Zenit 15 Posted May 31, 2019 43 minutes ago, mickthemuppet said: in the practice laps Kevin Tatum says the riders are taking this very seriously. Is that why 6 riders are not there. I wonder if this will be the end of this idea being televised Those 6 riders are making money in poland today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickthemuppet 976 Posted May 31, 2019 38 minutes ago, Zenit said: Those 6 riders are making money in poland today. And the reason is there is much more money to be earned in Poland that any GP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagutaRacingFan 1,930 Posted May 31, 2019 Who will be watching this over the CL final? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,251 Posted May 31, 2019 Me, but only on catch up. No interest in ant football, dullest sport ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,718 Posted May 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, JeremyCorbynFan said: Who will be watching this over the CL final? I will be watching for 2 hours !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted May 31, 2019 19 minutes ago, mickthemuppet said: And the reason is there is much more money to be earned in Poland that any GP BUT a great deal of their sponsorship comes on the back of the GPs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ragdoll64 647 Posted May 31, 2019 1 hour ago, mickthemuppet said: in the practice laps Kevin Tatum says the riders are taking this very seriously. Is that why 6 riders are not there. I wonder if this will be the end of this idea being televised Can't see it lasting long......Totally embarrassing listening to Tatum and Pearson trying to talk up this boring, worthless crap. I DID enjoy the rider interviews though...........NOT! Absolute waste of time in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,718 Posted May 31, 2019 1 minute ago, ragdoll64 said: Can't see it lasting long......Totally embarrassing listening to Tatum and Pearson trying to talk up this boring, worthless crap. I DID enjoy the rider interviews though...........NOT! Absolute waste of time in my opinion. With all 16 at qualifying in Prague it should be less hanging about and more interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ragdoll64 647 Posted May 31, 2019 30 minutes ago, racers and royals said: With all 16 at qualifying in Prague it should be less hanging about and more interesting. You can let me know R&R......'cause I sure won't be watching this meaningless nonsense again...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 851 Posted May 31, 2019 When is the result of qualifying expected? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,718 Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Col said: When is the result of qualifying expected? Explain please ? finished at 6.50pm https://www.speedwaygp.com/draw/177 Edited May 31, 2019 by racers and royals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 851 Posted May 31, 2019 Thought it was still going on as Torun v Gorzow got underway. Had been checking the SGP site between heats expecting results to appear. Laguta quickest, the Lindback & Madsen. Lindgren the slowest if the regulars who attended. #1 is reasonable draw for Lambert considering. Always out on a fresh track, reasonable time between heats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted June 1, 2019 I watched again but remain unconvinced that it has any substantial bearing on what happens in the following GP. Perhaps Zagar summed it up correctly. Until we see a rider or two actually gain an advantage from being in the top few of qualifying, it remains as not adding much value. It just gives riders a chance to say "I am happy with the track" - even though they are likely far from so and the gating fest it provides! The only added value is if a GP point was given to the fastest qualifier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Carter 62 Posted June 1, 2019 I think the lack of practice / qualifying will impact Woffinden tonight. Wasn't getting out of the gate very well last night in Wroclaw and with unfavorable grids today could be tough night. I think for some riders qualifying will prove to be very important. Dudek who is probably best gater in world has got 2 x grid 2s with the wildcard and Lambert inside him. So in effect he's more or less got 3 grid ones. Probably make the same case for Laguta who again relies on his gate so qualifying for him I expect is a big deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,138 Posted June 1, 2019 So, we have Dudek probably best gater in the world, Laguta up there with him, add Madsen and Hancock - stick them in the same race and it could be a real bun fight in the first corner. I think Polish speedway authorites are spoiling speedway. There should be no top class speedway the night before a world GP anywhere. Riders deserve to be able to put in the max effort to win the world championship, the pinnacle of any sport. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
