PHILIPRISING Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 AUSSIE riders rarely get a good press on here, some suggesting they are parasites to British speedway, so it is well worth watching the You Tube interview between Nigel Pearson and Jason Doyle at Somerset last night. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Shoe Posted February 4, 2018 Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Richard Weston said: Doing the BEN meeting is a huge credit to Jason. Credit to all the riders who support it but then why would any rider not support something that is potentially for the benefit of every rider? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 On 2/4/2018 at 5:52 PM, Richard Weston said: Doing the BEN meeting is a huge credit to Jason. Indeed it is and he is also the most worthy World Champion for a number of years. What he has achieved is remarkable and he is truly a great role model for many younger riders. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 11 minutes ago, adonis said: Could that be because they don't deserve it , Doyle deserves no more praise for doing the Ben meeting than any other rider , only a sycophant would try to claim he does You don't think the current world champion might: a) Be a bigger draw b ) Have more demands on his time than say Ben Barker? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 39 minutes ago, adonis said: lord help speedway if you think he's a role model , Well he hasn't really put a foot wrong so far and does seem to care about the sport, that looks to me like a role model that some of our own would do well to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PHILIPRISING Posted February 6, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) RIDING in the Ben Fund is only part of it. At Somerset on Friday he said quite plainly that he was always going to ride in the UK, it is foremost amongst his priorities, it isn't about the money, he genuinely feels that it helps him as a rider, he likes to keep busy, is always available to offer advice to his team-mates (should they want it, which isn't always the case) and has turned his life around. He also said that the injuries he sustained in Torun in 2016, including a collapsed lung, were identical to those of Lee Richardson when the talented young Englishman so tragically lost his life. Doyle could have too but, unlike Lee, he received treatment both at the stadium and in hospital far quicker. He is an impressive young man who could turn out to be one of speedway's best World Champion ambassadors, not least because he is not just prepared but determined to participate in British speedway. And hats off to Somerset who have made that possible and attracted new sponsors on the back of his signing. Edited February 6, 2018 by PHILIPRISING 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces High Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Perhaps not the most naturally talented rider ever but has worked as hard as anyone to get to where he is. Last season proved how tough the bloke is and it will be great to see the world champion riding for a UK club again. Love how honest he is too, refreshing among modern sports. There are young riders who could learn a lot from him for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, MattK said: You don't think the current world champion might: a) Be a bigger draw b ) Have more demands on his time than say Ben Barker? take your point about being a draw card but, as for his time, he'll use the meeting like the other riders which is to refine things for the season and get a meeting under his belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 26 minutes ago, Mark said: take your point about being a draw card but, as for his time, he'll use the meeting like the other riders which is to refine things for the season and get a meeting under his belt. So if he didn't do the Ben Meeting you could slag him off, and now he IS riding in it he is just using it for his own reasons ?. Jason has probably benefitted more than most riders in the past with his injuries, and perhaps like Ben Barker does, he feels it is a duty to support such a great event that makes available funds available to all riders at some stage in their careers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill94d Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 I was at the OTA on Thursday night and he came across as a man who genuinely feels it a privilege to be World Champion. He will be a big draw for Somerset and I for one admire him totally for overcoming the terrible injuries he sustained in 2016 to reach the pinnacle of his sport. He clearly loves British speedway and for that, good on you sport! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Just as with Woffinden, there will always be the jealous, bitter, xenophobic haters. Doyle is a rider who has grown on me tremendously over the last couple of seasons and one who certainly has achieved far more than I ever thought him capable off. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, adonis said: Who was the last major benificiary of the ben fund and the benevolence of almost all British speedway fans , There should be no question whether Doyle Rides or not , Doyle hasn’t benefited from the Ben Fund for years. You don’t qualify if injured while riding overseas. So what if he also wants to get a meeting under his belt - isn’t that a ‘win win’? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Shoe Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 2 hours ago, adonis said: Who was the last major benificiary of the ben fund and the benevolence of almost all British speedway fans No idea but i'm sure you can tell us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Shoe Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 7 hours ago, waytogo28 said: Indeed it is and he is also the most worthy World Champion for a number of years. What makes him any more worthy than any other world champion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw42 Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 3 hours ago, adonis said: Who was the last major benificiary of the ben fund and the benevolence of almost all British speedway fans , There should be no question whether Doyle Rides or not , Yeah come on, tell us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Shoe Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 minute ago, adonis said: selective memory does tend to do that I'm still none the wiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 7 minutes ago, Hot Shoe said: What makes him any more worthy than any other world champion? HE'S riding in the UK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 3 hours ago, adonis said: Who was the last major benificiary of the ben fund and the benevolence of almost all British speedway fans , There should be no question whether Doyle Rides or not , Please, fill in those of us who are less informed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Shoe Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 16 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: HE'S riding in the UK I'll ask again then. What makes him more worthy than any other world champion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 THIS thread has nothing to do with Doyle riding in the Ben meeting. I was impressed by his loyalty and commitment to British speedway and the fact that he happily tells others riders they should come here and it's not about the money. It is a huge asset to have the WC racing here. How many haver done that since 2010? Not many! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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