Latvian Gp

[Guest Ashie Smashy]

And Sam Ermolenkos comments 'they need more practise' - he'd be on his bloody arse if there was nothing wrong with the track whatsoever.

 

Sam is proof that the greatest sportsmen in a particular sport don't necessarily make for good commentators.

 

 

 

Didn't know if Crump could pull that off but a truly sensational final saw him to the top of the rostrum. Got to agree with Silver Bee - on form he is quality to watch.

Thought Nicholls was kind of unlucky, he had 1 s*** ride but had the track not caught him out before it was sorted out, he'd have made the semis (well, it would have been pretty likely). Rode well in 3 of his races though so maybe can perform well in the last few GPs and get into the top 8?

 

Agree Re Crump, superb final. Disagree over Nicholls, how many times does it blow it when it counts, he is a loser in that respect compared to the top riders who hold their nerve. Shame because he is a great rider, but he can't cut it at the top level until he sorts his head out.

 

[Guest Sir Lunchalot]

Maybe I'm dim but exactly how did Pedersen get the spot in the semi finals on a count back over Nicholls ?

 

I looked at the speedwayworld.tv site and it shows both Pedersen and Nicholls having one win, two seconds, and two fourths for 7 points, but it shows Nicholls finished in front of Pedersen when they met (heat 5). Nicholls also had the lower jacket number (8 vs 11) if that counts.

 

What have I missed ? Or is the speedwayworld site wrong ?

 

Edit : Just found out Nicholls had an exclusion and that ranks worse than a finished race in fourth, seems crazy to me but never mind.

Edited August 31, 2008 by Sir Lunchalot
Found out an exclusion is worse than a finished last

[Guest Ashie Smashy]

Edit : Just found out Nicholls had an exclusion and that ranks worse than a finished race in fourth, seems crazy to me but never mind.

 

 

Indeed, dunno why they don't simply have a run off when riders finish level on points. Fairer, and provides more entertainment for the fans.

[BigFatDave 258]

Maybe I'm dim?

 

What have I missed?

 

Or is the world wrong ?

 

Edit : Just found out I'm crazy too but never mind.

This is no time for introspection or self-doubt, Lunchy, pull yourself together.

 

I put it down to all that lovely Pomgolian weather you've been wallowing in.

 

Let's just hope spiderweb isn't infected as well!

 

PS Well Done Crumpy!!

[Trees 2,814]

Owwwww a run off would completely mess up the tv schedules, deary me!

[barrow boy 119]

Did you hear the one about If Chris Harris wins this one he could qualify provided he finishes in front of Freddie Lindgren.

[pugwash 3,208]

And now we have the Latvia Gp Quiz, compiled by Tony Millard:-

 

#1. Who is the track record holder?

#2. Who is the Man from Mildura?

#3. How many times has the Man from Mildura won the Ausralian championship.

#4. On which countries licence does the Norwegian Rune Holta ride on?

#5. How old is Greg Hancock?

#6. Who is the youngest rider in the GP series and how old is he? Allegedly.

 

#1. Who is the track record holder?

#2. Who is the Man from Mildura?

#3. How many times has the Man from Mildura won the Ausralian championship.

#4. On which countries licence does the Norwegian Rune Holta ride on?

#5. How old is Greg Hancock?

#6. Who is the youngest rider in the GP series and how old is he? Allegedly.

 

#1. Who is the track record holder?

#2. Who is the Man from Mildura?

#3. How many times has the Man from Mildura won the Ausralian championship.

#4. On which countries licence does the Norwegian Rune Holta ride on?

#5. How old is Greg Hancock?

#6. Who is the youngest rider in the GP series and how old is he? Allegedly.

 

#1. Who is the track record holder?

#2. Who is the Man from Mildura?

#3. How many times has the Man from Mildura won the Ausralian championship.

#4. On which countries licence does the Norwegian Rune Holta ride on?

#5. How old is Greg Hancock?

#6. Who is the youngest rider in the GP series and how old is he? Allegedly.

 

#1. Who is the track record holder?

#2. Who is the Man from Mildura?

#3. How many times has the Man from Mildura won the Ausralian championship.

#4. On which countries licence does the Norwegian Rune Holta ride on?

#5. How old is Greg Hancock?

#6. Who is the youngest rider in the GP series and how old is he? Allegedly.

 

Answers to T Millard at www.repeataphrase.com

The winner gets an all expenses paid trip to sit next to Tony in the commentary box at the next GP. (Ear deafenders will be supplied).

Small print:- Sky commentary box may not actually be situated at the track. Sky TV will no way be held responsible if winner shoves microphone down Millards throat at first mention of any of the above.

[Guest Ashie Smashy]

Answers to T Millard at www.repeataphrase.com

The winner gets an all expenses paid trip to sit next to Tony in the commentary box at the next GP. (Ear deafenders will be supplied).

Small print:- Sky commentary box may not actually be situated at the track. Sky TV will no way be held responsible if winner shoves microphone down Millards throat at first mention of any of the above.

 

 

I can beat that with Pearson's 'repeataphrase', his new latest fad being 'to be fair'.

[screm 8,048]

And now we have the Latvia Gp Quiz, compiled by Tony Millard:-

 

#1. Who is the track record holder?

#2. Who is the Man from Mildura?

#3. How many times has the Man from Mildura won the Ausralian championship.

#4. On which countries licence does the Norwegian Rune Holta ride on?

#5. How old is Greg Hancock?

#6. Who is the youngest rider in the GP series and how old is he? Allegedly.

 

#1. Who is the track record holder?

#2. Who is the Man from Mildura?

#3. How many times has the Man from Mildura won the Ausralian championship.

#4. On which countries licence does the Norwegian Rune Holta ride on?

#5. How old is Greg Hancock?

#6. Who is the youngest rider in the GP series and how old is he? Allegedly.

 

#1. Who is the track record holder?

#2. Who is the Man from Mildura?

#3. How many times has the Man from Mildura won the Ausralian championship.

#4. On which countries licence does the Norwegian Rune Holta ride on?

#5. How old is Greg Hancock?

#6. Who is the youngest rider in the GP series and how old is he? Allegedly.

 

#1. Who is the track record holder?

#2. Who is the Man from Mildura?

#3. How many times has the Man from Mildura won the Ausralian championship.

#4. On which countries licence does the Norwegian Rune Holta ride on?

#5. How old is Greg Hancock?

#6. Who is the youngest rider in the GP series and how old is he? Allegedly.

 

#1. Who is the track record holder?

#2. Who is the Man from Mildura?

#3. How many times has the Man from Mildura won the Ausralian championship.

#4. On which countries licence does the Norwegian Rune Holta ride on?

#5. How old is Greg Hancock?

#6. Who is the youngest rider in the GP series and how old is he? Allegedly.

 

Answers to T Millard at www.repeataphrase.com

The winner gets an all expenses paid trip to sit next to Tony in the commentary box at the next GP. (Ear deafenders will be supplied).

Small print:- Sky commentary box may not actually be situated at the track. Sky TV will no way be held responsible if winner shoves microphone down Millards throat at first mention of any of the above.

Ive a new favourite Millardism.After Jonsson was excluded for exceding 2min,Millard"a second is as good as a mile".

[colincooke 0]

And now we have the Latvia Gp Quiz, compiled by Tony Millard:-

 

#1. Who is the track record holder?

#2. Who is the Man from Mildura?

#3. How many times has the Man from Mildura won the Ausralian championship.

#4. On which countries licence does the Norwegian Rune Holta ride on?

#5. How old is Greg Hancock?

#6. Who is the youngest rider in the GP series and how old is he? Allegedly.

 

#1. Who is the track record holder?

#2. Who is the Man from Mildura?

#3. How many times has the Man from Mildura won the Ausralian championship.

#4. On which countries licence does the Norwegian Rune Holta ride on?

#5. How old is Greg Hancock?

#6. Who is the youngest rider in the GP series and how old is he? Allegedly.

 

#1. Who is the track record holder?

#2. Who is the Man from Mildura?

#3. How many times has the Man from Mildura won the Ausralian championship.

#4. On which countries licence does the Norwegian Rune Holta ride on?

#5. How old is Greg Hancock?

#6. Who is the youngest rider in the GP series and how old is he? Allegedly.

 

#1. Who is the track record holder?

#2. Who is the Man from Mildura?

#3. How many times has the Man from Mildura won the Ausralian championship.

#4. On which countries licence does the Norwegian Rune Holta ride on?

#5. How old is Greg Hancock?

#6. Who is the youngest rider in the GP series and how old is he? Allegedly.

 

#1. Who is the track record holder?

#2. Who is the Man from Mildura?

#3. How many times has the Man from Mildura won the Ausralian championship.

#4. On which countries licence does the Norwegian Rune Holta ride on?

#5. How old is Greg Hancock?

#6. Who is the youngest rider in the GP series and how old is he? Allegedly.

 

Answers to T Millard at www.repeataphrase.com

Just out of pure curiosity i've googled this & it came up with the Sky Cartoon Network, BeNaughty Social Network & a site on how to lose stomach fat.

Edited August 31, 2008 by colincooke

[Subedei 0]

Which then showed him roughly level with the other riders when he was excluded, so for all but a split second or two he was there, if not there with the others. Common sense should prevail and let him ride and let the paying public see the best riders not a reserve (in fairness the reserve made real go of it). By excluding him the race is further delayed 4 or 5 minutes.

 

Pure madness.

 

It's not pure madness at all. It's the rules. What next? Not getting excluded if you only touch the tapes a little bit? I mean, as long as you don't break them excluding the rider only delays the meeting. Jonsson was rightly excluded. Barker should've been excluded twice at Coventry last Monday.

 

[barrow boy 119]

I can beat that with Pearson's 'repeataphrase', his new latest fad being 'to be fair'.

I think he beats that with 'Without A Shadow Of A Doubt'

[orion 7,610]

I think he beats that with 'Without A Shadow Of A Doubt'

 

 

But will anyone ever beat tatum saying "without question" ?

[rabbit 1]

Yep, Mullard with his constant conjugation of 'disappoint' - we did think of having a drinking game but figured we'd be trolleyed after the first half dozen heats seeing as uses the word so damn much. Aaarrggh.....

[Subedei 0]

But will anyone ever beat tatum saying "without question" ?

 

More to the point, will anyone ever beat Kelvin Tatum MBE with a dead fish?