semion 2,192 Posted June 20, 2014 Maybe as Cook as no overseas Teams he needs the money. More a case of economics than Commitment ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted June 20, 2014 Although including 3 accomplished guest, I believe, the Stars traveling to Lakeside, still weakens our side. But in saying that, Lakeside have now lost their 2 top riders and I feel their lost is a far bigger than ours. Read come comical tweets directed to Smolinski for the Watts accident. Apparently, a bad crash that was avoidable. Sorry to hear of Davey injuries and hope he makes a speedy recovery. Always thought we would've won this match anyway, but I feel now, with the makeshift teams, the task has become easier...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,765 Posted June 20, 2014 Maybe as Cook as no overseas Teams he needs the money. More a case of economics than Commitment ? No doubt he is on a decent wedge at Edinburgh so he'd be daft to turn down 14 or 15 straightforward points tonight. I don't personally blame any rider if they want to fly out the day before, this is GP qualifying after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazysue 613 Posted June 20, 2014 Is there anyone going to this meeting who would be able to text updates to the Updates site? If so, could you please send me a private message including your mobile number. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,482 Posted June 20, 2014 No doubt he is on a decent wedge at Edinburgh so he'd be daft to turn down 14 or 15 straightforward points tonight. I don't personally blame any rider if they want to fly out the day before, this is GP qualifying after all. I think practice is in the afternoon so No big deal flying over in the morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 132 Posted June 20, 2014 Maybe as Cook as no overseas Teams he needs the money. More a case of economics than Commitment ? Guess Harris and Andersen would be needing the money too then??!!!! Think it's a case of if you want to ride for your club (Poles excepted) then you can do... Unfortunately, commitment to clubs is slowly dying away these days in favour of chasing personal glory... I'm pleased some still know where their roots are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted June 20, 2014 Read come comical tweets directed to Smolinski for the Watts accident. Apparently, a bad crash that was avoidable. Sorry to hear of Davey injuries and hope he makes a speedy recovery. Always thought we would've won this match anyway, but I feel now, with the makeshift teams, the task has become easier...... What occurred with the crash? And what has been tweeted? PLEASE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted June 20, 2014 Cook is also at Edinburgh tonight showing his commitment to the team that pays his wages then flying out early tomorrow to get to the practice in Gorican early afternoon... Edinburgh to Heathrow for a 6 am flight!! Nice!! What occurred with the crash? And what has been tweeted? PLEASE! Davey is released from hospital and is travelling to Torun for more specialist advice!! The 2 specialists so far have said no operation required but one says out for 6 weeks; the other out for 2 weeks, so understandably he wants another opinion. Oh and btw Davey has just been sacked by his Swedish club!! Disgusting behaviour!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon Hammer 576 Posted June 20, 2014 Get well soon Davey. Going to miss Lewis & Davey big time - Hope Ben brings his British Final form. Will be happy with a point tonight - C'mon you Hammers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,765 Posted June 20, 2014 I think practice is in the afternoon so No big deal flying over in the morning. Travelling, practicing and competing all in one day must be fairly demanding, can't blame riders who want to travel today, get a good kip and concentrate on the task in hand tomorrow. Fair play to those riding for their clubs this evening but we shouldn't chastise those putting their world championship hopes first IMO. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted June 20, 2014 What occurred with the crash? And what has been tweeted? PLEASE! The jest of the tweets says that Smolinski hit Watts from the back going for a space that wasn't there, Creating a bad smash that could've been avoided. Then other tweeters were asking was his switch in the On or Off position. I can only assume, these comments were made before they knew the extent of Davey's injuries... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,717 Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Porsing heavy crash in Denmark tonight. Taken off the track by ambulance Edited June 20, 2014 by racers and royals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
castrolargh 262 Posted June 20, 2014 Porsing heavy crash in Denmark tonight. Taken off the track by ambulanceAh no, hope he is ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,765 Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Blackbird is only going to have five rides tonight by the look of it while either Graversen or Rose will have four. Either a schoolboy error or a conscious decision to let Lewis R get extra experience at Arena? EDIT Blackbird replaces Rose in heat 12 so schoolboy error by the look of it Edited June 20, 2014 by Gordon Bennett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted June 20, 2014 Blackbird is only going to have five rides tonight by the look of it while either Graversen or Rose will have four. Either a schoolboy error or a conscious decision to let Lewis R get extra experience at Arena? EDIT Blackbird replaces Rose in heat 12 so schoolboy error by the look of it Must admit. I did wonder why Graversen was in heat 8. Middlo messed up at Coventry too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
