Paulco 7,072 Posted August 21, 2018 I seem to remember Zetterstrom copping a ban for choosing Poland over this . That kind of action is no longer a viable option now that Poland are the Exhalted ones in Planet speedway . But you honestly cant blame any rider , these BSPA events are poorly paid and riders would probably earn more after one race in Poland than they would get for winning this . As for Cook's participation , yes it's a bit daft having only ridden two meetings for us , but does it not make it a better meeting him riding in it ? Been a long time since the riders championship in both top leagues had any relevance , they really are just another run of the mill open meetings . But i never turn down an excuse to have a piss up in the New Barrack Tavern, so i'll be there . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,213 Posted August 21, 2018 I think it is now time to scrap this competition, as others have said it is not a serious meeting anyway, riders riding with only 2 matches to qualify, one rider riding in Poland, I thought all riders had to commit to riding in this meeting if they qualified, and you can bet others will withdraw either on the day or the day before due to mysterious problems that will immediately disappear Lets just have an open meeting with riders invited, although how you would get agreement on that is beyond me 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,213 Posted August 21, 2018 8 hours ago, Paulco said: As for Cook's participation , yes it's a bit daft having only ridden two meetings for us , but does it not make it a better meeting him riding in it ? Been a long time since the riders championship in both top leagues had any relevance , they really are just another run of the mill open meetings . But i never turn down an excuse to have a piss up in the New Barrack Tavern, so i'll be there . it does make it better meeting I agree, but who has he replaced, would it have been a better meeting with them in it and withdraw one of the others, where do we stop, do we say certain riders have no chance of winning so what's the point of them riding? are there riders not riding, who have ridden in CL this year, who perform better at Sheffield? they would also make for a better meeting, where do we stop, or do we just invite the 16 riders we think would perform at Sheffield? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,341 Posted August 21, 2018 Like Paulco says no one really cares what you call the meeting and who is there nowadays,for most clubs it's a supporters bus trip and a good day out and hope to see a decent speedway meeting.Result is irrelevant . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,474 Posted August 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Like Paulco says no one really cares what you call the meeting and who is there nowadays,for most clubs it's a supporters bus trip and a good day out and hope to see a decent speedway meeting.Result is irrelevant . Definition of speedway these days. Do bus trips still exist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normski 1,315 Posted August 21, 2018 7 minutes ago, Crump99 said: Definition of speedway these days. Do bus trips still exist They do in berwick 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,341 Posted August 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, Crump99 said: Definition of speedway these days. Do bus trips still exist Berwick and Glasgow certainly do.Their fans fans still enjoy a day out even if the result doesn't go their way 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted August 21, 2018 39 minutes ago, Normski said: They do in berwick and Newcastle. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthegearbutnaeidea 1,734 Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Tsunami said: and Newcastle. Do mini vans count? Edited August 21, 2018 by allthegearbutnaeidea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted August 21, 2018 23 minutes ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: Do mini vans count? Wey aye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,474 Posted August 21, 2018 Must be a northern concept. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normski 1,315 Posted August 21, 2018 Riders Championship was always a big occasion in days gone by especially at Wimbledon. Best dressed bus nowadays a 1 in 4 chance of winning it, Miss NL Speedway as it was then all leading up to the meeting itself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted August 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Normski said: Riders Championship was always a big occasion in days gone by especially at Wimbledon. Best dressed bus nowadays a 1 in 4 chance of winning it, Miss NL Speedway as it was then all leading up to the meeting itself. Same as the Provincial League Riders Championship at Belle Vue in the 60's. Great day out with the Zoo and then the Speedway at night, and chips on the way home. We sent over 19 bus loads in about 1964ish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) On 8/20/2018 at 6:32 PM, The Third Man said: sorry , quoted wrong post . Edited August 21, 2018 by jenga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted August 21, 2018 24 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Same as the Provincial League Riders Championship at Belle Vue in the 60's. Great day out with the Zoo and then the Speedway at night, and chips on the way home. We sent over 19 bus loads in about 1964ish. who were your riders in those days ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
