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Mr.Clemens, Could you really describe Szczakiel as being part of a "Big Five" along the lines of the "real" big 5 of the previous era.The others were the best 5 riders in the world during that period(well,the league,would have to include Plechanov in a big 6).Was Jerzy even one of the best 5 on the continent during the decade,or just for a few years.It's even debatable that he was the best Polish rider of the decade.Apart from winning 2 titles on home tracks,his record wasn't too good.Hardly ever made it past continental semi's in the individual comp.Wasn't very often picked for Polish pairs or even WTC teams.If a final had been held in the U.S.S.R,maybe one of the Gordeev brothers would have been champ.If the final had been held in Germany,Müller might have one more than the one title,Stancl in Czech...would say they were better riders than Jerzy,not that he was the "no-hoper" that some try to make him out to be though. The same could be said for Egon in the 80's.He dominated the continent and in particular his home country far more than Szczakiel did,but you couldn't include him in a "Big 5,6 or 7" just because he won a world title.

Lets hope Prague is scheduled early then

Can only say i'm glad Mr.Clemens has nothing to do with writing articles for Backtrack

Times:Sat-training 09:00 start 14:00 then after the meeting training and 4 heats of the Gold Helmet Sun-12:30 start Tickets for sat range from about a quid standing to 2.50 for the best seat Sunday 3 quid standing to something like a tenner for a good seat

Sat U21 WTC + Golden Band for Juniors Sun Zlata Prilba(which is the Golden Helmet only in Czech )

Excactly,a huge advantage to the team that has good U21 rider(s).Those that don't suffer badly.See it here in Germany,where a U21 must be given at least 2 rides.

They are taking the #### if Jarek has to wait for a "special nomination"

O.k,but in what sense? As Andy said and you know yourself Polish speedway isn't healthy financially,they have had to draft in foreign teams to make up the numbers in Div.2.Not really something British speedway could or needs to do.Will that have positive or negative long term effects?Also the display in the WTC was awesome,but it was at home.Team Gb looked good at home,its away that proves strength in depth.And lets be honest i'm sure they would swap all their Team titles for a GP series winner.

Tommy,i think the line up for the wtc will be pretty much the same as the quali's apart from the sad absence of KB from the Danish team.From what i know the Goldenes Band will consist of the riders from the WTC plus riders from Austria and Germany.The line up for the Zlata Prilba given in the BSA isLeigh Adams,Jason Crump,S.Johnston,C.Harris,M.Loram,S.Nicholls,A.Smith,H.andersen,S.Ermolenko,M.Za gar,M.Ferjan,P.Karlsson,D.Davidsson,S.Tihanyi,A.Milanese,S.Terenzani,F.Wallner,J. Franc,M.Fencl,A+l.Dryml,T.Suchanek,B.Brhel,T.Topinka.It also includes Hefenbrock,Smolinski,Schultz and Kugelmann from Germany but the German Championship is also the same day so they probably won't be there

results from Holsted.dk Semi 1. 1. Jesper B 2. Rune Sola 3. Dannie Søderholm 4. Brian Lyngsø Semi 2. 1. Jonas Raun 2. Ronni Pedersen 3. Klaus Jakobsen 4. Steven Andersen, d Tjæreborg Super Finale: 1. Jesper B 2. Jonas Raun 3. Rune Sola 4. Ronni Pedersen

Oh thanks Tomaz.Was trying for ages to think what it all meant and as no one else asked thought it was just me...

Probably

Think your right in assuming there is a bit of a North/South rivalry,and that Bavarians consider themselves somewhat different to the rest of the country.I haven't been to Neuenknick(heard the track wasn't too good and the red stuff is hard to get out of your skin/clothes),but its hard to beat a german track on a warm summers day with german beer

Tomaz, probably a silly question but what does the =5,etc after Matej's score represent

Lets not forget Papua New Guinness.Were a few riders from Port Moreton.One came over for second half rides.And of course Brazil

I was going to say,it's not your "deckchair,blanket,flask of tea" sort of atmosphere you get in Britain(and in Germany!)

HG, I doubt if Smoli has upset Egon.I don't know how far Egon travels,but if he stays mainly here in the north then he see's a different Martin to what the fans in Bavaria see.The country is pretty well divided north/south for speedway and the times i have seen Martin here,he doesn't dominate like he does in the south.Also Egon naturally has the self belief of a champion and probably can't see anyone following in his footsteps.The new bunch of youngsters are probably the best for a long time,but whether there is a superstar among them remains to be seen.

Results from meeting here.Seems he will miss Lonigo as he broke his hand

Teterow 38 M.Wolter (1,2,1,3,2)9 S.Andersson (0,3,2,f)5 S.Ermelenko (3,2,3,3,ex)11 T.Brosowski (0)0 C.Hefenbrock (2,3,3,3,2)13 Güstrow 36 R.Baumann (1,0,1)2 J.Pingel (1,3,3)7 P.Swist (2,3,3,1,2)11 P.Paluch (1,2,e.f,2,3)8 M.Staszewski (3,2,e.f,3)8 Stralsund 33 T.Busch (1,2)3 A.Skórnicki (3,1,2,2,1)9 L.Jankowski (3,0,1,2,)6 R.Kowalski (2,2,2,1)7 J.B.Jensen (3,1,1,2,1)8 Parchim 13 J.Kugelmann (0,0,e.f)0 A.Lieschke (0,1,1)2 D.Rath (1,f,0,0)1 B.Kasprowiak (2,1,0,ex,0)3 M.Schultz (0,0,3,1,3)7 What a meeting!The fact that Sam was excluded in the last heat for riding inside the line while in third place meant that Brokstedt now host the final Some great racing from Sam,Mirko and Hefe in particular.Staszewski also put on a show and was unlucky his bike packed up while in the lead.Stefan Andersson had what looked like a nasty fall,but he walked away,although he didn't take his last race.Teterow and Stralsund go through and meet Brokstedt and Diedenbergen in what looks to be a cracking final

Denmark A 57 K.Bjerre 15 max M.Risager 15 max H.Møller 12 max P.Hougaard 9 N.Klindt 6 max Denmark B 28+3 C.Vissing 10 J.Graversen 7 K.Jakobsen 6 J.Kristiansen 3 Norway 28 R.Sola 10 M.Bjerk 9 Ukraine 6 A.Karpov 3 Full result here

results from inspeed.de 1.wölbert 15 pkt 2.petersen 14 pkt 3.facher 13 pkt 4.dilger 12 pkt 5.pudel 11 pkt 6.stanek 10 pkt 7.kapser 9 pkt 8.helfer 8 pkt 9.günther 7 pkt 10.bernhard 4 pkt 11.deddens 1 pkt Congrats to Kevin

Results from day 2 at Stralsund and a much depleted line up with the non appearance of Slabon,Ulamek,Ermelenko,Wolter Group 1 Andersson,Linette,Rath,Haupt,R.Diener(ret) Andersson,Haupt,Rath,Diener,Linette(e.f) Andersson,Linette,Haupt,Diener,Rath Group 2 J.B.Jensen,Hefenbrock,Hauzinger,Frankow,Terenzani Frankow,Hefenbrock,Hauzinger,Jensen,Terenzani Hefenbrock,Jensen,Frankow,Terenzani,Hauzinger Group 3 Ruud,Jankowski,Suchanek,Mell,Andersen Ruud,Jankowski,Suchanek,Andersen,Mell Ruud,Jankowski,Suchanek,Mell,Andersen Group 4 Walasek,Schultz,Kowalski,Knakowski,Danielczik Schultz,Walasek,Kowalski,Danielczik,Knakowski Walasek,Knakowski,Danielczik,Kowalski(e.f),Schultz dnr Semi 1 Andersson,Ruud,Frankow,Schultz,Knakowski,Jensen(e.f) Ruud,Frankow,Andersson,Jensen,Knakowski,Schultz Semi 2 Jankowski,Walasek,Suchanek,Hefenbrock,Linette,Haupt(f.ex) Suchanek,Walasek,Hefenbrock,Linette,Haupt,Jankowski A-Final Ruud Jankowski Frankow S.Anderssson Walasek Suchanek B-Final J.B.Jensen M.Schultz C.Hefenbrock Haupt Linette Knakowski Ostseepokal Final Ruud J.B.Jensen Walasek Frankow Suchanek S.Andersson e.f Good meeting despite the non appearance of some.David Ruud was easily the best rider.Andersson was the only one to beat him today.Christian Hefenbrock was the most exiting rider of the day though.Unlucky in his semi when he came past Jankowski and Walasek only for the race to be stopped because Roberto Haupt fell.Couldn't repeat it in the re-run so no German reached the final

results from day1 at Teterow taken from www.inspeed.de A-Final 1. D. Ruud (SWE) 2.K. Slabon (CAN) 3. S. Ulamek (PL) 4. J. B. Jensen (DK) 5. S. Andersson (SWE) 6. S. Ermolenko (USA) B-Final 1. M. Wolter (D) 2. M. Frankow (PL) 3. G. Walasek (PL) 4. S. Andersen (DK) 5. M. Schultz (D) 6. R. Diener (D) 1. Ruud 2. Slabon 3.Ulamek 4. J. B. Jensen 5.Stef. Andersen 6. Ermolenko 7.Wolter 8. Frankow 9.Walasek 10. Stev Andersen 11. Schultz 12. R. Diener 13. Suchanek 14. Luk. Linette 15. Mell 16. Hefenbrock 17. Haupt 18.Kankovsky 19. Terenzani 20. Kowalski

My son,Red Ott Airey Proch,never forgave me for naming him after some speedway riders

From the report Tomaz Porzl gave the other month the track is now rocky rather than dusty