SteveLyric2

Darcy's 22nd Birthday today. With the continued physio he has been having in both UK and Poland, he will want to test his knee competitively at some point (and earn some decent money!). He can't return to UK racing until May 14th earliest, so may well see him today but as for other meetings it depends on whether he tweaks the knee again I guess?!

Well done to Poole's Vaclav Milik for winning the Terenzano round with 14 points after a run-off with Nicolai Jacobsen!! Full results/links are in the 'International Speedway' section! PS. Thank goodness the next round is on July 19th when Poole take their second visit to Eastbourne. A decent guest methinks!!

It won't be too long - Peterborough have only just joined!!!

Speedway is a business in the entertainment industry - first, last and foremost. Anyone who thinks differently is barking up the wrong tree!!

What are they racing on? Powdered cement?

He did have a couple of offs for Poole last night - and wasn't selected for the nominated heat 15??!

Rory Schlein has been selected for the Roos and has agreed to come out of 'international exile'. This is presumably to cover for Darcy?!

I hope the Danes didn't have to pay twice for it?!

..plus Bydgoszcz are now 2nd tier in Polish speedway terms!!

Loved the GP last night! Although I think there was probably more atmosphere in the front room with 5 adults and 2 kids screaming at the TV than there appeared to be at the track!!!? Whether politics or a reduction in speedway interest from the Bydgoszcz public is to blame, the crowd was very disappointing for everyone!!

A bit surprised there was no mention of it in the sport's leading magazine - unless I missed it!!?

Stories emerging in the UK national sports pages that Smolinski's NZGP engine has been banned due to modifications to the ignition system, which apparently allowed him to change ignition settings during a race!!!!?

Exactly!!!

Just ring up the duty BSPA MC member and you'll get whatever answer suits your situation!!!

Looks like Darcy Ward is intending to race for Torun on Monday if his knee is ok!?

Ward is not having an op on the thumb and will be at Bydgoszcz. However if there are any issues during the official practice with the thumb, he may withdraw. That would leave the organisers with only the track reserves to take his place wouldn't it?! Or would they put someone else on 'standby'??

...and Matt Ford has said there is 'a good chance' that the EL Eastbourne v Poole meeting on 10th May will be changed!! Probably to Monday 30th June if the Sky Sports Speedway list is accurate!!

Hope they both do as well tomorrow!!

The difference being - as the commentators pointed out - Darcy controlled it better, Smolinski didn't!!

A full page colour advert for the National Speedway Stadium 'Buy a Brick' campaign in last nights Poole matchday programme, so continued support for the stadium from the south coast!! Any other clubs showing constructive support?

I agree - but will he be partnering Smolinski in the Eurosport Best Pairs?????

So do Redcar get a guest/r/r facility for 30 days?? Or do they have to redeclare with a new signing?

Workington v Edinburgh - best riders on show. Should be a cracking meeting!!

So, best to have a rule in place for the younger ones then!!!!

Not sure if I've missed this on another thread, but the new(ish) SkyTickets website is now offering price reductions on some upcoming meetings - mainly Swindon home meetings at £15!!