Grand Central Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) The dilemma of Ole Olsen. One of the founding fathers of the SGP, Race Director, promoter and Track curator. Even I, who have never been able to stand the man, recognise that the SGP as we know it today just would not exist without him. But ... After Warsaw ... After Vojens ... Removing the covers; even watering the track against the Race Directors advice on Saturday afternoon ! ! Now the PZM want nothing to do with him again How much longer can he relied upon in such measure ? Is he still up to it ? But then the success of 2015 is almost totally in his hands. He has to get Cardiff right in new circumstances. Then the new Danish venue of Horsens ... a big name venue without a roof. And then pull off Melbourne. It would be a big ask for anyone. What to do with the man? Edited June 18, 2015 by Grand Central Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Room 101 with GSI, Charlie Webster, Joker, Black & White helmet colour, Peter York, . . . . . . . 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtech Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 So the man has made a couple of boo boo's perhaps he is human after all you either love him or loathe him same as allways on here run someone down for a couple of mistakes but no praise for all the good tracks that have been produced will be a sad day when he does pack it all in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Room 101 with GSI, Charlie Webster, Joker, Black & White helmet colour, Peter York, . . . . . . . And the BSPAs bottle of tippex/rubber rulebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 The dilemma of Ole Olsen. One of the founding fathers of the SGP, Race Director, promoter and Track curator. Even, I would have never been able to stand the man, recognise that the SGP as we know it today just would not exist without him. But ... After Warsaw ... After Vojens ... Removing the covers; even watering the track against the Race Directors advice on Saturday afternoon ! ! Now the PZM want nothing to do with him again How much longer can he relied upon in such measure ? Is he still up to it ? But then the success of 2015 is almost totally in his hands. He has to get Cardiff right in new circumstances. Then the new Danish venue of Horsens ... a big name venue without a roof. And then pull off Melbourne. It would be a big ask for anyone. What to do with the man? Drop him in Norbold's Hole. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Cardiff should be ok, There's a full 20 heat meeting behind closed doors next Tuesday to test the track. It's the best GP in the world, they're leaving nothing to chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Cardiff should be ok, There's a full 20 heat meeting behind closed doors next Tuesday to test the track. It's the best GP in the world, they're leaving nothing to chance. Anyone know who will be riding?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Cardiff should be ok, There's a full 20 heat meeting behind closed doors next Tuesday to test the track. It's the best GP in the world, they're leaving nothing to chance. We'll see. I wouldn't put anything past BSI. I hope it goes well for the Supporters though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Anyone know who will be riding?. Adam Ellis at a guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Lewis Kerr is too Let's hope they have got the track good or these boys are gonna end up crooked too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Room 101 with GSI, Charlie Webster, Joker, Black & White helmet colour, Peter York, . . . . . . . Well I'd say that is pretty much spot on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Anyone know who will be riding?.Craig Cook?there was a kind of hint of something in his interview that suggested he might get to try out the track.Could be wrong though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Room 101 with GSI, Charlie Webster, Joker, Black & White helmet colour, Peter York, . . . . . . . I think, that is my most favourite post this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlipphlopp Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 It's the best GP in the world, they're leaving nothing to chance. Cant agree with that. Its purely a showpiece event. Every other year its half decent , but i'm pretty sure most people go for the atmosphere and the social aspect. Rather than staying sober as per usual i might try the social aspect this year 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatface Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 The dilemma of Ole Olsen. One of the founding fathers of the SGP, Race Director, promoter and Track curator. Even I, who have never been able to stand the man, recognise that the SGP as we know it today just would not exist without him. But ... After Warsaw ... After Vojens ... Removing the covers; even watering the track against the Race Directors advice on Saturday afternoon ! ! Now the PZM want nothing to do with him again How much longer can he relied upon in such measure ? Is he still up to it ? But then the success of 2015 is almost totally in his hands. He has to get Cardiff right in new circumstances. Then the new Danish venue of Horsens ... a big name venue without a roof. And then pull off Melbourne. It would be a big ask for anyone. What to do with the man? I think the time has come for him to move on or be moved on. He is one of the sport's true legends. So I hope it can be done gracefully and respectfully with a phased handover of his responsibilities to a younger head and body with perhaps an ambassadorial role thrown in to sweeten it? Or if that's not possible, then its time to hand him his cards. He will be 70 next year and the time is coming sooner rather than later when he needs to go anyway. Warsaw put him on thin ice. That ice cracked in Vojens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Cant agree with that. Its purely a showpiece event. Every other year its half decent , but i'm pretty sure most people go for the atmosphere and the social aspect. Rather than staying sober as per usual i might try the social aspect this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 I think the time has come for him to move on or be moved on. He is one of the sport's true legends. So I hope it can be done gracefully and respectfully with a phased handover of his responsibilities to a younger head and body with perhaps an ambassadorial role thrown in to sweeten it? Or if that's not possible, then its time to hand him his cards. He will be 70 next year and the time is coming sooner rather than later when he needs to go anyway. Warsaw put him on thin ice. That ice cracked in Vojens. Normally agree with your posts, but not here.The main issue in Warsaw was not the track, but the starting gate and poor.weak officials. Vojens was one of the all time great meetings? Not much you could do about the first day rain off. Not an Olsen fan, but we even got good racing in Prague this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozrik Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 The dilemma of Ole Olsen. One of the founding fathers of the SGP, Race Director, promoter and Track curator. Even I, who have never been able to stand the man, recognise that the SGP as we know it today just would not exist without him. But ... After Warsaw ... After Vojens ... Removing the covers; even watering the track against the Race Directors advice on Saturday afternoon ! ! Now the PZM want nothing to do with him again How much longer can he relied upon in such measure ? Is he still up to it ? But then the success of 2015 is almost totally in his hands. He has to get Cardiff right in new circumstances. Then the new Danish venue of Horsens ... a big name venue without a roof. And then pull off Melbourne. It would be a big ask for anyone. What to do with the man? I don't care what they do with Olsen. Just 'please' don't stuff up Melbourne. The GP here in 2015 is so important to speedway in this country. If they present something uninspiring it will be a disaster. Hope they have it sorted by October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 The track team is already in to Cardiff stadium, much longer time then the 6 days they normally have. So we should see, hopefully, a better track that will hold up to practice on the Friday and racing on the Saturday. If all goes well then Melbourne should be ok if they have the same amount of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusky Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Normally agree with your posts, but not here. The main issue in Warsaw was not the track, but the starting gate and poor.weak officials. Vojens was one of the all time great meetings? Not much you could do about the first day rain off. Not an Olsen fan, but we even got good racing in Prague this year. Olsen didn't do the Prague track - Tomas Topinka is your man there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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