Fromafar Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Is it really worth the bother.Should have just called it The British Open Championship,save a lot of squabbling. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHarris Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Speedway28 said: I agree that people would’ve complained if there were too many young riders in the event but I think that would be better than including riders that aren’t British? I understand people want to see Jason Crump but he shouldn’t be riding in an event called the British Championship as an Australian. Must admit I was a bit bemused when I read about it earlier. He is British born I'll give him that but I have a very long memory and I remember him being interviewed when he won his first GP at Hackney in 1996. The interviewer made reference to his British birth and saying it was a home win for the fans to which Crump replied "your'e not having any of this one. I'm not bloody British". He was a youngster back then of cause and this year is just about getting a decent meeting on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WembleyLion Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 5 hours ago, cityrebel said: To be honest, i don't care who's riding. I'm just looking forward to attending a meeting that isn't hundreds of miles away for a change. Like you Tony I’m not troubled by the line up. I’m just really pleased to have a ticket and an opportunity to watch my favourite sport. I would just like to add a big well done to all concerned for getting this far as not so long ago I feared I would see no post lockdown Speedway in the UK this year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheese Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 19 hours ago, Grachan said: That's the thing, isn't it! Woffinden - grows up in Australia, chooses to ride for Team GB, and people say he is Australian. Crump - grows up in England, choose to ride for Australia, and people say he is Australian. Anyone else notice a slight inconsistency there? I was only joking in that post (white text underneath!) so I agree with that. Woffinden chose from an early age to represent GB, maybe that was with one eye on possibly making it easier to get into the GPs etc but he had that choice and made it. Personally I think Crump (and Schlein before him, plus others if they're confirmed) is different in that he's always represented Australia. I'd suggest that dual-citizens should be allowed in if they choose to represent GB and haven't previously ridden for another country at senior level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Good old Bomber! What a great example he is, never lets you down, hope he wins it, he deserves it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Bomber can't gate (maybe once a meeting). When he rode for us we always hoped that his once was in an important race. Let's be honest Foxhall is not the easiest track to pass on. Still, it's good to see he's in the line-up, he has always given everything he's got for team GB and British racing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 3 hours ago, The Cheese said: I was only joking in that post (white text underneath!) so I agree with that. Woffinden chose from an early age to represent GB, maybe that was with one eye on possibly making it easier to get into the GPs etc but he had that choice and made it. Personally I think Crump (and Schlein before him, plus others if they're confirmed) is different in that he's always represented Australia. I'd suggest that dual-citizens should be allowed in if they choose to represent GB and haven't previously ridden for another country at senior level. Schlein has been representing GB since 2014 when he rode in the European Championship as an ACU nomination on an ACU licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 55 minutes ago, arnieg said: Schlein has been representing GB since 2014 when he rode in the European Championship as an ACU nomination on an ACU licence. Haha, representing himself more like. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 I see Cook was saying Clegg should have been asked before Kemp. I see he has a load of bum boy fans,,,oh yes Craig you are so right. Maybe Max should be in,, but ahead of the current under 19 champ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 On 9/11/2020 at 9:03 AM, Ringitsneck said: So those riders who spent thousands on their equipment during the winter and then went out and sought regular employment to pay there bills are now to be dropped from the sport because they decided to miss a hastily arranged meeting ? You honestly expect the sport to not sign Craig Cook, Charles Wright etc in 2021 because they miss a one- off meeting? Get a grip. Whose fault is it that these so called stars continually chase sponsorship because financially they cannot make a living solely on their own skill so buying the latest equipment to outpace the opposition and become a gate and go throttle merchant enables them outpace those riders who cannot compete financially. Getting that little bit of extra bit of power at a price is the route cause of why the sport is where it is. Also sine when did it become obligatory to buy new equipment every season? Put the likes of Cook on standard workshop bikes and see how good they really are and whether they really have honed their rider skills. It is not a case of getting a grip but more a case of creating a level playing field in the sport so the argument about spend is not relevant as long as the likes of Cook chase the pound and not the sport or the supporter. Why also have one or two riders questioned those who have opted out or perhaps you know the answer as well. If these riders feel they are above all others and do not want to compete in a one off event when the sport is on its knees and needs all the help it can get, why should anyone pay to watch then in 2021? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinderfella Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Apologies if this has already been asked and I've missed it but has there been a list published anywhere of riders (apart from Robert Lambert, Charles Wright & Craig Cook) who have openly declined to ride at Ipswich for whatever reason? There seem to be a few established names missing and with only three places left I assume a few may have decided not to race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Perhaps the last 3 are Louis, Screen and Loram? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinderfella Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, SPEEDY69 said: Perhaps the last 3 are Louis, Screen and Loram? Would that be John or Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinderfella Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, Baldyman said: I see Cook was saying Clegg should have been asked before Kemp. I see he has a load of bum boy fans,,,oh yes Craig you are so right. Maybe Max should be in,, but ahead of the current under 19 champ? I think Drew has earned his place but it would be a travesty if Josh Bates, who didn't ride in 2019, has been given a place ahead of others who did such as Clegg, Newman Perks etc (assuming they wish to ride) Edited September 17, 2020 by cinderfella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 That's the thing,,, who knows who's been asked to ride,,, only the one doing the asking. Has Steve Worrall got a place? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, cinderfella said: Would that be John or Chris? John declined as his leathers don't fit anymore. But, as anyone with £2m in assets can buy a British passport, there's still time to persaude Nicki P or Lindgren to ride? Edited September 18, 2020 by SPEEDY69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 12 hours ago, cinderfella said: Apologies if this has already been asked and I've missed it but has there been a list published anywhere of riders (apart from Robert Lambert, Charles Wright & Craig Cook) who have openly declined to ride at Ipswich for whatever reason? There seem to be a few established names missing and with only three places left I assume a few may have decided not to race. Scott Nicholls? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway28 Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 9 hours ago, Baldyman said: That's the thing,,, who knows who's been asked to ride,,, only the one doing the asking. Has Steve Worrall got a place? According to this week’s Speedway Star, Steve Worrall is in the line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 24 minutes ago, Speedway28 said: According to this week’s Speedway Star, Steve Worrall is in the line up. Chris Louis also said on page 2 of Speedway Star that Tom Brennan is in line up with Drew Kemp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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