bill94d 105 Posted September 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, therefused said: Haha, like Putin would care about that whatsoever. No, he wouldn't care but it shows decent people do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,294 Posted September 25, 2020 2 hours ago, bill94d said: IMO no Russians should be in the series with what Mr. Putin was up to in Salisbury, and with what poor Mr, Alexei Navalny has gone through. Just as with athletics a stand, however feeble it may be, is called for. You shouldn't be able to go around the world poisoning people and expect to get away with it. Sorry for the Russian riders if it happened but only the Russian people can realistically have any effect on this lunatic. I think we need a reality check. If we ban all riders, riding on a Russian licence, what do you think will happen next? [hint: Gleb Chugunov] 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Clemens 646 Posted September 25, 2020 Good to see the FIM and BSI agree that the GP's need a shake up reducing the automatic qualifiers to 6 but should have made it three. This is to increase the competition because of the riders who don't seem to be pulling their weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,333 Posted September 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, Mr. Clemens said: Good to see the FIM and BSI agree that the GP's need a shake up reducing the automatic qualifiers to 6 but should have made it three. This is to increase the competition because of the riders who don't seem to be pulling their weight. You would have to give at least 1/2 dozen wild cards if you reduced it to 3 or would have even more “also runs”. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Clemens 646 Posted September 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, Fromafar said: You would have to give at least 1/2 dozen wild cards if you reduced it to 3 or would have even more “also runs”. Doesn't say a lot for the quality of riders in speedway does't ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,333 Posted September 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, Mr. Clemens said: Doesn't say a lot for the quality of riders in speedway does't ??? It doesn’t I’m afraid,but realistically there only 5 or 6 riders who could win the World Championship with the present GP series,there are a few youngsters coming through but not GP standard and it is a struggle to be able to afford to compete at the Top Level.Young Poles have the best chance with Sponsership IMO. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Clemens 646 Posted September 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Fromafar said: It doesn’t I’m afraid,but realistically there only 5 or 6 riders who could win the World Championship with the present GP series,there are a few youngsters coming through but not GP standard and it is a struggle to be able to afford to compete at the Top Level.Young Poles have the best chance with Sponsership IMO. I think the FIM and BSI want to get away from the possibility that the young Poles will come to dominate the GP's, which would be great for Poland but not for world speedway as those 2 bodies might possibly see it. They know that once Polish domination is total, interest from audiences around the world will diminish accordingly. The problem these bodies have, regarding young riders from other countries becoming good enough, is the reason you gave and it will be interesting to see how they solve it. Perhaps they could sponsor them themselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,333 Posted September 25, 2020 14 minutes ago, Mr. Clemens said: I think the FIM and BSI want to get away from the possibility that the young Poles will come to dominate the GP's, which would be great for Poland but not for world speedway as those 2 bodies might possibly see it. They know that once Polish domination is total, interest from audiences around the world will diminish accordingly. The problem these bodies have, regarding young riders from other countries becoming good enough, is the reason you gave and it will be interesting to see how they solve it. Perhaps they could sponsor them themselves. It’s a sad reflection on a Professional Sport that the best riders don't get a equal chance of reaching the Top wherever they were born.IMO. It doesn’t happen in other forms of Motorbike Sport. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,962 Posted September 26, 2020 11 hours ago, Mr. Clemens said: I think the FIM and BSI want to get away from the possibility that the young Poles will come to dominate the GP's, which would be great for Poland but not for world speedway as those 2 bodies might possibly see it. They know that once Polish domination is total, interest from audiences around the world will diminish accordingly. The problem these bodies have, regarding young riders from other countries becoming good enough, is the reason you gave and it will be interesting to see how they solve it. Perhaps they could sponsor them themselves. I'd be very surprised if the FIM & BSI were that forward thinking. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0849 0 Posted September 27, 2020 On 9/24/2020 at 11:52 PM, THE DEAN MACHINE said: We finally got a refund from Toruń today, bsi were worse than useless How did you go about getting refund? I have mailed Toun multiple times and received a read receipt to my mails, but they have not replied to any of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve69 49 Posted September 27, 2020 Anyone know if the Torun trams will be free again this year to Speedway fans this weekend? They have been for the last few years. Gonna have to risk it. Just too far to walk from the centre!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozzie 5 Posted September 28, 2020 15 hours ago, steve69 said: Anyone know if the Torun trams will be free again this year to Speedway fans this weekend? They have been for the last few years. Gonna have to risk it. Just too far to walk from the centre!!! First world problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoestringtours 11 Posted September 28, 2020 20 hours ago, steve69 said: Anyone know if the Torun trams will be free again this year to Speedway fans this weekend? They have been for the last few years. Gonna have to risk it. Just too far to walk from the centre!!! At 2.70zl each way or a massive fine if you risk it I know what I’ll be doing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,962 Posted September 29, 2020 Just heard on the radio this morning that Poland is to be added to the quarantine list at the weekend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rico 210 Posted September 29, 2020 1 hour ago, iainb said: Just heard on the radio this morning that Poland is to be added to the quarantine list at the weekend Nothing is definite at the moment, but the chatter seems to be suggesting it will happen. The Independent's travel editor Simon Calder was (he said) packing for a trip to Poland, but intended to be back by Saturday 4am as "Poland is for the chop". Poland was allegedly close in August to going on the naughty list, fingers crossed it slips through the net again or perhaps we re-calibrate our rules ! Rico Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
