tocha 308 Posted August 23, 2018 7 hours ago, Tigerblade said: Owlerton has dog racing on Saturday nights, it's always been scheduled for Sunday 2nd. I think Normski is referring to the Longtrack meeting being on the 1st September. It is taking place in France so I don't know why Bomber can't get back in time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normski 1,316 Posted August 23, 2018 Yes should have worded it better, I meant the Long Track meeting takes place on Saturday September 1st. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinderfella 865 Posted August 23, 2018 6 hours ago, Normski said: Yes should have worded it better, I meant the Long Track meeting takes place on Saturday September 1st. Being an FIM Final the rider have probably been told to keep the following day clear should there be a rain off on the Sat. I wonder what the Poles would do? When you consider the GB v Oz match was FIm approved yet the Poles pulled Tungate out for a practice session you can but wonder who actually runs speedway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,783 Posted August 23, 2018 2 hours ago, cinderfella said: Being an FIM Final the rider have probably been told to keep the following day clear should there be a rain off on the Sat. I wonder what the Poles would do? When you consider the GB v Oz match was FIm approved yet the Poles pulled Tungate out for a practice session you can but wonder who actually runs speedway? I thought that was obvious. The Poles run speedway. When they say "jump," everyone has to ask "how high?" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted August 23, 2018 1 minute ago, StevePark said: I thought that was obvious. The Poles run speedway. When they say "jump," everyone has to ask "how high?" Then it's time the BSPA stood up for British speedway and tell the Poles to take a run and jump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted August 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, New era Panthers said: Then it's time the BSPA stood up for British speedway and tell the Poles to take a run and jump. It's about time the BSPA told riders to make up their mind where their priorities lye,then sort out our leagues with what's left.Its the only way forward as even our young talent will be enticed abroad much quicker in their career. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinderfella 865 Posted August 23, 2018 47 minutes ago, New era Panthers said: Then it's time the BSPA stood up for British speedway and tell the Poles to take a run and jump. Pole vault surely? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinderfella 865 Posted August 23, 2018 39 minutes ago, Fromafar said: It's about time the BSPA told riders to make up their mind where their priorities lye,then sort out our leagues with what's left.Its the only way forward as even our young talent will be enticed abroad much quicker in their career. I've long been of the opinion that the GP series is part responsible for the decline of British Speedway with riders missing meetings to attend practice etc and it certainly had a major effect on Eastbourne's decision to drop down. I am still of the opinion we should go to two leagues (the lower being the same standard as the current NL) with NO GP riders. If a rider wants to concentrate on personal glory then let him do the GP/European series etc. British speedway which is team based relies on the fans' money so time fans were shown a bit of loyalty. Equally perhaps the GP series should be increased to 20 rounds or so like F1 so the elite riders can still make their living. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normski 1,316 Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) See Adam Ellis riding in same Long track meeting as Bomber on Saturday. Will he be missing Sheffield as well ? Edited August 29, 2018 by Normski Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted August 29, 2018 This at Sheffield? Who won last year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) So we have riders dropping out already presumably the long track date was already known before some one at the BSPA decided on the date for this meeting? so why organise it for this Sunday, knowing riders who have genuinely qualified will be missing Do we have an updated line up, or is that another BSPA secret? Edited August 29, 2018 by The Third Man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normski 1,316 Posted August 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, Baldyman said: This at Sheffield? Who won last year? Nick Morris {Berwick} Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted August 29, 2018 1 hour ago, The Third Man said: So we have riders dropping out already presumably the long track date was already known before some one at the BSPA decided on the date for this meeting? so why organise it for this Sunday, knowing riders who have genuinely qualified will be missing Do we have an updated line up, or is that another BSPA secret? Half them don't to be there whenever it was going to be held ,so makes no difference IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie4388 679 Posted August 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Normski said: Nick Morris {Berwick} Should be Noted it was at Glasgow last year though not Sheffield 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparks123 150 Posted August 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Fozzie4388 said: Should be Noted it was at Glasgow last year though not Sheffield Sheffield won the pairs at Sheffield last year. Spud must be close to being in the lineup this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites