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She was there, I spotted her in one of the camera shots, but true, I didnt see her at the time of him receiving news he was excluded. Maybe she knew what was coming and decided to disapear. Re Greg and Tai. I dont think Greg slowed down to wait for Tai, but he wasnt too bothered when Tai passed him, and lets face it, by that time he was World Champ so why would he just let it go. He would have even let me past on my push bike (with stabilisers). Dont know whats happened to Tai in the last few meetings. Wasnt so long before he was dicing for the world championship, then had a chance still of overhauling KK, then found himself in a dice with Zagar and Pederson for 3rd. Perhaps a good job Zagar had a poor meeting as well or he would have finished 5th. Very peculiar, and it sounds like even he cant figure it out..

Tough decision re NP or KK, and I am glad I wasnt the ref having to make a decision...... you would all still be waiting. Cant see how Lindgren gets excluded in the MJJ incident. How you expect to avoid hitting a rider who is only feet in front and he locks up I dont know. Wrong one excluded.

when will the clocks go back?

and maybe with Batch not qualifying in the top eight, meaning 2 Aussies in next years gp, means there may be room for a third Aussie - Batch or DW.

Think you missed a very important point... he is a professional speedway rider, taking part in a high speed sport where he and 3 others risk their lives each time they take to the track. No one can afford to ride with anything that might impair their judgement which would affect the safety oof themselves, and more important, the safety of others. There are rules to protect him, and others, and he broke those rules..

Generally a good meeting, made the more exciting by the tussle for positions 2-5 in the world, plus that for 7 8 9 10. Pleased for Greg, good rider and Mt Nice Guy. Im not a great Tai fan but he is a very good loser - thats a credit to him. Glad AJ did well again and qualified for next year - I missed his best years so hope they coming back.

Shame really, I like the racing at Western Springs (only seen the 2013 and 2014 gps)

Be nice if the final round did a tour of the countries (that have the stadium to take it). OK next year in Melbourne, but Cardiff in October for the final would be great.

My first thiught on that was "I wonder if Ward has been negotiated back in for 2015", but then I thought, nah! dont be silly.

Having been away from speedway for so long I am lost OTA? SBA?

With an Aussie GP in 2015, will that give the incentive to Batch to blow this Saturdays GP apart and get on the podium?

He probably does, but I would be more convinced if he scored at least double figures on Saturday.

That should mean that Troy Batchelor will be trying extremely hard to qualify in this years top 8 by having an excellent meeting in just 3 days time at Torun. Really looking forward to this Saturday.

How much is 1.3m Zlotys in English money? Who is favourite to win the GP on Saturday.?? I can see Greg wrapping up the world title but not the GP. I see KK doing well in the GP, perhaps not the winner though. Is Hampel going to do a 21 pointer again?? I dont think so, too eratic with his performances since the last GP. Probably one of the "occasional" Polish riders.

There was a fair bit of viewing time on tv recently from some championship diving from Kazan. I had to look where Kazan is, and its in southern Russia where 2015 world champions hip where Michael Phelps will not now be appearing. Swimming, and more so athletics, I reckon gets good viewing figures but not solid supporters. Speedway, on the other hand, is a team sport and therefore you get solid support from a person(s) for years and years, even if the team is doing badly.

I read on speedwaygp.com that Chris Harris reckons he is the only one of the 15 regular gp racers this year not to have made a semi-final, and he wants to put that right this Ssaturday, even though Torun has not been kind to him in the past. Another reason I cant wait for it.

I dont really see how you can be so sure of that.... sounds like you not too happy its going ahead. Too many doom and gloomers. I look forward to seeing the progress and finished project - more then just a speedway track remember.

Really looking forward to the GP on Saturday in Torun. Yes their still is a chance for KK to overall Greg so a lot of interest there. BUT I think the fight for top 8 places will prove very interesting. There are 4 riders racing on Saturday going for place 7 and 8 so racing there should be some serious racing.. And of course a battle of pride lower down between Chris Harris (regular gp rider) only 2 points ahead of part-time gp rider MJJ - just 2 point between them. Should all be good stuff come Saturday.

Michael Phelps was recently arrested for a drink-driving offence late September this year. He has now been suspended for 6 months from all competition. The ban will end 6th April 2015, but USA Swimming say Phelps will NOT be chosen to represent the US in the World Championship in August 2015. Phelps has won 22 Olympic medals, bit more success then Darcy Ward, yet no leniency shown, and of course being under the influence of alcohol whilst swimming does not pose a threat to other competitors (unless I am missing something)

Suarez didnt play after he was suspended.

My claim to fame in grass track was that I could out gate both PC and Chris Morton. One race I was round the 2nd bend before PC passed me - mind you I didnt see him again until I was back in the pits.

Think thats about how I would put it as well Gavan

So Erik has won the world long track championship and has just turned, couple weeks ago, 19. Thats a BIG Wow!

Yes, I would like to see Batch riding. Both he and harris were short on time to prepare but one has progressed as the year has gone on, but the other is already in next years series. Cant change that obviously but thats why Batch should be in, apart from him being a racer.

Well he won the title but not the meeting. He got the important thing. Just cant think why he wont ride the world gp's. Surely he would get a wild card. Oh and its good to have the forum back in action.