DJC 253 Posted December 13, 2014 It does all make sense that Todd Kurtz hasn't signed 'officially ' for any body yet! Could he be back in for Worrall if the change is to be made? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panthers89 1,922 Posted December 13, 2014 It does all make sense that Todd Kurtz hasn't signed 'officially ' for any body yet! Could he be back in for Worrall if the change is to be made? No, as would be 0.47 over. Unless took out Josh G, then couldn't happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJC 253 Posted December 13, 2014 No, as would be 0.47 over. Unless took out Josh G, then couldn't happen. Fair enough, didn't do the math. Just seemed a likely move Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,484 Posted December 13, 2014 Would be a shame if TK was without a team place - he was motoring after his bro got injured. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catch Me If You Can 260 Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) Sheffield can be left out of this argument, go and have a look at Arthur Sissis's twitter and it's stated on there by Arthur himself he doesn't need a work permit as he rides on an. EU passport (Greek I believe) No disrespect to young Arthur but he is as much Australian as others. Why should an EU rider come in on 5 and young Colonial cousins be hit? British Speedway needs young Aussies. Edited December 13, 2014 by Catch Me If You Can 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tocha 309 Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) No disrespect to young Arthur but he is as much Australian as others. Why should an EU rider come in on 5 and young Colonial cousins be hit? British Speedway needs young Aussies. So the rulings, as far as anyone can understand them, have changed since last season. Now it appears any rider qualifying under category 3 but holding an EU passport is assessed at 5 but those that don't are 7. Do I have that right as it would appear that two promotions got it wrong so perhaps no-one was told of the change at the outset. I guess we'll find out when the 2015 regs. are published. 18.6 RIDERS MATCH AVERAGES (see SR 16.2 for Definitions) and GRADINGS 18.6.1 Riders new to Premier League racing are categorised as follows: Cat 1: Riders with an “end of the previous season’s published average” in the Polish Ekstraliga or the Swedish Elitserien of above 6.00 points and a Rider subject to a Certificate of Sponsorship Cat 2: Riders with an “end of the previous season’s published average” in the Polish Ekstraliga or Swedish Elitserien of 6.00 and below plus ALL other Riders riding currently in any Professional Speedway League, Cat 3: Riders not riding in a Professional Speedway League and Commonwealth or USA (to a maximum of 4 each season) Riders new to British Speedway Cat 4: Riders who have ridden in the National Development League as an Amateur 18.6.2 The Assessed MA's for new Riders to the PL racing is: Cat 1 8.00 Cat 2 7.00 Cat 3 5.00 Cat 4 3.00 Edited December 13, 2014 by tocha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
montie 1,273 Posted December 13, 2014 I don't dispute that. The question is whether Sheffield knew that when they signed him, because they certainly didn't mention it. Word I got was that another club went after him but abandoned the plan because they thought he'd be a 7.00. . Yes Sheff did know this as it was only way he would come...if he didnt have this he wouldnt be a 7 either...as with no top placing in State titles or Aussie rounds he wouldnt have got a work Permit! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,173 Posted December 13, 2014 It does all make sense that Todd Kurtz hasn't signed 'officially ' for any body yet! Could he be back in for Worrall if the change is to be made? Information I have is Todd's taken a year off at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,912 Posted December 13, 2014 Scunthorpe and Workington seemed to know about the new averages for Aussies so saying that the BSPA are at fault is rubbish. The article in the speedway star says Somerset were told Holder would be a 5.00 and then got told he would be a 7.00, and shouldn't have ever been announced in hindsight at the social evening - hence why there is no press release I would imagine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cliffeboy 577 Posted December 13, 2014 The article in the speedway star says Somerset were told Holder would be a 5.00 and then got told he would be a 7.00, and shouldn't have ever been announced in hindsight at the social evening - hence why there is no press release I would imagine. It will be interesting to say the least to see what Somerset and Berwick will do with their line ups now , someone will be unlucky , just hope whoever it is gets fixed up ASAP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smod 145 Posted December 13, 2014 It will be interesting to say the least to see what Somerset and Berwick will do with their line ups now , someone will be unlucky , just hope whoever it is gets fixed up ASAP Berwick don't need to dump anyone, they have four empty spaces and will just cut their cloth accordingly. Somerset however...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,208 Posted December 13, 2014 Will the 2 Aussies be granted visa,s to ride that's the million dollar question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smod 145 Posted December 13, 2014 Yes they will, both have already finished in the top three of a State Championship. Can I have my $1,000,000 please? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cliffeboy 577 Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) Berwick don't need to dump anyone, they have four empty spaces and will just cut their cloth accordingly. Think they will have already selected their team just not published it yet, so somebody unknown to us will be unlucky I should imagine. Edited December 13, 2014 by Cliffeboy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevenl049 17 Posted December 13, 2014 Yes they will, both have already finished in the top three of a State Championship. Can I have my $1,000,000 please? What one did he finish in the top 3 in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
