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nice new pic MrB. Ta dah!!

Exactly - so if Davies is approved it will be the first indication that the criteria have also be adjusted.Until now it has been speculated but unconfirmed.

Scunny due to announce an update on their visa situation tomorrow morning so matters are moving forward it seems.

He was 4th highest scorer in the 20 heats - perhaps thats enough???

But at least they were applying a genuine old rule rather than making up their own.

so a closed practice is possible - just not whilst spectators are still present. BTW I wouldnt want to see the crash that meant the bike ended up in the crowd at Foxhall - that would be some 'off'!

so you are saying the limitations would stop even a private practice /leisure ride.Seems rather draconian.

At Foxhall there is invariably a statement made that " the meeting is now officially closed" Presumably any practice after that isnt affected as it would not be classed as part of the meeting.

Dont think it was run this year - still time!!?

Id expect the Aussies to plan their state finals a bit differently in future - no more foreigners , potentially limit out of state riders even.They will ensure every one that needs to gets the right position.

The quirky worky magic converter - RIP.Gone but not forgotten.

I knew this was a wind up as soon as you suggested cash being declared!

I think Tay tried a 'properjob' and didnt much like it! Every incentive for him to do whats needed to get accepted. Hope to see him back next year. Fully fit IMO he is well worth a place.

Perhaps Chris has arranged for Sky to produce an "Inside Track" dvd just for UKVI. It will show a shaded box labelled "corrider of special relationship" at the border control point as Gino enters the UK. Who could turn that down? wink

he was until a fractured arm followed by a broken femur followed by breaking the other femur in consecutive years.

and they may need him.

does that mean the answers in the post and he will be sent packing.

So you dont know for sure albeit you are correctly applying the only criteria currently in the public domain.Hope for Gino yet then!

I dont think that is an option. He is either granted a visa or not. If he is he will be on his 6.02. If not he cant get round the rules by taking a higher average.

no arguement from me on that.My point was that on various threads you are very forthright in stating a rider does or doesnt qualfy. My question is do you know the 2015 criteria or are you assuming those listed in 2009 still apply? If the criteria are as they were you assertions are 100% correct. IF they have changed they MAY be wrong unless you are privy to the revised details. Do you know if they have changed? Are you privy to them?

you seem very sure on this subject Alan. Are you basing it purely on the previously stated GBE criteria or are you in the know re any adjustments (if any) that have been made?

thats why I asked.Seem to remember there is a section re averages applied for new assessments but couldnt recall if the GBE details were also included.

2015 regs to be released tomorrow. Will they include updated GBE info?

Still 4 weeks to go, 5 to a team match so no panic yet. I reckon Speedways (in)famous special dispensation could be on the cards if needed.