stevehone 3,429 Posted August 2, 2016 my pictures from the Race-off here >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_womble/albums/72157668915826214 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyler42 150 Posted August 3, 2016 Fantastic effort to get 2nd, when I was one of many doubters who thought we would be in the final just to make up the numbers. The proof in the pudding will be next year, when we will have to qualify and progress to the semi final and then on to the final. If we can achieve that, then maybe our fortunes as a international speedway nation will be turning a corner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,659 Posted August 3, 2016 Fantastic effort to get 2nd, when I was one of many doubters who thought we would be in the final just to make up the numbers. The proof in the pudding will be next year, when we will have to qualify and progress to the semi final and then on to the final. If we can achieve that, then maybe our fortunes as a international speedway nation will be turning a corner. We're automatically in the Semi-Finals. We should make the Race-Off but getting to the Final will be a tough job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topsoil 2,498 Posted August 3, 2016 Has the venue(s) for next year been confirmed? Any ideas where it could be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarkens 119 Posted August 3, 2016 Host countries since 2001: PolandUK Denmark UK Poland Denmark Poland Denmark Poland Denmark Poland Sweden Czech Rep Poland Denmark UK Looks to me like it's our turn since the last two were in Denmark and the UK. Seems like this is the pattern lately: Poland, xx, xx, Poland, xx, xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
no-brakes-uk 76 Posted August 3, 2016 Host countries since 2001: Poland UK Denmark UK Poland Denmark Poland Denmark Poland Denmark Poland Sweden Czech Rep Poland Denmark UK Looks to me like it's our turn since the last two were in Denmark and the UK. Seems like this is the pattern lately: Poland, xx, xx, Poland, xx, xx Is it any wonder Poland have won so many golds? Although they have now won in Denmark and UK as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,723 Posted August 3, 2016 Host countries since 2001: Poland UK Denmark UK Poland Denmark Poland Denmark Poland Denmark Poland Sweden Czech Rep Poland Denmark UK Looks to me like it's our turn since the last two were in Denmark and the UK. Seems like this is the pattern lately: Poland, xx, xx, Poland, xx, xx Maybe the revamped stadium in Wroclaw would be favourite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james1234 49 Posted August 3, 2016 I thought Gorzow have got it in 2019 so maybe Sweden next year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarkens 119 Posted August 3, 2016 I think it's more likely to have Poland organising it in 2017 AND 2019 rather than not organising it 4 years in a row, so my guess would be Poland 2017 (possibly Wroclaw), Sweden or Denmark 2018 and Poland 2019 (Gorzow) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,140 Posted August 3, 2016 I'm all for giving recognised speedway nations a go at the final, but with the system as it is where the host nation go straight to the final I wouldnt like to see it go to Latvia, Croatia, Slovakia, Italy or even Czech and Germany. I would say its Sweden next, then Poland, Denmark and then uk again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarkens 119 Posted August 3, 2016 Like JasonFalcons said, SWC 2019 will be in Gorzow - http://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/4495/, so definitely not Denmark in 2019 and most likely not Poland in 2018 since we never had any country hosting SWC two years in a row Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted August 4, 2016 my pictures from SWC Final practice >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_womble/albums/72157671897944516 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted August 4, 2016 If the SWC is to have the host nation seeded to the final that host country MUST be worth their place in that final. Having a 3 team final would be a farce. It could be argued GB didn't deserve a place in 2016 but we have the world champion and got a silver. Can't see CZ, Germany, Latvia doing the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,972 Posted August 4, 2016 Maybe not,but Russia could.If Ice Speedway can organise international competitions,i think they can also do speedway.One side gives one answer,the other side, a completely different one.Who do we believe?I personally wouldn't trust either.Think there is a need for differing rules based on which country is hosting the event.Was crazy to put CZ through to the final,but any country should be able to host the meetings if they have the right facilities etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,659 Posted August 5, 2016 Personally, the host nation should be At the race-off. Almost everyone agrees with that? Maybe, as with at Belle Vue this year ticket prices should be for both race-off and final regardless. That way the venue doesn't lose out financially Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
