TesarRacing Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 He went up in mine when I saw he's declined to comments. Only for him to make a stupid comment straight after and drop back down again. The guy is a moron who seems to be able to make stupid comments even when he's had time to think. drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Turner Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Assuming Darcy receives a ban I would expect him to be replaced by Chris Holder or Greg Hancock. Does anybody know if the averages will allow this? I would prefer to have Greg instead of Chris to be honest. Greg is firing on all cylinders at the moment and feels very comfortable with his place in the sport. Chris is working through a lot of injuries and I don't think he is the best man for the job at such an important part of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I do not condone wards actions at all, however it is common knowledge that most riders enjoy a drink or 5, maybe something a bit more at times! This has been the case for years. I can't help but feel as this is darcy and his relation to Poole, people are forgetting this. Perhaps instead of randomly selecting a few riders for testing, all riders should be expected to undergo testing. If they have nothing to hide, I shouldn't imagine there would be a problem. Â Â Common knowledge ? So how does the average punter on the terraces come by this "common knowledge" . Or do you mean "common gossip " to be more precise ? Â If it is that widespread, how come its always Darcy that is the one getting caught ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Turner Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Â Â Common knowledge ? So how does the average punter on the terraces come by this "common knowledge" . Or do you mean "common gossip " to be more precise ? Â If it is that widespread, how come its always Darcy that is the one getting caught ? Â This is the first time Darcy has been caught with alcohol in his system on a speedway bike. He was breath tested a few weeks ago and found to have 0 alcohol in his system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I can't imagine Hancock taking on more racing while he's leading the World Championship, unless its a VERY fat pay cheque being dangled in front of him. Holder the obvious choice should Ward get banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Turner Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I can't imagine Hancock taking on more racing while he's leading the World Championship, unless its a VERY fat pay cheque being dangled in front of him. Holder the obvious choice should Ward get banned. Â With such a short schedule until the end of the season I would imagine Greg might be interested, especially as he could be part of another title win. I recall last time he said racing in Britain had really helped him sharpen up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) Any FIM ban is sure to be 'worldwide', so if there is a ban, I'm not sure what his current, up-to-date average is?! The latest official figure as per BSPA and last Wednesday's match programme is 8.74 but he has ridden a few meetings since then. Holder's is 8.83. Hancock finished on 8.87. Â KK finished 2012 on 8.39 and Miedzinski on 8.21. (Emil Sayfutdinov still assessed at 8.00!!) Edited August 18, 2014 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Cheetah Snr Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Any FIM ban is sure to be 'worldwide', so if there is a ban, I'm not sure what his current, up-to-date average is?! The latest official figure as per BSPA and last Wednesday's match programme is 8.74 but he has ridden a few meetings since then. Holder's is 8.83. Hancock finished on 8.87. Â KK finished 2012 on 8.39 and Miedzinski on 8.21. (Emil Sayfutdinov still assessed at 8.00!!) Both Chris Holder and Greg Hancock's averages above Darcys so Poole would have to re-declare and drop someone else as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Both Chris Holder and Greg Hancock's averages above Darcys so Poole would have to re-declare and drop someone else as well. Exactly, but I don't think they'll do that!! Assuming DW's average has not gone up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Turner Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 http://www.speedwaygb.co/14issues/el14_issue24.pdf  Does this make Darcy's average 9.18?  S.R.17.7.1 Absent Rider's actual achieved CMA is calculated as actual +5%(for Home team only) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) http://www.speedwaygb.co/14issues/el14_issue24.pdf  Does this make Darcy's average 9.18?  S.R.17.7.1 Absent Rider's actual achieved CMA is calculated as actual +5%(for Home team only) It would for a guest for Poole home meetings but not for a change in the team line up. Edited August 18, 2014 by A ORLOV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Turner Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) It would for a guest for Poole home meetings but not for a change in the team line up. Â Thank you for clearing that up for me. Â Can Poole utilize the guest facility whilst looking for a new rider? What are a teams options when a rider is banned? In all fairness Poole have had the rug pulled from beneath them. (Perhaps it's karma! ) Edited August 18, 2014 by Charizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Both Chris Holder and Greg Hancock's averages above Darcys so Poole would have to re-declare and drop someone else as well. I'm sure Matt will find that pretty easy to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 It would for a guest for Poole home meetings but not for a change in the team line up. Perhaps we can change the rules so its not just for guests!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thank you for clearing that up for me. Â Can Poole utilize the guest facility whilst looking for a new rider? What are a teams options when a rider is banned? In all fairness Poole have had the rug pulled from beneath them. (Perhaps it's karma! ) I think clubs in those circumstances are usually given a facility for 28 days. Could be wrong tho. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) Â Is it known exactly why he was picked to take an alcohol test? Since it's not even regularly done, somebody must have had a reason for him to be tested. Probably he wasn't walking straight so not necessarily one person noticing. Â Â Â ......Charizard......A lot of girls dress and act very provocatively after they have had a few drinks and they do have a habit of throwing themselves at you! Â If only KKS could find a few. I gather he's pretty desperate. Edited August 18, 2014 by Gemini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Turner Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 If only KKS could find a few. I gather he's pretty desperate. Â Unfortunately clubs are for over 18's only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I can't see anyway anyone can defend Ward? Then again I'm not surprised some do. There are no excuses nothing not even bad news should make you drink before any meeting. Sad to see his talent has gone to waste at least Michael Lee won a world title. Middlo is a clown we know that and nobody listens to him anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 THREE riders, names determined by a ballot at the Jury meeting, are tested for alcohol prior to every SGP event around an hour before the scheduled start. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Turner Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 THREE riders, names determined by a ballot at the Jury meeting, are tested for alcohol prior to every SGP event around an hour before the scheduled start. Â Great info, thanks! Where did you find this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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