Fortythirtyeight 841 Posted September 14, 2023 8 minutes ago, DazS said: they are not protecting anyone. they want you to believe they are.speedway is a dangerous sport, the lads do it because they want to and you watch it because you want to. i am still looking for a drug related accident in speedway. Whilst that is rather a strange , and worrying ,thing to wait for, isn’t that why riders get tested ?…..to prevent such a thing from happening . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DazS 430 Posted September 14, 2023 you will never stop accidents from happening in speedway. even if you test every rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petecc 352 Posted September 14, 2023 2 hours ago, DazS said: you will never stop accidents from happening in speedway. even if you test every rider. You right, accidents do happen, however has a rider ever been tested after causing one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DazS 430 Posted September 14, 2023 very good question, they would do it in a car accident, finding a trace of anything would not prove they are under the influence of that substance, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noaksey 345 Posted September 14, 2023 1 hour ago, DazS said: very good question, they would do it in a car accident, finding a trace of anything would not prove they are under the influence of that substance, Where would you draw the line? Plus you'd require the Independent testers to stay for the duration of each meeting just in case which clearly they'd want paying for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DazS 430 Posted September 14, 2023 my stance is let the riders decide, they know more than any drug tester or fan who they are racing against, who they trust and who they dont. authority are not there to keep people safe,they just like controlling people under the guise of safety. riders probably more worried about what is in another riders engine than if they are on drugs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted September 14, 2023 15 hours ago, DazS said: what were the effects of what he had taken, ? Higher levels of testosterone - resulting in greater body endurance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, DazS said: my stance is let the riders decide, they know more than any drug tester or fan who they are racing against, who they trust and who they dont. authority are not there to keep people safe,they just like controlling people under the guise of safety. riders probably more worried about what is in another riders engine than if they are on drugs. Really, are you for real? Edited September 14, 2023 by Bald Bloke 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DazS 430 Posted September 15, 2023 7 hours ago, Bald Bloke said: Really, are you for real? i can not understand why people on here are more upset there is not enough drug testing, than the riders seem to be. think you all have virtue signalling disease. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therefused 819 Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, DazS said: i can not understand why people on here are more upset there is not enough drug testing, than the riders seem to be. think you all have virtue signalling disease. I have no idea what you are even talking about in this comment, but do you seriously think the riders should judge themselves fit to ride? What a ridiculous comment 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,017 Posted September 15, 2023 I wonder if the sudden spate of failed doping tests will have an impact on rider insurances? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,260 Posted September 15, 2023 22 hours ago, DazS said: they are not protecting anyone. they want you to believe they are.speedway is a dangerous sport, the lads do it because they want to and you watch it because you want to. i am still looking for a drug related accident in speedway. Why does it have to relate to an accident? Improved concentration, alertness, body strength/endurance, increased muscle can all impact on performance and is cheating if achieved through banned substances and that is something which should be prohibited. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DazS 430 Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, therefused said: I have no idea what you are even talking about in this comment, but do you seriously think the riders should judge themselves fit to ride? What a ridiculous comment are you capable of making your own decisions, or do you like being told what to do. riders have to put some trust in everyone they race against. they are not even allowed to ride their bike back to the pits, you are all going mental. your common sense has gone. all in the name of safety. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted September 15, 2023 I don't really know how drug testing works in speedway but I would just follow how other sports do it. You could do random tests but pretty much most athletes get tested regularly before the events they are participating in. I personally think a test before a meeting should be mandatory. Unless they already do this ? Someone care to explain how it works in speedway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojangles 594 Posted September 15, 2023 34 minutes ago, DazS said: are you capable of making your own decisions, or do you like being told what to do. riders have to put some trust in everyone they race against. they are not even allowed to ride their bike back to the pits, you are all going mental. your common sense has gone. all in the name of safety. The simple fact numerous riders (this season alone) have been caught trying to ride while intoxicated shows that some people shouldn't make their own decisions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
