Lioness Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 whats really sad about all the Darcy Ward stuff is that KK went out and won what from comments appears to have been a decent Grand Prix (I never saw it) and doesnt get a mention. I had to go searching for the result Well done KK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 whats really sad about all the Darcy Ward stuff is that KK went out and won what from comments appears to have been a decent Grand Prix (I never saw it) and doesnt get a mention. I had to go searching for the result Whereas, on the SGP website the only mention of the former was "17 Darcy Ward DQ" with no explanation anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WembleyLion Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 The Darcy Ward story has also taken the organisational shambles out of the limelight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Whereas, on the SGP website the only mention of the former was "17 Darcy Ward DQ" with no explanation anywhere. Which in my opinion is correct as they have not as yet gone through the entire investigation stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Some fantastic racing, some very brave passes as well, full blasts around the "boards" (or should it be airbags these days) and overtakes on the white line. Sure there were some races that were over after turns 1 & 2, got very strung out, but the exciting ones were well worth watching the whole meeting. I recall one race when all four were virtually abreast on the back straight on their first lap - that was a wow for me. After his first race head first dive for the fence I think KK did really well to come out fighting and win the meeting, and he didnt have it all his own way. Watching Chris Harris closer, his only 3 points were a heat win. His riding style is very appealing and I can imagine when he was at the top of his game he was good to watch. However, I think his bikes were letting him down in Daugvapils. Shame really. I read KK is praising his engine tuner, Peter Johns. I know there has always been good engine tuners, but what is it they do to an engine that is different to what other "average" engine builders do, after all there is "only 4 valves, a piston, inlet and exhaust tract" to play with, is'nt there? Obviously more, but what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Agree, a very good meeting. Kk very impressive, nicki looked the quickest he has all season, and gregs gating was as always top class. Really enjoyed it, shame it's been overshadowed by the debacle the day before and darcys exploits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepturningleft Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 As a casual dropper inner to these forums, can someone please tell me who the heck Puk is?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Puk is nki 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) thats Niels Khristian Iverson if you still wondering. Took me a long time to figure out who puk was when I "returned" to speedway and found this forum. Edited August 18, 2014 by OveFundinFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 BUT BSI are not responsible for every aspect of a Grand Prix. They are the commercial rights holders but the FIM still have a role to play ... they licence the track, issue safety certificates, appoint officials, and much more. FIM officials actually make the decisions about the tracks and it was they who determined that on this occasion it was potentially dangerous and therefore unfit. It is a joint operation but I would agree that there are some grey areas which need closer examination. BSI run the series, and the local promoters are essentially sub-contractors who they choose to host the GPs. BSI should responsible for ensuring the local promoters meet the necessary standards for hosting GPs, and following-up with inspections as necessary to ensure those standards are being met. Whilst the local promoters may have been a bit unlucky with the weather, this was an untried and untested stadium (not to mention one that was originally dilapidated), so there should been far more stringent checks than for a well established and regular speedway venue. That this apparently hasn't occurred is careless at the very least, and once again we have another fiasco with fans being left out of pocket. I think the most dreadful thing about this though, is how BSI abrogate responsibility when things go wrong. If it was genuinely down to the weather rather than a poor track, with Daugavpils being the back-up, then provision should have been made for some sort of transport for the people who did have tickets, but once again the travelling fans are way down the consideration. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 and from what has been said on here by some fans who did travel..... they wont be going there again. I understand Riga is a very nice place to be, and when it was announced many months ago I did think about the wife and I going. Plans didnt go any further, and so glad now it didnt. I can cope with going to Cardiff, but any future plans of travelling abroad for a gp have gone out of the window now. Keep my money in my pocket and watch on TV, not the same as live but a "safer" option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Which in my opinion is correct as they have not as yet gone through the entire investigation stage Not saying anything about it makes it look as though they're doing random disqualifications as well as random breath tests. Just as long as people think everything is wonderful on Planet BSI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 LOT of work taking place on the stadium in Riga but Daugavpils will remain on stand-by ... Post number 3 of this thread. You were warned people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Post number 3 of this thread. You were warned people! Don`t think he quite meant on the day of the meeting Also about 3 weeks ago he posted that BSI were flying out to do the final checks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Not saying anything about it makes it look as though they're doing random disqualifications as well as random breath tests. Just as long as people think everything is wonderful on Planet BSI. You seem to think that anyone who thinks anything different from you is a BSI sympathiser - need to loose a chip or two there. Look on it like a case going to court - you wouldnt expect the judge to tell you before the evidence is heard what the verdict will be. Any regulatory body should go through the correct procedures and whether it fits other peoples agenda's or not, that includes not washing the dirty linen in public before its been taken to the laundry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Post number 3 of this thread. You were warned people! There was something similar when Germany was canceled in '08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Don`t think he quite meant on the day of the meeting Also about 3 weeks ago he posted that BSI were flying out to do the final checks. Which is even worse I have to admit to having a huge soft spot for KK. He's another one that when high on confidence can be unbeatable. There were some great moves on Sunday, rides bouncing off the fence .. A great meeting and a great track. Is the reason they chose to move to Riga because it's the capital and offers the visitor more, as there have been lots of comments about what a great place it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 . Is the reason they chose to move to Riga because it's the capital and offers the visitor more, as there have been lots of comments about what a great place it is? Very probable. but Prague is a great place to go to but most say the track is not so good ie rubbish Cardiff is a great place to go to and the track is acceptable but atmosphere fantastic (judging that on the 2 years I have been 2013 and 2014) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Very probable. but Prague is a great place to go to but most say the track is not so good ie rubbish Cardiff is a great place to go to and the track is acceptable but atmosphere fantastic (judging that on the 2 years I have been 2013 and 2014) Been to Prague 3 times (plus every Cardiff) and both meetings get in the way of a good piss up Prague is a great city though and worth visiting - as you're there you may as well pop to the speedway for what I see to remember was about £15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Had a couple days in Prague in 1976 and yes it is a lovely city and well worth a visit. Did Katowice in 1976 when peter Collins won the world championship, followed by the World Long Track the Sunday after in Marianski Lazne, in Czech when Ivan Mauger won. Thats how we had a couple days in Prague - on the way to marianski Lazne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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