Jonny the spud

Why should he ? I don’t think he even knows what’s been said. You seem very angry about it all.

He didn’t. It was known that he was riding in France. you need to direct your anger elsewhere

After ready pages and pages of vitriol the only thing I’ll say is that Adam presented his racing schedule (as all riders do) before he signed. Before he turned a wheel for Scunthorpe it was always known he had a meeting yesterday. Ok boys and girls you can get back to your bïtching now, but maybe try to think a little before you all slag off on a rider

Someone is drunk and tried google translate

Hé doesn’t have «old machinery» the bikes he uses in the uk are the same in both leagues. After the British final I asked him if he’d used a «special« engine. His reply was if he’d had a special one he’d use it week in week out.

Thé fact that the powers that be have consistently failed to find a top named league sponsor for the last two decades tells you all you need to know

He was offered that engine as "it’s very well suited" to the Kent track. unfortunately that didn’t turn out to be the case and it lost power as the meeting went on

I know

I have in the past, although he’s recently got his French passport too so I suppose it’s correct to a certain extent

Unfortunately Adam was on borrowed engine last night which was thought to be just right for the Kent track ( which he hasn’t raced at for years). Even with changes in jetting, ignition and gearing it was just getting slower and slower as the night went on. To see the team in the pits was an eye opener, everyone diving in to help everyone else when problems arose. Believe me, he was pi$$ed off with not winning the meeting, he rode his nuts off.

I claimed a bit of responsibility too !

Maybe instead of trying to standardise the engines just handicap the riders like in horse racing? Bike and rider weighed before the meeting and ballast added to the bike so that they’re all on a level playing field. Simple and effective, no flyweight will spend thousands on tuning if he has to have 10kg or more to his bike

I’m sorry I don’t know who your son is, does he have a mentor … an experienced rider who can point him in the right direction ? These things do eventually come with time and he’ll be able to work things out for himself, but as we’ve seen with UK speedway, promoters don’t give time. It’s ruthless

Ok, I’m probably biased as my son is 25, but what is considered young ? I think the UK should accept they’re not going to produce an U21 world champ for a while and encourage our young riders to start hitting their peak a bit later. It’s far too much pressure on a 17/18/19 year old. The team GB set up is working, let’s get the basics right before putting too much pressure on young shoulders. Before someone comes back and points out that the Poles have a conveyer belt of young talent …. Yes, but they also have the facilities and budget that we can only dream of.

I dip in on this forum from time to time… there are some interesting and knowledgeable people on here, but they’re in the minority. It’s easy to see why most riders avoid this place like the plague and why despite two decades of TV coverage the sport still can’t find a league sponsor.

This aged well……..

I’m hoping he does well, but remember it was this meeting a year ago when he was taken out from behind which resulted in 3 fractured vertebrae and a couple of months in a back support.

He’s flying out today. Battered and bruised but will try his best tomorrow

Loads of chances …. Rode in two meetings sorry that was a reply to an earlier post

Very emotional night here in Bordeaux, I may have Indulged in a glass or two. to say I’m proud is an understatement, thank you all for the lovely messages. Jon xx

I’ve been looking but can’t find a thread for this meeting… any ideas where it is ?

I hope so. anyone got it ?

I think he bought his A game eh ? He loves it there. I can’t wait to get over and see him next month.

In the next French heat when Bergé jumped early, pulled back and mucked up his own start. He was last, therefore penalising himself.. instead of being left to run it was pulled back. Then they got another 5-1 from the restart. After that I asked my mate what was the nationality of the ref. ( bet you can’t guess)

I just said someone… you took it as you. as I said. If the cap fits …..