PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted August 11, 2017 He's about to be fined and most probably banned for assaulting an official, imo f*** Craig Cook. HOPE you are proud of that comment and not in a position where you might actually need some help. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,977 Posted August 11, 2017 HOPE you are proud of that comment and not in a position where you might actually need some help. The trouble is Phil,speedway is a dangerous sport and anyone,i mean anyone,who has problems shouldn't be on a speedway track.That means darcy Ward,Antonio Lindbäck,seemingly Chris Holder and now Craig Cook.People need help to sort out their problems and only when they have got professional help and have their problems under control should they be let back on track We currently have a big discussion about how safe are the tracks,but what about riders who have drink,drugs or mental problems who are allowed to race against 3 other blokes????? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted August 11, 2017 The trouble is Phil,speedway is a dangerous sport and anyone,i mean anyone,who has problems shouldn't be on a speedway track.That means darcy Ward,Antonio Lindbäck,seemingly Chris Holder and now Craig Cook.People need help to sort out their problems and only when they have got professional help and have their problems under control should they be let back on track We currently have a big discussion about how safe are the tracks,but what about riders who have drink,drugs or mental problems who are allowed to race against 3 other blokes????? And presumably allowed to assault track officials. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hacksaw Jim Duggan 199 Posted August 11, 2017 HOPE you are proud of that comment and not in a position where you might actually need some help. It would be easier for fans to afford riders a degree of empathy when “help” is required if their actions at other times weren’t so dislikeable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalterPlinge 657 Posted August 11, 2017 And presumably allowed to assault track officials. Guess there's 2 sides to every story, and in contrast to the version you're heard about Cook assaulting a track official, I've heard that it was Cook who was assaulted BY the official, who I'm told (despite being described as the Clerk of the Course in Peter Oakes' report) DOESN'T actually hold a Clerk of the Course licence, and is only an ordinary track official. Seems a frustrated Cook did ride into the pits (instead of cutting his engine at the pits gate) but the track official should have just reported this to the real Clerk of the Course, instead of physically assaulting Cook and knocking him off his bike. Of course Cook shouldn't retaliate, but it's an adrenaline sport... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted August 11, 2017 Guess there's 2 sides to every story, and in contrast to the version you're heard about Cook assaulting a track official, I've heard that it was Cook who was assaulted BY the official, who I'm told (despite being described as the Clerk of the Course in Peter Oakes' report) DOESN'T actually hold a Clerk of the Course licence, and is only an ordinary track official. Seems a frustrated Cook did ride into the pits (instead of cutting his engine at the pits gate) but the track official should have just reported this to the real Clerk of the Course, instead of physically assaulting Cook and knocking him off his bike. Of course Cook shouldn't retaliate, but it's an adrenaline sport... The referee told the riders before the start, that they should not return to the pits in the event of a re-start. Cook chose to ignore that and he rode into the official and fell off his bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalterPlinge 657 Posted August 11, 2017 (edited) The referee told the riders before the start, that they should not return to the pits in the event of a re-start. Cook chose to ignore that and he rode into the official and fell off his bike. Seems to largely fit with what I heard that Cook tried to ride into the pits but an "official" blocked his way causing him to fall off his bike. Would have thought the obvious course of action would have been to allow him into the pits unobstructed, and leave it to the referee make a decision on disqualification if necessary, rather than trying to block the way and cause an accident and a health and safety issue. Edited August 11, 2017 by WalterPlinge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,723 Posted August 11, 2017 Seems to largely fit with what I heard that Cook tried to ride into the pits but an "official" blocked his way causing him to fall off his bike. Would have thought the obvious course of action would have been to allow him into the pits unobstructed, and leave it to the referee make a decision on disqualification if necessary, rather than trying to block the way and cause an accident and a health and safety issue. The Health and safety issue IS riding in the pits. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,141 Posted August 11, 2017 The referee told the riders before the start, that they should not return to the pits in the event of a re-start. Cook chose to ignore that and he rode into the official and fell off his bike. If the ref told riders not to return to the pits in the event of a restart........ why were the pit gates open? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,977 Posted August 11, 2017 If the ref told riders not to return to the pits in the event of a restart........ why were the pit gates open? To let mechanics out on the track???At a guess 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted August 11, 2017 If the ref told riders not to return to the pits in the event of a restart........ why were the pit gates open? from what i seen at the end of every race the gates was opened and Jason Pipe came out and stopped the riders from returning to the pits, trying to ensure they dismounted at pit entrance after turning around on backstraight..He stopped every rider, which is fair enough imo, and he didnt look/seem to be being a d!ck about it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,056 Posted August 11, 2017 Pre SWC Cook looked the real deal, British Champ and winning two qualifiers on his road to the GP Challenge. Since then his form and confidence has just about deserted him, maybe its nerves, maybe it mechanical, maybe he is putting to much pressure on himself, whatever it is he needs to get back to his form he has earlier in the season. When he qualified for the GP Challenge I genuinely thought he had a chance of getting to next years SGP, now I dont see him finishing anywhere near a qualifying spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damosuzuki 696 Posted August 11, 2017 Cook is a star, and I hope he qualifies for the gp series. This pits business is probably handbags. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuxtonTiger 122 Posted August 11, 2017 How can he be unfit to ride on Thursday but fit again by today, has he a majic doctor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted August 11, 2017 Guess there's 2 sides to every story... In which case you should have an independent investigation / hearing, call the witnesses to what happened and a judgement should be made based upon the facts as they are established. All this "I heard of someone who saw something" speculation doesn't really help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
