ColinMills Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Do we? Can you let me know of any other GP riders with serious ambitions of winning the World Title who ride in another country the night before a GP? I'm not disagreeing with you that its ideal, far far from it. its one round of the GP calender. I seriously don't believe it will cost him the title. Bearing in mind, he has no british dates, I would of thought, just one big effort, one day of the year . Travelling miles is an everyday part of life to a speedway rider. I would understand more if it was a league fixture, but the british final, I would assume, is slightly more appetising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 So why is riding in the British Final burnout ? Only T Do we? Can you let me know of any other GP riders with serious ambitions of winning the World Title who ride in another country the night before a GP? In the 1940s riders were sometimes involved in matches at New Cross on a Wednesday, then went into a World Final at Wembley the next night. I don't recall any finalists complaining about this in those days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I'm not disagreeing with you that its ideal, far far from it. its one round of the GP calender. I seriously don't believe it will cost him the title. Bearing in mind, he has no british dates, I would of thought, just one big effort, one day of the year . Travelling miles is an everyday part of life to a speedway rider. I would understand more if it was a league fixture, but the british final, I would assume, is slightly more appetising. Of course it could cost, 1 bad GP can cost you the world title, its terrible planning and anyone who actually wants to be the best would do the same 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Of course it could cost, 1 bad GP can cost you the world title, its terrible planning and anyone who actually wants to be the best would do the same of course "it could" he "could" get injured in a league match, he "could" miss the plane, he "could " win both!...he may not even be in contention!......anything "could" happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Only T In the 1940s riders were sometimes involved in matches at New Cross on a Wednesday, then went into a World Final at Wembley the next night. I don't recall any finalists complaining about this in those days? Not sure which bit about GP.. and another country you don't quite grasp... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Only T In the 1940s riders were sometimes involved in matches at New Cross on a Wednesday, then went into a World Final at Wembley the next night. I don't recall any finalists complaining about this in those days? Recall Martin Ashby being 'persuaded' by Wally Mawdsley to miss the practice session for the 1968 World Final (Ullevi) to ride a club meeting at Oxford. He worked on his bike thru' the night and then caught the charter plane from Luton the following day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I'm not disagreeing with you that its ideal, far far from it. its one round of the GP calender. I seriously don't believe it will cost him the title. Bearing in mind, he has no british dates, I would of thought, just one big effort, one day of the year . Travelling miles is an everyday part of life to a speedway rider. I would understand more if it was a league fixture, but the british final, I would assume, is slightly more appetising. You didn't answer my question, I asked if you could name me another rider with serious ambitions of winning the World Title would do it? Let's put it this way. Could you see Denmark scheduling a Danish Championship round the night before a GP expecting Iversen and Pedersen to ride in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Recall Martin Ashby being 'persuaded' by Wally Mawdsley to miss the practice session for the 1968 World Final (Ullevi) to ride a club meeting at Oxford. He worked on his bike thru' the night and then caught the charter plane from Luton the following day. ULLEVI...one of worst major race track I ever visited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Recall Martin Ashby being 'persuaded' by Wally Mawdsley to miss the practice session for the 1968 World Final (Ullevi) to ride a club meeting at Oxford. He worked on his bike thru' the night and then caught the charter plane from Luton the following day. Ah yes, remind me how many World Titles he won? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 You didn't answer my question, I asked if you could name me another rider with serious ambitions of winning the World Title would do it? Let's put it this way. Could you see Denmark scheduling a Danish Championship round the night before a GP expecting Iversen and Pedersen to ride in it? no, I couldn't see them scheduling it a night before..agree...I never denied its an ideal date Ah yes, remind me how many World Titles he won? martin ashby was never a major contender, so hardly same comparisn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 no, I couldn't see them scheduling it a night before..agree...I never denied its an ideal date martin ashby was never a major contender, so hardly same comparisn That is my point, yet you liked the post that is 'hardly the same comparison'. Chris Harris has ridden in a league meet I believe the night before a GP... again, hardly a major contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Ah yes, remind me how many World Titles he won? Two! He was a member of the Great Britain Team that won the WTC in 1968 and 1975. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) Ah yes, remind me how many World Titles he won?So did you ever see him ride Cretin ? No you just see the rubbishey stuff in the crappy nineties then pi....d off to Portugal you have no guile or respect have you a total p...,! for me Plank I meant and that is being generous.😡 Edited April 26, 2016 by Sidney the robin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 no, I couldn't see them scheduling it a night before..agree...I never denied its an ideal date martin ashby was never a major contender, so hardly same comparisn I think that was his point. Martin was one of those riders who was just too mild mannered to become a real World star despite having the ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Two! He was a member of the Great Britain Team that won the WTC in 1968 and 1975. As you well know I am referring to individual World Titles. So did you ever see him ride Cretin ? No you just see the rubbishey stuff in the crappy nineties they pi....d off to Portugal you have no guile or respect a total p...,! Here we go, Sidney has arrived to turn the thread into nonsensical abuse. The answer is zero Sidney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) As you well know I am referring to individual World Titles. Yes I did realise that...just adding a bit of light hearted banter! However your question was 'How many world titles did he win?' The question is irrelevant as, with the benefit of hindsight, he never won the Individual Championship...however he qualified for the 1968 Final presumably hoping to win (his 1968 average was an impressive 10.72)? Edited April 26, 2016 by steve roberts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 So did you ever see him ride Cretin ? No you just see the rubbishey stuff in the crappy nineties then pi....d off to Portugal you have no guile or respect have you a total p...,! for me Plank I meant and that is being generous. How can you piss off to Portugal if your already there ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 So did you ever see him ride Cretin ? No you just see the rubbishey stuff in the crappy nineties then pi....d off to Portugal you have no guile or respect have you a total p...,! for me Plank I meant and that is being generous. As much as I hate to admit it being an Oxford supporter Martin was a very classy act! Although my first hero 'Cassius' Middleton often had the beating of Briggo he always seemed to come unstuck when up against 'Crash!' Martin's inside moves on the pits bend at Blunsden were superb and he has left me with many memories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) How can you piss off to Portugal if your already there ?You would know have you just licked his ass.?😀😀 Edited April 26, 2016 by Sidney the robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Shut up faggot always the star talking crap to get a reaction Ashby did you pluck his name out the sky.? For me I have not been on hear that much lately read still enjoy other people's posts a lot.You i find a complete pain in the ass to be frank add nothing to the forum bugger off. Why the massive over reaction? Ashby was ok but was never a top level rider thats just an honest view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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