screm 8,050 Posted September 27, 2016 So the Polish authorities are flexing their muscle and saying their top league riders can only race in two leagues! Talk about holding riders to ransom! Don`t think it will last long, maybe they could put pressure on the Polish riders, who mostly do only two leagues anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted September 27, 2016 So the Polish authorities are flexing their muscle and saying their top league riders can only race in two leagues! Talk about holding riders to ransom! Obviously highly impressed by the BSPA saying that British riders can't race in the SEC. Nothing new really. The Swedish authorities flexed their muscles in the 1970's resulting in Anders Michanek & co being prevented from racing in Britain for a time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pawel115 251 Posted September 28, 2016 The new rule which is suppose to take effect Nov 1 limits any rider who rides in polish Extraliga(applies to all riders regardless of nationality) to race in only 1 other league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted September 28, 2016 (edited) The new rule which is suppose to take effect Nov 1 limits any rider who rides in polish Extraliga(applies to all riders regardless of nationality) to race in only 1 other league. How can that be right, unfair on other leagues and riders who do more than two. Selfish imo, when things go titties up in Poland the other leagues will remember this rule! Edited September 28, 2016 by Trees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted September 28, 2016 After trying to follow where riders are riding this year, it seems that Polish Speedway RULES! OK! After the talks of progress in the British Leagues, there has been talk of fixed race nights, wed/thur or thur/fri when GP's allow. Then the Poles decided to race Sunday/Fridays with some Wednesday, the Swedish Leagues had to adjust and we fitted in where we could. Now they are stipulating to the riders - Polish League plus 1 other. What would happen to their squad riders that do not get regular rides. This might have a major bearing on the EGM/AGM to recruit the top riders to our league. The Swedish League might have something to say also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted September 28, 2016 After trying to follow where riders are riding this year, it seems that Polish Speedway RULES! OK! After the talks of progress in the British Leagues, there has been talk of fixed race nights, wed/thur or thur/fri when GP's allow. Then the Poles decided to race Sunday/Fridays with some Wednesday, the Swedish Leagues had to adjust and we fitted in where we could. Now they are stipulating to the riders - Polish League plus 1 other. What would happen to their squad riders that do not get regular rides. This might have a major bearing on the EGM/AGM to recruit the top riders to our league. The Swedish League might have something to say also. does restraint of trade apply in Poland and central Europe ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted September 29, 2016 So the Polish authorities are flexing their muscle and saying their top league riders can only race in two leagues! Talk about holding riders to ransom! The new rule which is suppose to take effect Nov 1 limits any rider who rides in polish Extraliga(applies to all riders regardless of nationality) to race in only 1 other league. How can that be right, unfair on other leagues and riders who do more than two. Selfish imo, when things go titties up in Poland the other leagues will remember this rule! Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't I recall that this was the intention of the FIM a year or two ago? Perhaps the Poles are the first to announce their compliance with some FIM directive that has been passed since the announcement of their intention? http://sportowefakty.wp.pl/zuzel/499248/fim-moze-ograniczyc-zawodnikom-liczbe-startow-marek-cieslak-niech-wybieraja-dwie By all means have a dig at the Poles if you are that way inclinded, but don't be surprised if other national bodies make similar announcements in the near future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,717 Posted September 29, 2016 Got my best friend back- my laptop and trying to catch up. This Sunday should be a relegation/ promotion 1st leg Lodz v Leszno however I`m pretty sure this is not happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,717 Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) Great short video on Zielona Gora celebrating 70 years http://zuzel.falubaz.com/post/sympozjum-z-okazji-70-lecia-zuzla-w-zielonej-gorze-videoOn Saturday 8th October there is a live stream of the Rawicz staged final of the MPPK competition- teams http://sportowefakty.wp.pl/zuzel/wydarzenie/61092The MPPK is the Polish pairs championships- so should have a good line-up.starts 1.40pm UK time with 1st race at 2pm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRZF0lF-K24 Edited October 5, 2016 by racers and royals 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandonbee48 1,194 Posted October 6, 2016 Got my best friend back- my laptop and trying to catch up. This Sunday should be a relegation/ promotion 1st leg Lodz v Leszno however I`m pretty sure this is not happening. I've forwarded this to your better half. Better put your crash helmet on 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,717 Posted October 7, 2016 Great short video on Zielona Gora celebrating 70 years http://zuzel.falubaz.com/post/sympozjum-z-okazji-70-lecia-zuzla-w-zielonej-gorze-video On Saturday 8th October there is a live stream of the Rawicz staged final of the MPPK competition- teams http://sportowefakty.wp.pl/zuzel/wydarzenie/61092 The MPPK is the Polish pairs championships- so should have a good line-up. starts 1.40pm UK time with 1st race at 2pm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRZF0lF-K24 MPPK final rained-off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandonbee48 1,194 Posted October 7, 2016 MPPK final rained-off So its 3 rugby matches for couch potato Saturday then. Thanks for letting us know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,717 Posted November 1, 2016 Short video of the highlights of the 2016 season(for some of us anyway ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya2CCR5ye4o 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
