racers and royals Posted August 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 24 minutes ago, Fortythirtyeight said: Neil Vatcher said on the microphone at Redcar last night that he had asked for two U-21's to be the reserves at Cardiff but was over ruled. By whom? He's supposed to be the S.C.B. Head so has the B.S.P.A. mafia got involved again ? Interesting comment by Neil Vatcher, because the BSPA should be nowhere near the selection. The FIM rules clearly state that it`s the federation- ie ACU - who as far as i`m aware delegate Speedway matters to the SCB. 3.6 Track Reserve Riders In each SGP Meeting, 2 Track Reserve Riders will be nominated by the FMNR to take part. Proposals must be made in writing to the FIM not later than 1 month prior to the meeting. The SGP Commission will make the final approval and nominations. After nomination, the official FIM SGP Entry Form for Wild Card & Track Reserve Riders must be duly completed and signed by the Rider and his FMN. The FMN is responsible for completing and submitting the entry form to the FIM/CCP Administration at least 2 weeks before the meeting for which the Rider has been nominated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 The ACU would ask the SCB who are currently dictated too by the BSPA. This has happened several times over the last few years. As nice a guy as Mr. Vatcher is , he is a ' yes ' man and has been told what to do on a number of occasions in recent times by the SCB / BSPA liaison officer , a Mr. Godfrey I believe. Even when the SCB made a decision the same decision was ignored by said mafia and they just did what they pleased. The ACU gave up on speedway years ago but it's about time they had a serous look at the sport and how its governed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Who are the bspa and who are the scb? What's the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 14 minutes ago, bruno said: Who are the bspa and who are the scb? What's the difference ROLE OF THE SCB Formed originally in 1948, under the authority of the RAC (Royal Automobile Club) the SCB was known as the Speedway Control Board, a title that stood until 2003. At that time, the RAC, through it’s subsidiary, the Motor Sports Association (MSA) relinquished their involvement and the Auto-Cycle Union, which was formed in 1903 had the sole responsibility in Great Britain for 2-wheeled motor sport. Subsequently the SCB was re-named as the Speedway Control Bureau and is authorised by the Auto Cycle Union to act as the recognised Governing Body for Speedway racing in Great Britain. Accordingly, each season the SCB produces a Rule Book entitled The Speedway Regulations, that covers all the rules applicable to the sport in Great Britain. It is available in booklet form at a small cost from the SCB Office or as a fre download from the SCB Website www.scbgb.co.uk Financed entirely by fees generated through the issue of Track Licences, Rider Registrations and Officials Licences the SCB seeks to act as the independent body to ensure that the BSPA, Member’s Tracks, Riders and Officials all act within the Rules and Regulations of the SCB and most importantly within the best interest of Speedway motorcycle racing. The SCB is managed on a day to day basis by the SCB Co-ordinator (Neil Vatcher: neil@scbgb.co.uk) and an Administrator (Nikki Jameison: info@scbgb.co.uk). They are augmented in specialist areas by Track Inspectors (Alan Bridgett: alan@scbgb.co.uk & Mick Bates: mick@scbgb.co.uk) and a Technical Advisor (Jim McMillan: jim@scbgb.co.uk). Further specialist advice concerning Medical and Environmental matters are obtained via the ACU Committees; Environmental Advisor (Peter Gregory: pgregory@ntlworld.com), Medical Panel Secretary (Debbie Walmsley: dw@acu.org.uk) The Bureau consists of 4 nominated Members, two representing the ACU are Tony Steele and Paul Hurry (ACU Members) whilst Rob Godfrey (BSPA Vice-Chairman) and Chris van Straaten (BSPA Promoter) represent the British Speedway Promoters Association under the independent Chairmanship of Jim Lawrence (a former speedway Referee). The BSPA is an association of the active Club Promoters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 So if the BSPA try to introduce something ridiculous in theory the SCB can stop it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 13 hours ago, bruno said: So if the BSPA try to introduce something ridiculous in theory the SCB can stop it? BSPA would never do something like that though would they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Least Bomber and Danny (including Family/Friends and other tag alongs) won't have to pay for tickets on the evening, good reason to yes to the call up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8gdp Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 This meeting is a big one for madsen how will he cope with Cardiff will be interesting . The blokes the quickest rider this year but Cardiff can be very different??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iand Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 On 17 August 2019 at 11:40 PM, r8gdp said: This meeting is a big one for madsen how will he cope with Cardiff will be interesting . The blokes the quickest rider this year but Cardiff can be very different??? Are any of the current GP tracks similar to Cardiff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1234 Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 I think this weekend is more of a test for madsen, Cardiff must be very similar to Warsaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 2 hours ago, james1234 said: I think this weekend is more of a test for madsen, Cardiff must be very similar to Warsaw he only got 13 at Warsaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Got two tickets for sale if anyone is interested or knows anyone who is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 All sorted for Cardiff and my first SGP there. Airport taxis booked, tickets printed, must admit I am looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 16 minutes ago, screm said: All sorted for Cardiff and my first SGP there. Airport taxis booked, tickets printed, must admit I am looking forward to it. Nice stadium, good facilities, fantastic atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonds7 Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 2 hours ago, screm said: All sorted for Cardiff and my first SGP there. Airport taxis booked, tickets printed, must admit I am looking forward to it. You wont be disappointed screm its a fantastic weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresham78 Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Anybody know an alternative to the the Park and Ride at Cardiff City Stadium as assume this will be unavailable this year as Cardiff City are playing at home on the day of the GP. SGP Cardiff website has no information whatsoever about event parking this year which is oh so helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 7 hours ago, Gresham78 said: Anybody know an alternative to the the Park and Ride at Cardiff City Stadium as assume this will be unavailable this year as Cardiff City are playing at home on the day of the GP. SGP Cardiff website has no information whatsoever about event parking this year which is oh so helpful. Previously you could book parking at Sophia Gardens or the town hall but as you say there is no info about parking at the moment on the sgp website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 9 hours ago, diamonds7 said: You wont be disappointed screm its a fantastic weekend Its the one SGP I`ve always wanted to do, I`ve done Torun and Prague, several times, so I`m looking forward to Cardiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 14 hours ago, phillipsr said: Got two tickets for sale if anyone is interested or knows anyone who is Area and price please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonds7 Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 2 hours ago, screm said: Its the one SGP I`ve always wanted to do, I`ve done Torun and Prague, several times, so I`m looking forward to Cardiff. I did torun last year 1st time was good but street atmosphere in cardiff is much better ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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