nbaynes 69 Posted September 19, 2017 Obviously no concept of the word "some" in the phrase " is lacking in some of our so called top riders". Note that the context is also speedway specific. But if you want names for the frame, start with Craig Cook. The perpeptual big fish in the smallest of ponds. Sometimes a winner of the lesser competitions, sometimes scraping through as the "best of the rest". Scared stiff of plying his trade in Poland amongst the big boys on a regular basis though, isn't he? Such is the CV of Britain's Champion and second best rider. As for the third best and the rest...well...and yet some fans are happy with that. Another brave keyboard warrior who thinks he has the credentials to pass judgement on people who risk their lives and ride speedway bikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted September 20, 2017 Just watched a Polish play off meeting where Tai's team got a 5-1 in last heat. Tai leapt over the air fence and climbed up the outer fence with the Polish fans going bonkers. Can't imagine we will ever see that passion again in the UK from riders or fans 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dempo 124 Posted September 20, 2017 Crushing old fellas with their program boards would be nasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted September 20, 2017 Funny though, hang on maybe I'm an old fella these days. Certainly feels like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted September 20, 2017 Just watched a Polish play off meeting where Tai's team got a 5-1 in last heat. Tai leapt over the air fence and climbed up the outer fence with the Polish fans going bonkers. Can't imagine we will ever see that passion again in the UK from riders or fans A horrible vision comes to mind of a rider vaulting the air fence, then tap dancing over the tarpaulin dog track covers, avoiding the retaining tyres like they were IED's, then climbing over another fence and landing on top of some old lady sat in a camping chair that promptly collapses causing carnage and mayhem all over the place, not to mention a spilt cup of tea and a half eaten cucumber sandwich falling into the mud... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,723 Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) Early start to the action on Sunday with Polsat sport coming on air at 11.45 am UK time with 1st race 12 noon Tarnow v Gdansk 2nd leg Nice Polska league final (32-40)- teams https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/zuzel/relacja/80564/grupa-azoty-unia-tarnow-zdunek-wybrzeze-gdansk The Extraleague follows with N sport on air at 2.30pm UK time 1st race 3pm bronze medal 2nd leg Zielona Gora v Gorzow (38-52)- teams https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/zuzel/relacja/80723/ekantorpl-falubaz-zielona-gora-cash-broker-stal-gorzow This is followed by the big one at 6pm UK time grand final 2nd leg Wroclaw v Leszno (41-49)-teams https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/zuzel/relacja/80724/betard-sparta-wroclaw-fogo-unia-leszno http://www.soccer-live.pl/transmisje.php?id=motorsport https://www.meczyki.pl/ http://livelooker.com/en/tv,7,speedway.html Edited September 22, 2017 by racers and royals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dempo 124 Posted September 23, 2017 Reading that Drabik WILL be racing tomorrow..unless my google translator is way off the mark... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,723 Posted September 23, 2017 Reading that Drabik WILL be racing tomorrow..unless my google translator is way off the mark...If he is back they will have a chance- his replacement Lars Skupien has done nothing !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted September 23, 2017 Just watched a Polish play off meeting where Tai's team got a 5-1 in last heat. Tai leapt over the air fence and climbed up the outer fence with the Polish fans going bonkers. Can't imagine we will ever see that passion again in the UK from riders or fans I bet you would for £1,000 a point and a win bonus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shockster 400 Posted September 23, 2017 Assume Smektala is riding at 7 for Leszno? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,723 Posted September 23, 2017 Assume Smektala is riding at 7 for Leszno? Yes clubs only need to name 1 reserve before the day of the meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiseguy 214 Posted September 24, 2017 Hard to tell whats going on but looks like a bit of anger in the pits at tarnow, Gdansk don't seem happy with heat 9. didn't see much wrong myself though can understand their frustration Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 214 Posted September 24, 2017 Thomsen fainted in pits if translation correct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiseguy 214 Posted September 24, 2017 Thomsen fainted in pits if translation correct if that's the case, I assume he is out of the meeting and could be the end of Gdansk's final shame as it was going to the wire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites