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Interesting article in this weeks Star with the information that Torben Olsen is moving across to the IMG rallycross series, which is very much what Paul Bellamy did in 2015. Reading the article it appears that Paul has been promoted ? and now is overseeing the Speedway division as well as the Rallycross. Wonder who is in the frame to replace Torben as Managing Director Speedway.

Last season i ran this thread I will do the same this season- however the rights holder can ask for these video`s to be removed- and often do !!!!!!

From the SEC website. On September 1st, 2018, the slag returned to the cradle of Polish sport - to the Śląski Stadium - thanks to the Poland - Rest of the World match. It was already known at that time that the sledge track built on the athletics stadium was appropriately suited to prosecution. During the final battle in the TAURON Speedway Euro Championship series, over 30,000 spectators sat in the stands of the Silesian Stadium, who were witnesses of the great triumph of Leon Madsen. By winning a set of points, the Dane sealed the title of the Individual European Champion. Both events played at the Silesian Stadium were positively evaluated by both riders and experts. - It's really a great stadium and the fans were amazing. The atmosphere at this property was exceptional. The track was very well prepared, even though the weather was not favorable for a few hours before the start - said Antonio Lindbaeck just after the competition in Chorzów. After the organizational success of the competition in Silesia, it was decided that the final round of SEC 2019 will be held again in Chorzów, and again Jacek Gajewski and his team will be responsible for the construction of the track. - We want to create a track that will be safe for the riders, and the fans will provide many passes - said Gajewski. Thanks to last year's experience, the track at the Silesian Stadium will undergo appropriate adjustments, which will make the competition give us more excitement. - We have many thoughts about previous professions in Chorzów. We will certainly introduce the appropriate changes, corrections that will apply to the preparation of the track. We will also improve the geometry to make the competition more interesting. I hope that we can expect interesting competitions - ended Jacek Gajewski

Not strictly true- yes BT have a contract until 2020 to show the Premiership. However that is with the BSPA . the contract for the GP`s/SON is with BSI/IMG and i cannot find any info to say the contract has been renewed- it ran out in 2018- although Philip Rising has stated on this forum that the GP`s and SON will be on BT

All times UK times Round 1 Zielona Gora v Torun Friday April 5th 5pm Czestochowa v Gorzow Friday April 5th 7.30pm Leszno v Wroclaw Sunday April 7th 3pm Lublin v Grudziadz Sunday April 7th 6pm Round 2 Gorzow v Lublin Friday April 12th 5pm Grudziadz v Czestochowa Friday April 12th 7.30pm Torun v Leszno Sunday April 14th 3pm Wroclaw v Zielona Gora Sunday April 14th 6pm

There was a thread last season from which you might gain some info

From the SGP regs for 2019 A transponder/decoder system will be the main timekeeping equipment and an auxiliary apparatus functioning automatically, synchronized with real-time and registering time to 1/100 second. A digital display panel, linked directly to the timekeeping system shall indicate: - the time registered by the rider as they cross the finish line. - the number of the rider. - the name of the rider. A monitor should supplement the display of the test classification. An apparatus functioning automatically and placed on the starting line will take the exact time of the passage of the riders to the starting line. The green button on the referees control panel will be the official start of the timing system. the completion of the race will be automatically determined once the rider in first crosses the finish line. In the event of a “result review” images will be accessible to the referee. For such types of apparatus, the certificate must guarantee not only the accuracy but also the efficiency of the apparatus as a whole working under the conditions for which it is to be used. A transponder/decoder system may also be used at the time checks. A timekeeper officiating at a FIM Speedway Grand Prix World Championship must have at his disposal a reserve chronometer in order to make up for any possible breakdown of the instruments normally being used. Riders must accept any type of Time keeping system approved by the FIM Speedway Grand Prix Commission, including transponders. During the machine examinations, the transponder will be given to the rider for the chronometric. The FIM Chief Technical Steward will refuse any machine that does not have a correctly-positioned positive transponder attachment. The transponder must be fixed to the motorcycles used for the free practice, qualifying and races in the position and orientation as shown in the timekeeping information given to riders. The correct attachment of the transponder bracket consists at the minimum, of plastic tiewraps, Velcro or adhesive alone will not be accepted. The transponder retaining clip must also be secured by a plastic tie-wrap. The rider is the sole person responsible for the above mentioned proceedings. The loss of the transponder during the event will result in a fine of 200 EUR to be taken out of the prize money. The rider is the sole person responsible for the transponder. All the tests must be approved by the FIM Jury. A member of the FIM Jury will pay particular attention to the respect of the rules and to the efficient running of the test. The starting line must be marked (white line on the ground, start gate etc.) The timing line (transponder loop) will be situated on the start line. The classification of riders in the races will be calculated on the basis of achieved times.

full regs can be found here http://www.fim-live.com/en/sport/sport/speedway-of-nations/

You obviously didn`t read this weeks "star" Having a go at Rosco is no longer allowed

Google translation of a communication from the PZM regarding referees officiating in league matches at Daugavpils in the Nice Polska league. 1. The referee for the competition in Daugavpils will be appointed by the GKSŻ. The organizer will pay the judge the following remuneration: lump sum in the amount of EUR 320, reimbursement of travel costs in the amount of 0.25 EURO / 1 km and will provide and pay for accommodation for 2 nights. The judge is obliged to come one day before the competition. 2. If the competition in Daugavpils will be canceled while the referee is on the way to the competition, The organizer will pay the judge a refund of the travel costs for the distance traveled so far and back in the amount of EUR 0.25 / 1 km and will pay for accommodation if the judge used the accommodation. If the ref was based in Poznan for instance that`s an 1850 KM round trip- so he would get 462 Euro travel money. Not a bad gig !! 2 nights hotel and 782 Euros in his pocket. It is an 11 hour drive each way !!!!!

Thanks - IMG kept it quiet !

I cannot find anything to say Rob Armstrong has left IMG ? - Paul Bellamy replaced Martin Anayi when Bellamy joined Rallycross reporting to Armstrong.

Overqualified

Fully booked Saturday September 21st !!!!!!! Available Friday 20th

The final round is at the Slaski stadium Chorzow on Saturday September 28th start time 6pm local and tickets are on sale here https://sklep.ebilet.pl/aadk/3659174697238546 This is a special Sportowefakty promoted pre-sale before the general sale begins on Monday.

Maybe someone who lives in Germany could have posted them(and i don’t mean Bavarian !!!)

Start list Heerenveen March 30th and 31st FIM Ice Speedway World Championship – Final 5 30th & 31st March 2019 – Heerenveen (The Netherlands) – Starting List ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . Ballot N. Riding N. Name FMN Country 1 106 Dmitry Koltakov MFR Russia 2 199 Martin Haarahiltunen SVEMO Sweden 3 333 Daniil Ivanov MFR Russia 4 181 Andrei Shishegov AMFK Russia 5 192 Niclas Svensson SVEMO Sweden 6 16 (Wild Card) Jimmy Tuinstra KNMV The Netherlands 7 58 Stefan Svensson SVEMO Sweden 8 919 Dmitry Khomitsevich MFR Russia 9 97 Ove Ledström SVEMO Sweden 10 383 Nikita Toloknov MFR Russia 11 99 Stefan Pletschacher DMSB Germany 12 33 Johann Weber DMSB Germany 13 665 Charly Ebner AMF Austria 14 100 Franky Zorn AMF Austria 15 88 Max Niedermaier DMSB Germany 16 114 Dinar Valeev MFR Russia 17 Reserve 17 Jasper Iwema KNMV The Netherlands 18 Reserve 18 Bart Schaap KNMV The Netherlands

start list Inzell 16th and 17th March FIM Ice Speedway World Championship – Final 4 16th & 17th March 2019 – Inzell (Germany) – Starting List -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Ballot N. Riding N. Name FMN Country 1 58 Stefan Svensson SVEMO Sweden 2 88 Max Niedermaier DMSB Germany 3 97 Ove Ledström SVEMO Sweden 4 665 Charly Ebner AMF Austria 5 106 Dmitry Koltakov MFR Russia 6 100 Franky Zorn AMF Austria 7 99 Stefan Pletschacher DMSB Germany 8 192 Niclas Svensson SVEMO Sweden 9 114 Dinar Valeev MFR Russia 10 919 Dmitry Khomitsevich MFR Russia 11 33 Johann Weber DMSB Germany 12 333 Daniil Ivanov MFR Russia 13 383 Nikita Toloknov MFR Russia 14 199 Martin Haarahiltunen SVEMO Sweden 15 16 (Wild Card) Günther Bauer DMSB Germany 16 181 Andrei Shishegov AMFK Russia 17 Reserve 17 Markus Jell DMSB Germany 18 Reserve 18 Luca Bauer FMI Germany

FIM video of Ice speedway of nations from Togliatti February 16th and 17th

Poland are gearing up for the new season with practice sessions at several clubs this week. Czestochowa have announced this line up for their opening meeting on Saturday March 23rd 3pm local time start. Uczestnicy Memoriału im. Bronisława Idzikowskiego i Marka Czernego:1. Leon Madsen (forBET Włókniarz Częstochowa)2. Grigorij Laguta (od maja Speed Car Motor Lublin)3. Fredrik Lindgren (forBET Włókniarz Częstochowa)4. Damian Dróżdż (forBET Włókniarz Częstochowa)5. Matej Zagar (forBET Włókniarz Częstochowa)6. Paweł Przedpełski (forBET Włókniarz Częstochowa)7. Andzejs Lebedevs (Lokomotiv Daugavpils)8. Adrian Miedziński (forBET Włókniarz Częstochowa)9. Michał Gruchalski (forBET Włókniarz Częstochowa)10. Jakub Miśkowiak (forBET Włókniarz Częstochowa)11. Mateusz Świdnicki (forBET Włókniarz Częstochowa)12. Bartłomiej Kowalski (forBET Włókniarz Częstochowa)13. Sebastian Ułamek (forBET Włókniarz Częstochowa)14. Daniel Jeleniewski (Orzeł Łódź)15. Piotr Protasiewicz (Falubaz Zielona Góra)16. Patryk Dudek (Falubaz Zielona Góra)

They don`t mess around in Poland- the updated 2019 Extraleague do`s and dont`s in English. https://storage.googleapis.com/speedwayekstraliga/2019/02/9b090d71-manual-for-pge-extraleague-riders-2019.pdf

They are normally a couple of day`s late with the news- especially Polish GP`s

Here https://kstorun.kupbilety.pl/impreza/torun-fim-speedway-grand-prix-of-poland,114.html

Presumably the difference between the capacity and the 10470 available are the Torun season ticket holders seats( 5000 approx) which are reserved for them if they want a GP ticket.

Unless you want to deal with the Polish ticket touts i would change your plans if i were you- you could always have a look at the ticket re-sale websites(viagogo etc)