Green is good

[Green is good]

FIM SPEEDWAY GRAND PRIX GOES GREEN

 

BENFIELD Sports International, rights holders of the FIM Speedway Grand Prix Series, has announced Miljöpartiet de Grona, Sweden's Green political party as title sponsor of the FIM Scandinavian Speedway Grand Prix in a unique sponsorship deal.

 

The event, that takes place on 23 August at Sweden's national sporting arena, Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, will be officially known as the FIM Miljöpartiet Scandinavian Speedway Grand Prix and is the first time a world championship motorsport has been sponsored by a political party, let alone endorse the sport's environmental principles.

 

"We want to highlight to people that even within motorsport, environmental improvements can be made." explains Håkan Wåhlstedt, secretary Miljöpartiet de Grona. "Riders and fans alike can attend these events safe in the knowledge that you can protect the environment and still enjoy sports events like the FIM Speedway Grand Prix Series.

 

"London based Benfield Sports International also has no contracts with tobacco advertisers for the Speedway Grand Prix Series, which is a welcome contrast to Formula One and other motorsports." concluded Wåhlstedt.

 

John Postlethwaite, Chief Executive, Benfield Sports International commented: "Miljöpartiet de Grona has realised the huge media interest the Grand Prix Series generates in Sweden and Scandinavia and seized the opportunity to communicate their environmental message to a wider audience. We are delighted to welcome them on board.

 

"I think it's important people realise that you can enjoy a wide variety of activities in life, whilst at the same time respect the environment we live in and that we will be leaving for our children."

 

The FIM Speedway Grand Prix Series operates a number of environmental initiatives including:

 

The 500cc motorbikes used by the 24 top riders in the world for the FIM Speedway Grand Prix Series world championship run on high-octane pure methanol, emitting insignificant levels of exhaust fumes.

All bikes are fitted with silencers to reduce noise levels.

The oil used is mainly rape-oil and engines without closed lubricating systems use a tray to collect the used oil, this is recycled via special stations in the pit area.

Only high pressure water, with no added solvents or cleaning agents, is used to clean each bike.

The track surface consists of natural shale and at the man-made tracks where the material is brought in to build a track, once it is removed it is either returned to the quarry or stored to be used to build another track.

 

 

 

Makes me laugh the chilled out Swedes sponsor our sport for its environmental qualities whilst the British facist councillors ban it whenever a pensioner turns up there hearing aid.

 

Oooh I can feel a sauna coming on

 

Nice to know only high pressure water is used can't be bothered with that low stuff.

[Rolling starts in Grand Prix]

I've always thought Tony Steele to be one of the better referees but Saturday he had a mare :!:

I'm of the opinion tho that he was under pressure from the race director to get the timetable back on schedule which meant no re-runs, just allow them to roll and exclusions that were not strictly fair. For instance I did not think Ronni Pedersen was at fault but as he was clearly not going to be fit, why allow extra time just in case, simply exc him and save a few seconds.

 

Let's face it what do a few thousand fans matter, let alone a couple of dozen riders when there is money to be made :twisted:

 

 

Hit the nail right on the head, glaringly obvious that the fast forward button had been pressed.

[SKY SPORTS GP coverage]

How did the fanzone coverage work out, was Havelock doing the commentary? that would have been entertaining

[referee at Cardiff?]

Totally agree Thomas was robbed by a pathetic dive from his opponent, and Tony should have been sent packing for an unrealistic passing attempt

 

Referee was shocking.

 

Mind you my beer goggles were at full strength

[British GP - An honest opinion]

Was my first grand prix, and I really enjoyed it, from what I can remember!!! mental note - must drink slower next year, even the good lady had a hot dog and shes a veggie( she was really pissed),

 

Thought the band were alright, racing was pi$s poor and the atmosphere both inside and outside was brill.

 

Will definently go for a cheap seat next year, as I will be back.