gazzathegooner Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 really enjoyed last night, still got air horns going off in my ears!! I thought the ref got the norris / trick wrong and the crump /andersson wrong great acting by andersson. In the end the best man won and looking forward to next year's gp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTDragons Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 (edited) Fantastic meeting - well done to Jarek Hampel - awesome performance, especially considering that this was his first meeting back since his injury - surely a GP win won't be too long in coming Fair play to Rickardsson though and especially for that 2nd bend in the Final - can't see him being caught now - too consistent. As for the meeting, great entertainment, plenty of passing, controversy and skill out there, I cannot see how anyone can complain about the meeting at all (unless you are a Crumpy fan - sorry Nash ). Looking at the TV today, Crump was certainly unlucky with his exclusion against Andersen but feel the other two exclusions were probably correct decisions. Well done to everyone for serving up a great spectacle Edited June 12, 2005 by PTDragons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alia_kel_aderon Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 really enjoyed last night, still got air horns going off in my ears!!I thought the ref got the norris / trick wrong and the crump /andersson wrong great acting by andersson. In the end the best man won and looking forward to next year's gp <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Awesome GP. I took three new people with me this year (two who had never even seen a speedway meeting before) - and it was a great success. They loved the banter, the controversy, the crashes, the superb riding of Rickardson, and they found the program easy to fill in (it's foolproof even for speedway newcomers), they loved the fireworks and the general atmosphere and they loved cheering on the Brits! I feel smug that I brought them and have converted them (I hope!) to speedway - and the GP itself wasn't even my doing! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hans_Kicks_Ass Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 BJARNE!!!!! absolutly amazing!!! to get up after his crash and ride so well! very proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORPIO Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 (edited) What a GP, had everything, good atmosphere, good racing and controversy. Had to move after a while as we had some T**ts behind us that couldn't somehow grasp the need of how to hold a cup properly and were spilling beer all over the place. Thanks to the Stewards who kindly re-postioned us so we could get on and enjoy the rest of the GP. My mate Becky enjoyed her first taste of GP speedway and wants to come again next year. Now to my thoughts on the Ref and some of the "Incidents" The Ref lost control and totally naused up when he excluded Norris for "felling" Trick. Trick is a calibre of rider that shouldn't have bailed out in the way he did. Strange how he managed to stay on in the Final and does anyone remember him getting all outta sorts and almost stuffing Leigh Adams into the fence? , Also Trick's exploits on turns 3 & 4 of the same race causing everyone especially Leigh to shut off...He didn't fall then either, so why did he go down with such ease in Heat 3. The Ref got it wrong big time again when he excluded Crumpy, for which Crumo didn't deserve, for a similar play acting incident from Hans Andersen after he also bailed out, strange that he come out and won the re-run. Hancock's night was naused up big style again by the antics of NP. Greg I believe would have done enough in his last 2 races to make the semis, but thanks to Nicki he couldn't. At least the Ref got it right there excluding Nicki. The Crump exclusion when he brought Nicki down was another correct decision. Perhaps Nicki will realise what it's like to have a backwheel aimed at ya. On the whole, I enjoyed the GP as did Bex and Roll on 2006..... Edited June 12, 2005 by SCORPIO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
home straight Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Now to my thoughts on the Ref and some of the "Incidents"The Ref lost control and totally naused up when he excluded Norris for "felling" Trick. Trick is a calibre of rider that shouldn't have bailed out in the way he did. Strange how he managed to stay on in the Final and does anyone remember him getting all outta sorts and almost stuffing Leigh Adams into the fence? , Also Trick's exploits on turns 3 & 4 of the same race causing everyone especially Leigh to shut off...He didn't fall then either, so why did he go down with such ease in Heat 3. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It was gamesmanship pure and simple, his bike wasn't going as quick as he wanted it to, unfortunately for us it was a Brit who lost out, if it had been Hans Andersen instead of Floppy nobody would give two hoots. The guy has been THE best rider in the world for more than a decade, you can't do that without knowing how to play the game to your advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurafisher Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Cardiff was amazing! Had such an amazing day, cant belive it went so quick...! Met loads of people but i cant actually remeber some of your names ! Well done TRick for winning the GP surely he has it in the bag now?! Ooo and a brill pass by AJ on TRick i nearly lost my voice on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Dundee Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 It was an awesome weekend, best GP so far racing wise in my opinion. The crowd was amazing, i expected it to drop a little but im glad i was wrong! Great Craic around Cardiff as always, heres to next year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 I had some chips on the way back to the hotel. They were nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbs_77 Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 My first Gp and i loved it,what an atmosphere not only in the stadium but also in the town.Glad i was recommended to take ear plugs as i have never heard a crowd make as much noise as that in my life.My fiancee also came with me only having seen 2 trelawny tigers meetings and i think shes hooked so looks like il see you all next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 (edited) Good day out, just a pity my bets didn't come off. Spent most of the day outside POW until about 20 minutes before the start and then into the Stadium to watch the racing. I thought it was a decent GP, though It would have been better if someone other than Rickardsson had won to make it a little more interesting as Rickardsson has sewn it up now. Nice to meet some new forum members and others I have met before, also, thanks to Diesel & his old man for the drinks in POW & the stadium . Arrived in my house at about 2.30am after going for a curry with Reckless eric et all - Great day . Edited June 12, 2005 by Robbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Bazarou Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 I've posted a few snaps on my webshots below - didn't take many, but got a couple of interesting ones with the slow shutter in the stadium during the fireworks (link below). Anyway my claim to fame for this event was getting my flags on P61 of the programme in the shots from round 1 at Wroclaw - they're well travelled now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfromcov Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 its very easy to predict this sport! a first timer to speedway kept asking me lots of questions, like why did you prdict that crash when pederson was in red i also predicted B.pederson would not get excluded because it does say rule 63.1 not poole rider can be excluded! apart from the first exclusion what can crump complain about? way too slow and desperate, the other two exclusions were fair, a good fun night, but ther appeared less than normal? or was that because where i was sitting? oh and got into bed in coventry at 12:15 sorry mr policeman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevs Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Well I reckon Crumpys new orange wheels messed him up big time. Slipping and sliding all over the place-and 3 exclusions. Go back to Chrome Crumpy and long handlebars and stop trying to be so flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy The Rebel Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 What a meeting didnt get back till Weymouth till half 3 IMO that was the best GP at Cardiff since it has started and a massive crowd .. Had to be atleast 45-50 thousand. Hampel was class all night and deserved the win in IMO. Rickardsson was again his consistant self finishing 1st what a rider he is .. i heard rumours that they have started engraving his name on the title now Antonio had a good night and he deserved a Final Place as he looked really quick in his last 4 races but unlucky in the Semi !! Bjarne ... another podium well done BJARNE he is getting more consistant as the gp's go on and could well be the main contender to Rickardsson this year Ryan.. GET WELL SOON..... Fireworks were awesome ..... oh yeah.. i must collect my winnings on having Rickardsson to win, not much only £15 .. should have put more on really !! All in All what a night and ill be going next year for definate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 IMO that was the best GP at Cardiff since it has started and a massive crowd .. Had to be atleast 45-50 thousand. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Official crowd from memory was 38,600. Looked a lot more than that. Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shale Eater Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 i also predicted B.pederson would not get excluded because it does say rule 63.1 not poole rider can be excluded! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Then why did Antonio get excluded in his first ride Full credit to Bjarne for getting up and then reaching the final. Well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer66 Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Fantastic weekend for myself and son,1st timers but be back next year[with ear plugs ]great atmosphere and venue and the racing werent bad either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garf Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Anyone got the heattimes from the meeting ? Tomaz ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiveone Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 What a fantastic day. Nice to meet so many of you lovely forum members. Was that a bad hand you had Steve, or was it a video recorder? Hope the wife is better now. As for the meeting... What can I say? The master does it again. Well done Tony! The last race was awesome. Really took me back to my former Exeter days, with another great rider performing the wall of death at the county ground, by Ivan Mauger. Most of you don't realise it but you're witnessing the best speedway rider in history. It's just sad that he's not riding in our EL. Full credit to Hampel. I must admit, Sting and I were both cheering him as much as Tony. As for the incidents during the meeting, that will always be speedway. Something to talk about and argue about. But at the end of the day, the ref never changes his decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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