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and so he should because you would do the same even worse

For the betting uninitiated - what it actually means is, put a £1 on Ipswich and it goes in the bookies satchel never to see the light of day.

Why is that harsh i said the racing was good because generally Somerset is a good racing track but facilities for big events need numerous toilets, fast food establishments and good seated accommodation with roofs.

Traditional race card for 2019 British Grand Prix :-https://www.keepandshare.com/doc16/23815/gp-2019-9-pdf-823k?da=y

English translation of an article that appeared in Speedweek last year As a racing driver, Hans Zierk was one of the best of his time on the Langbahn. He won world titles on the assembly line - but only in his second career as an engine tuner. Hans Zierk, who was born on June 23, 1934 in Tribsees in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, came early with the rail sports in touch, but his father Ernst had a motorcycle repair shop, in which some of the then top riders in and out. Thus, the forge master also supported his two sons, Hans and Manfred, to the best of their ability. His first race was the only 14-year-old (!) Hans in 1949 in Berlin-Mariendorf, where he competed in the classes 250 / 350ccm and 500cc. Unfortunately, he had in the 500 class a heavy fall with double-sided pelvic fracture and some other injuries, so that he was able to properly board again in 1950. In the same year he had already become the "king" of the famous Teterower Bergring. 9 day wins, 7 best times of the day, 1 mountain cup (only since 1958) and 2 track records in 10 years underlined this. In 1960, the Zierks, Hans and his enterprising, but always cheerful Mrs. Johanna, who unfortunately died in 2003, moved to the West, and after some back and forth in Lehrte, not far from Hanover, found a new home. As early as 1961, they set up their own business with a Ford dealership. As the profession proceeds, put Hans until 1966 a race break and was then active again until 1977. He could be twice NWBM champion and 1968 third in the German Sandbahnmeisterschaft. The highlight was the 3rd place and the bronze medal at the last European sand track championship in 1970 on the oak ring in Scheeßel, where he dethroned in the decisive run the defending champion and later friend and business partner Don Godden (England). In 1975 he played in Marienbad in the Czech Republic his last World Championship race. At that time he was one of the first to drive and later develop the Roth engine, a four-valve self-propelled tracked engine with two overhead camshafts. Second career: HZ Tuning 1977 ended Zierk after a serious crash in Sweden, over 30 years long, unique and successful racing career and immediately began his second: the successful as a motor tuner, which brought the initials HZ to world fame in rail. Zierk had in its meanwhile two motor vehicle factories its own railway sports department with specially appointed mechanics. Until 1990 he was Godden general importer and changed then because of the better conditions to Jawa. With so much commitment, the successes were not enough. So the unforgotten Simon Wigg (GB) was the most successful with alone five engines won by HZ tuned world champion titles. Also the successes of Hans Nielsen, Karl Maier, Gerd Riss, Kelvin Tatum and Mark Loram (both England) or Bernd Diener are in the history books. Even world record champion and railway icon Ivan Mauger or our only speedway world champion Egon Müller trusted in his tuned aggregates. Hans Zierk, now married again and still in the day-to-day business of his company, is still paying close attention to rail sports today. Despite a severe cancer of the larynx hampered in speaking, he is always happy to assist many activists.

that's a bit harsh

Can I have £1000 each way on the Witches (so long as it pays to 4 places)

Well done to Cook and Jensen - certainly looked the part at Redcar last week!

I blame Brexit ;-)

Sayfutdinov to win.

Whatever happens it is likely they will get if wrong in time honoured fashion.

I wonder which promoter will be the first to delay the start of a meeting due to late arrival of the ice cream van.

Ace tuner Hans Zierk has died aged 85. Simon Wigg, Hans Nielsen Mark Loram and Kelvin Tatum were amongst the riders who used his services.

I suspect Birmingham Brummies surprised quite a few with their performance - proud of Adam & Tero. Congratulations to the Glasgow pairing on their success.

Rory is a fine team man, Unless it has rained

You can never say never in speedway, I’m sure if Rory was squeezed out at Wolves and Lynn made him an offer he’d be back. That said not a rider I’d be too keen to see back, would rather go with fresh faces and a new direction. Nick Morris will be back at Swindon I’m sure. As fir Buster, whatever you think of him he rescued the top division in its current format and it goes without saying that pumping money into our two local rivals will have compromised what he could spend on the Lynn team. Don't see that changing until Ipswich and P’boro are moved on to fresh owners.

Lisa if riders Poole had to go with riders who hadn’t been critical of the Poole track they would be looking for 7 new riders from overseas for next season. As for Nick Morris, not one Id wanna see at Lynn

Moving up can also mean losing the clubs traditional race night. It was financial suicide for the likes of Rye House.

Good meeting on a very well prepared track (take note other tracks, dirt and a bit of water and you can produce a good show).. Scunny very unlucky, maybe a race off would have been fairer but it just about sums up our luck in recent seasons. Did think there was some questionable choices made by the tef.. why wasnt the race stopped when both of Jensens wheels went well and truly on the grass bend 2 (heat 17 I believe it was) other than that well done to Glasgow, best pairing on the night. Well done and thank you to the Somerset promotion and track staff and all the riders for putting on a brilliant meeting, 25 races for 20 quid was good value!

Great meeting with lots of passing, only boring thing was Cook and Jensen head and shoulders above everyone else. Result was a bit of a forgone conclusion. Worst Somerset showing for a long time . Good crowd as well.

I'm always sceptical when a so-called top rider leaves a club. If he had been that good then Belle Vue would have moved heaven and earth to keep him, so instantly I query his availability and therefore his attitude. I would never question his ability and have seen him ride with the best, but also have seen him ride uninterested when the mood takes him. I prefer riders who gives their all EVERY race , but unfortunately that not Cookie…. With the standard we now have in the top league, he should be getting double figures every meeting, not riding round for 6's and 7's like he does...

He was at Birmingham too. All this business about his financial life is for the promoters to worry about, IMO, not fans.

Is that not going to create greater divides between the abilities of riders? Its tough enough when PL heat leaders line up against NL second strings in the CL this season. Are you implying that Jason Doyle & Luke Harris in the same race is good for the sport or the entertainment factor? A smaller league with a higher minimum rider average for the top league is required so that the gulf in class is reduced. Closer matched riders on the right tracks will produce far better racing and entertainment than one or two superstars disappearing half a lap into the distance.

That does come across as being quite rude, but isn't surprising coming from someone like you. Maybe if you inject something interesting, a bit 'Redcary', then things might sway back to your way of thinking.

When it comes to Greg, I think that Phil Rising said it best a few years ago when talking about a possible wildcard for a different rider, who was much younger than Greg.... "Look to the future. ****** is a lovely guy but frankly has had his time and does he really get the pulses racing..." As far as I can see, this fits perfectly for Greg...