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Everything posted by Daniel Smith
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You're right, it is far fetched but I'm just stating we can not have referees throwing riders out for dangerous riding. It's a tough call to say whether there is intent or not. That call can only be judged by a panel imo
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The card system is a great idea but- To do this every track has to have TV replays available at all tracks. We can't rely on referees making correct calls. At the meeting's referees can only issue yellow cards. If a rider receives 2 or more yellow cards then the video evidence is sent to an independent panel to review (a little like F1). If the panel deem the rider dangerous they're issued a red card and suspended for 3 matches. Clubs that have a suspended rider can only use a guest with a 20% lower average. 3 red cards in a season under 1 organisation i.e. SGP, SEC, British, Swedish, Polish league etc would result in a 6 month Worldwide suspension. Meeting referees can only issue red cards for violent conduct. I repeat though, this can only be achieved with full meeting recordings, not just some dude with a camcorder and an independent panel
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Swedish Elitserien 2014, Round 7
Daniel Smith replied to Ghostwalker's topic in International World of Speedway
We're constantly reminded how much better the Swedish Elitserien is compared to the British Elite League. The TV meetings have suggested otherwise so far this season. -
Swedish Elitserien 2014, Round 7
Daniel Smith replied to Ghostwalker's topic in International World of Speedway
People moan about the meetings on SkySports but bloody hell, this is dross so far. Will stick with it though just to annoy the wife -
Mechanics will look like this soon http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i467/KLStars127/Mobile%20Uploads/8806_zps3vp44vte.jpeg
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Nicki Pedersen. Mbe ?
Daniel Smith replied to Super Blue's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Think that's a bit harsh to put all the blame on Pedersen for that. He gets a bit shove from the inside which forced him high and wide leaving Emil nowhere to go. Unintentional incident -
Unnecessary Delays Due To Low Sun ?
Daniel Smith replied to cyclone's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
That is the correct answer. The death of dirty manufacturing, coal power stations, cleaner polluting vehicles, increased gas / oil / electric central heating over fossil fuel burning etc. This has made a tremendous difference over the last 10-15 years. -
Unnecessary Delays Due To Low Sun ?
Daniel Smith replied to cyclone's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
And it still is. I can't believe this is seen as an issue to be honest. At the end of the day, 4 blokes going into the bends at high speed and can't see the turn or each other and people really think that's ok?!?!?!? COOOOOOOOOOME OOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Like it but I think 10 metre gaps may be to large. 10 metres is tough when a rider touches the tapes so would be extremely harsh on a rider who wasn't at fault for the restart, especially if they were right on the back wheel of the rider in front. 5 metre gaps may be better as it's enough of a start for the leading rider but also enough for the others to really get their teeth into chasing down those in front
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Swedish Elitserien 2014 Round 3
Daniel Smith replied to Ghostwalker's topic in International World of Speedway
All the passing in heat 14 was round the outside #JustSaying -
Swedish Elitserien 2014 Round 3
Daniel Smith replied to Ghostwalker's topic in International World of Speedway
Didn't see that coming from Andersson. -
Swedish Elitserien 2014 Round 3
Daniel Smith replied to Ghostwalker's topic in International World of Speedway
Vorsprung durch Technik -
Swedish Elitserien 2014 Round 3
Daniel Smith replied to Ghostwalker's topic in International World of Speedway
Absolutely, some good racing so far -
Swedish Elitserien 2014 Round 3
Daniel Smith replied to Ghostwalker's topic in International World of Speedway
It's an absolute myth that if all these guys turned up the crowds would increase. Certainly not substantially enough to cover the riders costs and be sustainable -
Swedish Elitserien 2014 Round 3
Daniel Smith replied to Ghostwalker's topic in International World of Speedway
The most annoying thing so far is I can barely hear the bikes when racing. If speedway ever goes electric it will be a disaster, hate silent speedway. I need the noise -
Swedish Elitserien 2014 Round 3
Daniel Smith replied to Ghostwalker's topic in International World of Speedway
But all these superstars don't improve the standard of racing but only promotions expenditure -
The Lighter Side Of Speedway
Daniel Smith replied to hulvik's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Can the Robert Lambert scenario from yesterday to in this section. Was hilarious what went on -
Same for me, the final was cut off
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The Lighter Side Of Speedway
Daniel Smith replied to hulvik's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Yep. I tell ya, the Buster Chapman storys are endless. -
The Lighter Side Of Speedway
Daniel Smith replied to hulvik's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
The tales of Buster Chapman are endless but my favourite was when he once charged up to the referees box ranting and raving. You could see the box shaking then proceeded to climb round the front and clean the windows still ranting after a rider was excluded. One I didn't see but plenty regularly still talk about was he laid down at the start gates and refused to move until a rider was put back in the race. -
Speedway Best Pairs
Daniel Smith replied to DutchGrasstrack's topic in International World of Speedway
Out of the 2 One Sport events I think they should push the FIM to sanction the Pairs as an official World Championship event. It's my most favourite part of Speedway ever watching rider's team ride. It's beautiful poetry and the reason to love Speedway. As a note, with how sh!yte Nicki Pedersen was I'd have been a bit p!$$ed if I was Hans Andersen not to get a ride -
Speedway Best Pairs
Daniel Smith replied to DutchGrasstrack's topic in International World of Speedway
My favourite comments tonight was from comedian Jack, along the lines of "there he goes into a left hander..... What am I talking about, they're all left handers." Sam and Jack then proceed to wet themselves laughing, brilliant -
Speedway Best Pairs
Daniel Smith replied to DutchGrasstrack's topic in International World of Speedway
Terrific meeting. Absolutely glued to it and with the commentary turned up. Getting use to Jack Burnicle and Sam Ermolenko, once you get passed all the bungling is actually quite entertaining in itself. -
Newcastle Drop Rosen....
Daniel Smith replied to skoobie's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Has something gone wrong in the Lambert camp? At the team announcement supporters meeting back last year Lambert specifically said he'd have no time to ride Premier League due to riding commitments in the British EL + German and Danish leagues