iris123 20,940 Posted February 24, 2020 As I said before it looks that way. Why else would Smolinski be looking for a new mechanic for GP's etc at the end of January-start of Feb and also in the Poland/Czech area....... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andout 651 Posted February 25, 2020 Smolinski says his goal is top six.......well done if he can do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,940 Posted February 25, 2020 His comments caused a bit of debate, with some saying ‘what planet is he on?’ And others asking ,what is he supposed to say ? ‘I’ll be happy if I don’t finish last’ !!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,138 Posted February 25, 2020 If you go into an task with a negative attitude, the likely thing is that you will fail. Have a positive attitude, and surround yourself with others who are positive then you have a better chance of succeeding. Smoli is doing it right, investing in new engines and fresh mechanics. Would be nice if he did what he did in the final of the NZ Gp few years ago..... that would lite up the forum. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,854 Posted February 25, 2020 I like Martin Smolinski , brings something to the GPs, all the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted February 25, 2020 Smolinski has to have ambition and he will try very hard. Doubt he is good enough for top 10 but you cant hold anything agaunst him for effort and having ambition. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cee the bee 5 Posted March 1, 2020 All the best for a happy future for your family Greg. And Smoli. Good luck with your promoted status. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,343 Posted March 9, 2020 At least Smoli does his best to Promote the sport in a positive way and seems to able to attract Sponsors and comes across in aProfessional manner.Good luck to him. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPNY 608 Posted March 11, 2020 Was robbed by a stupid flagman in the GP Challenge so justice is kind of served Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted March 15, 2020 On 2/15/2020 at 8:55 AM, therefused said: Most overrated rider ever Well, i guess he is probably the worst 4 times world champ of all time.... I think if anything he is under rated, 4 world titles but few would include him when discussing the top 10 riders of all time. Not my favourite rider, nor impressed with his reactions to a couple of incidents on last few years, but still think he's for the most part a genuinely nice guy, and a true speedway legend. Wishing him a well deserved and happy retirement. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,102 Posted March 15, 2020 16 hours ago, waiheke1 said: Well, i guess he is probably the worst 4 times world champ of all time.... I think if anything he is under rated, 4 world titles but few would include him when discussing the top 10 riders of all time. Not my favourite rider, nor impressed with his reactions to a couple of incidents on last few years, but still think he's for the most part a genuinely nice guy, and a true speedway legend. Wishing him a well deserved and happy retirement. I agree with all of that. It is very hard to overrate any rider who won four World titles! The only caveat I would add to that is that, after winning the title in 1997, he didn't figure greatly again until after the era of Rickardsson, Crump, Pedersen and Gollob was over, which, I guess, must mean something in where we rate him in the "Best Ever" category. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,294 Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, norbold said: The only caveat I would add to that is that, after winning the title in 1997, he didn't figure greatly again until after....... There's always two ways of looking at things eh? After the era you describe, Greg, at he age of 40, completely reinvents himself and goes on to win the WC, three more times. Not a bad comeback from total obscurity, one might say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,102 Posted March 15, 2020 28 minutes ago, False dawn said: There's always two ways of looking at things eh? After the era you describe, Greg, at he age of 40, completely reinvents himself and goes on to win the WC, three more times. Not a bad comeback from total obscurity, one might say. So, just coincidence then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted March 15, 2020 2 hours ago, norbold said: I agree with all of that. It is very hard to overrate any rider who won four World titles! The only caveat I would add to that is that, after winning the title in 1997, he didn't figure greatly again until after the era of Rickardsson, Crump, Pedersen and Gollob was over, which, I guess, must mean something in where we rate him in the "Best Ever" category. Was never a fan racing wise but he was always great with the fans had time for a chat and his record speaks for itself.Hope he has a great retirement and hopefully stays involved in the sport in one way or another. Ricko, Crump, Gollob, Pedersen, Hancock , it would be interesting to see how fans rated Greg in amongst that great lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted March 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: Was never a fan racing wise but he was always great with the fans had time for a chat and his record speaks for itself.Hope he has a great retirement and hopefully stays involved in the sport in one way or another. Ricko, Crump, Gollob, Pedersen, Hancock , it would be interesting to see how fans rated Greg in amongst that great lot. Have to say Sid he was a great exponent of the lost art of team riding a colleague home (certainly what I saw of him whilst riding for Oxford) unlike some others that I could mention...Rickardsson in particular! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
