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Agreed. I think it was probably more 55/45 hence why Dyer went but in truth it was an unfortunate racing incident

Sadly though, it probably is. Long gone are the heady days of the seventies when riders really valued the title. Even though it was only part of the qualifying process. No one was bothered about being Commonwealth, Overseas or Inter continental Champion (11th was as good as first) but being British Champ was different

I am certain their was no intent on Davids part, he committed to that inside pass and was met with Dyer turning back to the inside. It is just an unfortunate incident that happens in racing every now and again. On first viewing i felt Howe caused it, it is only with the benefit of replay that it became more apparent that Mickey was more to blame "End of story"

No it wasn't. The first race was underway at almost on the dot of 7.15PM local time, as always

Why has the official website not done the same.

I have no qualms with Chris being picked. The wild card for any GP is the choice of the staging promoter for whatever reasons they see fit. Bomber is still probably (just) the British No 2 and its a reasonable call. The drawback is the effect on the so called National Championship, the prospect of winning the wild card gave some meaning to the event which, sad as it is because being British Champion should be incentive enough, has now gone

Thats fine if you think that, It doesn't matter that fans like yourself have no understanding of racing, fortunately most refs do and in this case called it spot on. He was indeed unlucky, it wasn't 100% his fault but he was slightly more to blame than Howe and so had to go. (end of story) I added that last bit, not because I am a halfwit, but because I think it makes my point more valid

Have you ever read the rules?. The race was stopped and the ref had to decide who was the "primary" cause of the stoppage. Dyer was coming back to the line and pretty much hit Howes back wheel. The ref had to apportion blame and if he judged the accident to be 55% Dyer to 45% Howe then Dyer goes as the "primary" cause. The ref got it spot on.

Watching him struggle with the Queens English was one of the highlights last night. Who on earth is Holy Allen though, he was riding last night according to Sam. Then he moved onto Mick Hortons betting activity before Nigel quickly corrected him

Think that's the conclusion we have all drawn mate with the odd exception. Drop a Cog, Hyderoad and Aces 51 are sure to believe everything Morton and Gordon tell them

Well they weren't until you came along

They better make sure a water main runs under the track now, could be made to look even more silly

OK then just for the pedantic the ref would unlikely sanction " a postponement caused by a slight puddle on the second bend due to a burst water main that was likely done deliberately with a hosepipe because two riders were still in Poland" off

The jurisdiction of the ref only starts a couple of hours prior to the start, up to that the home promotion make the decision, thats why this had to be done fairly early because once the ref arrived he obviously wouldn't sanction a rain off on a perfect track One thing for certain though, would never have happened if Eurosport had the league matches instead of SKY

Might be near mile wise but the Mersey is in the way. Either a big detour or two expensive tunnel tolls make it difficult for the folks the other side of the water

Slight over reaction to a simple question dont you think

Thank Christ you kept it short!!!!! If anyone has the will to wade through it perhaps they could let us know if it is anything more than the usual boring garbage

Wouldn't dispute any of that guys. He was one of, if not the, best promoters of the seventies.

Len Silver now epitomizes how people can become institutionalized. He has failed to evolve preferring the "this is how we did it in the past approach". His Rye house promotion and his attitude to promoting is virtually the same as Hackney circa mid 70s.

We had three titles in the 50s between 2 riders

If you dont count Price, Williams, Craven, Collins, Lee, Havelock and Loram he would be the first

I want your dinner money every day from now on oldtimer, and don't think of telling teacher!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well Tsunami says I have to stop bullying you and Sidney so i need a new victim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A little more accurate now

FFS!!!!! What do you like about Eurosport that you didnt like on SKY. Yes SKY cut to the studio every 4 heats but you dont seem to like what the feed provides anyway. I think we are all glad to have somewhere to watch the GPs but this praising of Eurosport coverage is just ridiculous.