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Spoke to an NL level rider, took part in training sessions in Poland (forget which track) said all riders were given generic numbered body colours, to keep, & there was a large central fuel supply in the pits, riders just filled their tanks as required, FOC....

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6 hours ago, martinmauger said:

Spoke to an NL level rider, took part in training sessions in Poland (forget which track) said all riders were given generic numbered body colours, to keep, & there was a large central fuel supply in the pits, riders just filled their tanks as required, FOC....

Morning Martin every time we have raced in Poland it is as you describe 

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5 minutes ago, Wee Eck said:

Was carrying a drum of methanol from Edinburgh to Berwick not supposed to have contributed to the death of Jack Millen?

Apparently it was the illegal additive he was carrying, nitros oxide, several riders allegedly put a little in the carbs before going out on track and it gave a boost to your starts

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10 hours ago, martinmauger said:

Spoke to an NL level rider, took part in training sessions in Poland (forget which track) said all riders were given generic numbered body colours, to keep, & there was a large central fuel supply in the pits, riders just filled their tanks as required, FOC....

Yea this happens now, but in the past was supplied from a big drum at the track,but it was very primitive, now a big more safer when giving out the supplies 

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4 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said:

Morning Martin every time we have raced in Poland it is as you describe 

And a good afternoon  to you too:D.  Apparently most things were available FOC to riders taking part; in addition to the fuel, a tyre each, oil if required, tear offs, the odd spark plug + plenty of other help like pushers, or to lend hand with bike issues.  They weren't 100% sponsored 'seshes' as such only for riders contracted to the team, but things were on hand to remove potential small hassles so riders could concentrate on their bikes & the actual riding bit.   Prob one of many reasons why Poland is 'the place to be' in world speedway these days....

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Agree that Poland appears to do things better which is why we have so many issues over here. Not too sure what all the fuss is about, so tracks 20 plus years ago supplied the fuel? and Poland still do it seems, times have changed and so has health & safety. As long as SOMEONE supplies the fuel, then crack on.

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1 hour ago, Neila said:

Race now on to name last rider, now Redcar has joined the race, while riders who may fit into either team will be counting the extra dosh 

who will sign the £100 a point rider ?

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23 minutes ago, topaz325 said:

I think at this stage if Claus Vissing was available and within the budget he would have been signed , so cannot see why we would break the bank to sign him now.

Can't see why a rider hasn't been signed by now.  Seems a risky strategy. Now it is more risky as Redcar need a rider on a similar average.

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On 1/27/2024 at 12:57 PM, Neila said:

Apparently it was the illegal additive he was carrying, nitros oxide, several riders allegedly put a little in the carbs before going out on track and it gave a boost to your starts

Thats some intelligent additive that you put it in a tank of fuel and it knows to work at its maximum effect at the startline.

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14 hours ago, foreverblue said:

Can't see why a rider hasn't been signed by now.  Seems a risky strategy. Now it is more risky as Redcar need a rider on a similar average.

I agree hanging on to get a suitable rider at the price you can afford could back fire, I hope it hasnt at this late stage.

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