Bryn

Just spoken to one of my contacts out in Wroclaw, he's in the pits right now and overhead it's clear blue skies. There's been rain earlier but the track wasn't watered prior annd looks in A1 condition. Some more rain is forecast for later this evening but appears there are no problems as things stand.

PITS carpark to be a little pedantic Parsnips!

Just heard that Karpov is a non-starter.

I have talked at length this morning to one of my contacts who has gone out to Wroclaw for tomorrow's GP. He reports that it was VERY wet last night with the beer in the bar he was in with other Brits flowing very freely indeed! He also reports that it is somewhat drier this morning as all are having trouble sinking their first drink of the day!

As I said on a similar thread on the Lakeside Hammers forum earlier Parsnips me old mate, would have gone of I'd realised the likes of Sverre, Olle, Tony C, Reg (who would probably have given us a song afterwards!) etc had possibly been riding tonight!

Words absolutely & utterly fail me, they really do! Knowing just how much of your lives of late both you (Russ) and Claire have devoted to this exciting prospect I know it goes without saying that you must be absolutely devastated by this bombshell especially given the proximity to the scheduled opening date. My own personal thoughts, and those of the entire British Speedway family I'm sure, are with you two at this time. Bryn

Do I take it that the winner of Pool 1 was Ronnie Parker alias "The Prince of Port Adelaide?" If it was, will hopefully help him celebrate later in the year by allowing him to buy me a Bundy or three at the legendary Blue Room!

Haven't got a clue as to why Steve Boxall wasn't selected - Peter Oakes is the GB Under 21 manager, he'll know.

Well the only person who knows the answer then I suppose is manager Peter Oakes who named his line up early last week as, obviously, programmes have to be compiled and printed. I would hazard a guess that that Peter looked at the fact that as the fixtures stood (yeah ok Workington was rained off last night but he wouldn't have known would he when naming the team!) that Peter possibly thought that a three day schedule involving Oxford, Workington, and Oxford again might be a tad too much at this early stage of the season.

Riding for Workington (or due to ride - weather permitting!) for Workington at Newcastle tonight I believe. Bryn

THAT would be much appreciated Anders!

Thanks Liverstam - couldn't see for looking twit that I am!

No different - timekeeper would still have to remember to throw the switch once rider had passed finishing line to start the last lap.

Anyone (Anders?) got any idea as to the make up of each side's squads for the forthcoming season as they stand at the moment? Bryn

Doesn't bear thinking about Parsnips!

Am looking for contact details for following (amongst others) for a project I'm working on : Dave Whitta Steve Verge Cliff Ott Tony Hurren Neville Tatum Dean Standing Robbie Fuller Barry Thomas Kevin Teager (think he posts on here) Anyone with such info please Email me OFF list at kcv83@dial.pipex.com Cheers Bryn

Assuming that the timekeeper remmbered to throw the switch when the fourth placed rider had passed the finishing line to start his last lap which didn't always happen I can assure you!

Some other problems, apart from the huge one of getting planning permission that is include: Whether or not Ladbrokes would want speedway there Access to the stadium and car parking for fans bearing in mind that Sainsbury's is open until 10pm each night and the car parking space for the dog stadium is VERY limited indeed - doubt if more than 150 cars could be accommodated.

OUCH! However I feel sure Ronnie will have no hesitation whatsoever in gaining everyone's deepest sympathy by showing the injury to all users of the legendary Blue Room, particularly the female fraternity!

So one assumes that "The Prince of Port Adelaide" has now been crowned King! Oh to have been in the Blue Room last night / this morning!

D Bargh is Dave Bargh (ex Newcastle etc) mops and he's Andrew's uncle.

New stadium physically wasn't / isn't big enough to incorporate a speedway track Ray. Basically it's built on the ground previously occupied by the pits cr park in the old days.

And, for Wightlink Islanders fans more good news in that I'm led to believe Jason Bunyan was runner up.

Thought you got all confuzzled Shazzy girl! And it sure is good to hear from the Crayford MS who I had the honour of doping & oiling for once at Canterbury. If my memory serves me correctly Mike you didn't have any with you that night and, unless the passage of time has enabled me to put some positive spin on the story, didn't you get a max? Spoke to Paul Whittaker the another night - he's really keen on a Crayford reunion but would need a little notice so that he could book time off from his lorry driving job. Am trying to track down the Great Galvini amongst others now. Bryn

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