Neila 1,162 Posted January 27 10 hours ago, martinmauger said: Spoke to an NL level rider, took part in training sessions in Poland (forget which track) said all riders were given generic numbered body colours, to keep, & there was a large central fuel supply in the pits, riders just filled their tanks as required, FOC.... Yea this happens now, but in the past was supplied from a big drum at the track,but it was very primitive, now a big more safer when giving out the supplies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted January 27 4 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Morning Martin every time we have raced in Poland it is as you describe And a good afternoon to you too. Apparently most things were available FOC to riders taking part; in addition to the fuel, a tyre each, oil if required, tear offs, the odd spark plug + plenty of other help like pushers, or to lend hand with bike issues. They weren't 100% sponsored 'seshes' as such only for riders contracted to the team, but things were on hand to remove potential small hassles so riders could concentrate on their bikes & the actual riding bit. Prob one of many reasons why Poland is 'the place to be' in world speedway these days.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortythirtyeight 841 Posted January 27 Agree that Poland appears to do things better which is why we have so many issues over here. Not too sure what all the fuss is about, so tracks 20 plus years ago supplied the fuel? and Poland still do it seems, times have changed and so has health & safety. As long as SOMEONE supplies the fuel, then crack on. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted January 28 Claus value just gone up with the problems at redcar! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comet49 314 Posted January 28 Aye T Jorgensen injured Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted January 28 Race now on to name last rider, now Redcar has joined the race, while riders who may fit into either team will be counting the extra dosh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j2ohh 57 Posted January 28 1 hour ago, Neila said: Race now on to name last rider, now Redcar has joined the race, while riders who may fit into either team will be counting the extra dosh who will sign the £100 a point rider ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 904 Posted January 28 When you think about cost of a engine If you blow a engine. £100 a point dont sound a lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,859 Posted January 28 I think at this stage if Claus Vissing was available and within the budget he would have been signed , so cannot see why we would break the bank to sign him now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted January 28 31 minutes ago, j2ohh said: who will sign the £100 a point rider ? Probably now asking for more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted January 28 23 minutes ago, topaz325 said: I think at this stage if Claus Vissing was available and within the budget he would have been signed , so cannot see why we would break the bank to sign him now. Can't see why a rider hasn't been signed by now. Seems a risky strategy. Now it is more risky as Redcar need a rider on a similar average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted January 28 On 1/27/2024 at 12:57 PM, Neila said: Apparently it was the illegal additive he was carrying, nitros oxide, several riders allegedly put a little in the carbs before going out on track and it gave a boost to your starts Thats some intelligent additive that you put it in a tank of fuel and it knows to work at its maximum effect at the startline. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted January 28 If the rest of league agree we could have dan bewley on a false low average,if only we had a past chairman who was friends with the current chairman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bomber75 11 Posted January 29 14 hours ago, foreverblue said: Can't see why a rider hasn't been signed by now. Seems a risky strategy. Now it is more risky as Redcar need a rider on a similar average. I agree hanging on to get a suitable rider at the price you can afford could back fire, I hope it hasnt at this late stage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bomber75 11 Posted January 29 Thinking from the other side of the argument there is now a group of riders without a club for 2024 who you would think want to ride so there may be a good deal to be struck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
