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Where is Martin based?

Apologies Greg. I guess it is rude to point out spelling & and grammatical errors.

'Storm', yes!

Great race that one. Good ride by the rider in blue - never giving up!

Thanks Frigbo - I wasn't sure whether he rode for Exeter or not. You have a good memory!!

Final question; did any of these speedway riders not ride in the UK?

Thanks guys for solving this one! Wasn't sure about Milik and definately didn't have a clue that it was Petr Vandirek in the middle.

Can anyone help me identifying the three riders on the right of the picture please. Cheers!

He's got a nasty nip though!!!

Thanks. Yes, I was going to ask that question.

What is the reason for his visa being refused? Cheers.

Bit more info from PET: Published on 20/03/2013 07:15 Retiring legend Ryan Sullivan insists helping Panthers to Elite League glory is one of the fondest memories of his sparkling speedway career.Hand injuries sustained in a crash while riding for the city club last year have forced the Australian ace - a former world number three and double World Cup winner - to hang up his kevlars. The 38 year-old is the all-time Peterborough great, racking up a stunning 4,352.5 points over four spells in red and black. Sullivan starred for Panthers as they won the top-flight title in 1999 and 2006 but it is the second of those triumphs that really sticks in his mind along with a British Grand Prix triumph at the Millennium Stadium back in 2002. He said: “Winning the last two races of the Grand Final to help Peterborough to the title in 2006 is a stand-out memory. “We looked down and out but came roaring back to beat Reading and it was great to be a part of such a dramatic success. “Winning the British GP in Cardiff is another of the great memories that will stay with me throughout my life. “I made the worst start in the final and had to come through from the back to win it the hard way. “I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy a very good career and I’m happy with everything I have achieved.” Sullivan announced his retirement earlier this week and revealed it was a difficult decision to make. But he admits he couldn’t risk continuing his racing career due to concerns over the hand damage suffered in a smash at Belle Vue last September. Now he is determined to look forward to a new chapter in his life as he prepares to move his family back to his native Australia, but he has promised to pay a few visits to the East of England Showground before heading back Down Under. Sullivan added: “My hand isn’t causing me a problem in everyday life, but it is not up to the strain of riding. “I didn’t want to put myself in a position where I was taking uneccessary risks by carrying on racing. “It hasn’t been easy to come to terms with the fact that I have raced my last race but now it is time to look forward to a new challenge in life even though I don’t want that will be at this stage. “My wife, my son and I are making plans to return to Australia but I’m sure I’ll take in a few meetings at Peterborough while we’re still in England. “I had a text from Jan Staechmann saying I’m welcome to come along and pop into the pits, so I may well take him up on that. “Managing or promoting in speedway is something I’ve really given any thought to, but I may well see if I can pick up any valuable pointers from Jan.”

Didn't see this coming. Good luck for the future Ryan.

Depends on what team you decide to be..........

That's not my opinion either, if you want my opinion!

...........until you reach Playoff station. All change!!!!

Yes, that's good question - I would like to know that. I would definately subscribe if it were available in that format.

The results of the survey are very interesting - obviously a lot of thought has gone into the questions. Perhaps I am in the minority but I happen to think Promoters do a pretty good job in the main but I think these results should be of great interest to them.

I presume you meant 2013. How many riders do you take per event?

I have been going to speedway since 1972 when I had my first motorcycle and I must say I enjoy my speedway now more than I did back in the seventies. I think the racing was probably better then but I do like a lot of the ways in which it has changed and been brought up to date. I know a lot of supporters won't agree with that statement but that is my personal view. I attend more meeting now than I did in the 70's and 80's - probably because I can afford to, especially meetings not involving my team. I think it is easy to be nostalgic about the sport - I don't think it was great as we remember and of course having forums these days to dissect every little issue in the sport, rule change, negative comments from supporters who don't go anymore tend to breed negativity. I personally thank all the riders and promoters in particular for keeping the sport going in very difficult economic circumstances.

From Bees website: http://www.coventrybees.co/news.php?extend.2174

He always liked a big challenge!! Best of luck Havvy!

Completed. Good luck with the dissertation. Again, as previously stated it would be good to see a summary of the survey.

I don't think many have changed their opinion of MF. I said in my previous post that this is the way that I would expect him to handle the situation but of course it has been handled in a way that is the best interests of Poole Speedway anyway - nothing wrong with that. But as SCB has already said, he will still manipulate rules etc to gain a advantage for Poole.

Agreed, I fully applaud him for his comments. What ever you think of MF I would always expect him to say the right thing in these circumstances. Probably already has!