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  1. Posted

    I honestly don't know. Introducing 250cc was the death of Finnish 85cc, since from already few a couple decided to switch, so not enough riders anymore to host 85cc meetings. A couple of kids from Varkaus have been touring the Baltics for 85cc heats in BSL, but don't know anymore about Sweden.

    Swedish 85cc used to have 100+ riders and in Denmark 150+ for 85cc and also 50cc. About 15 years ago...

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    Timi Salonen is the first Finn qualified or wild carded for the series since 2010 when it became a series.

    Nike Lunna was on the reserve list that year when the BV quali rained off after heat 8 or what ever and had the chance to ride in the Gdansk final, but declined.

    Niklas Säyriö was picked in the covid-final in 2020 and actually did reasonably well finishing 9th.

    Previously Kylmä was in a few final on a SE license. Before him Laukkanen had that fluke in Kaanaa, getting a wild card for the final having not qualified. Still he was one heat win away from the title.

    Before Laukkanen, dont think we had any riders in the final since Koponen late 70’s when he won a medal.

    Expecting Timi to finish in the top 8 after prelis on a track he’s never ridden before practise. He’s on spanking new rides and quality fresh engines. Beer is in the fridge, I’m ready.

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  6. Posted

    6 minutes ago, DutchGrasstrack said:

    There will not be a KNMV/Dutch team. Not enough riders willing to compete sadly.

     An international team will replace KNMV.

    I hope your FMN has good writers, as there WILL be an inquiry to this threatening with all the possible sanctions that the rulebook allows. I know this from experience and since all FMN's are treated equal, there's no escaping it. :unsure:

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  8. Posted · Edited by f-s-p

    11 hours ago, Bavarian said:

    No, that was something else. That was a European Club competition and it failed misserably several years ago.

    It was a failure as well...

    EDIT: I'm not trying to be negative about everything. This "new" UEM competition is just another example of top-end development that basically is just a chance for someone to TRY and make a quick buck. It does not help IMO grassroots, from where there are no riders coming to take part in this competition in five to ten years time.

     

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  9. Posted

    54 minutes ago, secsy1 said:

    1. Attendance at Cardiff for the GP2 event will be poor.

    2. No British, Australian or American representation.

    3. If The Team GB set up is so professional and is pushing the sport and riders forward, why did no one qualify?

    4. All the talent is being coached out of them and pushed in a direction to failure.

    Just remember a lot of our highest sports personnel have previously stated this,

    1. Was always gonna be poor and personally I think it's a stupid idea to have an U21 final at that (expensive) venue.

    2. There will be a ACU licensed wild card and two reserves for the meeting

    3. They were riding in a track they had no or little experince from. Gislaved especially is rubbish. Just because you can ride Wolves or Berwick dont mean you can qualify from a continental track.

    4. Dont think so, U just need to get out more to ride the tracks that host the qualifiers.

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    On 4/26/2022 at 8:25 PM, racers and royals said:

    Another meeting the day after Warsaw- The European Team Championship in Poznan start time 1pm UK time- live on TVP Sport.

    Final only with Poland, GB, Sweden and Denmark.

    The Promoters (Speedway Events.pl) say this is a new event

    But it's not a new event is it? There was a Euro team event about ten years ago that got scrapped because no one cared...

  21. Posted

    15 hours ago, racers and royals said:

    What`s the "Nordic qualifier " all about in the European U19 championships(see seperate thread)- allocations a bit unfair on the Finns ??

    We dont have even that one after Roni Niemelä quit the sport un-expectedly in winter time. Nothing unfair about it.

    Nordic qualifier is a relic of ancient times in various disciplines of track racing. Designed to cut cost for the Nordic FMNs through a deal where no prize money is paid. What it actually has done in my time, is produce a not so level playing field of opposition for the Finnish riders, especially in U21 speedway.

    Not that we’ve had title contenders for years, but the Nordic quali was the toughest of the all by a country mile for years.

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