DutchGrasstrack Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Does anyone know what this is all about? http://www.lanueva.com/deportes/792849/el-inicio-del-speedway--opacado-por-la-ausencia-de-los-pilotos-ingleses.html ( translation) http://www.sportowefakty.pl/zuzel/490546/gdzie-sie-podziali-brytyjscy-zuzlowcy-czyzby-poszli-w-argentynskie-tango ( translation) It appears that Barker and Worrall were supposed to race in the Argentinian championship this winter (about 15 meetings), but they seem to have left the country without notifying anyone of the organisation ?? UPDATE Worrall just posted a message on Facebook:"They Argentinian federation (mullet) 100% knows where we are and why we left.. The place is dangerous and they get you out there then tell you everything you have to pay for. So we left. Not much more to it. The place is a circus. So anyone that's worried because of the press release they done, don't be! We're safe and still have my money in my pocket" Edited December 29, 2014 by DutchGrasstrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Does anyone know what this is all about? http://www.lanueva.com/deportes/792849/el-inicio-del-speedway--opacado-por-la-ausencia-de-los-pilotos-ingleses.html ( translation) http://www.sportowefakty.pl/zuzel/490546/gdzie-sie-podziali-brytyjscy-zuzlowcy-czyzby-poszli-w-argentynskie-tango ( translation) It appears that Barker and Worrall were supposed to race in the Argentinian championship this winter (about 15 meetings), but they seem to have left the country without notifying anyone of the organisation ?? UPDATE Worrall just posted a message on Facebook: "They Argentinian federation (mullet) 100% knows where we are and why we left.. The place is dangerous and they get you out there then tell you everything you have to pay for. So we left. Not much more to it. The place is a circus. So anyone that's worried because of the press release they done, don't be! We're safe and still have my money in my pocket" What an odd affair? Argentina has been dealing with international speedway riders and midget car drivers for years - some really big names over the years - then this happens. I look further to more updates on the matter - let's hope it's not another case of "..'cruelly' treated Brits abroad...?" I wonder if Ben Barker and Worrall have contacted the British Consulate/Legation. We do have diplomatic links with the Argentine Republic! Edited December 29, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) They are probably holed up in a hotel room somewhere, with some of the locals!! Edited December 29, 2014 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Here's a further update on the 'Barker/Worrall" mystery. It indicates that other visiting European riders are taking part in the Argentinae tournament. http://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/3888/brits-awol-in-argentina Edited December 29, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Richie is home now according to FB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Lets hope they weren't given a locally found Porsche to use during their stay! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Let's hope the Argentine Federation don't report him to the FIM which could lead to an international suspension and a dragged out affair like the ongoing Darcy Ward scenario. Edited December 29, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGrasstrack Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Here's a further update on the 'Barker/Worrall" mystery. It indicates that other visiting European riders are taking part in the Argentinae tournament. http://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/3888/brits-awol-in-argentina I believe that Bulgarian Milen Manev is also there, he was there last year as well. So probably he does not have problems with this Argentinian championship .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Years ago, I remember that riders like Guiseppe Marzotto (Italy), and Manuel Hausinger (Austria) and John Davis were among regular speedway visitors season-on-season to Argentina. Other international visitors have included Armando Castagna (Italy), Claus Kristensen (Denmark), Tony Svab (Czech Republic), Simone Terenzani (Italy), Thomas Sthaldert (Austria), Peter Heller (Germany), Gary Hesmer (Canada) and Gaetan Carignan (Canada). Edited December 29, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I believe that Bulgarian Milen Manev is also there, he was there last year as well. So probably he does not have problems with this Argentinian championship .... Wouldn't be so sure of that.A few years back i had a talk with Hauzinger(who rode in the championship a couple of times) and he wasn't very complimentary about the organisation/organisers etc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Also,didn't Phil Morris try to arrange a tour with some British riders that got cancelled because of problems with the organisers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGrasstrack Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 He did try to arrange riders a few years ago, see: http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=72008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 This Argentine speedway website makea reference to the Barker/Worrall affair: http://www.speedwaytotal.com.ar/?cat=4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) If they fear for their saftey or are being ripped off they did the best thing .....stuff any repercusions Edited December 29, 2014 by Arson fire 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Let's hope the Argentine Federation don't report him to the FIM which could lead to an international suspension and a dragged out affair like the ongoing Darcy Ward scenario. Karma!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 PRETTY certain Armando Castagna is in Argentine although not necessarily at the speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Argentina has again been ramping up the 'Malvinas' rhetoric over the past year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) PRETTY certain Armando Castagna is in Argentine although not necessarily at the speedway. That would indicate a clarification of what the speedway situation in Argentina can hopefully be expected. Edited December 29, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGrasstrack Posted December 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) According to this article on the Speedway GP website; it is indeed a circus. Edited December 30, 2014 by DutchGrasstrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 According to this article on the Speedway GP website; it is indeed a circus. It's always advisable to get "your version of events" in first as Worrall has. But this championship is long-standing as has been previously mentioned in previous Posts. If the FIM's Armando Castagna is as suggested is in the the Argentine Republic at the moment. it it so be hoped that he will manage to give an "official" interpretation on the Argentina Championship. and what is happening there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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