racers and royals Posted December 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 Looks as if there might be a delay this year on the issuing of the Extraleague fixtures - maybe into January before we get them. This is due mainly due to the FIM and FIM Europe wanting more time to finalise their calendars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted December 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 Google translation of a Sportowefakty article Andrzej Witkowski wants to enlarge PGE Ekstraliga to 10 teams. Concrete talks in January The honorary president of PZM Andrzej Witkowski talks about the expansion of PGE Ekstraliga from the 2022 season. He has already planned talks with Michał Sikora and Wojciech Stępniewski. They will happen in early January. - This is a unique moment to expand PGE Ekstraliga to 10 teams. It is worth considering, says Andrzej Witkowski. The honorary president of PZM believes that the discussion on this topic should begin at the beginning of the year, to announce any changes before the start of the 2021 season. - So far I have been loosely exchanging comments with the presidents Michał Sikora and Wojciech Stępniewski. We agreed to have a longer discussion in early January. If this change comes into force, it must be announced before the 2021 season, because it would mean that no one is dropped from PGE Ekstraliga. There would be less tension, some would spend less and two teams would be promoted to the elite. That's an idea for now. Details need to be worked out. I believe that we have the perfect moment for a discussion and it is definitely worth including the chairman of GKSŻ, Piotr Szymański. In this group, we should consider all the arguments for and against - emphasizes Witkowski. The honorary president of PZM believes that expanding PGE Ekstraliga from the 2022 season would make sense for several reasons. - I am deeply convinced that in 2022 we will go a normal season without the coronavirus. Therefore, I believe that the fans deserve more speedway, which means more matches in PGE Ekstriga. The only way, then, is to enlarge the league. In addition, in 2022 there will be important changes in the slag. Eurosport Events, the new promoter of the Grand Prix and the Team World Cup, appears. In addition, there will be a new TV contract at PGE Ekstraliga. I hope this translates into more money for the clubs. Then there is a chance to share them and strengthen the centers that will join the elite - argues Witkowski. At the same time, the activist adds that everything must be done to maintain the division into three leagues in Poland. - Poland's mission is to stop the division into three leagues. It would be possible, because teams from Ukraine, Slovakia and Hungary could compete in the second league from 2022. We already have Germans and Latvians. In my opinion, there is a real chance of these eight or ten teams. I believe that we should remain good for Europe and remember that the slag is in crisis. You have to look for new opportunities to revive the discipline - summarizes Witkowsk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 A little late in catching up on this one, but an interesting article here for anyone who hasn’t seen this yet.... https://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/8732/kubera-move-to-lublin-on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask, but an off topic question about Gleb Chuganov... In any international meetings he takes place in, is he still Russian or is he classed as Polish now? Which international squad will he be in??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted January 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 25 minutes ago, Dandelion said: Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask, but an off topic question about Gleb Chuganov... In any international meetings he takes place in, is he still Russian or is he classed as Polish now? Which international squad will he be in??? He is a Polish citizen- but up to now the Poles have not picked him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, racers and royals said: He is a Polish citizen- but up to now the Poles have not picked him. So can the Russians pick him for the speedway of nations? Or will they have to go with someone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryW Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Dandelion said: So can the Russians pick him for the speedway of nations? Or will they have to go with someone else? I could be wrong and am happy to be corrected as I might be out of date on how things work, but I think that Gleb COULD race for Russia if he wanted to as he still holds a Russian passport and that is what counts for FIM team events. However, he also holds a Polish passport so can race for them as well...and he has been included in the Polish national squad for 2021, so seems to have decided that he's going with Poland. Assuming I am right with who he is elligible to represent, I have no idea what would happen if both Russia and Poland selected him for their team in the SoN....but it's probably a moot point as it seems unlikely either nation would select him now that he is over 21. Both nations have far better options for senior riders in the SoN. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavarian Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 Does Poland really need (want) Chugunov in their national team? Chugunov should remain loyal to the Russian national team, just like Emil and Artem do, who also have Polish and Russian passports, but stay on the Russian side. But it is up to him to decide where belongs to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 Mateusz Bartkowiak has joined Grudziadz on a season long loan from Gorzow. Decent signing for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-s-p Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 1/30/2021 at 6:12 AM, HenryW said: I could be wrong and am happy to be corrected as I might be out of date on how things work, but I think that Gleb COULD race for Russia if he wanted to as he still holds a Russian passport and that is what counts for FIM team events. However, he also holds a Polish passport so can race for them as well...and he has been included in the Polish national squad for 2021, so seems to have decided that he's going with Poland. Assuming I am right with who he is elligible to represent, I have no idea what would happen if both Russia and Poland selected him for their team in the SoN....but it's probably a moot point as it seems unlikely either nation would select him now that he is over 21. Both nations have far better options for senior riders in the SoN. Dont mean anything yet, Timo Lahti for many years was with Svemo list of riders, though his FIM license was SML. Think it was the same with Kylmä. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Grudziadz have announced ‘sparring’ matches against Ostrow home and away on March 20th/21st and then Częstochowa on March 27th/28th. Just under 5 weeks to go until that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted February 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 On Tuesday, a meeting of the presidents of all PGE Ekstraliga clubs was held, at which the most important regulatory changes before the upcoming season were presented. A lot of space was devoted to the telemetry system, which is to apply from the first round. The clubs have learned the exact cost of this system and have to find in their budgets about PLN 7,000 for each home game during which new equipment will be used. In practice, this means that each club must find an additional PLN 50-60 thousand during the tournament, because this is the amount of costs of applying new solutions. The authorities of PGE Ekstraliga, however, ensure that the system will be so expensive only in the initial years of service, and over time it will be possible to use it much cheaper. This system is comprehensive "The new system is to help not only in resolving disputable situations on the finish line, but will also show average and maximum speeds of players, the number of meters traveled, lap times, etc." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted February 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Gorzow U24 rider Rafal Karczmarz is reportedly in trouble with the Polish Police, and could well not be available for the start of the 2021 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted February 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Video of last night`s Czestochowa`s 2021 team presentation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Fab video, the pole's don't do anything by halves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted February 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, sommelier said: Fab video, the pole's don't do anything by halves Still working out if i can get to Czestochowa the day before the Wroclaw GP at the end of July- if i do i will book that hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers99 Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Quality video, but beyond poor on wearing the masks, didnt know the Poles have got rid of Covid already..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted February 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Panthers99 said: Quality video, but beyond poor on wearing the masks, didnt know the Poles have got rid of Covid already..... Things are not looking good again https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/poland-to-announce-tougher-coronavirus-restrictions-on-wednesday-14270998 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted February 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Full list of the " Sparing " matches in March 13 marca (sobota): OK Bedmet Kolejarz Opole - Arged Malesa Ostrów- POSTPONED14 marca (niedziela): Arged Malesa Ostrów - OK Bedmet Kolejarz Opole- POSTPONED 16 marca (wtorek): Aforti Start Gniezno - Eltrox Włókniarz Częstochowa 17 marca (środa): Eltrox Włókniarz Częstochowa - Aforti Start Gniezno eWinner Apator Toruń - Arged Malesa Ostrów (gospodarz niepotwierdzony) Orzeł Łódź - Metalika Recycling Kolejarz Rawicz (gospodarz niepotwierdzony, możliwa zmiana terminu sparingu na 18 marca) 18 marca (czwartek): eWinner Apator Toruń - Arged Malesa Ostrów (gospodarz niepotwierdzony) Zdunek Wybrzeże Gdańsk - Motor Lublin 19 marca (piątek): Orzeł Łódź - Metalika Recycling Kolejarz Rawicz (gospodarz niepotwierdzony) 20 marca (sobota): Betard Sparta Wrocław - Moje Bermudy Stal Gorzów Fogo Unia Leszno - Falubaz Zielona Góra (gospodarz niepotwierdzony) Eltrox Włókniarz Częstochowa - Unia Tarnów ZOOleszcz DPV Logistic GKM Grudziądz - Arged Malesa Ostrów Abramczyk Polonia Bydgoszcz - eWinner Apator Toruń OK Bedmet Kolejarz Opole - Cellfast Wilki Krosno 21 marca (niedziela): Moje Bermudy Stal Gorzów - Betard Sparta Wrocław Fogo Unia Leszno - Falubaz Zielona Góra (gospodarz niepotwierdzony) Unia Tarnów - Eltrox Włókniarz Częstochowa Arged Malesa Ostrów - ZOOleszcz DPV Logistic GKM Grudziądz eWinner Apator Toruń - Abramczyk Polonia Bydgoszcz Zdunek Wybrzeże Gdańsk - Motor Lublin 23 marca (wtorek): Moje Bermudy Stal Gorzów - eWinner Apator Toruń 24 marca (środa): Zgrupowanie Żużlowej Reprezentacji Polski Betard Sparta Wrocław - Falubaz Zielona Góra (gospodarz niepotwierdzony) SpecHouse PSŻ Poznań - Zdunek Wybrzeże Gdańsk OK Bedmet Kolejarz Opole - Abramczyk Polonia Bydgoszcz 25 marca (czwartek): Zgrupowanie Żużlowej Reprezentacji Polski Betard Sparta Wrocław - Falubaz Zielona Góra (gospodarz niepotwierdzony) Abramczyk Polonia Bydgoszcz - OK Bedmet Kolejarz Opole26 marca (piątek): Zgrupowanie Żużlowej Reprezentacji Polski Aforti Start Gniezno - SpecHouse PSŻ Poznań (gospodarz niepotwierdzony) 27 marca (sobota): Kryterium Asów Polskich Lig Żużlowych im. Mieczysława Połukarda (Bydgoszcz) Orzeł Łódź - Falubaz Zielona Góra (gospodarz niepotwierdzony) Eltrox Włókniarz Częstochowa - ZOOleszcz DPV Logistic GKM Grudziądz Aforti Start Gniezno - SpecHouse PSŻ Poznań (gospodarz niepotwierdzony) 28 marca (niedziela): 17. Memoriał Edwarda Jancarza (Gorzów) 71. Memoriał Alfreda Smoczyka (Leszno) mecz Północ - Południe (gospodarz niepotwierdzony) Orzeł Łódź - Falubaz Zielona Góra (gospodarz niepotwierdzony) ZOOleszcz DPV Logistic GKM Grudziądz - Eltrox Włókniarz Częstochowa30 marca (wtorek): eWinner Apator Toruń - Moje Bermudy Stal Gorzów Edited March 11, 2021 by racers and royals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 Now confirmed that Rafal Karczmarz has been suspended by Gorzow for the time being... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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