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The Heat by Heat Layout PDF has been added to the KanDysoft web site. Click on:- http://www.kandysoft.com/speedway_files.htm and scroll down to the Leszno button. Danish Webmaster will be adding his Grid layout as per usual. ATB Dave

I believe Danish Webmaster will be producing the Grid type format, as per last year. I shall post a standard (Heat by Heat) layout shortly before the meeting starts. ATB Dave

Glad to be of service! Although there was an error in the gates for heat 3. ATB Dave

Racecards for the EL Pairs can now be downloaded from the KanDysoft Web Site at:- http://www.kandysoft.com/speedway_files.htm Click on the link above, scroll down the page past the list of Speedway Files to find two pdf versions. Both have the same race format, just slightly different layouts. If you do not have Adobe pdf reader, you can download a free version from:- http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/ ATB Dave

Assuming that this event will follow the same format as before, I will put a Racecard on the KanDysoft web-site at around 7:00 pm. This will then have all the confirmed changes. ATB Dave

If you look above the Format on the BSPA Web Site, you will see what I presume is the teams in draw order! LAKESIDE: (Lee Richardson, Jonas Davidsson WOLVERHAMPTON: (Freddie Lindgren, Peter Karlsson COVENTRY: (Chris Harris, Edward Kennett) BELLE VUE: (Krzysztof Kasprzak, Morten Risager) PETERBOROUGH: (Niels K Iversen, Kenneth Bjerre POOLE: (Hans Andersen, Chris Holder) EASTBOURNE: (Lewis Bridger, Davey Watt) IPSWICH: (Scott Nicholls, Danny King) SWINDON: (Leigh Adams, Simon Stead) Assuming it is the same format as in previous years, I will put a Print Out for TV viewers on the KanDysoft web site at around 7:00 pm on Saturday. ATB Dave

Not having a 'pop' at you either Mick, just that you were the first to question the situation. ATB Dave

If you don't agree with it, the answer is simple.......... Don't go! I'm sure that, along with Jason Crump, who has now been confirmed as taking part, there will be plenty of people at Brandon on August 23rd who disagree with you. ATB Dave

...says piratecnic with his Danish avatar! ATB Dave

But maybe it will be of benefit to the travelling fans and enable them to see the meeting and still make their pre-booked flights home? ATB Dave

A traditional layout Heat-by-Heat version of the race card is also available from the KanDysoft website. Use the link below and scroll down to bottom the International Files page for the FREE SWC Final_Print pdf. http://www.kandysoft.com/speedway_files.htm ATB Dave

Thanks to the Danish Webmaster, as ever, for his work for the armchair viewer. If you prefer the traditional Race-by-Race format, I have added a downloadable pdf for the Race Off to the KanDysoft Web site. (based on the KanDysoft SWC_2009 Spreadsheet). http://www.kandysoft.com/Downloads/SWC_PO_%20Print.pdf ATB Dave

Thanks to the Danish Webmaster for his tremendous work. For those of you who prefer the traditional Race-by-Race layout I have added a Race Off pdf (Based on the KanDysoft SWC Spreadsheet) to the KanDysoft site. http://www.kandysoft.com/Downloads/SWC_PO_%20Print.pdf ATB Dave

http://www.kandysoft.com/speedway_files.htm All 11 GP's for only £6 ATB Dave

Sandie's post confirmed in today's Press Release:- TELFORD Ice Speedway chiefs have reluctantly pulled the plug on their plans for February’s big event. And that spells the end of 23 consecutive shows at the Telford Ice Rink… but both Graham Drury and Ian Thomas have vowed to return for the 25th anniversary in 2010. A massive upgrade of plant machinery within the venue threw the event into doubt – and Drury has revealed how there is no 100% guarantee the rink will be available for the roar of the bikes in February. He said: “We have a wonderful relationship with the management at Telford Ice Rink and they have told us it’s only 80% likely the upgrade work will be completed. “If we were to press ahead with the Speedway it would be a big gamble. Over the years we have developed a great reputation for entertainment and there is no way we would jeapordise that. “So it is with great reluctance that Telford 2009 will not be going ahead, but it must be emphasised that we will be back in February 2010 for our 25th anniversary meetings. That will be some occasion. “I felt a statement was necessary because a lot of fans plan their weekend around Telford and many stay overnight in hotels throughout the area. I apologise to all those who are disappointed and look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2010.” ATB Dave

According to the latest FIM release, Maciej Janowski replaces Gomolski at No. 18 ATB Dave

On-Line pdf of GP Rules: http://www.fim.ch/EN/rules/Sportifs/ccpGP/2008/077_en.pdf Snipped from Rule 077.9.2 The Referee is the only person authorised to take decisions in case of any doubt regarding a rider’s placing if disqualified, injured, etc. during a the Big Final. These decisions must be communicated to the person in charge of the Official Results. ATB Dave

The rule regarding Dead Heats has been amended. Points are now shared between the riders. (i.e. two riders dead heat for first 2.5 points each etc.) Could make the who-beat-who tie break revert to a coin toss / ballot / lucky dip if the two (or more) riders then tied on points prior to the semi's. ATB Dave

Correct f-s-p As shown in my post in :- http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/ind...0entry1052608 ATB Dave

The occasion of a tie in the overall standings IS covered in the FIM rules which can be accessed on-line from:- http://www.fim.ch/EN/rules/Sportifs/ccpGP/2007/077_en.pdf ----------------------------------------------------- The Final Overall Grand Prix Classification In case of riders involved in a tie on the Final Overall Grand Prix Classification, at the end of the Grand Prix Series, the following will apply : 1. Run-off for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. 2. Run-off for 8th place, which is the last qualifying place for the following year's Grand Prix Series. 3. For all other placings, the lowest riding number jacket will be considered the better-placed rider. ------------------------------------------------------ Although it does not state a 'Gate' choice method I feel the ballot is/was the fairest way. ATB Dave

Yep...I really wanted to watch the fireworks! ...But what happened on the final bend of the final lap of the final race must have outshone any of the pyrotechnics that followed the presentation! It's a blooming long haul from level 6 Press area, right round the stadium to the Press Conference and we only just arrived in time. Well worth the slog through the bowels of the stadium though, and quite an emotional Press Conference it was too! ATB Dave

For those of us fortunate enough to be in the Press Conference it was also great to see both Jason & Greg acknowledging and praising Chris as a true & worthy winner, also Crumpy leading a round of applause for the British GP Champion. Nice one Jason. ATB Dave

Looks a nice evening in Eskilstuna according to the WebCam http://www.ekuriren.se/?load=kameran ATB Dave

That man Sam is a STAR!! ATB Dave

The Rule has been changed this year. Snipped from The Rule Book: (Which is available for download on the FIM Web Site) http://www.fim.ch/en/default.asp?item=30# 077.8.1 Individual Speedway World Championship Grand Prix Format Riders' gate positions for The Big Final (Heat 23) will be chosen by the participating riders prior to the Heat in the order of their finishing place in the Semi-Finals, the two winners have first and second choice. The two second placed riders have third and fourth choice. The draw order of the two winners and the two second placed riders shall be determined by their total race points scored, including the points they scored in the Semi-Finals. The rider with the highest number of points having the first choice, and so on. ATB Dave