Grand Central 2,654 Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) The dilemma of Ole Olsen. One of the founding fathers of the SGP, Race Director, promoter and Track curator. Even I, who have never been able to stand the man, recognise that the SGP as we know it today just would not exist without him. But ... After Warsaw ... After Vojens ... Removing the covers; even watering the track against the Race Directors advice on Saturday afternoon ! ! Now the PZM want nothing to do with him again How much longer can he relied upon in such measure ? Is he still up to it ? But then the success of 2015 is almost totally in his hands. He has to get Cardiff right in new circumstances. Then the new Danish venue of Horsens ... a big name venue without a roof. And then pull off Melbourne. It would be a big ask for anyone. What to do with the man? Edited June 18, 2015 by Grand Central Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted June 18, 2015 Room 101 with GSI, Charlie Webster, Joker, Black & White helmet colour, Peter York, . . . . . . . 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gtech 6 Posted June 18, 2015 So the man has made a couple of boo boo's perhaps he is human after all you either love him or loathe him same as allways on here run someone down for a couple of mistakes but no praise for all the good tracks that have been produced will be a sad day when he does pack it all in 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted June 18, 2015 Room 101 with GSI, Charlie Webster, Joker, Black & White helmet colour, Peter York, . . . . . . . And the BSPAs bottle of tippex/rubber rulebook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugwash 3,208 Posted June 18, 2015 The dilemma of Ole Olsen. One of the founding fathers of the SGP, Race Director, promoter and Track curator. Even, I would have never been able to stand the man, recognise that the SGP as we know it today just would not exist without him. But ... After Warsaw ... After Vojens ... Removing the covers; even watering the track against the Race Directors advice on Saturday afternoon ! ! Now the PZM want nothing to do with him again How much longer can he relied upon in such measure ? Is he still up to it ? But then the success of 2015 is almost totally in his hands. He has to get Cardiff right in new circumstances. Then the new Danish venue of Horsens ... a big name venue without a roof. And then pull off Melbourne. It would be a big ask for anyone. What to do with the man? Drop him in Norbold's Hole. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny the spud 2,281 Posted June 18, 2015 Cardiff should be ok, There's a full 20 heat meeting behind closed doors next Tuesday to test the track. It's the best GP in the world, they're leaving nothing to chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted June 18, 2015 Cardiff should be ok, There's a full 20 heat meeting behind closed doors next Tuesday to test the track. It's the best GP in the world, they're leaving nothing to chance. Anyone know who will be riding?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted June 18, 2015 Cardiff should be ok, There's a full 20 heat meeting behind closed doors next Tuesday to test the track. It's the best GP in the world, they're leaving nothing to chance. We'll see. I wouldn't put anything past BSI. I hope it goes well for the Supporters though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted June 18, 2015 Anyone know who will be riding?. Adam Ellis at a guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted June 18, 2015 Lewis Kerr is too Let's hope they have got the track good or these boys are gonna end up crooked too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPNY 608 Posted June 18, 2015 Room 101 with GSI, Charlie Webster, Joker, Black & White helmet colour, Peter York, . . . . . . . Well I'd say that is pretty much spot on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted June 18, 2015 Anyone know who will be riding?.Craig Cook?there was a kind of hint of something in his interview that suggested he might get to try out the track.Could be wrong though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 3,114 Posted June 18, 2015 Room 101 with GSI, Charlie Webster, Joker, Black & White helmet colour, Peter York, . . . . . . . I think, that is my most favourite post this year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phlipphlopp 3,913 Posted June 19, 2015 It's the best GP in the world, they're leaving nothing to chance. Cant agree with that. Its purely a showpiece event. Every other year its half decent , but i'm pretty sure most people go for the atmosphere and the social aspect. Rather than staying sober as per usual i might try the social aspect this year 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatface 2,554 Posted June 19, 2015 The dilemma of Ole Olsen. One of the founding fathers of the SGP, Race Director, promoter and Track curator. Even I, who have never been able to stand the man, recognise that the SGP as we know it today just would not exist without him. But ... After Warsaw ... After Vojens ... Removing the covers; even watering the track against the Race Directors advice on Saturday afternoon ! ! Now the PZM want nothing to do with him again How much longer can he relied upon in such measure ? Is he still up to it ? But then the success of 2015 is almost totally in his hands. He has to get Cardiff right in new circumstances. Then the new Danish venue of Horsens ... a big name venue without a roof. And then pull off Melbourne. It would be a big ask for anyone. What to do with the man? I think the time has come for him to move on or be moved on. He is one of the sport's true legends. So I hope it can be done gracefully and respectfully with a phased handover of his responsibilities to a younger head and body with perhaps an ambassadorial role thrown in to sweeten it? Or if that's not possible, then its time to hand him his cards. He will be 70 next year and the time is coming sooner rather than later when he needs to go anyway. Warsaw put him on thin ice. That ice cracked in Vojens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
