Humphrey Appleby Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I thought it must even be similar to Norwegian as Rune Holta can speak Danish. I believe Norwegian is closer to Danish written wise, but closer to Swedish spoken wise. I think the three Scandinavian languages are reasonably mutually intelligible though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I believe Norwegian is closer to Danish written wise, but closer to Swedish spoken wise. I think the three Scandinavian languages are reasonably mutually intelligible though. Norwegian is quite easy to understand but i find Danish pretty hard. Even though the languages are similar there are differences especially between Swedish/Danish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffieldscot Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Very interesting to read the translated article. It seems that quite a few riders are extremely unhappy with the track, lets see what tomorrow might bring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) Seems things are not looking great.Training has been put back from 10 until 12.And this is what Dryml has to say which doesn't need a translator "- The track is fcuked, konstaterer den tjekkiske kører Lukas Dryml" More of the story here,but it seems the German guys left the track shale or whatever they use out in the pouring rain so it was totally soaked.I think So Olsen can't be blamed GP track Edited October 11, 2008 by iris123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-s-p Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Seems things are not looking great.Training has been put back from 10 until 12.And this is what Dryml has to say which doesn't need a translator "- The track is fcuked, konstaterer den tjekkiske kører Lukas Dryml" More of the story here,but it seems the German guys left the track shale or whatever they use out in the pouring rain so it was totally soaked.I think So Olsen can't be blamed GP track So you're not that good at it are you? Maybe you need a Godfather scheme in this as well HAA HAA HAA!! made my day with this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Seems training has been put back yet again.And there is a Jury meeting going on to decide whether to cancel the meeting.At least for today.Maybe run tomorrow?But that will clash with Poland i think from what Hans was saying.... Info from Conkers live at the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 More of the story here,but it seems the German guys left the track shale or whatever they use out in the pouring rain so it was totally soaked.I think So Olsen can't be blamed GP track . Don't agree. He's the director, so the buck must stop with him, not a couple of Germans with shovels. He's shown his incompetence many times before this and it's time BSI / IMG fired him off. Let's face it, he's been laying temp tracks for 7 years now and he's only got it right on a couple of occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 . Don't agree. He's the director, so the buck must stop with him, not a couple of Germans with shovels. He's shown his incompetence many times before this and it's time BSI / IMG fired him off. Let's face it, he's been laying temp tracks for 7 years now and he's only got it right on a couple of occasions. I think my Finnish friend understands me better than english people It was meant to be tongue in cheek.That bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 I think my Finnish friend understands me better than english people It was meant to be tongue in cheek.That bit Point taken. He's still a wayne kerr. Ole that is, not our mutual friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerblues Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Seems training has been put back yet again.And there is a Jury meeting going on to decide whether to cancel the meeting.At least for today.Maybe run tomorrow?But that will clash with Poland i think from what Hans was saying.... Info from Conkers live at the track Oh deary me. Sounds great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Point taken. He's still a wayne kerr. Ole that is, not our mutual friend. Someone who watched last weekends meeting online said Jason and Nicki were having a real go at Olsen and said "We asked you to take all the crap off the track before heat 1,but you wouldn't listen,Ole" Sums it up i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Cancelled restage at Bydgoszcz 18.10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) WHAT?? Are you serious? Blooming coach load of Ippo supporters went to this one....arrggghhh if true Edit - Can answer that myself, just had a text from Badge over in Germany, meeting def cancelled/postponed etc Edited October 11, 2008 by crazysue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGrasstrack Posted October 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 http://www.speedwayworld.tv/en/news/a9493?...d11bf085b3e0909 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Taken from the organisers website:- Following adverse weather conditions last week and during the construction of the track at VELTINS-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, the FIM Jury has decided it is necessary to postpone the 2008 FIM German Speedway Grand Prix due to track safety concerns. The event will now take place on 18 October 2008, at ZKS Polonia Stadium, Bydgoszcz, Poland, at 1900h. All ticket holders will be refunded their ticket money and, as a gesture of goodwill, will be offered a free ticket to a BSI promoted Grand Prix of their choice in 2009. In order to obtain their refund, ticket holders must contact the agency from where they purchased their ticket. Paul Bellamy, Managing Director, BSI Speedway, commented: “We are very sorry for all the fans who have booked tickets and were looking forward to a great night of speedway. If there was any way we could have put this event on we would have, but the decision of the FIM Jury with regard to rider safety is paramount and we fully support this decision. “We now need to focus on the event next weekend in Bydgoszcz and make sure the final Grand Prix of the season is a great event for everyone involved, in particular the fans.” The adverse weather conditions prior to the event affected the moisture levels in the dirt and together with the very cold conditions in the stadium the track was unable to dry out sufficiently in order to have a suitable race track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 And what about everyone's travel costs, hotels etc? I for one would be mightily peed off at this turn of events..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) What's the odds on Gollob picking up a $200,000 cheque next week in Bydgoszcz. I bet he can't believe his luck. From a tv viewers perspective it's good news, meeting switched from a poor venue to the mecca. Bring it on. Edited October 11, 2008 by pugwash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Amateur hour Really feel for those thatb travelled over.Just spoke to Conkers and he sounds a bit peeved to say the least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Someone high up is going to have to swing for this monumental cock up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Someone high up is going to have to swing for this monumental cock up. Should be Olsen, but he wont. He's fireproof, appartently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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