M08 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) Orion, I agree. Why aren't these meetings arranged for right at the start or right at the end of the season?! I'm sure this would solve the 'missing riders' syndrome. Edited August 20, 2008 by M08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Why not give the rides in this meeting to those highest averaged non GP riders from each team, would they want the meeting or not? See my earlier post. Not all GP riders, Crump and Adams always do their best to meet their british commitments. Some of the others are not so professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 My intention was to set out early from work to be at B'ham in time for the gates to open, but I've stopped off at home. On the 4 mile journey from W'ton to home I got soaked. I can't comment on conditions in Perry Barr, but I'll be sitting at home for a while to assess the situation. Fingers crossed. http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/radar/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schumi Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Scott in a crash in the GP at the weekend and his Swedish team operating RR for him last night so he is obviously feeling second hand. Hammarby have been operating R/R since before the "crash" at the GP. Nothing to do with his "injury". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Authorised Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) There are plenty of riders who miss this meeting for a variety of reasons every year. It depends on your partisanship as to whether you 'want them banned for life' or 'its a rubbish meeting anyway'....plus all in between. I am of the opinion the Super7 series was seriously flawed from the start. It needed prize funds that, at least, matched those put on by individual tracks or continential meetings. Like with the Pairs, (and I speak as a Coventry fan), neither events have much interest to me, so if a rider misses out...its fine with me. I would like the BSPA to consider the future of such meetings...make them top notch with a prize fund to boot (which would boost the National Media coverage) or scrap 'em. My views on this also apply to the 4TT that failed in the top flight. I think Matt Ford could promote the ELRC better, if we take his season opener as an example. Edited August 20, 2008 by Authorised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I Live about 3/4 miles away and theres been steady rainfall for about an hour, its eased off recently and looks bright in the distance. The track has good drainage so it might not have affected the track too much. The bad news is the worst of the weather seems to be to the west, and it could hit us early evening. Undecided whether to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 How many can they fit in them booths Shadders? 100 max? Plus never usually an air fence at Perry Barr so can watch through the mesh fence. I wouldn't have thought it would be comfortable at Perry Barr tomorrow. I wouldn't have thought much more than that. I wouldn't want to watch from behind glass in the main stand. I did that once at Wimbledon in the late 80's. No thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iffoid Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Live updates for this meeting (weather permitting) will be avialable HERE! from 7.30pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Forgot to say earlier that it's good to note that someone is reading and the B'ham website has been updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackett Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hammarby have been operating R/R since before the "crash" at the GP. Nothing to do with his "injury". From Scott's website ..... Scott is taking a break from Swedish racing in order to help his Grand Prix chances. "I have taken the decision to give Sweden a rest for a month, after the Grand Prix, I had a chat with a few people and on reflection I need to make some changes, It has become a bit too much, and I'm not enjoying the racing as much as I should be. Things haven't been quite right and I need to take a step back with a view to getting the Grand Prix right. It is very important to me. It is a big, big move for me, it is something that I have never done before in my career. I feel terrible about letting my club down, but I think that it is something that I have to do to benefit my career. I have two more Grand Prix this month and I need to get things right." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 The bspa should put this meeting into bin for good it's had it's day Quite right, put the bloody thing out of its misery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirateandi Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 From Scott's website ..... Scott is taking a break from Swedish racing in order to help his Grand Prix chances. "I have taken the decision to give Sweden a rest for a month, after the Grand Prix, I had a chat with a few people and on reflection I need to make some changes, It has become a bit too much, and I'm not enjoying the racing as much as I should be. Things haven't been quite right and I need to take a step back with a view to getting the Grand Prix right. It is very important to me. It is a big, big move for me, it is something that I have never done before in my career. I feel terrible about letting my club down, but I think that it is something that I have to do to benefit my career. I have two more Grand Prix this month and I need to get things right." he`s had about 6 to get it right so far and only came close once when he bottled it so not reading to much into his comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirateandi Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Quite right, put the bloody thing out of its misery. like sky already has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schumi Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 From Scott's website ..... Scott is taking a break from Swedish racing in order to help his Grand Prix chances. "I have taken the decision to give Sweden a rest for a month, after the Grand Prix, I had a chat with a few people and on reflection I need to make some changes, It has become a bit too much, and I'm not enjoying the racing as much as I should be. Things haven't been quite right and I need to take a step back with a view to getting the Grand Prix right. It is very important to me. It is a big, big move for me, it is something that I have never done before in my career. I feel terrible about letting my club down, but I think that it is something that I have to do to benefit my career. I have two more Grand Prix this month and I need to get things right." Yes, that's the official line. But Hammarby should not have been able to use R/R for someone "taking a break". It was then said the facility was given because of his injury. Well, that was Saturday - Hammarby have been using R/R since before then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 he`s had about 6 to get it right so far and only came close once when he bottled it so not reading to much into his comments I don't think this event means anything. But Nicki P is the reigning champion. And the likes of Jason Crump and Leigh Adams always seem to take the time and the trouble to complete, while lesser riders cry off for this reason or that reason. The global superstar is having a "re-group" in order to concentrate on the GPs, which are so important to him. But why not look at riders like Crump, Adams, Nicki P and draw the conclusion that if it's good enough for them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 The line-up posted on the B'ham website yesterday was... Chris Holder (Poole), Jason Crump (Belle Vue), Freddie Lindgren (Wolverhampton), Leigh Adams (Swindon), Chris Harris (Coventry), Lee Richardson (Eastbourne), Piotr Swiderski (Ipswich), Kenneth Bjerre (Peterborough), Charlie Gjedde (Belle Vue), Scott Nicholls (Eastbourne), Adam Shields (Lakeside), Bjarne Pedersen (Poole), Mads Korneliussen (Swindon), Andreas Jonsson (Lakeside), Hans Andersen (Coventry), Niels Kristian Iversen (Wolverhampton). Reserves: Rory Schlein (Ipswich), Daniel King (Peterborough). Line Up is now Holder, Crump, Lindgren, Adams, Harris, King, Swiderski, Bjerre, Gjedde, Bridger, Shields, Watt, Korneliussen, Schlein, Andersen, Iversen, ELITE LEAGUE RIDERS' CHAMPIONSHIP LINE-UP (Birmingham, Wednesday August 20, 7.30pm - SPONSORED BY RENAULT BIRMINGHAM): Chris Holder (Poole), Jason Crump (Belle Vue), Freddie Lindgren (Wolverhampton), Leigh Adams (Swindon), Chris Harris (Coventry), Lewis Bridger (Eastbourne), Piotr Swiderski (Ipswich), Kenneth Bjerre (Peterborough), Charlie Gjedde (Belle Vue), Daniel King (Peterborough), Adam Shields (Lakeside), Davey Watt (Poole), Mads Korneliussen (Swindon), Rory Schlein (Ipswich), Hans Andersen (Coventry), Niels Kristian Iversen (Wolverhampton). Well at least we know Crumpy, Adams, Freddie and Neils will be there but the weather isnt great in the midlands and with the weather at present, I will watch this via the updates instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogstar Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 So do the riders not get paid much for this meeting? If I was a top rider representing my club I would at least demand my points money and all expenses. Surely it must be worth their while to attend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Don't think the pay is anywhere near what is paid for league matches and having ridden in Sweden last night, it may cost more to get back than what they get paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Jasper Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I feel sorry for the fans cos with the wet weather there are bound to be a few riders complaining about track conditions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) So that's Schlein in then. Changed your mind yet Sandie? Nope - and I made that decision when I knew yesterday!!! Edit - Just had a text from London Witch. She is still sat in her car and isnt going anywhere as it is 'raining' (not quite what she said but I cant repeat the rude word she used!!!) Edited August 20, 2008 by Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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