screm Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 6 hours ago, Fromafar said: Its farcical as usual,riders getting to just do as they please as usual.We need to go back to basics.Ban them for missing meetings,the Poles would do it.Give them the choice us or them and let’s get some credibility back into the sport in GB.They won’t be missed.IMO. lower standard maybe but it will not be any less exciting on most occasions. I don't disagree with you but riders hold the power now and it seems the BSPL is scared to do anything about it. This meeting used to be a big meeting to win in the second tier of British Speedway, now it seems the riders will chase the money in Poland or where ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 On 8/22/2023 at 5:38 AM, screm said: I don't disagree with you but riders hold the power now and it seems the BSPL is scared to do anything about it. This meeting used to be a big meeting to win in the second tier of British Speedway, now it seems the riders will chase the money in Poland or where ever. They hardly get paid a penny for these shared events, and it’s the Polish play offs. If you want them all to be there, at least host it on a Friday or Saturday and not a Sunday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Yet another showpiece event being devalued by the BSPL, started last year by holding it on a Wednesday night in Poole and now this year with even the defending champion unable to be there. Why is it being held so early? Always used to be mid September 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 16 minutes ago, iainb said: Yet another showpiece event being devalued by the BSPL, started last year by holding it on a Wednesday night in Poole and now this year with even the defending champion unable to be there. Why is it being held so early? Always used to be mid September Perhaps trying to ensure all possible dates available for play offs and finals.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 25 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Perhaps trying to ensure all possible dates available for play offs and finals.... And the Jubilee Trophy Final of course 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 On 8/20/2023 at 4:43 PM, iainb said: More to the point... anybody know what the rider rates are for this? As this will determine how many riders pull out with "injuries" What is the maximum weight expected to be of any rider with ambition to win it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 45 minutes ago, mikebv said: What is the maximum weight expected to be of any rider with ambition to win it? About £250lb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 1 Rory Schlein (Berwick) 2 Justin Sedgmen (Birmingham) 3 Troy Batchelor (Birmingham) 4 Scott Nicholls (Oxford) 5 Richard Lawson (Poole) 6 Richie Worrall (Plymouth) 7 Kyle Howarth (Plymouth) 8 Lewis Kerr (Oxford) 9 Charles Wright (Redcar) 10 Ryan Douglas (Scunthorpe) 11 Craig Cook (Edinburgh) 12 Ben Cook (Poole) 13 Chris Harris (Glasgow) 14 Jake Allen (Scunthorpe) 15 Danny King (Redcar) 16 Leon Flint (Berwick) Current line up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellers101 Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 On 8/23/2023 at 9:03 PM, mikebv said: What is the maximum weight expected to be of any rider with ambition to win it? Hopefully the real lineup will be released soon so people aren't getting the wool pulled over their eyes and can make the decisions about whether to travel or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 At least 2 more have pulled out...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 16 minutes ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: At least 2 more have pulled out...... Is that all... there's still a few hours left yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 May be the reason is bereavement . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P T Preece Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 On the BSN , saying a delayed start, anybody know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 6 minutes ago, P T Preece said: On the BSN , saying a delayed start, anybody know why. A few van breakdowns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvm Posted August 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, P T Preece said: On the BSN , saying a delayed start, anybody know why. Weather, I assume, they have had the track covers down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 I was hesitant to purchase this, but I decided to go for it. BSN said “Coverage starts at 4:30PM”, but it didn’t. British Speedway said “tapes-up at 5PM”, but they didn’t. Neither BSN or British Speedway gave an explanation as to why. Poor. I used to attend speedway up-and-down the country, but gave-up due to how poorly it’s run and for my first experience back, I’m disappointed. I’ve always kept tabs on results and while I’m not an expert, I can’t help but note that to call this line-up “depleted” would be an understatement. I hope the meeting is worth the £14.99, but so far, it’s been a poor service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris116 Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 They had covers down and once they were lifted they needed time to do some track work. First four heats now completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Chris116 said: They had covers down and once they were lifted they needed time to do some track work. First four heats now completed. Hope Bomber wins it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) Charles Wright is so wild he's dangerous he should have been excluded for that Edited August 27, 2023 by SPEEDY69 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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