PHILIPRISING

BUT not winning speedway's ultimate prize which he is capable of.

DON'T want to get too pedantic here but you suggested "several multi-page features" which isn't the case and can you name those tuners who have advertised in SS.

ON the contrary, hate to see such a talent go to waste and, of course, I wasn't the only one. Emil also had people pulling in the opposite direction but they seem to have relented now as well.

SHOW me the advertising and the several multi-page features and you will have your answer

THANKS, best laugh I've had in ages.

BECAUSE neither Harris nor Lambert were prepared to work with Gerhard and provide him with the feedback he needed. Freddie has worked closely with Marcel from last winter through the current season. I'm not carrying a torch for the GTR but do advocate anything that brings down costs.

VERY harsh on Doyle. Mediocre he ain't

YOUR understanding of slagging is very different to mind. Have criticised his lack of ambition and the reasons why he wouldn't compete at the highest level but have always been at the front of the queue wanting him back in the SGP as he would probably tell you given the number of conversations we have had on the matter.

I DON'T pick the wild cards But would be VERY surprised if the FIM didn't welcome him back with open arms and doubt that BSI would have any objection either.

YOU are assuming that a tuner can get it to go faster. No one has suggested it is the fastest out there, better than a PJR or the very much in vogue Graversen (Doyle). At a time when most riders, including some in the SGP, are concerned at how much they are spending on frequent expensive services, it is obviously an attractive proposition as it is. Many riders currently purchasing a bog standard GM then despatch to the likes of Peter Johns, Flemming Graversen, Jan Andersson, etc, who replace many of its components with what they consider to be better and considerably more expensive ones. Marcel has attempted to cut that out and supply an engine that already has the finest materials in-built and doesn't require taking up a level. I have admitted many times on here that no one knows less about the workings on any engine let alone a speedway one and have no particular reason to beat the GTR drum but the proof does appear to be in the eating.

TERRIFIC news that Emil Sayfutdinov wants to resume his SGP career. What an addition to the 2017 line-up he will be.

THE real market for the GTR is 'bread and butter' riders who would be more than happy with its competitiveness and reliability and not having to try and get a tuner to squeeze a bit more speed out of it. Not having to spend unnecessary money over the course of a season would bring its own rewards. As for GP riders, sure they might try and improve it further but that would be a matter for them. Lindgren hasn't and hasn't seemed down on speed in GPs. The rest is up to him. Certainly some of his GP colleagues are taking a closer look but, at present, there is very limited availability of the engines.

WHO is nobody? Harris hasn't got one and, as far as I know, neither, has Lambert. Why should Lindgren, or a couple of National League riders for that matter, lie? Have you got a hidden agenda here?

BUT that was to join a Common Market. Had it remained that we would still be happy to be in it. It was only when we had to give away our sovereignty and ability to govern ourselves that it went pear shaped. Common Market and European Union are entirely different.

BT probably not taking the world feed on this occasion with KT and NP doing their commentary. Latest word I had from Melbourne is that Jason Doyle's untimely injury will have a significant impact on sales ... can no longer promote on the basis of a possible/probable Aussie World Champion being crowned at the Etihad. Big blow for them and Jason of course.

2017 DATES after the Melbourne GP ...

FREDDIE Lindgren in SS this week after his ELRC victory ... Normally most riders have to have their engine tuners strip down their engine after 15/10 heats. The first time it happened to his GTR was after 90 races and he points out that was just routine rather because something had gone wrong. "We checked out everything, put it on a dyno and the power ratio was the same as new. 360 laps ... that's a lot laps!" said Lindgren.

ONE of the problems with averages is illustrated by Joe Jacobs who scores loads of points at Belle Vue and virtually none at places like Wolverhampton and Lakeside.

WELL put. As far as immigration is concerned having control is the key. No Brexitier has suggested no foreigner should be allowed to come and work here. far from it. But having the right to make our own decisions about who does and doesn't come here to WORK and not just take money out of a system they haven't contributed to is surely common sense. If politicians including Hammond starting talking positively those still having jitters might calm down a little. And as posted elsewhere, by the time the UK actually gets round to leaving the EU may well have imploded anyway especially if Mrs Merkel is shown the door by the German electorate.

I THOUGHT this was a speedway forum ... but since you ask. The reinstatement of British sovereignty, the right of the British people to make and administer their own laws and not be subject to unelected officials elsewhere. No more lies as you put it from the leave camp as the remain (every time Osborne opened his mouth) Anyone could see through it ... well, over 17 million people didn't and the reason there was no economic plan was because Cameron never believed the British people would have the audacity to vote to leave. Plenty of big companies like Dyson and JCB who believe Britain can prosper outside the EU and at the same time control immigration which only a complete idiot, which I presume you are not, would call racism.

HOW wrong you are ... and actually resent being called a racist

WHAT about the cost, allegedly he is the highest paid rider in the UK and one that, unlike Doyle for example, is very hit and miss for a number one.

DO you honestly think the Germans won't want to sell their cars and washing machines, etc in the UK? It's not a one-way street, they get more from us than the other way round. Loads of countries outside the EU desperate to do trade with us. Roll on Brexit ... but back to the speedway.

DON'T speak too soon

COULDN'T agree more ...