Olympics

[Phil The Ace 2,863]

Would it be a good idea to try and enter speedway as an Olympic sport.

 

The exposure speedway would get would be huge and could move the sport to the next step

 

What is stopping us doing this? Sport not big enough or is it that the sport has to be invited by the Olympic organisers

[SCB 0]

The Olympics has to be human powered, so no motorsport.

[Phil The Ace 2,863]

The Olympics has to be human powered, so no motorsport.

 

Of course. So it does.. Thanks SCB

 

Can this thread get locked please

Edited September 5, 2013 by Phil The Ace

[MrB 58]

The Olympics has to be human powered, so no motorsport.

Horses aren't human

[lucifer sam 3,955]

In cycling, the level of technology is far greater than it is in speedway.

 

All the best

Rob

[Guest]

In 1948 or possibly 1949 , the old 'Speedway Echo' put forward a strong case for speedway to be recognised as an Olympic sport. It failed for reasons previously given that Olympic events must be human generated. I agree - it's a puzzle how horse riding events beat that criteria. There must be an explanation about this exemption somewhere.

Edited September 5, 2013 by Guest

[The White Knight 9,039]

In 1948 or possibly 1949 , the old 'Speedway Echo' put forward a strong case for speedway to be recognised as an Olympic sport. It failed for reasons previously given that Olympic events must be human generated. I agree - it's a puzzle how horse riding events beat that criteria. There mus be an explanation about this exemption somewhere.

 

MONEY!!! :shock:

[Guest]

In 1948 or possibly 1949 , the old 'Speedway Echo' put forward a strong case for speedway to be recognised as an Olympic sport. It failed for reasons previously given that Olympic events must be human generated. I agree - it's a puzzle how horse riding events beat that criteria. There must be an explanation about this exemption somewhere.

 

MONEY!!! :shock:

 

Reflecting on this issue, possibly not only money but greater interest for horse sport generally - maybe?

[Mad Potter 2 109]

Horses aren't human

 

Also sailing boats.

Edited September 5, 2013 by Mad Potter 2

[Guest]

Also sailing boats.

 

I think they are acceptable. They are not powered by an engine and need a lot of human guidance to be involved. A motorised vehicle is a different thing - as would be Olympic power boat racing.

[Triple.H. 1,988]

From memory to be considered as an Olympic sport the said sport has to be run at a sufficiently high standard in approx 80% of countries who are part of the Olympic movement.Nevermind the no motorsport rule kicking in.

So thats Team GB out before it starts

[A ORLOV 8,628]

The Olympics has to be human powered, so no motorsport.

I bet all the African and Asian Speedway Federations are furious about this.

[Mad Potter 2 109]

I think they are acceptable. They are not powered by an engine and need a lot of human guidance to be involved. A motorised vehicle is a different thing - as would be Olympic power boat racing.

 

Yes but they need a lot of wind . So should use the BSPA.

[The White Knight 9,039]

Yes but they need a lot of wind . So should use the BSPA.

 

...............................they need water too. :shock:

 

or - am I taking the p***.

[Parsloes 1928 nearly 495]

There has been motor sport in the OGs before.

Car racing in 1904; power boating in 1908.

Speedway is certainly the most human skill based of motor sports so let's go for it!!