The White Knight

Dead right neb!!! :approve:

You may have a point here regarding different Countries - but as for media coverage it is virtually none existant these days, sadly. There was loads more media coverage in the 60's/70's. I still believe my statement about more injuries these days to be true though. It has to be said that I cannot prove it - but that is my honest belief.

I think that must be the explanation RD. :rofl:

Succinctly put.

Mostly the Bikes though. You are asking Riders to perform on 1928 Tracks, in some cases, on 'Rocket Ships' compared to the Bikes of years ago. There are far more injuries these days than ever I can remember. Most of them caused by the Bikes. We need to go back a bit and use Bikes that are more compatible to the Tracks we have today. Two Valve Uprights could be the answer. Awaits flak.

Thank you Jacques - I didn't know that. By the sounds of things he'll give Holder a Medal.

I hate to admit this Jacques - but I have never heard of him.

I wonder how Monster feel about it? Not a great advert for them is it?

Nowhere that I can find. Odd really.

That will probably mean the end of any of the top Riders coming here. Sad really. It certainly will not help British Speedway and it's standing in the World.

So do I. I still live in hope. I know what it is like to lose my Track for Speedway.

Yes - but I think he meant that the Track conditions made it even more dangerous. (Holder that is).

To be totally honest - I have some sympathy with that viewpoint.

It states here he did: http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/10246251.Speedway_ace_Darcy_Ward_issues_apology_after_drink_and_drugs_arrest/?ref=rc or it did? PIRATES star Darcy Ward apologised to his fans, colleagues and employers after admitting: “I made a mistake.” Ward today issued a statement via speedway365.com after The Queensland Times reported that he had been convicted of fleeing police on a motorbike while under the influence of drink and drugs. Pirates ace Ward, 20, admitted a string of offences when he appeared in court in his native Australia, according to reports. The report claimed Ward had been drinking and smoking marijuana when police attempted to pull him over in his home town of Camira. He is alleged to have fled on an unregistered and uninsured motorbike but was later located by officers. He is reported to have been fined $5,500. Source: The Press Newspaper. 22nd February 2013 I'm sorry but when I checked the 'Link' on here it didn't work, so I tried it again, it worked and I copied and pasted the article wkha1.

We already are squeezed from all sides. We have no choice but to accept it.

Possibly so - but that would be a gamble.

If you are the Tenant of the Stadium, to a certain extent you are at the mercy of the Landlord. If Speedway picks two days a week that will suit some Tracks they may find that those two days are impossible for other Tracks and vice versa. What I am saying is that the two night Plan may be very good in theory - but in practice it could, I repeat could, force certain Tracks out of business. Is that what you want? You have to admit that it is possible.

No idea - but are you saying I am wrong?

Yes Dandelion, thanks to you. I've just made another small Edit. (Div. 2). Thanks again. Ian.

Let's just hope and pray there is one. :sad:

Actually - I believe you get 'Double Points' for just turning up.

I've edited all the changes scarletrider.

Damn it!!! I have run out of 'Likes'. I like your Post Dandelion. :approve:

Now I can 100% agree with that.

The answer to that is yes, in my opinion. Good grief!!! - you don't want to bring morals in to a discussion on Speedway.