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And arguably never have done in any World Final, be it traditional or GP.

No it does not. There simply isn't an argument about giving a 3 times champion a wildcard if needed. And even if he were not an ex-champ, it's not as though there are any better Danish options The case for Tai is far less clear cut.

He did actually come through a series of qualifying rounds before the GP challenge, so not just a one-off night.

It's not always about the money. Some of us can't receive Sky due to line of sight problems. Virgin are a godsend then until the red button issue crops up.

Which performances would these be? His SGP qualifier (1)? No, he failed to qualify. His SGP qualifier (2)? No, given an undeserved second chance, he again failed to qualify. What has he won of note? He fulfills your last criterion but that's not reason enough to be included.

Not strictly true - the riders in this meeting came through a series of qualifying rounds.

A British wild card is sufficient to maintain Cardiff interest.

Yes, a first class line-up there.

Another was Dave Buttigeig (sp) who went on to become a karting legend.

I'm pretty sure it was Chris Byles who owned the site. My own bike (Dula JAP grasser) appeared on it and that's who I sent the pic to some years ago.

Ivan is absolutely adamant about it, more so on behalf of Bob who he is determined should not lose his place in the record books.

Swe 46 WG 32 GB 31 Nor 10

Is it Holta's birthday?

Given that many riders of the era used some quite colourful nicknames, I'm surprised Alec didn't. Or perhaps he did and was being ironic! Any idea if that was his real name Norman?

He's a cert for a wildcard if he doesn't qualify.

Ken 'Pubic' Eyre, former Ace and Wolf

Another awful GP. How sad that the pinnacle of our sport has come to this.

That's why I said 'given the chance'.

Yet again the joker is pivotal. Same for everyone given the chance but still seems wrong.

Adams chokes yet again when it really matters.

Yep, Chris holder is really looking world class now.

I mean no disrespect but in 30+ years of following speedway I'd never heard of him before the thread on here. To my mind, he wasn't a major figure in British speedway.

Brilliant meeting on an all-round excellent track. Lots of great moments but Ht20 was salient. More of the same on thursday will do nicely.

Thought it was the SWC

My mistake - I was unsure from that line-up. That must be the meeting that induced them to make the rule change.