SteveLyric2

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!!

On British Eurosport 2, in the UK.

Isn't it his birthday tomorrow?? With the way Wolbert and Dilger performed in the Euro Pairs last Friday, Lambert could well be partnering Smolinski in the next 2 rounds??!!

Sorry, missed that one R&R. Good to see (Polish) League meetings take precedence!!

Seems as though One Sport's official mouthpiece are reporting today that they are accepting that Ward will not be at Landshut for round 2, as official British EL/PL fixtures take precedence over their Pairs meeting!! Will also apply to Woodward and possibly Wolbert. Aussies will still be able to choose from Doyle, Batchelor and/or Watt to partner Holder. Ward to be back for 23rd May!!!

Just like Speedway promoters then?? lol

It'll be interesting if Ward races in the next round?! Money or loyalty to his British club contract? Lets see.........!!

Good to see some clubs are still attracting younger fans, who can string a decent sentence together!!

No GPs on TV in Germany or Russia???? This could develop into something far more serious!!! Reprisals could be devastating!!

Which club admits to 'owning' Kennett??