Star Lady

Its mainly for safety at Stocks. There was a fatality (I believe at Wisbech could be wrong tho)a few years back when a wheel went over the fence. I dont mind it as Ive seen at least 3 bikes and at least 2 riders go over the speedway fence at Lynn.

At least 5 probably nearer 10 years. The whole place looks grey and depressing tho, could do with some paint on the centre grey. Amyone fancy doing a Banksie?

Sounds like you are talking about Poole Steve Know what you mean tho

Given how long it's taken to get thro 1 heat so far, I'm glad I'm sitting on a nice comfy sofa watching a stream, which I'd be quite happy to pay for BTW.

I'm not trying to invent anything, least of all a cover story. I have never claimed he is disliked by anyone other than myself. I don't actually dislike him as I've said before how can I when I don't lknow him. It's clear there are some who do not like/approve of Tai Woffinden but It's equally clear he can do no wrong in some people's eyes as to numbers on each side I have no idea, nor do I care quite frankly. I'm not exactly sure where I have ever claimed "most" others agree with me cos my aging memory is pretty sure I never have

Not necessarily. There may be others like me who if they don't like a rider simply ignore them. I wouldn't waste my time and effort in booing anyone. i turned my back a lot when Cradley visited tho EDITED cos I posted in the quote box in error

If such post are as common as you say, surely the BSPA should take notice of them

Meeting is off

Been the case for quite a while judging by Gemini's posts Strange really when they must be one of the few clubs that tell fans in advance that they are using a rain off prog, admittedly with an insert

Are folding chairs allowed? Thats a serious question BTW, given the strict H & S

Although I agree in principle and agree long term it would probably be more cost effective for clubs, it would require one helluva initial outlay and I doubt many, if indeed any could afford it. The extra costs of riders paying their own tuning costs etc that are passed onto clubs are prob spread across the whole season, even if not equally it allows a club to get revenue in before forking it all out in one go. The cost of a minimum of 8 (realistically9+) engines as a lump sum before any incoming revenue would be prohibitive.

I didn't suggest anything untoward has happened but the same company sponsoring both the series and individuals within it, should the title be decided by a controversial decision between a sponsored rider and a non sponsored one there would be the chance for allegations to be made. I fully appreciate that speedway needs all the sponsorship it can get, it just doesn't sit very comfortably with me.

Not really cos it only happened once a year

So I assume you are not the slightest bit uncomfortable that the series sponsor also sponsors several of the riders. That's not having a go at Monster or any of the riders, I'd feel the same whoever the sponsor, but seems to me it would be all too easy for accusations of vested interests or bias to be made which cannot be good for the sport.

No sour grapes here, I get the same nauseating feeling watching the guy doing the GTech ads but as he is not connected to speedway I saw no reason to post about it.....until now

I've been told he cannot ride PL until next season as his average at the start of 2016 was over 6. I assume, if the rules stay the same should he want to ride PL next season he won't want to add much to his current average

No worries, Didn't cross my mind. I can only comment on what I've seen, and I think quite a few Lynn fans would agree in his early years Woffinden didn't find the Lynn track easy so most of my views of him were coloured by that. I cannot recall seeing him live at Wolves, it's not the easiest of tracks for my family to visit and I had no reason to travel to other tracks to see him.

Quite possibly it's more noticeable because of the frequency. Personally never tried the stuff nor Red Bull. I no longer drink Coke or Pepsi either..I think the difference between Hancock and the others you mention is principally the age thing. Woffinden and Lindback sort of fit with the image of the stuff. To be honest I can't remember seeing the others with the drink thingys tho I'm aware that Hampel is sponsored by Red Bull cos it's on his kevlars.

I wonder if Hancock encourages or even allows his kids to drink the stuff?

There has to be some kind of qualifying criteria. At Lynn for instance to let a rider in for free who rode say 10 meetings in the 1970s would be stretching it a bit. Even club legends such as Bettsy or Topinka should be at the discretion of the current promoter, tho personally I would be disappointed if either of them were asked to pay. It should be rider only and not family/hangers on In these days when some clubs are struggling financially it makes no sense to me to dictate that they allow freebies. Shared events however are a different matter.

I refer you to my reply directly above yours. I doubt I'll get the opportunity to wonder at this talent of his much in the future either as he has turned his back on team racing in this country.

You obviously have seen him ride much more than me. I don't doubt he can and has team ridden in the past but I can only go on what I have seen and comments he has made (mainly in the last 2seasons).

It's a bit more accurate so I'll take that. I don't dislike Woffinden, I don't know him so how can I either like or dislike him? I don't approve of some of his actions. I don't like the way he dresses (it's an age thing) and I particularly dislike the fact that he cannot give an interview without swearing (very unprofessional he should learn from Hancock). To me he comes across as an arrogant, self centred little git, and I know you need arrogance (or confidence) to become a champion, he's never struck me as a team player/rider and team riding is to me one of the most important parts of speedway but that's simply my opinion. You don't like my opinion fine, I don't particularly like yours but I do respect it and your right to hold it. All I ask is you do the same and respect the opinion of others.

So you cannot provide proof then. As an ex rider I doubt Robert72 hates anyone who swings a leg over a speedway bike, I certainly don't and I doubt anyone else does. Just because someone doesn't approve of the actions of someone doesn't mean they hate them. If you think it's so funny asking for proof of statements, maybe you won't be doing it in the future.

Won't be me don't give a stuff, watched the only match that matters earlier, and we won 2-1