steve roberts 9,246 Posted August 22, 2022 I recall Hans Nielsen commenting that it was long overdue that random drug testing was introduced to the sport and was in full favour of the practice back in the late eighties early nineties when it was well known that many riders were taking drugs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dog 413 Posted August 23, 2022 If I took drugs I'd have a job even finding my bike let alone riding it.... ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christine Hawes 42 Posted August 24, 2022 On 8/22/2022 at 3:24 PM, steve roberts said: I recall Hans Nielsen commenting that it was long overdue that random drug testing was introduced to the sport and was in full favour of the practice back in the late eighties early nineties when it was well known that many riders were taking drugs. Niels Kristian Iversen said pretty much the same a few years back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) On 8/13/2022 at 7:33 PM, Lord Skid said: Doesn't matter, failing a drug or alcohol test is cheating, it's not a grey area. He has a list of all banned substances, should have read it Cheating and blinking dangerous for himself & those he raced against as I'm sure there would be an far higher chance of causing a crash when yer brain is wobbly! Edited August 27, 2022 by Turnip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted August 27, 2022 4 hours ago, Turnip said: Cheating and blinking dangerous for himself & those he raced against as I'm sure there would be an far higher chance of causing a crash when yer brain is wobbly! I was at Eastbourne the afternoon that Kelly Moran turned up worse for wear and in his two rides didn't get further than the first bend falling off on both occasions before being quickly withdrawn by the "Eagles" management. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinderfella 865 Posted August 28, 2022 On 8/22/2022 at 3:17 PM, Odds On said: I wonder just how many riders are tested over the course of a season or career, you'd like to think all riders are tested at least once a season!!!!!!!!!!!!! .....and their machinery too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc131 365 Posted August 29, 2022 On 8/28/2022 at 3:01 AM, cinderfella said: .....and their machinery too!! Not as regular as you would think mayb more common in gps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,368 Posted August 30, 2022 What is the hold up regarding Barkers hearing.Does he need Legal representation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,032 Posted August 30, 2022 They just said it was in September, might be at the end. Though assuming it will be in first half of the month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedwayTShirts 307 Posted September 8, 2022 Can't see why it's taken more than a week to work out what's in his sample Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedwayTShirts 307 Posted September 8, 2022 Ben's been around a lot since at tracks so I'd say that's a good sign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,286 Posted September 8, 2022 On 8/30/2022 at 10:18 PM, Fromafar said: What is the hold up regarding Barkers hearing.Does he need Legal representation. Could a "guest" be allowed? With a reading no more than 5% higher obviously... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,368 Posted September 8, 2022 15 minutes ago, SpeedwayTShirts said: Can't see why it's taken more than a week to work out what's in his sample They obviously know what’s in the sample,it’s just what they are going to do about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dornier 795 Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) Suspended till March 2023 see SCB website Quote Edited September 8, 2022 by Dornier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
