris and basso LYNN pickering and klindt SHEFFIELD Holder and Ellis WOLVES Masters and Douglas

Robert now has a sniff of third never mind holding on for 6th.

NO

If the Monarchs knew it was a best bids situation then there can be no complaints

Shame none of the Brits could find a black armband

And joined this evening by 2018 Comets teammate (admittedly not Cumbrian...)!

If they could sign 7 Ukrainians it would help swing it,with Sturgeon

We move on to tomorrow`s final 1st leg Poznan v Opole Sunday September 11th start time 12pm UK time Canal + Sport 5 Links http://kergel.ucoz.lv/index/live_stream_2/0-12?fbclid=IwAR2eL0VtZngKO7mWxtVxD6VmjVlUNOdM89lON8Sy-AcWVpETDr4TLLAnh68 http://www.maniaki.tv/st7 https://livetvon.click/embed/stream-75.php

Having trouble sleeping? Try watching fishing. Seriously though, well researched.

My lads non league team have arranged a friendly for today... 100% the right thing to do... We go to work daily, and some sports have carried on, so why prevent people enjoying themselves? Her family mourning and doing what they want I absolutely get, (just like any other family who have lost someone), but it seems daft to prevent those who had no contact or relationship with her from doing what they want to do.. Cinemas remain open, pubs remain open, restaurants remain open, gyms remain open, seaside resorts remain open, so why are (some) sports not taking place? Barmy to be honest.. Being a keen follower of horse racing herself, I am sure she wouldn't have given a monkey's if everything just carried on as normal.. Which 99% of things have...

Thanks for the info " Racers and Royals" . If nothing else it would be interesting to see if I even receive a reply.

I've never seen any Polis at either Edinburgh, or Glasgow or Berwick.

Drove past in the big red bus today,no way are those house holders going to accept bikes back in that stsdium.

Nothing to do with the BSPA ROLE OF THE SCB Formed originally in 1948, under the authority of the RAC (Royal Automobile Club) the SCB was known as the Speedway Control Board, a title that stood until 2003. At that time, the RAC, through it’s subsidiary, the Motor Sports Association (MSA) relinquished their involvement and the Auto-Cycle Union, which was formed in 1903 had the sole responsibility in Great Britain for 2-wheeled motor sport. Subsequently the SCB was re-named as the Speedway Control Bureau and is authorised by the Auto Cycle Union to act as the recognised Governing Body for Speedway racing in Great Britain. Accordingly, each season the SCB produces a Rule Book entitled The Speedway Regulations, that covers all the rules applicable to the sport in Great Britain. It is available in booklet form at a small cost from the SCB Office or as a fre download from the SCB Website www.scbgb.co.uk Financed entirely by fees generated through the issue of Track Licences, Rider Registrations and Officials Licences the SCB seeks to act as the independent body to ensure that the BSPA, Member’s Tracks, Riders and Officials all act within the Rules and Regulations of the SCB and most importantly within the best interest of Speedway motorcycle racing. The SCB is managed on a day to day basis by the SCB Co-ordinator (Neil Vatcher: neil@scbgb.co.uk) and an Administrator (info@scbgb.co.uk). They are augmented in specialist areas by Track Inspectors (Alan Bridgett: alan@scbgb.co.uk & Mick Bates: mick@scbgb.co.uk), Track Curator Advisors (Terry Chrabaszcz : terrytrack@hotmail.co.uk & Andy Meredith : andym.amsa@gmail.com) and Technical Advisors (Ron Jones: jap4b@tiscali.co.uk & Jim McGregor: james.mcgregor10@outlook.com) Further specialist advice concerning Medical and Environmental matters are obtained via the ACU Committees; Environmental Advisor (Peter Gregory: pgregory@ntlworld.com), Medical Panel Secretary (Debbie Walmsley: dw@acu.org.uk) The Bureau consists of 4 nominated Members, two representing the ACU are Tony Steele and Paul Hurry (ACU Members) whilst Rob Godfrey (BSPA Chairman) and Chris van Straaten (BSPA Promoter) represent the British Speedway Promoters Association under the independent Chairmanship of Jim Lawrence (a former speedway Referee).

Yes but Uefa stated the announcement came too late to stop people attending so decided that tonight's games should carry on. The minutes silence at Old Trafford was impecably observed by the whole stadium.

Still playing the Champions League tonight though? How apparently disrespectful!

Track too narrow doesn't meet FIM specs as would have to install additional fence.

Ooo - I like that one

My predictions for Saturday. 1) Rain 2) Crap racing 3) Steve Shovlar will come on here whining 4) Win for Bewley!

I wonder if a few Livingston councillors got a large brown envelope from the winning application...

It wouldn't surprise me if the BSPL came up with a stupid rule like gloves must be the same colour as helmet colours ,massive changes need to be made or there will be no speedway in 10 year .

Confirmed for Sunday 18th September with Eurosport covering from 3pm.