PHILIPRISING Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Didn't you say the same thing two years ago Phil? Unless they rip the whole track up and open up the entry to the bends it won't get any better and will continue to bore everyone to tears. I DID but Pavel Ondrasik, son of Petr, is much more pro-active than his dad in that respect. The Marketa used to produce some good racing years ago so the potential is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I DID but Pavel Ondrasik, son of Petr, is much more pro-active than his dad in that respect. The Marketa used to produce some good racing years ago so the potential is there. As has been debated on other threads on this forum it might have more to do with the changes in the bikes rather than the circuit itself,still looking forward to my trip over to Prague though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Science Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 EFFORTS are being made to improve the track at the Marketa in Prague. Hopefully they will bear fruit... With respect Phil we see this statement issued every year and frankly nothing changes, I know its your job to give the "next year will be better" but nobody is buying it anymore.The only reason the Marketta is on the GP calender is because it is in Prague ! History tells us Prague (great city) Marketta (poor racing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 IT'S not my job at all but along with others had a long conversation with Pavel Ondrasik about the track after the SWC this year. As I said, he is much more pro-active than his dad and is determined to make some improvements. There are things they can and cannot do regarding the shape but Pavel is well aware that a better racing surface will put more bums on seats especially now that the Poles just don't turn up in their droves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) IT'S not my job at all but along with others had a long conversation with Pavel Ondrasik about the track after the SWC this year. As I said, he is much more pro-active than his dad and is determined to make some improvements. There are things they can and cannot do regarding the shape but Pavel is well aware that a better racing surface will put more bums on seats especially now that the Poles just don't turn up in their droves. My youngest son who lives in Prague with his family was most impressed by the amount of poster displays for this year's Czech Grand Prix. Edited October 13, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Flights & hotel booked for Prague 2014,just waiting for the tickets to come out,lets all hope for my sake at least that they find improvements in the racing at the Marketa for next May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavarian Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I thought the racing at the World Cup race off and final in Prague this year was exceptionally good (for Prague). It is not a great track, but it isn't that bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob tatum Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 We had our honeymoon in prague & took in the gp the year sayfutinov won as a rookie. Nice stadium ,great food ,great beer ,met most of the riders hancock & dryml an absolute delight (dryml wasn't riding )just met him in the crowd. As for the track well its big & flat like swindon & like swindon iMO dosent provide the best lines for overtaking BUT what a weekernd cracking place prague. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 YOU know how to give a girl a good time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 After my resent trip to the Czech Golden helmet weekend the question I have is why oh why do SGP even bother with the Marketa ? Pardubice is a far better race track and Stadium - would be a far better venue for the GP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 BECAUSE, as many have alluded to previously, Prague is a great city to visit and for many that is a vital component of a SGP weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 BECAUSE, as many have alluded to previously, Prague is a great city to visit and for many that is a vital component of a SGP weekend. can't fault Prague as a host City I agree there BUT isn't it 99% about the GP after all that's why we go to see a great GP with great racing I say again Pardubice would be a far better venue - Marketa = poor racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 BECAUSE, as many have alluded to previously, Prague is a great city to visit and for many that is a vital component of a SGP weekend. Phil, surely a great racetrack has to be the prime consideration. The Prague track is always very poor. They've been given enough chances to improve it. Why not instead award it to Pardubice for say, three years, therefore giving them the chance to invest in improving facilties. The Czech Golden Helmet is also a great weekend; Prague is not the only nice city in the Czech Republic. All the best Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob tatum Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Absolutely love the GPs as do our 4 friends who apart from 1 had never been to a meet in there lives. We have taken them all to cardiff the last 2 years & they are hooked. Next year its cardiff & torun. Despite the flak thrown at BSi ,eurosport,tatum ,pearson etc etc I think the GPs are the future & if we want speedway to survive & find a bigger audience then hopefully its here to stay. Roll on new zealand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1234 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Any ideas when the full calender will get released Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy jimmy Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 We definitiely need a second GP in the UK, especially as most GP riders won't be in the EL as the money dries up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingkiwi Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Can't see another GP being held in the UK, unless it was to be held in another temporary venue which is highly unlikely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Any ideas when the full calender will get released AT a guess a couple of weeks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Any ideas when the full calender will get released Theres been quite a few dates announced already,obviously its the Polish ones that most of us are waiting for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Speaking with Martin Smolinski yesterday at Birmingham Speedways Civic Reception,and he is sure that there will be a speedway GP staged in Germany next year.He reckons there will be an announcement regarding this within the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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