Splatty

Hans is not my favourite rider by a long way but i'm stunned by this decision - he should have got in ahead of all 3 riders - without doubt he was heading towards being a future world champion (dark side or no dark side)....time will tell as to whether this will affect him adversely or not On the flip side I am pleased that two of the younger guns have got a chance and Pepe is a very likeable rider but the token gesture by BSI is too late in the day and it is time that a proper qualifying system was brought back (ie one where everyone has to qualify except for the world champion) p.s. in defence of Scott no one can tell me that he wasn't one of the most entertaining, fastest and most consistent in the second half of the season - he may never be world champion but he will remain on the cusp for quite a while yet and if he sorts out his gating and self belief who knows?

Ben how about instead of that the riders are paid mileage in line with what inflation should have boosted it to, as by all accounts the mileage rate has hardly increased in years but more importantly.......that a radical drive is brought in to standardise machinery to parts at the lower end of the market - there would no longer be the struggle to raise funds for such and such overpriced carbs or forks - racing would be closer - skill would come back into fashion but more importantly the sport's main overhead would be reduced beware of the TRick - the above situation has already become an important situation - what now happens when the GP riders realise they will have to go down the very expensive route of custom made parts to keep up with Tony - the GP wannabees do the same to be picked as wildcards - theoretically it could eventually filter down into the leagues and create even higher prices for machinery which riders already can't afford....paid by promoters who can't afford the wages if a sensible approach is given to the finances in the sport at a time when clubs are apparently in trouble I wouldn't care if a team got quadruple points for a TR

I have to agree with trees - the fact that it has been cut short for Tennis highlights - which was also the reason it started late does not reflect the viewing figures and consequently the standing within the Sky listings.......very poor for the finale - i'm sure Ch4 will cover it in a couple of week's time though

re: commentary I think the standard is generally quite high for our growing sport - Kelvin is a decent 'colourman' and which would you prefer Pearson's shouting or Millard's commentary consisting of just repeating the leading rider's name throughout the race? what I have noticed though this season is that even though the racecard does not make it easy for them to instantly know who is making the semi, who has a chance and which gates are working...they have consistently been 'off the ball' - do they not know what a spreadsheet is?

I take it all back.....didn't do him any favours at all

and no dioubt they will try it in the final too to allow Lerigh 3rd overall

or contrary to worldwide opinion we do like to have fun

I reckon maybe you should pay a visit before expressing the opinion then........ and if you a true speedway connoisuer (ie one that likes tracks of all sizes and setups) you may well be wondering where the reputation came from as on the whole the racing has been of a high standard this season

when did you last go to Rye?

time is ticking on Nicki - he is not changing his style one bit and it will only end up in tears one day...I just hope they are not someone elses

thats the way to deal with Nicki and Hans

did Jason Crump just make the hand gesture it looked like on the TV?!!

I think you are right! lol ...thats what happens when you join the coverage late!

yeah 1st heat was 11 6 9 15 instead of 1 2 3 4

im confused...........why have we had 6 gp's with the same gate format and then all the gates change for this one?!