Mark Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, racers and royals said: I`m not so sure- Phil Morris when interviewed i think said not compulsory "at the moment" We shall see what happens this winter. If practise is made complusorty then it could ruin the GP series. The big money is in the Polish League surely. Riders need to earn cash. It would be best if the Poles worked with the GP bosses. I can't see why practise can't be at Noon or 1pm on the same day as the GP. It's happened at plenty of meetings to prove it works ok 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mark said: If practise is made complusorty then it could ruin the GP series. The big money is in the Polish League surely. Riders need to earn cash. It would be best if the Poles worked with the GP bosses. I can't see why practise can't be at Noon or 1pm on the same day as the GP. It's happened at plenty of meetings to prove it works ok Why should they- plenty of non GP Friday/ Sunday`s when they can run 14 matches- after all they have nearly a month off in July for no good reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8gdp Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 The world championship should be the most important event for the riders it's not as if the polish authorities have to run meeting s on Friday s before gps . Would be interesting to ask the riders if they would rather have a league championship medal or be crowned the world champion especially the polish riders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 riders will go where they earn most money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8gdp Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, Mark said: riders will go where they earn most money But surely being world champion gives you more clout to earn more money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, Mark said: riders will go where they earn most money Hopefully when Woffy is on BT Sport on Monday August 12th (Wolves v Peterborough) there will be an opportunity for someone to ask him what he wants to happen with regards to GP practice and the Extraleague. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Just now, r8gdp said: But surely being world champion gives you more clout to earn more money I don't know but there are 14 losers in the GP series who won't be Champion. The new Polish TV contract is massive. Every rider earns huge points money and sponsorship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, racers and royals said: Hopefully when Woffy is on BT Sport on Monday August 12th (Wolves v Peterborough) there will be an opportunity for someone to ask him what he wants to happen with regards to GP practice and the Extraleague. he can say what he likes but he won't make the final decision and, as a pro who wants to earn large money, he'll go where the money is. He is very open opioniated but Wroclaw pay him plenty so he may be tactful for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8gdp Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Can see what you're saying mark but could it be that the riders that go on to be world champion s have that inner drive, selfishness if you like to want it more . This year is a special year as we are going to have a different world champion it's so open I think it will go to the one who ups his game and wants it's more . For me I think Emil s just starting to move forward this year and had got the edge , probably just given him the kiss off death now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, r8gdp said: Can see what you're saying mark but could it be that the riders that go on to be world champion s have that inner drive, selfishness if you like to want it more . This year is a special year as we are going to have a different world champion it's so open I think it will go to the one who ups his game and wants it's more . For me I think Emil s just starting to move forward this year and had got the edge , probably just given him the kiss off death now lol Selfishness is one thing. Earning money another. I would like to see Emil as champ. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjsj9803 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) This is all very well so how do you explain to a new fan or someone just looking in why Polish teams get priority over FIM events, of course the cash helps Edited August 2, 2019 by rjsj9803 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris4gillian Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 13 hours ago, Rob B said: Wasn’t a cock up by Natalie it was a hint. Woffy himself said he probably wouldn't be back until Cardiff...so inside info. on this occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryW Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Attendance at the GP venue on a Friday used to be compulsory, but one of the major leagues at the time moaned about that and the FIM changed the rules...Times have changed and the league using a Friday night has changed, but we can still blame the BSPA for the silly situation we find ourselves in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve69 Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 Anyone in Wroclaw going to Ostrow meeting tomorrow? Have 1 x Adult 1 x Reduced ticket. Was going but train very early there & very late back. And legs hurting from yesterday`s meeting. I probably ache more than some of the Krakow riders (73-14) Yes they couldn`t even get to 15 pts!!!! Or if anyone is driving with 2 x spare seats will happily pay the petrol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigACE Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 19 hours ago, rjsj9803 said: I am just glad I'm a speedway fan as we all are here, but even happier that I don't have to explain why only half the field bother with official qualifying to a casual follower, this has to be a new low ebb! I thought it was a good thing. Even just for the fact it is getting extra Speedway on the telly. Now for obvious reasons i have changed my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurRudge Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 The BT studio is one of the worst things about the GP broadcast, Quirke and Nicholls are a borefest and agree with everything each other say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, ArthurRudge said: The BT studio is one of the worst things about the GP broadcast, Quirke and Nicholls are a borefest and agree with everything each other say. anything positive to say Arthur ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurRudge Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 Just now, Mark said: anything positive to say Arthur ? Not about them no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acef Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 2 good races to start This is what the NSS would be like with a GP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 this could be a barnstormer meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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