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My apologies. Should be a section 215 notice

Is it a matter if time (not sure how long that is) before Rugby B.C. serve a section 21 notice on Brandon Estates? Could be a good way to get the area cleared at no cost to future promoters/owners wishing to bring the sport back. Or at least force Brandon Estates arm to consider selling given that to clear the site will be significant cost.

Its difficult to imagine, why UK speedway promoters believe they can disprove the saying, "if you keep doing what you've always done, then you will always get what you've always got" - and grow the sport whilst still serving up the same old......"speedway, the family sport" concept. They have, for many a year failed to add (or even provide) value to the show they put on, whilst nearly every other sport has, be it improved facilities, different formats, world class social media etc. The result, Cricket, golf, football, Rugby and more all report increases in attendance & revenues whilst speedway struggles to (survive) significantly grow its fan base . All these sports regularly increase their admission prices and sure some fans may voice their discontent, but the the sport thrives. In the great scheme of things £22.00 is not a great deal of money to spend (neither is it insignificant) but if a person only has that type of discretionary amount available, then it comes down to choice, and the event providing the most perceived value for money will more than probable, get the nod and for many, that is not UK speedway.

No doubt the single reason why he didn’t get the gig…thank the Lord!

Ah My apologies. however the situation would still remain because of at least two reasons. 1.The PZM would not nominate Russian born Riders ahead of Polish born. 2. (More importantly)The FIM are highly unlikely to instigate any move designed to circumvent one of their own rules.

Yes, yes folk know you mean the track commission- just haven’t got a sense is humour have you…

Heathens, but maybe the same location?

Difficult to understand the point you are attempting to make. In your posting you stated CCP which is the correct acronym for the Chinese Communist Party. You may have meant CCCP which of course ceased in Dec 1991 so hardly relevant in 2024. As for Croatia possibly offering to issue two Russian born riders licences to race international events, well if they did (apparently now confirmed), why not go the extra step and bless them with nationality as well (Tongu in cheek)

Seems consistent with the 21st June posting.

There is not a hard allocation of riders per nation. Now the Gp’s are up and running the qualification process is established via previous season finish/Gp challenge & FIM nomination. The question people are asking this year is why the Russian born riders were not nominated. And so the circular argument begins.

Yes the ban was introduced after the invasion. To compete in race events,All motorcycle racers (not just speedway) have to be in possession of an appropriate license issued by a national governing body affiliated to the FIM. As such there is no “neutral” body in existence to issue licenses. The FIM are happy for the Russian born riders to compete under a license issued by PZM who in turn choose not to nominate/endorse the Russian born riders ahead of Polish born for inclusion in events associated with GP’s. Incidentally, The ban extends beyond riders to also include officials such as referees, machine examiners & suchlike.

Because the circumstance leading to the FIM introducing the rule (the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine) is still in situ.

The Chinese Communist Party? Most probably not that interested in such matters. Meanwhile, Croatia could be dark horses for SoN😜

Gary Gugliemi was a headcase . Period!

Are you sure? When he joined the Stars in June, the announcements only mentioned he was doing so "for the remainder of the season". Whilst it would be good to see him back in the UK, it's looking unlikely.

They could, but will they?

Absolutely "spot on". Although it is fair to say, two of the "picks" for next years GP are far away from being the best available, and that's aside from two riders of Russian decent.

Surely all tracks are gate n go given none are “gate n stop”. And despite popular opinion, at all tracks, the rider who leads the heat after the first lap actually does go on to win the race.

To ride for KL if he rode in UK?

Kvech apparently saying he will not be in UK next year. Thursday night meetings not giving him sufficient time for travel & preparation for Gp’’s?

1. Fricke 2. Lawson 3. Masters 4. Becker 5. Lambert (Robert) 6. Mountain 7. Thompson (j)

Not sure FIM need approval from the Russian governing body to recognise PZM membership for Russian born riders to ride under Polish citizenship/license so long as the correct legal processes have been followed and are in place. That said, such bodies are shrouded in political diplomacy so maybe the issue is indeed "cloudy" to say the least.

Thanks.

Could you clarify who or what MFR is. thanks.

In the article, which is mainly about a look back at the 2024 GP and look ahead to 2025, Manchester and all that. Phil states that it is his personal opinion re Emil & Artem being allowed access to the GP's (a view that many folk would agree with) and that he has no involvement in deciding who the wild cards will be.