SteveLyric2

Nothing like the 'distraction' of his first GP series. (PS, IF any Poole riders have 'not been allowed' to ride elsewhere, its NOT Middlo's call!!)

Please enlighten us all as to where you read/heard that then?!

Sorry to go against recent posts but can somebody please tell me what 'fans' would do with this (heat formula) information today, if they had it available?!

I would agree except in the case of a rearranged Sky meeting, when the teams on Sky should get preference otherwise it would seem 'mickey mouse' to regular and new viewers!!

Amen to that!

Anyone know if there are to be anymore UKVI workshops for BSPA members - or have all clubs/officials now done the necessary and got their licences back with no further action.

I can't be bothered to revisit all the pages on this thread so don't know if this has been mentioned? I've been reading about an official protest to the FIM being made by the American Motorcycle Association in relation to the time it has taken to announce the punishment of AMA Supercross rider James Stewart Jr., on the basis of decisions being made 'in a timely fashion'!!? April 2014 - Stewart was discovered to have taken amphetimines (an FIM/WADA banned substance - unlike alcohol). June 2014 - Stewart was given a provisional suspension from all racing. October 2014 - The FIM hearing took place in Geneva. December 2014 - The decision was announced and confirmed to the rider 3 weeks before the start of the new Supercross season (16 months back-dated to April 2014 - allowing the rider to race again in August 2015). The rider has/had 21 days to appeal - which I don't believe he did, as he had already admitted it. It was his first offence. I'll let others comment on whether they believe there are any differences or parallels with the Ward case - I'm sure there will be plenty!!

He probably doesn't take a pole with him either!!

No neither do I - it was just that it was being 'rumoured'!! How much would you expect clubs to charge for that format? A couple of EL clubs have already announced increases from £17 to £18 in 2015 for the current format!!!

Even grimmer with the admission price going up to £18 (Coventry too) - Shocking!!

Thanks for that. One or two Coventry fans were questioning how many meetings Hans Andersen might miss?!

Thanks for that update R&R. So just to be clear, each team can only track one 'A' rider per meeting? So its a 'shared Number 1' scenario, or have I misunderstood?

As well as trying to sort out the first Away No. 4 ride, wasn't there also a (muted) suggestion from somewhere - just after the AGM(?) - that both reserves would/should have a minimum of 4 rides each? Or have I dreamt that?

I hope AM doesn't miss the Poole meeting?!!

The top Polish League clubs already have a limit of tracking a maximum of 3 'foreigners'. Not sure about the lower leagues or in Sweden?

Cut the costs in the sport and 2 leagues should be enough for any rider!! If riders start demanding too much then clubs should just turn them down - especially if they cannot afford it.

I think I'm right in saying that the FIM also meet at weekends. Are you including yourself in that description - you being a sponsor and admitted regular Poole and GP fan and all??!!

Not particularly 'backing down'. I don't know the actual figures anymore than you do - simply going on what Matt has told me. Incidentally, I do believe the attendances dipped in September when Darcy was suspended, even though Poole were in the running for the play-offs again.

Interesting that the BSPA have gone back to calling it the 'ELRC' (at Leicester in March) - or is that another press release that will require an update?!

Don't get involved CR. Leave it to someone like Steve0.

Coventry must be paying him well over the agreed Fast Track rates if he can afford not to double up anywhere!!!?

So what are the other reasons Matt is holding out for Ward then - if he's not box office??? Some sponsors clearly want him back at Poole asap even if you don't.

A 'B' sample cannot be a Breath test sample as it must be available to be tested/re-tested at a later date if required - either at the rider's request or by the FIM/WADA.

Where have I said he's a good role model? The question was about how good he is on track. He DOES put bums on seats and he DOES do signings and photos with fans. If the parents want their kids to be photographed with Darcy or to have his autograph - you can hardly blame the rider!! Matt Ford (and several other clubs) clearly disagree with you.

Putting bums on seats is all about what he does on the track plus doing photos and autographs for the kids.