sjw ministerofport Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 We loved the GP last year at Wroclaw, and the city. All I would ask is if Ole Olsen reads this thread, please could you give us a surface like the last GP at Krisko. That is what the fans want to see, tracks with more than just the dirt line to race on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champion Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 We loved the GP last year at Wroclaw, and the city. All I would ask is if Ole Olsen reads this thread, please could you give us a surface like the last GP at Krisko. That is what the fans want to see, tracks with more than just the dirt line to race on. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That kind of surface hasn't been seen at Wroclaw since 1999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzman Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 That kind of surface hasn't been seen at Wroclaw since 1999 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's been a while for Wroclaw to be tip-top. But it is a good track when the riders switch on. That 1999 GP at Wroclaw was a classic, let's hope its like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clemens Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 It's been a while for Wroclaw to be tip-top. But it is a good track when the riders switch on. That 1999 GP at Wroclaw was a classic, let's hope its like that. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It had better be or we will be having 'words' with Mr Olsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Just hope for some rain during the day, that will make dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 (edited) Just hope for some rain during the day, that will make dirt. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dont expectRAIN until Saturday, then only a few showers. Edited May 2, 2006 by pugwash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylor Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 (edited) Can I take it that Olsen started interfering with tracks from 2000 onwards? As they earned the right to hold a GP because of the quality of their track, track staff should be allowed to prepare it as they wish. Only if it's unrideable due to weather should Ole be allowed to wave his wand to get the meeting on, otherwise he should stick to being Race Director. Edited May 2, 2006 by Mylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Addison Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Well if it was Olsen's hand in there again tonight he made a right pig's ear of it. How many times do we hear riders say ' the track is totally different to how it was at practice, just slick now ' ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 (edited) I think we need to pay special attention to what Crump said. He didn't just say it was different from practice, he said it was completely different from a league meeting. Edit: Anyway, after an ear-bashing from the formidible Mr Clemens, hopefully young Olsen will see the error of his ways. Edited May 6, 2006 by Subedei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champion Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 I've just arrived from Wroclaw. Another extremely boooooooring GP I have seen there (and I've been on 6 of 9 GP's there, plus one-day final in 1992). The contract between Wroclaw's GP promoters and BSI is ending this year, and I hope that some other cities will have their chance now (my type is Czestochowa, with a beautiful renovated and capacity stadium) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meowmix Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 If Olsen is kept in charge of track prep, it doens't matter where they hold future GP's the track will be the same slick boring snoozefest. Only reason the Slovenian GP was any good was because they went against Olsen's demands and watered/graded when they wanted. There are some real exciting riders in the current GP series crying out for a bit or grip. Give the riders a track they can race and not just gate on and we could see one of the best years ever in GP history. It'll be a win win situation, the riders can do what they do best, the fans will love it and so will SKY and those watching at home. Time someone had a word with Olsen and told him to sling his hook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champion Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 It's not a matter of Ole Olsen or Grand Prix. Meetings in Wroclaw are always as boring as tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meowmix Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Last meeting I attended there was pretty damn good. Ok it was 1992 but still a classic meeting on a brilliant track, once the fire brigade had done their stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 It's not a matter of Ole Olsen or Grand Prix. Meetings in Wroclaw are always as boring as tonight. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But we like blaming Ole Olsen young fellow. And we'll continue to blame Ole Olsen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mateusz Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 (edited) I've just arrived from Wroclaw. Another extremely boooooooring GP I have seen there (and I've been on 6 of 9 GP's there, plus one-day final in 1992). The contract between Wroclaw's GP promoters and BSI is ending this year, and I hope that some other cities will have their chance now (my type is Czestochowa, with a beautiful renovated and capacity stadium) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Fully agree. Honestly, the most exciting moment of the day was destroying stadium gate 5 by some local fans and getting in almost one hour before the rest. And what's more - having a valid tickets to be sold later Edited May 7, 2006 by Mateusz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Turner Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 I enjoyed the trip a lot, if not the racing. It's never been a great track, but the fact is any GP can turn out to be a bit dull. I actually feel that Rickardsson's poor show had a lot to do with the flat feeling. Maybe it distracted some riders, I don't know. I certainly noticed a lot of dodgy trackwork going on to help the Polish riders, not sure they will feel it really worked though. Felt a little gutted for Nicki, but he made the mistake and Zagar kept the door closed well in their semi. But with Crump and Nicki holding the top two places, I'm happy enough with that. If the series continues to mirror the unpredictable Elite League, we could be in for many more surprises this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 The track was crap. We saw several riders kicking at the surface to see how much dirt was there. They may as well have been kicking at concrete. I love even an average speedway match, but that was really boring. The only thing to keep me interested was a fantastic performance by Nicki after surgery (unlucky not to get in the final), and a great performance from 'Grin'. I bet the average armchair fan switched off pretty sharpish. Is it really too much to ask for some dirt on a dirt track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Hartsock Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 you will never get dirt on the GP tracks untill ole olsen goes , he thinks we get good racing with slick tracks. last year in Lonigo the track was solid no dirt what so ever. olsen wants a rider from his neck of the woods to be champion, so as they are all gaters he lays gaters tracks, simple really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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