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Or running meetings in March with no field. NKI got very lucky, pleased for him. Our weather has always had a serious impact on UK Speedway. It will never change.

It is well known Cook has had a long battle with his mental health. In these days we try hard to make it noticed as a serious illness. Yet there is not one thought or consideration about how he is. Only assumptions regarding letting another team down. It’s a horrible place to be, I’ve seen it many times. One week you’re on top of the World and looking forward to the future. It can suddenly change over night to not want to even leave your house. It’s quite obvious he’s faced some demons but FFS, let’s take a step back, then judge in sickness or health.

PS - great interview with Leigh by the way. What strong character.

What was the last meeting you attended?

That’s not his job or responsibility. He’s riding in the biggest, best paid league in the Speedway World. Why would he travel to other countries for peanuts. He owes nothing. We no longer have any entrepreneurs to entice him for any reason. It’s a promoters job to promote. His English is understandable. I’m sure he’s very happy what he’s doing.

Why should he? He doesn’t ride in the UK. He’s a super star in Poland. His country. What exactly would you like him to do?

I’ve always paid my way but my reward is a rip off from every station. Finally forced to the firestick, no regrets. It’s their fault so many resort to this. The more that turn to this option - I hope they will realise why. My subscription went up over 200%. I’ve been a loyal customer since day 1. Increase after increase - I’m out. From what I’ve read about Eurosport / Discovery Speedway this season, many more will do the same. Get a stick and f*** em.

As long as you don’t expect much racing action (it’s always much better when you’re there, as per Cardiff) you will still have a great time. Enjoy 👍

Always have to be very vigilant wherever you go but Prague is certainly not top. Barcelona, Las Ramblas, Paris are the top two. As said, just be careful wherever you go. Wallet front pocket, rucksack face the front on route, look before you take pics on your phone. Apart from that enjoy. It’s the same in London.

It was a great annual brothers weekend. Somerset pairs followed by Cardiff GP (also Welsh open at Newport on Sunday). It was great walking through Cardiff and all was Speedway. Great times.

Due to the capacity limit I would confidently expect both days to be sold out. Need to hit those hotels before they catch on. As Cardiff did after the first few years. One of the major reasons so many stopped going.

The Harris moment will live forever as one of my best watching live Speedway.

2006 Under 21 World Champ. Looked like he was going places. Had a few good meetings for Panthers. Didn’t last long.

2006 Under 21 World Champ. Looked like he was going places. Had a few good meetings for Panthers. Didn’t last long.

Karol Zabik?

That’s definitely the team to beat. Injury free they will win at a canter. As they ‘might’ have done last season.

For sure Gambo. The kids will be here very soon 😉. Have a great weekend 👍

A change in format / layout is a norm we eventually get familiar with. Good intention but badge / newbie rewards feels somewhat childish.

We’ve seen riders have career impacting injuries, wrong place, wrong time or dangerous opponent. It can’t be coincidence certain riders often end up on the sidelines virtually every season.

Exactly, out of control not knowing the outcome of the move. That equates to very dangerous. That’s not how it should be done.

It’s a fair enough thread open for discussion but as per usual ends up personal. Usually due to others forced preference. I remember the Ben & Ronnie feud well, in person. It did get too personal which escalated the altercation. I attended all of these meetings. Of course I was on Ronnie’s side as a biased Peterborough supporter, fully understand the opposition view. So here goes my opinion to the thread question, which will open up the floodgates again. Apart from the Boyce punch that seemed to calm Tomasz down I have to say NP is the most dangerous rider I’ve seen. Some of the moves he made were deliberately dangerous.

One post and received more badges than when I was a Cub Scout 😆

C’mon Mods, why the need for this rank progress? It’s not a competition on how many times people post. I rarely do now as sensible posts can often lead to insulting confrontation by the usual suspects. You can view the sign ins and reads. You’re just opening it up to Trackprats. There are many good posters on this forum, focus on weeding out the planks.

Here’s a picture of it, what more do you want? Lol

Thanks people for the advice. Tried it again tonight and it is now all good. Even better than I expected. Can watch last night(s) meetings and fast forward.