HenryW 1,178 Posted August 3, 2019 That was a fantastic Grand Prix. Some brilliant racing which, once again, proves that when given the right track, these boys can deliver some spectacular entertainment. It's still the best sport in the World when done right. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,240 Posted August 3, 2019 Just need to get the first GP of the year at the NSS now to set it all off with a bang. .. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,085 Posted August 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Terry said: Best gp for years. Well done to the Bart-man. Forget "GP"; that was quite possibly the best meeting I have EVER seen... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,240 Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, chunky said: Forget "GP"; that was quite possibly the best meeting I have EVER seen... But, but, but... The modern machinery doesn't allow for that.. Everyone should ride 2 valve japs. Edited August 3, 2019 by mikebv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,164 Posted August 3, 2019 A really great Grand Prix, the best one this year by a country mile. Fantastic advert for the sport. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry 1,319 Posted August 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, chunky said: Forget "GP"; that was quite possibly the best meeting I have EVER seen... There were some belters at Bydgoszcz with King Tomasz, but you could be right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,085 Posted August 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, mikebv said: But, but, but... The modern machinery doesn't allow for that.. Everyone should ride 2 valve japs. ... with no silencers or dirt deflectors... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,240 Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, chunky said: ... with no silencers or dirt deflectors... And wear boot polish black leathers with no sponsors showing. . Edited August 3, 2019 by mikebv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted August 3, 2019 Excellent entertainment tonight. All of the riders should be applauded for giving us the best GP this year and one which will be difficult to match. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,294 Posted August 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, chunky said: Forget "GP"; that was quite possibly the best meeting I have EVER seen... There was racing on every line. Push to the outside, white lining, dives for the inside. You couldn't predict where riders would make a move. And that heat 18 was unbelievable. It's rare you watch a meeting and think, "I'll watch that again, tomorrow". But that was special. My wish? The tie at the top of the standings will still be there and it goes right down to the final final at Torun (especially as I'm going to be there, yes). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acef 795 Posted August 3, 2019 At the end of the day, the tracks play a huge part. In Poland they have czechova and Toruń, now Wroclaw. If you look they are all very similar in shape and size. Big entrances and wide exits. Speedway is just better on this track type. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,294 Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, False dawn said: There was racing on every line. Push to the outside, white lining, dives for the inside. You couldn't predict where riders would make a move. And that heat 18 was unbelievable. It's rare you watch a meeting and think, "I'll watch that again, tomorrow". But that was special. My wish? The tie at the top of the standings will still be there and it goes right down to the final final at Torun (especially as I'm going to be there, yes). Without looking it up, was the last WC run off in 1973? Cos I was there for that one, in Katowice. Could history repeat itself. 46 years on? And I don't mean will Jerzy Szczakiel win it. Now I have looked it up and I've witnessed WC run offs since. Old age eh? But this would be the first GP WC run off. Edited August 3, 2019 by False dawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott0311 94 Posted August 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, False dawn said: Without looking it up, was the last WC run off in 1973? Cos I was there for that one, in Katowice. Could history repeat itself. 46 years on? Final WC in Vojens in 1994 - Trick, Nielsen and Boycie - I was there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) Having seen the racing at Wroclaw, it begs the question as to why BSI continue to put SGP s on at poor tracks. E.g Prague is a great place to travel to but Pardubice is the best track in the Czech Republic by a long way Krsko rarely produces good racing etc For gods sake put the meetings on real race tracks Edited August 3, 2019 by Gunner85 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,240 Posted August 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Gunner85 said: Having seen the racing at Wroclaw, it begs the question as to why BSI continue to put SGP s on at poor tracks. E.g Prague is a great place to travel to but Pardubice is the best track in the Czech Republic by a long way Krsko rarely produces good racing etc For gods sake put the meetings on real race tracks The NSS.. And a few Polish ones with the best Sweden has to offer.. Add in the 'flagship ones' in Warsaw and Cardiff.. And you have 'the perfect storm'... Magic made a very telling comment. . He said that (in the heat of battle) how much he was enjoying the "crazy racing"... Give these lads the 'playing field' and they will deliver, time and time again... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
