iainb 5,022 Posted November 10, 2023 37 minutes ago, Fromafar said: It doesn’t matter what he had done the following day though.He failed on the night in Question.End off. He may as well take a drugs test tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammer1969 421 Posted November 10, 2023 Genuine question, is there a scale/table of fines ie £1500 for failing a drug test, £3000 for bringing the sport into disrepute etc or is a figure just plucked out of the air and also what happens if the fine isn't paid, does it just increase (like parking tickets) or do bailiffs get sent in or is it just written off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 700 Posted November 10, 2023 4 hours ago, DSC67 said: I thought that money from fines went to the Ben Fund Well if that is the case then brilliant Let's hope there's no corruption... HAHAHA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,373 Posted November 10, 2023 29 minutes ago, hammer1969 said: Genuine question, is there a scale/table of fines ie £1500 for failing a drug test, £3000 for bringing the sport into disrepute etc or is a figure just plucked out of the air and also what happens if the fine isn't paid, does it just increase (like parking tickets) or do bailiffs get sent in or is it just written off? It’s speedway,plucked out of the air would be my guess. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatface 2,554 Posted November 10, 2023 42 minutes ago, hammer1969 said: Genuine question, is there a scale/table of fines ie £1500 for failing a drug test, £3000 for bringing the sport into disrepute etc or is a figure just plucked out of the air and also what happens if the fine isn't paid, does it just increase (like parking tickets) or do bailiffs get sent in or is it just written off? It's one thing posting something dodgy on social media, it's another when you are under suspension for a drugs offence. I've urged a bit of compassion in this issue as young men frequently do silly things and shouldn't be burned at the stake for a first time offence. But posting about it and undermining the whole process afterwards is, frankly, stupid. I won't go into the details, but a long time ago, I had a quite traumatic experience of someone close being spiked. It does happen. However, if you are a professional sportsperson, then part of that professionalism is being extra vigilant on what enters your body. I have been on senior management teams alongside elite athletes and its is absolutely drummed into them again and again to be vigilant and examine every little ingredient of every medication. Athletes don't consume anything unless they are sure of its safety to the point of paranoia, eg. only drinking sealed bottled water when they are personally breaking the seal. Speedway being speedway, its unlikely such professionalism occurs. The problem for the authorities is that they cannot go on the "how" of drugs cases, they can only go on the "what". That means sportspeople have to be held accountable for what is in their bodies, end of. If they are let off for being "spiked" or "never knowingly ingesting", then that sets a precedent for all future drugs cases. He may have taken drugs, he may have been clumsy. Either way he needs to own it and learn a harsh lesson. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noaksey 345 Posted November 10, 2023 1 hour ago, hammer1969 said: Genuine question, is there a scale/table of fines ie £1500 for failing a drug test, £3000 for bringing the sport into disrepute etc or is a figure just plucked out of the air and also what happens if the fine isn't paid, does it just increase (like parking tickets) or do bailiffs get sent in or is it just written off? He'll remain suspended until the fine is paid. Somebody (I can't remember who, a Reading rider maybe) from years ago never paid his and never rode again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted November 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, noaksey said: He'll remain suspended until the fine is paid. Somebody (I can't remember who, a Reading rider maybe) from years ago never paid his and never rode again Danny Bird? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noaksey 345 Posted November 10, 2023 1 minute ago, foreverblue said: Danny Bird? That's him. Still suspended I believe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted November 10, 2023 16 hours ago, Marksman said: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted November 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: Blimey, he has aged alot, doesn't look like all this is doing him much good! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,291 Posted November 10, 2023 Richie isn't using a shovel.. More like a JCB... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash 496 Posted November 10, 2023 If Richie says he is done with the sport can't see him paying the fines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WembleyLion 413 Posted November 10, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, TINYS said: Don't see what his brother not getting a top league spot has got to do with it. Agreed. Maybe no club can accommodate Steve’s holiday requirements? Edited November 10, 2023 by WembleyLion 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,373 Posted November 10, 2023 1 hour ago, noaksey said: That's him. Still suspended I believe... Still saving up!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,373 Posted November 10, 2023 47 minutes ago, Bash said: If Richie says he is done with the sport can't see him paying the fines Who really cares. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
