SteveLyric2

What has someone deciding not to go to a PL track got to do with 'the future of the EL'?? Will it give him more time to post comments on the EL? Oh I do hope not!!

I wouldn't put money on it!!! Maybe 'random' testing should become compulsory testing before ever GP - it might explain some riders' unexpected performances!! Incidentally, Ward didn't look or sound at all 'hungover' in his TV interview, so was probably not 'pissed' as you put it! (and I'm not excusing it!!)

Not strictly true! Many people in everyday life DO take to alcohol and many go on to ride/drive motor vehicles, putting themselves and other road users at risk!! And when they are caught, they are punished as Darcy should be!!

He actually said he was in a restaurant and had 'a couple of drinks'!! Still too many and no excuses. I think I should start a book on how many Darcy Ward/poole threads there will be by the end of the day!!

Good apology by Darcy! No excuses though!

So do we have a date for the opening GP in Warsaw - subject to signed contracts???

Any re-arrangement date yet??

....and the majority of fans from those 8 clubs wouldn't boycott a single meeting!!!

I'm sure I've read somewhere that the 'banned substance' in Poland is not 'banned' in Sweden??

Was it something you said?????

Racing on the occasional Mondays to suit Sky is one thing, but despite what Woffy has said, several of the top riders DO NOT like Monday meetings in the UK on a regular basis. Many prefer the day off after GP and Poland at the weekend and then Sweden on a Tuesday. Wednesdays and Thursdays seem a better option, even with the Danish League alternatives. As for the EL/PL admission price differential, the EL proposal to reduce admission by £2, was opposed by the PL as it would mean the PL reducing their prices by a similar amount - not competing at the same price!!! Many PL promoters stated it would 'ruin them'!! So clearly the PL clubs are also running very close to the financial wind!!

What have Ford or Middlo got to answer? That the August list was issued and they signed a rider that they were entitled to!!! Any questions need to be asked of the BSPA or the Fast Track Co-ordinator!!

Warsaw to start the campaign???? What about the Antipodean round??

Pardon?! Why would any media -national, local or otherwise - be interested in some sort of supposed conspiracy theory, voiced on a minor sport's fan forum? There is no 'controversy' amongst the clubs or riders. There has been no disagreement in the speedway press, other than probably a couple of reader letters. In fact, the vast majority of speedway fans, especially those that still actually attend meetings on a regular basis, have no interest, knowledge nor opinion on the matter as long as there are still usually 7 riders against 7 riders at every meeting. By all means write to the BSPA/SCB/ACU offices and/or every individual club and ask for an explanation or clarification and see what replies you get............

Is this still the latest line-up?

Has the change of ownership at Torun already taken place or is it an 'end of season' thing? If I understood the translation of the story correctly, it would seem the new owners want to introduce a new lower pay scale for its riders - which may not go down too well with the likes of Emil!!?

Maciej Janowski signed for Rospiggarna to replace Walasek!

Actually in truth you can only beat what's behind you!!!

Good post. And we wonder why promoters can't agree either??!

I don't think its the EL promoters you have to convince!!

Story on speedwaygp.com Suspended for 2 Zielona meetings. Awaiting results of the 'B' sample test. If positive, could be a 2-year ban. (Unless the Poles agree to 'sponsor' a new court house??!)

Emil wants to be able to compete at the top level in the GPs. He needs substantial funding to do that. Competing in the SEC doesn't require him to be at his best so he can get by with what he's got - however much out of pocket he is!!

No Holder for Piraterna?? Or is Zagar still contracted to cover??

Brilliant news!

Can't get a stream anywhere now!!!!