Polish Extraleague Play-off Final Sunday October 5th Plus Div 1

[racers and royals]

20 mins of Rawicz v Pila on Monday here http://speedway.tv/3999/kolejarz-rawag-intermarche-rawicz-kz-victoria-pila-21042014

Caught up with the matches via YouTube and super quality video.

Not that great trio of matches. Torun was rather dull affair.

Czesto miss Laguta.

 

Can't get the Lodz 1st Division match though

You may have a point even for an idiot.

Team spirit goes a long way but obviously Torun have the power if as you correctly point out they can avoid silly injuries.

I think Tarnow look rather good myself

If you could get a Polish ip address(quite easy to do I believe) you could watch the Lodz match here http://sport.tvp.pl/14887873/zuzel-nice-polska-liga-orzel-lodz-gkz-grudziadz-mecz

[racers and royals]

Just caught up with the Czestochowa v Zielona match and it confirmed what I thought-Czestochowa is a great racetrack when prepared right(which it is most of the time)

[pawel115]

And this is 20 min of Krakow - Krosno match from Monday quite a interesting Krosno team 4 Rempala boys and convicted felon(M.Fierlej)

 

 

http://speedway.tv/4012/speedway-wanda-krakow-ksm-krosno-21042014

Edited April 26, 2014 by pawel115

[brandonbee48]

And this is 20 min of Krakow - Krosno match from Monday quite a interesting Krosno team 4 Rempala boys and convicted felon(M.Fierlej)

 

 

http://speedway.tv/4012/speedway-wanda-krakow-ksm-krosno-21042014

Thanks Pawel. Enjoyable slice of "rustic" speedway. Why wasn't Mrs Rempala riding? What is that building on turn 2- The Shady Nook Motel- 1 zloty for 4 hour rental? Thought Vissing was a bit unlucky to get excluded in heat 15, but there you go. Next time can we get a look at the start line girls please. All the best. Alan.

[pawel115]

I myself like Div 1 and 2 matches better than extraliga.Mariusz Fierlej is interesting character I am surprised he came back to speedway after being absent for 6 years some of which he spent in prison and for one he is not the only rider that has spent some time in prison they were quite a few others I wonder if they were any riders like that in british speedway

[brandonbee48]

Going back a bit but Split Waterman who came second in the 1951 World Final had a "chequered" business career.

 

 

After speedway, Waterman went into business in sheet metal working and plastic injection moulding, making plastic goods for companies such as Woolworth and Airfix.^[2]

In 1967 he was arrested at Newhaven while attempting to board a ferry to Dieppe, after gold with a value of £10,000 was found in the chassis of his fiancée Avril Priston's car.^[9] A subsequent raid at Priston's family home in Bedfordshire found illegal firearms.^[9] Waterman was convicted in 1968 of attempting to smuggle gold out of Britain, as well as unlawful possession of firearms including two sub-machine guns, two rifles, and three pistols, and possession of dies for forging coins, and sentenced to four years in prison.^[10][11][12] The gold was thought to have come from a bullion van robbery in Clerkenwell.^[12] Priston was convicted of conspiracy to smuggle gold and possession of two pistols and a pen gun, and was sentenced to six months in prison.^[12]

 

^{I think he is still living in Spain- he'll be about 90. All the best. Alan.}

[racers and royals]

Alan-popped into see the Gniezno track on way to Poznan airport yesterday(2nd time I have done that) and you will be interested to know that the "Boleslaw the brave" meeting is this Wednesday evening(not as good a field as in previous years-although KK is there.

[brandonbee48]

Alan-popped into see the Gniezno track on way to Poznan airport yesterday(2nd time I have done that) and you will be interested to know that the "Boleslaw the brave" meeting is this Wednesday evening(not as good a field as in previous years-although KK is there.

Worth it just for the PARADE !! Shame it won't be televised (I presume) because it has always been rattling good entertainment. I'm sure you had a great weekend and glad you got back safely. Back to normal next weekend. I guess we should keep our eyes out for this Poland v Oz meeting this week. Hope springs eternal. All the best. Alan.

I myself like Div 1 and 2 matches better than extraliga.Mariusz Fierlej is interesting character I am surprised he came back to speedway after being absent for 6 years some of which he spent in prison and for one he is not the only rider that has spent some time in prison they were quite a few others I wonder if they were any riders like that in british speedway

Another one, Pawel, and a bit more recent was Coventry's Australian rider, Gary Guglielmi, who shipped his bike back to Australia at the end of the 1984 season.. Only problem was he had filled every opening- tank, handlebars etc. with a white powder. ( and it wasn't self raising flour!! ) The sniffer dogs went to work and Gary was a guest of the government for a while. Shame because he was good. Such is life. Alan.

[pawel115]

Good stuff Alan always bunch of interesting fellas in this speedway game but hey you have to be bit nuts to ride a bike with no brakes.

[brandonbee48]

Good stuff Alan always bunch of interesting fellas in this speedway game but hey you have to be bit nuts to ride a bike with no brakes.

Totally agree my friend. I've always said that I totally admire and love them all, but you have to be slightly bonkers to risk your neck every race. Sent you a PM re streaming. Best. Alan.

[pandorum]

Another one, Pawel, and a bit more recent was Coventry's Australian rider, Gary Guglielmi, who shipped his bike back to Australia at the end of the 1984 season.. Only problem was he had filled every opening- tank, handlebars etc. with a white powder. ( and it wasn't self raising flour!! ) The sniffer dogs went to work and Gary was a guest of the government for a while. Shame because he was good. Such is life. Alan.

Saw Gary ride many times for Boston he was a great rider.

Didn't something happen like that to Mark Courtney, another great rider to watch, where he was given board and lodgings on us.

And surely Jack Millen was the craziest psychopath ever to ride a speedway bike if he was never in jail it was probably the authorities were far too frightened of him. Funny thing was off the bike he was a really nice bloke.

[pawel115]

Thanks for interesting info guys. Marek Molka and Zbigniew Blazejczak from 80's and beginning of 90's Falubaz Zielona Gora both very talented riders committed murder and were sentenced to long prison term in 1994 really sad story especially since it was committed for financial gain.

[brandonbee48]

Saw Gary ride many times for Boston he was a great rider.

Didn't something happen like that to Mark Courtney, another great rider to watch, where he was given board and lodgings on us.

And surely Jack Millen was the craziest psychopath ever to ride a speedway bike if he was never in jail it was probably the authorities were far too frightened of him. Funny thing was off the bike he was a really nice bloke.

I presume you mean Jack Milne- 1937 World Champ.? If so, I honestly don't know anything about him, other than he was very influential in US speedway in the 60s/70s/80s. Dad told me about he and brother Cordy 'tearing it up" in London in the 30's- but hey they were young and crazy like we all were (To some extent. )

 

Yes, remember Mark Courtney falling afoul too.

After being arrested in May 1997, Courtney was sentenced to six years in prison in 1988 for his part in a plot to import cannabis with a street value of GB£500,000 into the UK.^[1]

 

^{Still luv'em when they are at the tapes. Regards. Alan.}

[pandorum]

I presume you mean Jack Milne- 1937 World Champ.? If so, I honestly don't know anything about him, other than he was very influential in US speedway in the 60s/70s/80s. Dad told me about he and brother Cordy 'tearing it up" in London in the 30's- but hey they were young and crazy like we all were (To some extent. )

 

Yes, remember Mark Courtney falling afoul too.

After being arrested in May 1997, Courtney was sentenced to six years in prison in 1988 for his part in a plot to import cannabis with a street value of GB£500,000 into the UK.^[1]

 

^{Still luv'em when they are at the tapes. Regards. Alan.}

New Zealand rider Jack Millen rode for a lot of teams in the 70s.

Jack was as tough as nails on the track and would have eaten Nicki Pedersen as a light snack.

His legendary antics earned him the moniker Mad Jack Millen, Millen The Villain, or Crazy Jack.

Had the privilege of being able to boo him on many occasions as he set about the opposition.

But remember he never refused a kid an autograph. Sadly died in 1978 in a car accident on the way to the track whilst riding for Berwick.

Edited April 29, 2014 by pandorum

[brandonbee48]

New Zealand rider Jack Millen rode for a lot of teams in the 70s.

Jack was as tough as nails on the track and would have eaten Nicki Pedersen as a light snack.

His legendary antics earned him the moniker Mad Jack Millen, Millen The Villain, or Crazy Jack.

Had the privilege of being able to boo him on many occasions as he set about the opposition.

But remember he never refused a kid an autograph. Sadly died in 1978 in a car accident on the way to the track whilst riding for Berwick.

The old "You live and learn " mate. I must have been sleeping when he was around as I've honestly never heard of him until you brought him up. Bloody sad way to go, as well. Hope he's smiling down from the "great pits in the sky" I love what you say about him never refusing a kid an autograph. All the best. Alan.

[brandonbee48]

Some memories for you. Very poignant message from his daughter. Regards. Alan.

 

http://www.speedwayplus.com/JackMillen.shtml

[pandorum]

Great stuff there.

One of a dying breed even back in those days. None like him nowadays.

The White Knight here will remember him well as he rode for Sunderland.

Saw him with a few of his teams and he loved to be the Pantomime Villain.

He was the Dick Dastardly of the sport but 100% trier who gave no quarter and never moaned if he got a bit of what he gave out unlike Nicki P who if it was an Olympic event could whine for Denmark

 

I remember hearing about his death and it was a talking point among fans all across the country.

 

I have a lot of respect for the man we all loved to hate and the sport wasn't the same without the bloke.

And I think that is the highest compliment a sportsman can ever have

Edited April 29, 2014 by pandorum

[racers and royals]

the round 3 matches are on Sunday May 4th.-all uk times

 

1st up at 12.45pm for 1 pm start is Grudziadz v Bydgoszcz from div1 Followed by the Extraleague action

 

3 pm for 3,30 pm start Tarnow v Gorzow followed by

 

5.45pm for 6pm start Zielona Gora v Torun

 

other rnd 3 matches are 3.30 pm Wroclaw v Leszno and 6 pm Gdansk v Czestochowa.

 

Starting next week we will be spoilt for action from Europe

After Poland on Sunday,we have Sweden starting Tuesday and 2 Danish league Matches Wednesday and Friday.

Not forgetting Poland v Australia this Thursday(see seperate thread)

Edited April 29, 2014 by racers and royals

[racers and royals]

The round 4 TV matches have been announced

1st up on Saturday 10th May Czestochowa v Wroclaw at 6pm uk time-this match is being run at exactly the same time as the speedway pairs on Eurosport from Landshut in Germany.

Sunday`s matches are Torun v Tarnow at 3.30 pm uk time followed by

Leszno v Zielona Gora at 6pm uk time

1st up on the Sunday however is the div1 match Lodz v Lublin start time 1pm uk time

[manchesterpaul]

Starting next week we will be spoilt for action from Europe

After Poland on Sunday,we have Sweden starting Tuesday and 2 Danish league Matches Wednesday and Friday.

Not forgetting Poland v Australia this Thursday(see seperate thread)

 

And not forgetting next week on Thursday RUSSIAN LEAGUE!, and Saturday BEST PAIRS from Germany.

 

Whilst no Sky coverage next week we will likely also have several live streams from the UK Elite League on Bet365.

 

Dependent on whether the Russian League is again broadcast we have a potential 9 out of 11 days coverage for tv/online viewers from;

 

Sunday 4th May Polish Ekstraliga

 

Tuesday 6th May Swedish Eliserien

Wednesday 7th May Danske Liga

Thursday 8th May Russian League

Friday 9th May Danske Liga

Saturday 10th May Best Pairs Cup (Germany) AND Polish Ekstraliga

Sunday 11th Polish Ekstraliga

 

Tuesday 13th May Swedish Elitserien

Wednesday 14th May Danske Liga AND UK Elite League

 

Etc., etc. etc, throughout the summer with the SGP/SWP/SEC too and multiple Bet365 streams in any given week. Mondays will normally be UK Elite League on Sky.