SteveLyric2

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!!!!

I'm quite sure there will be sponsors keen to be linked with the World Speedway League Champions!!

As far as the 2015 competition and Rosco's 5-year plan is concerned, the one key difference with Rosco getting BSPA backing is that unlike his predecessors - Middlo and Lyon - Rosco is himself a member of the BSPA as a licensed Promoter!!! Now I'm not sure if that will make any difference - good or bad - but Rosco is certainly in a better position to get that support!! Assuming of course that we all believe its the BSPA's role to support/sponsor/finance/organise Team GB. Leaving British league speedway aside for the moment - maybe its the Team GB set-up that needs a 'Barry Hearn'-type influence??!

Having just watched a re-run of the incident, I have to say I have some sympathy with the referee. The 'incident' happened coming off bend 4 into the finish straight (at the end of lap 3) where the fencing is covered by banners etc. It could be that Jim Lawrence just couldn't clearly see the incident fully and had to wait til the race ended before looking at all the replays and angles - as the TV audience does. You could see from the replays that Nilsson rode from mid-track right to the fence and taking Krcmar with him. In the 'live' running, Lawrence would only have seen Nilsson coming off bend 4 towards the fence and Krcmar and his handle bars/ front wheel lift above the level of the fence banner?! Maybe there needs to be a ban on fence banners on the home straight fencing if it impedes the ref's view!!!? Krcmar gesticulating to the ref at the end (and the handbags referred to) prompted the review! Good call I feel.

Exclusive rights to the whole supply!!??

The AGM has been held in the Uk for the past several seasons, BUT that could change this year?!! Who said anything about being invited?? Protests are usually staged as a 'surprise' - maybe just to hand in a petition of fan wishes/views/constructive proposals.?! The Speedway Star could co-ordinate the petition's proposals maybe? Anyone fancy a few days in Tenerife in November??!

Instead of a boycott why not a big protest at the AGM??

Why a joke? Holder has ridden for Poole this year, has signed a Poole 2014 contract and lives in or just outside Poole!! What would be more of a joke in those circumstances is if he rode against Poole!!

But at least you get the chance to see Poole twice!! Away at Wolves on 4th (Live on Sky) and as close as we get to a local derby - home to Swindon on 6th!! You know it make sense! Enjoy your week.