pandorum Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Superb meeting, superb coverage. I come on here and while there's plenty celebrating the near-miss the same old BSF mafia are dragging it down with their nasty, cynical small-minded agendas. That was wonderful speedway and if you can't enjoy that without carping this isn't your sport. Exactly. It's the same with SGP and EL TV coverage on here. Some people forget that sport can be exciting in many ways. Speedway can have great racing but also the tension from a close meeting or some controversy can incite a lot of excitement. I nearly put my head through the TV when the ref seemed to allow Holder to send Harris into orbit. Both SWC meeting so far have had me on the edge of my seat and off it supporting Russia and GB with tons of exciting racing and nail biting moments. I think the commentary crew have done a great job in getting involved in that excitement and even the mad woman in the pits has managed to do a decent job. This mythical track that people here seem to compare meetings to must be pretty amazing but the rest of us have to make do with the real thing which can be boring at times and then explode into life with something quite extraordinary. SWC has excelled itself this year in terms of excitement as far as I am concerned and the racing from both meetings has been good quality and as far as Lynn and Emil Sayfutdinov is concerned sometimes amazing. Here is hoping the bad weather on Thursday does not spoil Sweden and GB can at the very least go down fighting and be part of something special. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) Harris vs Holder The pose Bomber makes with the inflated air jacket at 1:30 in to this video, really makes me chuckle . Seriously though, good to see riders trying out new things in an attempt to be safer on track Edited July 11, 2012 by Brummie Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Martin Smolinski has appologised to his team mates for his after meeting criticism of them all.He sticks by what he said,but not that it wasn't kept private........ http://sr-speedperformance.com/news/?action=show&id=80 So,anyone know just what was said???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinfan Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Here the articel with the statement of Smoli, unfortunately in German: http://www.speedweek.de/art_26763.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Thanks.Nothing much there.Even Schäfer criticised all the team,even Smoli....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinfan Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 But since Smoli also criticized Max and Tobias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Yes,but there was a lot of criticism of Tobi in Germany anyway....Ok Martin as captain shouldn't say anything.But most people know what he is like lol.Why wasn't Tobi Busch in instead of Kroner was said a lot.But Busch as i have said often here blows hot + cold.Who knows which Busch will turn up fora meeting or for a heat.I think the team done about as good as could be expected.Kevin is much the same as Tobi,just more often better.We never know which Kevi will show up,but more often than not on the international scene(look at Vojens...) it is the poor one,sadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Don't make me angry, you won't like me when I'm angry !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) Where have I mentioned Poole, although to be honest we are lucky to see racing like that virtually every week on another very good race track. Have to disagree there ....the Poole track lately has been a disgrace...Even Holder and Ward were shaking fingers at Mr useless John Hector during the Kings Lynn match. Sorry but it is time Hector was shown the door, its surely time to get someone in who can prepare a decent track EVERY week and not someone who disapears from 3 o clock to 5 or 5.30 to do the school mini bus run!!!!!! If Belle Vue can get Colin Meredith in to do the track why cant Poole????? Incidently, the best track surface at Poole was when Oxford came down in 2006 after some rain before the meeting and the track staff putting down and grading in some sawdust......The meeting had passing galore, and I believe it was the night Antonio Lindback set the current track record. Why was the track so good that night????? John Hector was away on Holiday!!!!!!!!!!!! Think that says it all!!!!!! John Hector........you are the weakest link....GOODBYE!!!(hopefully). Edited July 11, 2012 by scottyfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Yes,but there was a lot of criticism of Tobi in Germany anyway....Ok Martin as captain shouldn't say anything.But most people know what he is like lol.Why wasn't Tobi Busch in instead of Kroner was said a lot.But Busch as i have said often here blows hot + cold.Who knows which Busch will turn up fora meeting or for a heat.I think the team done about as good as could be expected.Kevin is much the same as Tobi,just more often better.We never know which Kevi will show up,but more often than not on the international scene(look at Vojens...) it is the poor one,sadly There is no love lost between Smoli and Kroner either .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 It's the north/south divide in another country maybe?lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comebackkings Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 The FIM were interviewing the stewards and others until late on the night, due to a fracas in the pit parking area. I'm not sure but I think it was a spillover from the Harris/Holder incident in heat 10. From talking to the stewards it wasn't even Holder or Harris's pit crew either, just some of the many hangers on with access to the pits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 The FIM were interviewing the stewards and others until late on the night, due to a fracas in the pit parking area. I'm not sure but I think it was a spillover from the Harris/Holder incident in heat 10. From talking to the stewards it wasn't even Holder or Harris's pit crew either, just some of the many hangers on with access to the pits. That wouldn't surprise me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 2004 world cup was pretty good too and Hector should have retired 10 years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytsejam Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I dont want to watch it in silence,just a proffesional commentator is all I ask? Being biased is ok with me, its the shouting I cant hack!!! Pity Sky cant give us an audio option like BBC? lets face it,they charge enough? Absolutely SPOT ON.The shouting and screaming from Pearson is something perhaps that an over excited spectator at the track may do, bit for a so called "professional" commentator, is a complete joke and embarassment.Notice he wasnt screaming and shouting so much as they went over the line in heart 19!!.If you want to see PROFESSIONAL commentators being "biased" but in a classy and grown up way, then just watch the WImbledon Tennis Final. Pearson is an embarassment to all professional commentators, enthusiasm is no excuse for shouting your head off like an inbecile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I like the enthusiasm, better than monotone know nothings. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_minall Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 This just in, Major TV manufacturers admit removing the mute button from remote controls was a bad move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I like the enthusiasm, better than monotone know nothings. You can hardly draw parallels between Speedway and Tennis either, which is a mind numbingly boring sport most of the time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
home straight Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I don't mind the enthusiasm and even shouting when it's warranted. What I can't abide is being screeched at that "this is top drawer speedway Kelvin" when it's patently piss poor speedway. You can hardly draw parallels between Speedway and Tennis either, which is a mind numbingly boring sport most of the time... Oh come on, two blokes hitting a ball to each other over a net is every bit as exciting as four blokes going sideways round an enclosed track at break neck speeds and no breaks..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
home straight Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) Martin Smolinski has appologised to his team mates for his after meeting criticism of them all.He sticks by what he said,but not that it wasn't kept private........ http://sr-speedperfo...tion=show&id=80 So,anyone know just what was said???? I don't know what was said, but this: 1. Martin Smolinski © - 1, 0, 1, 1, 2, 1 = 6 Would seem to suggest he should keep his mouth shut. Edited July 13, 2012 by home straight 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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