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Bobbin' Although we like to blame the BSPA for most things speedway related, I think you'll find that it is the FIM who are responsible for the stoopid rule book. And if I can paraphrase Middlo (Sky Sports) "thank you God for intervening in the track preparation". Best racing this GP season TST

They did show Freddie on the phone to the ref.... unfortunately for us Messrs Tantrum and Mallard decided to talk over Freddies side of the conversation TST

To my mind was quite definately Dribble at fault.... he had his elbow on Freddie's neck, I also think the fact that Freddie was still in some sort of control of his bike by the time Dribble fell off is quite telling TST

I personally don't believe that the slickness of the track had anything to do with it, it was the ruts that caused the problems, however I don't deny that man-made tracks perform less well than tracks used on a regular basis. TST

trav took a really nasty fall on the third bend and was unconscious on the track for about 5 mins, regain consciousness on the track and was taken off to hospital for check up. wish him well Well done to Noddy for another superb round TST

Urgent help required, I have a friend who is coming to the GP and hasn't booked a room, have looked online but it would seem that all hotels may be booked up. Its not that close a friendship that sharing my room would be an option, anyone got any ideas, spare rooms, floors all offers and donations gratefully recieved. TST Sorry should have said that the dates are 6th -9th Sep.

Rob, glad you saw that too, I've seen a con rod go and they are quite spectacular, a great explosion of fireworks under the calf as the con rod shoots through the engine casing. I kept shouting at the TV that it couldn't have been a con rod. TST

So that means its not a price freeze then, its a price increase as last year you got the programme as well! Number for trading standards anyone TST

Not sure about Sky, I know that some overseas members subscribe to the Danish channel DK4. Its all in Danish, but at least there is somewhere on the net showing speedway. I'm sure one of our Danish members would provide a translation on how to subscribe. TST

Ticket prices were maintained at last years prices, provided you booked before Xmas, that was announced at the end of last season, (so they had been on sale for a good two months) now if the words "Admin" and "@rrse" are applicable to some people then there is no cause for complaint. Maybe there should be some time delay for each country so as not to impact on crowd levels (maybe shown live in the non host countries, but the weekend after in the host country). Just a thought. Rip off Britain is alive and well, had a taxi driver in Cardiff one year openly admit that if they knew people were in the town for Rugby or other major sporting events that they would up the price on a journey, cos they knew people would pay it. Sad fact of life, if you can make an easy buck at someone elses expense then it will be done TST

Lunchy What time does the meeting start? the Adelaide contingent want to know, I think they might be going. PS Aussie mobile not working in UK, will send txt with UK number Cheers TST

I stayed at the Osterport in 2004, if you don't want to walk then there are buses which pass outside the door to Trianglen and you can then connect with another bus up to the stadium. Oh and if you go into town after the meeting then a taxi back to the hotel costs about £10. (at 3 or 4 in the morning) TST

All the best to Wayne for his farewell meeting, shame I can't make it to say farewell in person TST

Huh I've been over that bl@@dy border so many times in the last week I think I have lost a whole day . And whats with the fruit fly thing at the quarantine station.... don't they know these things have wings and can fly!!!. What's the point checking my car for "illegal substances" (fruit) TST PS I found the torch, Will you be needing it for Gillman?

I'm remembering back a few GP years now... wasn't their some kind of controversy about tyres, FIM insisted that these tyres were used and riders said they were dangerous. Is it possible that Ryan's "new" tyre was similar in construction to these "old" ones? TST