uk_martin Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Well, I can't think of anyone!!! 2-3 weeks ago you might have thought about Barnyard Pedersen...and what an impact he's made since making his return to Poole. Which of course leaves Davey Watt wanting a job I suppose...maybe one for your list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Ahh, you're wrong about Woffy...! There's another caveat re returning to the Elite League.. He also said that ... That track improvements are made (not all tracks) Vey vague and twistible caveat... I wonder what excuse number 3 is on the list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 I wonder what excuse number 3 is on the list? Probably the same that Nicki P, Gollob, Hampel (plus any of the top Poles), Hancock, Sajfutdinov, Vaculik plus the scores of others who no longer race here or want to race here. Just at a guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) We all know most of them would be back if the EL said we are not changing our race nights but our pay rates are going to be 20% higher than the best on offer in Poland. I am not saying that the objections they put forward are not genuine but, like most of us, money is the main reason we and they go to work. Edited May 4, 2016 by Aces51 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy jimmy Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 not sure it needs to be a fixed race night, but it needs to be once a week racing to entice the best over here (or at least some of them). Plus, they will want good money as they will need bikes and mechanics. as they cant use the Sweden/Poland bikes. Plus, EL tracks should all have covers to reduce the number of rain offs, a 28 match season probably means 40 trips over for those who dont live in UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted May 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 So which of the Elite League tracks need improving and what improvements do they need??? The statement he made re the above is very vague, and provides him (Tai) with a variable/tailor to suit excuse to still not ride UK Elite League even if the BSPA did agree to go to one night a week racing in 2017. So, anyone with any ideas to exactly which tracks and what these improvements that are needed....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Probably his home track Wolverhampton is one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Probably his home track Wolverhampton is one. Coventry for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Coventry for sure. Still the question remains unanswered though..... What improvements???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Still the question remains unanswered though..... What improvements???? Unless he specifies...who knows! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Unless he specifies...who knows! ! He needs asking then, because if the BSPA go for one night next year on the basis that Tai (and maybe another 2 or 3 GP boys) would come back, he (Tai) could turn round and say "struth Cobber, you havent done the track improvements!!) So I ain't coming back Sheila!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 3 point's I can remember Tai mention in an interview somewhere Fixed race night/s UK tracks need widening as far to many have narrow straights and hinder attempts at passing safely going into turns Also some tracks find it acceptable to have bumps and ruts as the norm in the UK, not acceptable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) So Danny, Some tracks need widening.. Probably impossible for a lot of EL tracks.... Some tracks are to bumpy. I will add wavy to that as well, probably the easier than the widening issue to fix, will still need the hiring in of some pretty expensive plant, but doable. Which tracks do you think he means need widening? Edited May 5, 2016 by Shale Searcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 So Danny, Some tracks need widening.. Probably impossible for a lot of EL tracks.... Some tracks are to bumpy. I will add wavy to that as well, probably the easier than the widening issue to fix, will still need the hiring in of some pretty expensive plant, but doable. Which tracks do you think he means need widening? I have no idea as I can't think of any tracks in the EL that suffer from being to narrow to be fair. Most certainly track conditions around the UK just are not good enough though. The most important piece of the Speedway jigsaw IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeymouthPirate Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 To all those saying 1 fixed race night is the answer, would you be happy with only a 14 meeting season, so 7 home meetings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) F*** me I've read some shyte on here but this thread takes the biscuit! Edited May 5, 2016 by Blazeaway 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 I still can't understand that anyone believes these riders will come back to this country if we bent over backwards to their demands. They would only come up with a fresh list of demands!!. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 I still can't understand that anyone believes these riders will come back to this country if we bent over backwards to their demands. They would only come up with a fresh list of demands!!. Bit harsh...all they would want is a demand for one night fixed racing , bikes supplied, transport laid on, free accomodation with built on workshop , meals, fuel, tyres, mechanic paid by the club, au pair, track prepared to THERE liking no-one elses, free Gym membership, flights all arranged and covered by club, you know just a couple of little things... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST GATER Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Bit harsh...all they would want is a demand for one night fixed racing , bikes supplied, transport laid on, free accomodation with built on workshop , meals, fuel, tyres, mechanic paid by the club, au pair, track prepared to THERE liking no-one elses, free Gym membership, flights all arranged and covered by club, you know just a couple of little things... You forgot ridiculous financial demands as well !!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted May 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 You forgot ridiculous financial demands as well !!!! Also, don't forget their spokesperson (Tai) says that elite league tracks (not all of them) need improving!! Not 100% which ones, and what improvements, it may be some need widening, but we don't know which... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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