Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted July 26, 2019 I along with the majority of others on this thread have a passion for UK speedway but it doesn't mean anyone has to become more or less involved. I do know that there are obviously selfish motives and why not. Tai wants to win the WC / SON or whatever it is as a rider and have individual & team titls to look back on when he hangs up his kevlars, who can blame him for that. At present there simply isn't a good enough second rider that will guarantee that, Lambert on his day but thats all. Its not a sport where you can come back and have another crack and certainly nobody remembers second place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted July 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Sidney the robin said: So?? ask Scott Nichols if the British title is worth winning.? I love Scott and his individual British titles are a huge achievement but would he swap them all for one world title? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,298 Posted July 26, 2019 8 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: So?? ask Scott Nichols if the British title is worth winning.? Hey, I'm with you. The British Championship should mean something and I was pleased when they started sending the winner to Cardiff. We could help by introducing the winner on TV and elsewhere as the British Champion. As to why Tai doesn't make the trip and Scott wants to win another one, I think we know that their sights are set on different targets. My point about those Wednesdays at Brandon that you refer to, is that riders back then were there to progress in the WC first and to be British Champion second. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Carter 62 Posted July 26, 2019 Question related to this thread. But out of interest does Jason Doyle have bikes in UK, Sweden & Poland or is he shipping bikes around Europe as he needs them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,737 Posted July 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, James Carter said: Question related to this thread. But out of interest does Jason Doyle have bikes in UK, Sweden & Poland or is he shipping bikes around Europe as he needs them? Doyle uses his Polish kit(and mechanics) in Sweden- the same as all the other riders who ride Sweden and Poland. Those who ride UK have kit over here with UK mechanics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Carter 62 Posted July 26, 2019 1 minute ago, racers and royals said: Doyle uses his Polish kit(and mechanics) in Sweden- the same as all the other riders who ride Sweden and Poland. Those who ride UK have kit over here with UK mechanics I thought that might be the case but it's still a proper trek from Poland to Sweden!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,737 Posted July 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, James Carter said: I thought that might be the case but it's still a proper trek from Poland to Sweden!! Several ferry lines- some short crossings - other longer. Stena Line operates 1 route, Gdynia to Karlskrona which runs 3 times daily. TT Line operates 1 route, Swinoujscie to Trelleborg which runs 9 times weekly. Polferries operates 2 routes, Swinoujscie to Ystad runs 19 times per week & Gdansk to Nynashamn about 7 times weekly. Some of the riders also will do Denmark on Wednesday before returning to Poland. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted July 26, 2019 3 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: So?? ask Scott Nichols if the British title is worth winning.? It just shows the pure unselfishness of Tai. Giving others the opportunity to win. You don't get that with many sportsmen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted July 26, 2019 3 hours ago, False dawn said: Hey, I'm with you. The British Championship should mean something and I was pleased when they started sending the winner to Cardiff. We could help by introducing the winner on TV and elsewhere as the British Champion. As to why Tai doesn't make the trip and Scott wants to win another one, I think we know that their sights are set on different targets. My point about those Wednesdays at Brandon that you refer to, is that riders back then were there to progress in the WC first and to be British Champion second. Good point i loved the old British final, but just think Tai riding would really boost our event and i am not a Tai basher i love to see him ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris4gillian 1,832 Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) Gotta once again at all those on here having yet another pop at Tai for not riding in the British Final. This 'opinion' is irrelevant (this year) as he's currently crocked so no point in banging on about it! What's even more laughable is that the same folk are gutted he couldn't have ridden for Team GB in the SON as he had the very same injury. Make your minds up people... Edited July 29, 2019 by chris4gillian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArthurRudge 347 Posted August 3, 2019 On 7/29/2019 at 7:47 AM, chris4gillian said: Gotta once again at all those on here having yet another pop at Tai for not riding in the British Final. This 'opinion' is irrelevant (this year) as he's currently crocked so no point in banging on about it! What's even more laughable is that the same folk are gutted he couldn't have ridden for Team GB in the SON as he had the very same injury. Make your minds up people... Shut up you girl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris4gillian 1,832 Posted August 5, 2019 On 8/3/2019 at 8:43 PM, ArthurRudge said: Shut up you girl A perfectly valid point...which you cannot counter argue. You girl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsr 2,057 Posted August 5, 2019 Rosco picked Chris Harris.. everything you need to know about how useless he is and how much he shouldn't be GB manager is summed up there.. on the British Champion front its a completely pointless meeting these days that very few care about. Its only purpose now is as a qualifier for Cardiff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo 1,341 Posted August 5, 2019 37 minutes ago, phillipsr said: Rosco picked Chris Harris.. everything you need to know about how useless he is and how much he shouldn't be GB manager is summed up there.. on the British Champion front its a completely pointless meeting these days that very few care about. Its only purpose now is as a qualifier for Cardiff Or maybe... Other riders turned down the chance to ride in Russia, having to lose the use of their best equipment for a couple of weeks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted August 9, 2019 On 8/5/2019 at 9:37 PM, phillipsr said: Rosco picked Chris Harris.. everything you need to know about how useless he is and how much he shouldn't be GB manager is summed up there.. on the British Champion front its a completely pointless meeting these days that very few care about. Its only purpose now is as a qualifier for Cardiff Crazy statement .. Rosco record is outstanding at club and as team Gb manager the stats don't lie he might have got it wrong about Harris but hardly anyone better at the time to be honest . The last bit it's a contradiction .. You say it's pointless then point out that it's not pointless as you can get into the biggest speedway meeting of the year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites