Skidder1 7,634 Posted May 9, 2018 I wonder what would have happened if the BSPA had stuck to their Premiership Mondays/Thursdays fixed race nights - having initially agreed those 2 days with the FIM?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted May 9, 2018 WHY not seed the defending champion o the final? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,165 Posted May 9, 2018 15 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: WHY not seed the defending champion o the final? To be honest that does seem to be the obvious answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted May 9, 2018 (edited) 45 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: WHY not seed the defending champion o the final? I imagine Sheffield would like a few hundred (?) extra Aces supporters cheering CC on to pay at the gate on Thursday? It still is what pays the bills. Edited May 9, 2018 by Grand Central Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted May 9, 2018 40 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: WHY not seed the defending champion o the final? It will never happen It makes too much sense, 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,658 Posted May 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Grand Central said: I imagine Sheffield would like a few hundred (?) extra Aces supporters cheering CC on to pay at the gate on Thursday? It still is what pays the bills. I'm not sure Sheffield will receive anything from the meeting?!?. I'm sure the BSPA pay for the hire of the stadiums and all the admissions go straight to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Daniel Smith said: I'm not sure Sheffield will receive anything from the meeting?!?. I'm sure the BSPA pay for the hire of the stadiums and all the admissions go straight to them. It's unfortunate though when some of the things one is most 'sure' of. Turn out to be wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Master 88 10 Posted May 9, 2018 Scott Nichols rode Thursday Night Ipswich and Opposing riders cant see the problem, Should be professional enough at that level to have 2 vans 6 plus bikes and enough Kevlars, and why Practice, track is never the same the next day, and Dugard didn't when he won the British GP at Coventry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,140 Posted May 9, 2018 I just cant believe some of the decisions BSPA make, its as if they dont want this sport to pull itself out of the doldrums. Its got to the point all I am really interested in with speedway now is the GP's. Truly wanted to "get back into speedway", BV (my local track) has the best racing circuit in the UK, but I still cant get myself to go even on a semi regular basis. I feel sorry for CC, knowing he is a bag of nerves, but can do the right thing on occasions, and the BSPA cant snick him into a Tuesday meeting rather then a Thursday meeting - a disgrace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bavarian 766 Posted May 9, 2018 At least the BSPA have avoided putting Chris Harris and James Shanes into the Thursday semi-final at Sheffield, because it clashes with their world long-track meeting in Germany tomorrow (Thursday). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,720 Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, OveFundinFan said: I just cant believe some of the decisions BSPA make, its as if they dont want this sport to pull itself out of the doldrums. Its got to the point all I am really interested in with speedway now is the GP's. Truly wanted to "get back into speedway", BV (my local track) has the best racing circuit in the UK, but I still cant get myself to go even on a semi regular basis. I feel sorry for CC, knowing he is a bag of nerves, but can do the right thing on occasions, and the BSPA cant snick him into a Tuesday meeting rather then a Thursday meeting - a disgrace. Sorry but if he can’t control his nerves he shouldn’t be a speedway rider- lining up for his 1st race on Saturday night in front of 50000 cheering Poles will be the ultimate test(straight through the tapes i wouldn’t wonder) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eduds1 48 Posted May 9, 2018 I know i'm setting myself up for the piss takers on this site, but I have suffered from depression and anxiety for most of my adult life. Over the years the anxiety has got so bad I hate being amongst people and at times even family (Christ knows why), if CC anxiety is that bad he would'nt be riding in front of 50k people. He also should'nt expect the rest of the world to pander to his wants and walk on eggshells when around him. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whisperer 276 Posted May 9, 2018 8 hours ago, Grand Central said: I imagine Sheffield would like a few hundred (?) extra Aces supporters cheering CC on to pay at the gate on Thursday? It still is what pays the bills. Correct, he is more likely to pull from BV at Sheffield rather than Leicester despite both clubs being owned by the same promotion. They must have somebody on the Management Committee looking out for them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted May 10, 2018 Anxiety at whatever level is relatively easily managed ( I know from years of experience ) with a combination of medication and therapy, I am not sure which medication is compatible with professional motorsport but I am sure that CC must be aware of this. It cannot be used as an excuse for poor performance ( if that happens ) IF the correct steps of medication ( where permitted ) and talking therapy are taken. Lets hope that CC is being professional about managing his condition as well as his performances on track. I am a big fan of what he is capable of on track and want to see him conquer his condition at the times when it is most intrusive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,658 Posted May 10, 2018 3 hours ago, waytogo28 said: Anxiety at whatever level is relatively easily managed ( I know from years of experience ) with a combination of medication and therapy That's a very naive statement. Things have worked for you and that's pleasing. For me no amount of medication or therapy is working. Had all sorts of counselling and every antidepressants going to no avail, been out of work for 2yrs now through this, all started from a bang to the head. There is no 1 quick fix to everybody's evils, we're all different. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
