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Swc Event 1 King's Lynn 26/07/14
Daniel Smith replied to Bagpuss's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Absolute dross of a meeting. Way way way to slick. Only line is right round the curb -
Swc Event 1 King's Lynn 26/07/14
Daniel Smith replied to Bagpuss's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Extra bums on seats not required as the place is close to almost full -
Swc King's Lynn Traffic Problems
Daniel Smith replied to Star Lady's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Also, please do abide by the 30mph speed limit. Almost 3000 speeding tickets have been handed out over the last 2 and a half weeks. The average speed cameras are fully functioning -
Swedish Elitserien 2014, Round 11
Daniel Smith replied to Ghostwalker's topic in International World of Speedway
Correct call from the referee in heat 8 excluding Sundstrom but you don't see many referees call it that way Up to heat 11 - in terms of TV league racing, this is by far meeting of the season so far (Poland Sweden UK) Heat 13 - sensational Heat 14 - Oh my fookin good god, who said Hampel is a gating tart. There's some brave moves being thrown down in this meeting. Unbelievable Top draw stuff, if only racing can be like that week in week out -
Rolling At The Starts - Growing Problem?
Daniel Smith replied to SPEEDY69's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Rolling, anticipating start are ok with me. As long as they don't touch the tapes under the green light, let it go. All adds to the entertainment -
Tai Woffinden's Views On Single Night Racing In Uk
Daniel Smith replied to clambo71's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
You are correct but what we tend to find in the UK is that the fixture selection for TV meetings are horrendous. Wrong tracks, wrong away teams etc. TV matches should be a showcase but far too many times Elite League TV matches are laughing stocks yet when they pick Premier League meetings for TV they're the best meetings on the best tracks. I just don't get it -
2014 European Speedway Championships
Daniel Smith replied to DutchGrasstrack's topic in International World of Speedway
Might just tell the wife I'm constipated and pop to the bathroom -
2014 European Speedway Championships
Daniel Smith replied to DutchGrasstrack's topic in International World of Speedway
I too think the referee called it correct -
2014 European Speedway Championships
Daniel Smith replied to DutchGrasstrack's topic in International World of Speedway
Why on earth did they just translate Kildermand when he was speaking in English -
Tai Woffinden's Views On Single Night Racing In Uk
Daniel Smith replied to clambo71's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Arrogance The only arrogance is coming from the PL and their fans for refusing to see the bigger picture that change is required throughout speedway and not just the EL for the benefit of British Speedway and our own British riders. As a King's Lynn fan I'm fully aware of the workings of all 3 levels of racing. Change is required from top to bottom. British Speedway needs the double up option and for it to work correctly the Premier League can't race the same night's as the Elite League. That's not arrogance, it's bloody common sense for goodness sake -
Tai Woffinden's Views On Single Night Racing In Uk
Daniel Smith replied to clambo71's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
I've been on the same wave as Tai for many years but 1 single race night would be impossible. After a little bit of homework though it does look like all EL tracks could race Monday's or Thursday's. No excuses 8-10 teams Have the league set to 1 home and away fixture against each team (16-18 fixtures) + playoffs Only 1 fixture per week home or away The Premier League can't race on these 2 nights All riders outside the GP's / SEC can ride for Premier League clubs (also excluded are those riding both Swedish & Polish Elite) 1 British U24 at reserve 1 U20 Fast Track Rider at reserve (National League rider in the last 3 years) Adjust current race format having the home U24 reserve racing with his home top 2 heatleaders but not meet the away top 2. The home U20 FTR races with the home 3rd Average Rider but not against any of the away top 3 Average Rider's Scrap the 2nd reserve race Fixed team positions according to averages 1. Top Average Rider 2. 4th Average Rider 3. 3rd Average Rider 4. 5th Average Rider 5. 2nd Average Rider 6. Brit U24 7. U20 FTR -
Best Track In England?
Daniel Smith replied to wilsonpaul198's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
To be fair, there was more passing after the 1st 2nd bend than what Leicester has seen all season. Speedway Updates give a fair indication of that. Good racing isn't always about a pass. Chasing back wheels is as good as a pass and their was plenty of that last night with quality defending from the guys in front. Chase a back wheel round Leicester and you'll crash. -
Danish Swc Team
Daniel Smith replied to PHILIPRISING's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
I think the highest scoring rider will join Iversen, MJJ & Pedersen in the race-off / final. I like what the Danes have done as they're not gonna be bottom of the table -
The Difference In Attendances At Tracks
Daniel Smith replied to mdmc82's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
I've said exactly that for years. It's not the Worldy foreigners that brings the crowds in, it's home grown talent and if they're local rider's that's even better. 100% why we have to stick with the fast track system or similar with only British at reserve. Look after our own is No'1 priority -
Does anyone honestly believe a 2nd GP in a substantial sized stadium would be a success? Are you really saying the attendance at the Cardiff GP wouldn't be affected? Dear oh dear. If the UK was to take on a 2nd GP it would have to be at an already established track (likely to be Belle Vue if & when built) with about 3-5,000 capacity. There is absolutely no way in any universe 2 temporary tracks with 50,000+ capacities would even be half full. It's also the same people suggesting the 2 stadium idea that in the past has battered the Cardiff GP for already being pretty much half empty. Also, with Cardiff being July, at which point of the season should the 2nd GP be held with it being open to the UK elements
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Have you quoted the wrong post? No complaints from me about cost but yes you're right. When a Wembley stadium event is on it's very expensive.
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The only spoiler yesterday was the Fanzone. Didn't even bother going into the mixer as there were far too many people in such a small area. When I met up with my sis a bit later she said that Monster tent stopped handing out drinks due to the over crowding. Everything else was perfection. Why anyone would suggest that the British GP should move to Wembley or anywhere else in fact need to visit the doctor. Cardiff is simply the Monaco of speedway and is perfectly suited to any weather conditions thrown at it.
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2014 European Speedway Championships
Daniel Smith replied to DutchGrasstrack's topic in International World of Speedway
WTF!!!!!!!! -
Just Imagine......where Would You Choose?
Daniel Smith replied to SpeedwayTShirts's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Bradford track, Millennium Stadium, in King's Lynn. Regardless of what some may deceive as a dream, I just couldn't go against my own people for love nor money -
2014 European Speedway Championships
Daniel Smith replied to DutchGrasstrack's topic in International World of Speedway
How I understand it (so not very well ) is that the SEC is under the 'European FIM' and not 'The FIM' & there's been some internal wrangling between the 2 parties over it. British Speedway only recognise the official FIM but I do believe the official FIM are becoming swayed to the SEC so in the near future all riders will be competing. -
2014 European Speedway Championships
Daniel Smith replied to DutchGrasstrack's topic in International World of Speedway
It's Speedway not table tennis mate