rjsj9803 322 Posted August 2, 2019 I am just glad I'm a speedway fan as we all are here, but even happier that I don't have to explain why only half the field bother with official qualifying to a casual follower, this has to be a new low ebb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,712 Posted August 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, rjsj9803 said: I am just glad I'm a speedway fan as we all are here, but even happier that I don't have to explain why only half the field bother with official qualifying to a casual follower, this has to be a new low ebb! It`s not about bothering- they just can`t say to Grudziadz, Zielona Gora Lublin and Czestochowa that they can`t ride for them tonight. All 16 are at Malilla for the next round. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,712 Posted August 2, 2019 So Tai agrees with me about Friday`s on GP weekends being sacrosanct. Now what will he and the other riders do with the Extraleague for next season ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted August 2, 2019 24 minutes ago, racers and royals said: So Tai agrees with me about Friday`s on GP weekends being sacrosanct. Now what will he and the other riders do with the Extraleague for next season ???? GO where the money is. Simple. Only when there is no Polish league to get in the way of Friday practise will any rider do otherwise 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,712 Posted August 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mark said: GO where the money is. Simple. Only when there is no Polish league to get in the way of Friday practise will any rider do otherwise I`m not so sure- Phil Morris when interviewed i think said not compulsory "at the moment" We shall see what happens this winter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, racers and royals said: I`m not so sure- Phil Morris when interviewed i think said not compulsory "at the moment" We shall see what happens this winter. If practise is made complusorty then it could ruin the GP series. The big money is in the Polish League surely. Riders need to earn cash. It would be best if the Poles worked with the GP bosses. I can't see why practise can't be at Noon or 1pm on the same day as the GP. It's happened at plenty of meetings to prove it works ok 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,712 Posted August 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mark said: If practise is made complusorty then it could ruin the GP series. The big money is in the Polish League surely. Riders need to earn cash. It would be best if the Poles worked with the GP bosses. I can't see why practise can't be at Noon or 1pm on the same day as the GP. It's happened at plenty of meetings to prove it works ok Why should they- plenty of non GP Friday/ Sunday`s when they can run 14 matches- after all they have nearly a month off in July for no good reason. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r8gdp 461 Posted August 2, 2019 The world championship should be the most important event for the riders it's not as if the polish authorities have to run meeting s on Friday s before gps . Would be interesting to ask the riders if they would rather have a league championship medal or be crowned the world champion especially the polish riders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted August 2, 2019 riders will go where they earn most money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r8gdp 461 Posted August 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, Mark said: riders will go where they earn most money But surely being world champion gives you more clout to earn more money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,712 Posted August 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, Mark said: riders will go where they earn most money Hopefully when Woffy is on BT Sport on Monday August 12th (Wolves v Peterborough) there will be an opportunity for someone to ask him what he wants to happen with regards to GP practice and the Extraleague. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted August 2, 2019 Just now, r8gdp said: But surely being world champion gives you more clout to earn more money I don't know but there are 14 losers in the GP series who won't be Champion. The new Polish TV contract is massive. Every rider earns huge points money and sponsorship Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted August 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, racers and royals said: Hopefully when Woffy is on BT Sport on Monday August 12th (Wolves v Peterborough) there will be an opportunity for someone to ask him what he wants to happen with regards to GP practice and the Extraleague. he can say what he likes but he won't make the final decision and, as a pro who wants to earn large money, he'll go where the money is. He is very open opioniated but Wroclaw pay him plenty so he may be tactful for a change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r8gdp 461 Posted August 2, 2019 Can see what you're saying mark but could it be that the riders that go on to be world champion s have that inner drive, selfishness if you like to want it more . This year is a special year as we are going to have a different world champion it's so open I think it will go to the one who ups his game and wants it's more . For me I think Emil s just starting to move forward this year and had got the edge , probably just given him the kiss off death now lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, r8gdp said: Can see what you're saying mark but could it be that the riders that go on to be world champion s have that inner drive, selfishness if you like to want it more . This year is a special year as we are going to have a different world champion it's so open I think it will go to the one who ups his game and wants it's more . For me I think Emil s just starting to move forward this year and had got the edge , probably just given him the kiss off death now lol Selfishness is one thing. Earning money another. I would like to see Emil as champ. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
