racers and royals Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 What capability would they lack, that this place has? A stand ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longlivefrankie Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I doubt any of the regular tracks in Finland are capable of handling a GP. I asked because my thinking was that the whole idea was big crowds so we put up with the temporary tracks, seeing the crowd here would it not be better perhaps to concentrate on the the racing with a decent track 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) A stand ? For what purpose? It seems a little indulgent for this few people. Or are empty seats an FIM requirement? A small temporary one would surely be more than sufficient. Edited May 16, 2015 by Grand Central Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Was there an official announcement for the abandonment of the last GP? Because if it was about the track, this track seems far more challenging than last month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Because the rights holders have delusions of grandeur and think they can rival Formula 1. I think F1 has more passing than this ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryW Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Riders are clearly struggling, with regular ruts being hit...This surely can't continue and must be called off!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 What capability would they lack, that this place has? I'll get back to you on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandonbee48 Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) I asked because my thinking was that the whole idea was big crowds so we put up with the temporary tracks, seeing the crowd here would it not be better perhaps to concentrate on the the racing with a decent A totally sensible comment. which those running the whole shambles will totally ignore, i'm afraid. Edited May 16, 2015 by brandonbee48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Pleased to see better from Holder Ht8. Seems OK when in front but yet to convince he will mix it when missing the gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I switched on late...has everyone gone home?. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 This track is much worse than Warsaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryW Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) This track is much worse than Warsaw.The tapes seem to be working well though...that's something Edited May 16, 2015 by HenryW 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8gdp Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Pedersen to win the meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 This track is much worse than Warsaw. Cos it isn't Nicki has scored lots of points ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandonbee48 Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I switched on late...has everyone gone home?. They never left home ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) What capability would they lack, that this place has? They are of very low standard. See for yourself : Varkaus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Ubk2vuJA8 Seinäjoki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qfIgBtYtw8 Pori https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGlHZFShO1Q Kuusankoski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5of3DT6mCQ Kaanaan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbGLlPuDZ7k Hyvinkää https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUeeLTtoY_I Haapajärvi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Wpul1_F8s Tell me which of these that are suitable to host a Speedway Grand Prix? I have not been able to locate any pics or videos of the track in Lahti/Pippo but you can watch it on google maps: https://www.google.se/maps/place/Lakkilantie+197,+15150+Lahti,+Finland/@60.9552939,25.7063854,498m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x468e28207ea296df:0xa21fb9a7030f7807!6m1!1e1 Also obviously footage is a few years old so it is possible that some tracks have been upgraded but I don't know however F-S-P should be able to give a definite answer. Edited May 16, 2015 by Ghostwalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 They are of very low standard. See for yourself : Varkaus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Ubk2vuJA8 Seinäjoki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qfIgBtYtw8 Pori https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGlHZFShO1Q Kuusankoski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5of3DT6mCQ Kaanaan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbGLlPuDZ7k Hyvinkää https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUeeLTtoY_I Haapajärvi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Wpul1_F8s Tell me which of these that are suitable to host a Speedway Grand Prix? I have not been able to locate any pics or videos of the track in Lahti/Pippo but you can watch it on google maps: https://www.google.se/maps/place/Lakkilantie+197,+15150+Lahti,+Finland/@60.9552939,25.7063854,498m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x468e28207ea296df:0xa21fb9a7030f7807!6m1!1e1 Thanks for that. You are quite right. None of them have the apparently essential banks of unused red plastic seats. A few of the tracks looked quite good, though. But it would be silly to consider that in discussing 'suitability'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 If you count the number of ruts the riders hit instead of overtakes this is quite entertaining. There were 4 on the first lap of heat 10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Not exactly scintillating is it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I'm going to watch some paint dry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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