Trees Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, stevebrum said: The riders who ride do so for little money. Think back to the first one which had a class field and the last few years has been British based riders from the lower divisions mostly. There is a reason Tai and the top boys don’t ride in it anymore, it is no challenge or test for them. Using your rationale the same applies to Cook and Lambert who you seem to excuse. Those boys ride here and Tai doesn’t. No excuse for them but plenty for Tai who has no base or bikes here. But he's BRITISH World Champion who nobody gets to see race/ride here, of course this meeting isn't done for much money and of course it's no challenge or test for him, I nev3r said it was, in fact I have said the opposite ...... anyway I won't say anything else on the matter, we'll never agree about Tai. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 3/18/2019 at 8:15 AM, stevebrum said: I think he is sarcastically trying to poke fun at the greatest ever British rider in Woffy. Tho why anyone would expect a rider who doesn’t race here anymore to race is pretty odd. I am being sarcastic but even though he is " the greatest" if he was injured over in sweden or poland am sure the "british " fund would be their to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Lets cut the cr** none of the "big boys" were their because its a freeby and they cant expect there normal big fees , greatest respect to all the riders who turned up to entertain and to raise funds the rest hope u get round the stadiums with your helmets on collection night . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve55 Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 21 hours ago, W9 Lion said: It's to slow down green light go starts so I was told. 22 hours ago, Gemini said: What's the reason for this new starting procedure? Can't think why it should be changed as it's been the same for years and has worked well, although no doubt it's yet another stupid health and safety rule. Can't imagine that the HSE have been consulted about this, infact IMO I think it puts the starting Marshalls at risk! Standing at the tapes, the green light comes on, the riders increase the revs, and one of them flips the bike, we've all seen it happen. And if it does and the SM is still beside the bike that flips, well - call for the paramedics! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) I feel that if a rider is involved in British league speedway, he should offer to ride in the Bonanza. If, heaven forbid, he is injured in Britain and he's constantly bodyswerved this meeting, how could he have the nerve to ask for their help? As for riders who have been helped financially in the past, yet pulled out on Sunday, well..... Edited March 19, 2019 by crescent girl better grammar! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 8 hours ago, Gavan said: Same old people Same old Tai bashing from the same old people......why would Tai risk this meeting against largely inferior opposition and possibly get injured? Tai promotes British Speedway more than any other British rider. Where was Worrall, Cook, Ellis, Lambert, Howarth , Lawson and Harris........anybody want to have a moan about that......... Tai bashers on here just need to get a life Agree, but Lambert is NOT going to risk it either!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 20 hours ago, Gavan said: Same old people Same old Tai bashing from the same old people......why would Tai risk this meeting against largely inferior opposition and possibly get injured? Tai promotes British Speedway more than any other British rider. Where was Worrall, Cook, Ellis, Lambert, Howarth , Lawson and Harris........anybody want to have a moan about that......... Tai bashers on here just need to get a life More importantly what happened to Lawson, lovely interview on the GP site saying how important this meeting was and then he didn’t show, I didn’t hear any explanation as to why he wasn’t riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 14 hours ago, sommelier said: Agree, but Lambert is NOT going to risk it either!! And why should he...........................all i was pointing out was that certain forum members just love to have a pop at Tai when plenty more top line Brits chose not to rode either 2 hours ago, bigcatdiary said: More importantly what happened to Lawson, lovely interview on the GP site saying how important this meeting was and then he didn’t show, I didn’t hear any explanation as to why he wasn’t riding. As an Ipswich fan ive no idea and also it didnt look good not turning up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 I don't think this forum needs to name "names" but just look @ the facts, this meeting is now the lifeblood of the SRBF anyone who can should support it from fans, promoters & riders should do so. If you saw the wheelchair bound riders along with Ricky Ashworth on Sunday you would see what the event means to them. This event is about looking after our own, a concerted effort should be made to make next years event a bigger success than this years........... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Ghosty said: I don't think this forum needs to name "names" but just look @ the facts, this meeting is now the lifeblood of the SRBF anyone who can should support it from fans, promoters & riders should do so. If you saw the wheelchair bound riders along with Ricky Ashworth on Sunday you would see what the event means to them. This event is about looking after our own, a concerted effort should be made to make next years event a bigger success than this years........... Not exclusively. There is a collection at every track towards the end of the season (usually August) and throughout the year, you can donate to the Fund at any time, either using the donate button on the SRBF Ben Fund website, or by sending them a cheque (for those who still use them!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Ghosty said: I don't think this forum needs to name "names" but just look @ the facts, this meeting is now the lifeblood of the SRBF anyone who can should support it from fans, promoters & riders should do so. If you saw the wheelchair bound riders along with Ricky Ashworth on Sunday you would see what the event means to them. This event is about looking after our own, a concerted effort should be made to make next years event a bigger success than this years........... To be fair rider wise it isn’t so important but obviously it good if a few big names are in it, what it really needs is paying Supporters to arrive in numbers, on this occasion although the attendance was reasonable it wasn’t huge. but to be fair I don’t think Leicester is the sort of place that can do big numbers, the car park was rammed full by the time we arrived at 1130 and it just doesn’t have the large grandstands or big terrracing. Someone mentioned earlier having lost both attempts to stage it last year why not run two this year, I thought that idea had a lot of merit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastword Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 44 minutes ago, bigcatdiary said: To be fair rider wise it isn’t so important but obviously it good if a few big names are in it, what it really needs is paying Supporters to arrive in numbers, on this occasion although the attendance was reasonable it wasn’t huge. but to be fair I don’t think Leicester is the sort of place that can do big numbers, the car park was rammed full by the time we arrived at 1130 and it just doesn’t have the large grandstands or big terrracing. Someone mentioned earlier having lost both attempts to stage it last year why not run two this year, I thought that idea had a lot of merit. Going back to the attendance at the BEN meeting. The photo posted on twitter/Facebook showed a long queue that I would estimate at about 100 yards. And all these people being served by what I can only describe as a 'hole in the wall' box office. Is this really the only way to get into the stadium or are there other ways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 The problem is, a lot of people are keeping their money tightly in their pockets, me included. It's going to be hard work promoting speedway this season in these times of austerity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 3 hours ago, lastword said: Going back to the attendance at the BEN meeting. The photo posted on twitter/Facebook showed a long queue that I would estimate at about 100 yards. And all these people being served by what I can only describe as a 'hole in the wall' box office. Is this really the only way to get into the stadium or are there other ways? To be fair the queue moved reasonably quickly, just the odd one that paid by card slowed it up, their were two serving hatches and you just showed your tickets to stewards at the gate. Thats only the second time I have ever been to Leicester and nothing really has changed since the opening year. The racing is still pretty much follow the leader after the first bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsmaid Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 I thought it looked a very healthy crowd considering the weather was poor from 11am until 1pm. Great to see 18 riders on show having a real go, heroes every single one of them, was also very touching watching them help the injured riders in wheelchairs out onto the track for parade. We have our knockers about our sport but the speedway family is one of a kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsmaid Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 I thought it looked a very healthy crowd considering the weather was poor from 11am until 1pm. Great to see 18 riders on show having a real go, heroes every single one of them, was also very touching watching them help the injured riders in wheelchairs out onto the track for parade. We have our knockers about our sport but the speedway family is one of a kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 On 3/19/2019 at 1:14 PM, Trees said: But he's BRITISH World Champion who nobody gets to see race/ride here, of course this meeting isn't done for much money and of course it's no challenge or test for him, I nev3r said it was, in fact I have said the opposite ...... anyway I won't say anything else on the matter, we'll never agree about Tai. I agree as BRITISH world champion it would be great to see him there, even if it was just as making an appearance and not ride. Truth is he has much more important things to do, ditto Lambert, ditto Cook and all of the top boys who have swerved it for years. One has to also question, was he even asked? On 3/19/2019 at 2:42 PM, geoff100 said: I am being sarcastic but even though he is " the greatest" if he was injured over in sweden or poland am sure the "british " fund would be their to help! As a British rider are you suggesting he shouldn’t be able to access it despite spending several seasons here in the leagues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMayes Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 Hello there. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me the winning times of all the heats as I never wrote them down as I was filming the event. And their not anywhere when I looked for them online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 1 hour ago, stevebrum said: As a British rider are you suggesting he shouldn’t be able to access it despite spending several seasons here in the leagues? Wasn't aimed at me but my answer would be just that. It doesn't matter how many seasons he has ridden here in the past if he's not injured riding in our leagues then he shouldn't qualify for any support......and that goes for any rider not just picking on Tai. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 I believe that only those riding in Britain or are permanently disabled from speedway are qualified to claim.This would mean that Tai would not qualify. JM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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