Popular Post Odds On Posted June 12, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) HARRIS had two GTRs available ... the one he used in Prague and Coventry (versus Poole) and the one that worked so well for him at Kings Lynn. He also had a new GM brought along by his tuner, Brian Andersen. Despite the protestations of Kelvin Tatum for whatever reason Chris didn't even use the KL GTR in practice and decided to go with the GM in the meeting with the second GTR as his back-up bike. Both Kelvin and Marcel tried to convince him that a strong motor is required at Vojens, even if the track is slick but he wouldn't take it on board. Chris chopped and changed from GM to GTR during the meeting but the fact is that the best option was back in Marcel's car. It's unlikely that the result of the meeting would have been any different but it is odd that having ridden so well at KL and enjoyed the engine so much that he then discarded it a few days later. which just goes to prove that you can have all the ability/help/money in the world but if you have nothing between the ears then you are merely pissing in the wind! Edited June 12, 2015 by Odds On 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 He should have tested all the engines in practice, isn't that what it is for??!! Then he would have known, oh dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim3751 Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 HARRIS had two GTRs available ... the one he used in Prague and Coventry (versus Poole) and the one that worked so well for him at Kings Lynn. He also had a new GM brought along by his tuner, Brian Andersen. Despite the protestations of Kelvin Tatum for whatever reason Chris didn't even use the KL GTR in practice and decided to go with the GM in the meeting with the second GTR as his back-up bike. Both Kelvin and Marcel tried to convince him that a strong motor is required at Vojens, even if the track is slick but he wouldn't take it on board. Chris chopped and changed from GM to GTR during the meeting but the fact is that the best option was back in Marcel's car. It's unlikely that the result of the meeting would have been any different but it is odd that having ridden so well at KL and enjoyed the engine so much that he then discarded it a few days later. I like Bomber. I don't know any riders personally but from what I pick up from his bland interviews and comments made by others is that he can't make a decision and chops and changes regularly. Was Brian Anderson so persuasive? Will he now be flooded with offers from double glazing salesmen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGrasstrack Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 The FIM has suspended the Russians for not competing in the SWC (except Gafurov, Kudrashov and Belousov ofcouse): http://www.przegladsportowy.pl/zuzel/ekstraliga,fim-zawiesza-rosjan-gwiazdorzy-nie-pojada-w-pge-ekstralidze-,artykul,577276,1,984.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) The FIM has suspended the Russians for not competing in the SWC (except Gafurov, Kudrashov and Belousov ofcouse): http://www.przegladsportowy.pl/zuzel/ekstraliga,fim-zawiesza-rosjan-gwiazdorzy-nie-pojada-w-pge-ekstralidze-,artykul,577276,1,984.html This effects Poland Sunday-Google translation Seven Russian speedway, who refused to take part in play-off World Team Cup has been suspended by the International Motorcycling Federation. - Viktor Kulakov, Vadim Tarasienko, Emil Sayfutdinov, Artiom Laguta, Grigory Laguta, Vladimir Borodulin, Ilia Czałow - it's the players who have been suspended by the FIM. This information Thursday evening gave me Armando Castagna - for SportoweFakty.pl said Peter Szymanski, chairman of GKSŻ. Such a decision FIM means that players do not take off in Sunday meetings PGE Ekstraligi. This question was governed by Article 078.3.3 World Cup Rules, which states that players who refused to take off are suspended the day before and the day after the date on which the final is to be played SWC. The fact that Russia in the play-off World Team Cup will go weakened, reported earlier. If not expected, however, that the players reach the penalty. On the decision of the FIM most to lose KS Torun, in the colors of which compete Grigory Laguta and Viktor Kulakov. Disputes also received a blow Fogo Unia Leszno, which starts in the colors of Emil Sayfutdinov. Suspension of Union player is quite controversial. His manager Thomas Suskiewicz submitted anything via social media evidence that Sajfutdinow had a valid medical certificate. Edited June 12, 2015 by racers and royals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Emil had pulled out way before race off day so he shouldn't be suspended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 HARRIS had two GTRs available ... the one he used in Prague and Coventry (versus Poole) and the one that worked so well for him at Kings Lynn. He also had a new GM brought along by his tuner, Brian Andersen. Despite the protestations of Kelvin Tatum for whatever reason Chris didn't even use the KL GTR in practice and decided to go with the GM in the meeting with the second GTR as his back-up bike. Both Kelvin and Marcel tried to convince him that a strong motor is required at Vojens, even if the track is slick but he wouldn't take it on board. Chris chopped and changed from GM to GTR during the meeting but the fact is that the best option was back in Marcel's car. It's unlikely that the result of the meeting would have been any different but it is odd that having ridden so well at KL and enjoyed the engine so much that he then discarded it a few days later. Well Harris goes down in my estimation then for that, but, is this not the job of a Team Manager to influence a rider (especially with Rosco being a former rider). If Rosco knew he was not on a good engine, he should have used the Tac Sub in a Harris ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) Well Harris goes down in my estimation then for that, but, is this not the job of a Team Manager to influence a rider (especially with Rosco being a former rider). If Rosco knew he was not on a good engine, he should have used the Tac Sub in a Harris ride. The only chance he had to use the joker was on Lamberts ride. Don't forget that without a joker we'd have pulled back 3 points there and may not have had another chance to use it. HARRIS had two GTRs available ... the one he used in Prague and Coventry (versus Poole) and the one that worked so well for him at Kings Lynn. He also had a new GM brought along by his tuner, Brian Andersen. Despite the protestations of Kelvin Tatum for whatever reason Chris didn't even use the KL GTR in practice and decided to go with the GM in the meeting with the second GTR as his back-up bike. Both Kelvin and Marcel tried to convince him that a strong motor is required at Vojens, even if the track is slick but he wouldn't take it on board. Chris chopped and changed from GM to GTR during the meeting but the fact is that the best option was back in Marcel's car. It's unlikely that the result of the meeting would have been any different but it is odd that having ridden so well at KL and enjoyed the engine so much that he then discarded it a few days later. I thought the GTR was a standard engine? So are their different types meaning riders will need more than one of them? So suddenly it's not so cheap. Edited June 12, 2015 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I thought the GTR was a standard engine? So are their different types meaning riders will need more than one of them? So suddenly it's not so cheap. Indeed. If Harris had two Gerhard engines, and one is better than the other, then that blows the theory that they are standard engines which don't need tuning or regular servicing. If, out of the first two engines Harris has, one is tuned better than the other, then everyone with a Gerhard engine is going to want to tune it to get more out of it like the best Harris one. Already the object of the exercise seems to have been defeated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odds On Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Indeed. If Harris had two Gerhard engines, and one is better than the other, then that blows the theory that they are standard engines which don't need tuning or regular servicing. If, out of the first two engines Harris has, one is tuned better than the other, then everyone with a Gerhard engine is going to want to tune it to get more out of it like the best Harris one. Already the object of the exercise seems to have been defeated. I would guess the "engine" is the same but the set ups could be still adjusted!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 HARRIS had two GTRs available ... the one he used in Prague and Coventry (versus Poole) and the one that worked so well for him at Kings Lynn. He also had a new GM brought along by his tuner, Brian Andersen. Despite the protestations of Kelvin Tatum for whatever reason Chris didn't even use the KL GTR in practice and decided to go with the GM in the meeting with the second GTR as his back-up bike. Both Kelvin and Marcel tried to convince him that a strong motor is required at Vojens, even if the track is slick but he wouldn't take it on board. Chris chopped and changed from GM to GTR during the meeting but the fact is that the best option was back in Marcel's car. It's unlikely that the result of the meeting would have been any different but it is odd that having ridden so well at KL and enjoyed the engine so much that he then discarded it a few days later. Its pretty obvious that Harris has no idea regarding bike set/ups or mechanical knowledge, his career is littered with interviews saying " it was the bike and we'll get it right for the next one".He has had the skills but doesn't seem to have had the right people round him for most of his career .Either that or he does not listen. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyderd Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Tai was dead right in his interview "GB has very few riders available, we are building for the future" Lets hope that with Tai being almost unbeatable at present and R Lambert at just 17 years old showing what a class rider we do have, others will follow. The new stadium at B Vue should provide youngsters with the opportunity to try speedway and hopefully we will see more young Brits becoming world class again/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencebel Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Tai has just said on twitter, he has had a 45 min talk wit the BSPA, they are going to work together to help develop and improve things for team GB.. Well done Tai.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Its pretty obvious that Harris has no idea Spot on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGrasstrack Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 The Russian suspension (Sayfutdinov, Laguta 2x, Kulakov, Tarasenko, Borodulin and Chalov) is now official: https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=pl&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=nl&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportowefakty.pl%2Fzuzel%2F527795%2Foficjalnie-rosjanie-zawieszeni-przez-fim&edit-text= They are suspended untill 14.06.2015 24:00. Grigory Laguta also received an additional 1200 euros fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Tai has just said on twitter, he has had a 45 min talk wit the BSPA, they are going to work together to help develop and improve things for team GB.. Well done Tai.. Full quote twoffindenAfter my comments on TV last night I just want to put you in the picture with my thoughts on Team GB, so here goes! I have a lot of ideas and I want to work with British Speedway to help develop the younger riders and, ultimately, make the team a success with the target of challenging for the gold medal. I've had a long chat with the BSPA and we will work together on this, I'm hoping to go and meet them and put my ideas across. I want younger riders to look at how I have developed from the start of the 2013 season until now. It's hard work, dedication and passion for your job. I would like to see the GB squad undergo fitness tests going into the winter, October time, and then again in March at the start of the next season. I'd like us to have pre-season testing on tracks abroad, I'd like us to look at our training and nutrition - if I can help with that by relaying what I've done over the last couple of years then that's great. We need to be better organised, better in every department - and I count myself in that because I'm still learning all the time! I would love to be a part of a World Cup winning team with Great Britain and I hope people understand my passion. I hope that clears up what I was saying last night and thanks again for all your support. Tai 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 The Russian suspension (Sayfutdinov, Laguta 2x, Kulakov, Tarasenko, Borodulin and Chalov) is now official: https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=pl&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=nl&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportowefakty.pl%2Fzuzel%2F527795%2Foficjalnie-rosjanie-zawieszeni-przez-fim&edit-text= They are suspended untill 14.06.2015 24:00. Grigory Laguta also received an additional 1200 euros fine. From the regs ,Riders who have been entered by their FMN for the SWC Final Tournament and refuse or are unable to take part, shall be deemed suspended for competing internationally for a period of 1 day before to 1 day after the SWC Final Tournament concerned. Furthermore, they shall be considered ineligible for the SWC of that season. Riders who have been nominated by their FMN to participate in the SWC Final Tournament must participate therein unless prevented from doing so by injury, illness or other “force majeure”. A suitable qualified medical practitioner must certify injury or illness in writing to that effect. In the case of a “force majeure”, the International Jury of the meeting will decide on their admission. If the absence of the rider is truly justified and accepted by the International Jury, he will be accepted to re-enter the SWC Final Tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) Fantastic to see someone who can make difference choosing to do so.... Looks like a good initial plan of action to be focused on re training, nutrition , pre season practice etc... Let's just hope the BSPA invest some proper cash into this and don't just hold the pre season practise on the Isle Of Wight as they may regard the place as an 'overseas' location!!! It is interesting that the two stand out performers from Team GB both learnt their racing, in the main, away from this country.... Coincidence? Edited June 12, 2015 by mikebv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 The main problem nowadays is British Style tracks are no longer a must to learn your trade.Tracks abroad are more suited to the modern machinery nowadays so unless the up and coming talent can get opportunities to ride abroad on a regular basis it will not help their development.Good to see Tai trying to do something for the young lads though.Wouldnt hold my breath on the outcome though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisstandbroke Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Sorry i am in Australia, but i would of thought Craig Cook would/should have been included. Anyway well done my little mate Tai, so proud of you lad. Do not be so hard on Team GB they tried there best and to be realistic did you expect to be the Polecats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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