WembleyLion

Well done to the three qualifiers. Zorro was a bit lucky though particularly in getting a second chance when Pepe brought Harris and Lindgren down when Zorro was firmly at the back. Still he beat Holder twice though, so fair play to him. I feel Noddy was a dead certainty for a nomination anyway but it's good to see him qualify outright. Hampel rode well (he is a much more talented rider than the pale imitation who wore a Witches race jacket at Coventry earlier this year). Pepe may well have qualified (at Zorro's expense) had he not fallen in heat 12. Bomber's night was pretty much over by the first bend of heat one though. I was quite surprised at the large turnout (aided by a high number of Polish fans).

With the addition of Hampel I would be inclined to agree.

Brings back memories, the 81 World Final at Wembley and the World Team Cup Final at Olching in the same year, both of which I was fortunate enough to attend. Also Ole's farewell at Coventry in 1983 and a crowd of 20,000!!! I remember parking about a mile away from the track and the queues to get in stretched back to the main road.

In the past few weeks Travel Plus have been advertising a trip to Gorican in Speedway Star.

Yes how could I have possibly overlooked that in comparison with the modest achievements of Mr Lee!!

Much safer to get on the 220 bus to Harlesden and then the no. 18 back home to Wembley. Ah those were the days.

Sorry I can't help with any of the above but I do recall going to a meeting that was called off - it might have been the 18 November 1984 one. Also I couldn't help but notice Michael Lee's name in the 1975 Mildenhall line up. By the end of that year he had scored a top flight maximum. By 1977 he was British Champion and riding in a World Final and by 1980 he was of course World Champion. A quite exceptional talent.

I think the covers did a fantastic job given the amount of rain up until about 90 minutes before the start. I even had to blow away some dust when filling in my programme after a few heats. At a cost of £20,000 and given the expense of postponing meetings it is difficult to understand why covers are not more widely used. As for the meeting, well done to AJ. I also thought Rune Holta was a worthy runner up on the night.

I enjoyed the visit to Grindsted last week to see a 47 - 40 victory over Vojens. I've not seen such a black looking racing surface for many a year. Good to see Elite leaguers Eddie Kennett, Adam Skornicki and Henning Bager riding in a different league.

There is a Danish League fixture at Grinsted (vs Vojens) on Friday. On Sunday the only meeting I am aware of is the 80cc Junior Championships at Korskro (Esbjerg).

Just booked my family tickets for the second bend. Seemed a lot easier this year as in previous years I've only been able to get so far before being told to phone the ticketing agent!

Lee Richardson is continuing to do his chances no harm!

...and what about that super Haggis who rode for the Wembley Lions back in 1970/71 - one of my first idols!

It looked very nasty from what I could see - unfortunately the live stream was freezing quite a bit tonight for some reason. Although I couldn't understand any of the commentary, which was in Polish, it was clear that Hans was able to walk, unaided, back to the pits. Hopefully nothing more than a bit shaken up.

I think I'm lucky too - my daughters have had photos taken with Scott and got autographs on dozens of occasions and he is always very friendly, but there again I cannot recall ever having had a bad experience with any rider.

I would like to endorse that - I always look forward to reading your previews and round ups each week Anders - thank you very much.

Thanks too from me r&r. I'm getting quite a fan of watching these meetings whilst having my tea on a Tuesday!

Surely Vaculik hasn't done a Holta!

I've no problem over Scott and Emil - it was heat of the moment stuff which they later regretted and apologised for. These things happen. However, the actions of Ashley Holloway is a different matter altogether and needs addressing.

Any news on the sanctions that must surely be taken against Holloway?

Just back home and I would like to say well done Jason who was terrific. Hard luck to Bomber, on another day or if he had not been at the back, Hans might not have fallen. Whilst not condoning the actions of Scott I have been thinking for sometime now that sooner or later someone was going to lamp Sayfutdinov. I didn't actually realise how unpopular he (Sayfutdinov) is until attending the Copenhagen and Cardiff GP's. As for Ashley Holloway surely he must be banned from entering the pits area in future.

The station at the airport (at terminal 3) is Kastrup. The main central station in Copenhagen is I believe Kobenhavn H in danish. Hope this helps.

Yes he certainly looked better last night. It was my first visit to Copenhagen and although the racing might have been better I enjoyed being at Parken. Copenhagen is a most enjoyable place to visit for the weekend and it was also nice to see so many other fans travelling out yesterday and coming back this evening.

Bolek Proch!