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Totally right about the Qualifying rounds Addio there were lots of them and most tracks had one prestige individual meeting per season.The point you made of only seeing certain riders ride once or twice a year is so true made it more exciting.Thinking back there were a few riders i never really got the chance to see ride that much for whatever reason.?? Pander, Nordin,Plech,Younghusband, Airey, Monk, were a few who come to mind.

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Just get in your time machine, go back to October 2020 and apply for your refund!

ONE of my favourite stories about Kelly, who you had to love no matter what he got up to. When Kelly returned to Hull for his first meeting after finishing fourth in the 1979 World Final, behind fellow Viking Ivan Mauger, promoters Ian Thomas and Brian Larner presented him with a very fine canteen of cutlery to. commemorate his achievement. After the meeting, as the crowd was leaving, Ian spotted a fan carrying the gift. He rapidly approached and asked how she had obtained it. The answer was simple: Kelly sold it to her Ian actually bought it back ...

Rest in Peace Bernie. He was Cradley Heath in the early 70s. He was my dad’s hero and I can still remember as a seven year old, the first meeting after he came second in the 1972 world final. Watching him being mobbed by the thousands of fans on the back straight as he made his way round to the pits. Unbelievable memories. Then the afternoon Bernie was staying at the Prince Albert Hotel in Wall Heath where I lived. My dad sent me up to see if I could see him and there were hundreds outside waiting for him to appear. He came outside to meet the fans and sign autographs. Back when the sport was really big !

Of course Dave, no problem. Very unlucky to fall while leading HT2,coming off bend 4 on the 3rd lap.Race awarded. A comfortable 3rd in Ht4, easily seeing off Butcher. Ht8 comfortable 3rd, before Davies retired.Ht14,once again a comfortable 3rd. His scores were FX,1+1,1+1, 1= 3+2. Could so easily have been 6+2. Loved his compact,neat and tidy style, he gives the impression of someone more experienced. Thoroughly enjoyed his efforts. You can see hes been tutored well.

Your never 2 metres away from the tea and biscuits.

I used to quite like individual meetings Sid, but in the days before it was regularly televised. In those days you might only get to see the top riders once or twice a year so it was something special to see them. Now that they are on TV every few weeks it’s not quite the same. I used to like the qualifying rounds for the old one day world final so you could support your home riders to see how far they got.

Freedoms eroding by the day, however I do get the feeling that some who agreed with the original restrictions back in March are now starting to get itchy feet! However I still cannot believe that hardly anyone in the media is holding the government to account!

Dave's latest commentary winge. Riders wearing identical team suits make it hard for me to work out who is who. Hope he's not missed his dinner tonight.

i would think it'll be 2022 before any new venue could be up and running. At least you can pick yr shape - Scunny, Redcar, BV and see some good racing.

Well if the new restrictions are going to be in place for maybe 6 months, that will take us until the end of March. Are we going to get a definitive answer on whether or not crowds will be allowed in before then? The situation regarding Brough may still be as it is now.

I think it`s bl**ding obvious- he only changed nationality so that Wroclaw could use him at 6 and 7( 14 and 15) as a " Polish " U 21 rider.

Don`t forget that Div 1 and 2 had to start after the Extraleague because they couldn`t afford to run without crowds whereas the Extraleague could initially- This meant that there just wasn`t time to fit in play-offs as Poland historically do not run much into October as it tends to get really cold and wet.

R&R is correct. Playoffs this year are Ekstraliga only.

And then you woke up

DECISION made ... event will not be in Manchester https://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/8554/2020-monster-energy-fim-speedway It is my understanding that all those who have purchased tickets will be informed shortly of their options which will include transferring their tickets to 2021 or a refund.

One of a kind - he was never wired to be 60 years old.

Footballing double on Sunday in Holland and Hackney. Holland was actually Holland on Sea near Clacton, while Hackney Wick currently play home games at Witham's ground 45 miles away from where The London Lions rode though.. Staggered kick off times made it feasible to take in both these FA Vase games but didn't allow for the sampling of local ales between . 7th and 8th matches seen this year since fans were allowed to return, Ticket also acquired for FA Cup, tie of the round at Horsham tonight. My season ticket arrived today for my home team who have their first home league match on Saturday. Somehow I doubt I'll get to use it very often this season though. Money to the club more important than personal profit though.

Sad news, he started his British career as a Edinburgh & Coatbridge Monarch ‘65 /‘67/‘68 remember going to Wembley to see him in World Finals for Monarchs in these years, very stylish and great favourite with the fans, Along with Reidar Eide transformed the Monarchs in that period.IMO RIP. Bernie.

Absolutely gutted by this news, my Cradley hero back in the 70s at Dudley Wood. R.I.P Bernie and thanks for the memories

Why are we discussing this Lets make it simple touch tapes your out It worked years ago I say bring it back

I am also delighted to see a match even if it is behind closed doors. Got my ticket for the BYC on the10th. WEll done Adrian and Mark

SO many happy memories and so many sad ones ...

Have no intention to. Never.

That crowd is way more than 50%

Leszno must be a hell of a frustrating team to ride against.. They always seem to come up with race wins from riders who you wouldn't always have down at the start of the race as favourite.. They will take some stopping again..

Absolutely bang on. As a fan, I have no strong feeling either way for Zmarzlik. To be honest, I would have preferred Woffinden to have won. But I do like it when our World Champion is a rider who demonstrates real all-round quality by overtaking his closest rivals. Think Penhall v Olsen and Knudsen 1981, Collins v Simmons in 1976 and Rickardsson v Nielsen in 1994. Its the mark of a real champion. Zmarzlik is a bona fide class act well worthy of the mantle of World Champion.

Teams now confirmed... great to see Jason Crump back as an Ace for this meeting. He was superb in his time with the Aces. I do hope it is well supported... I will be on line

Well, as long as Carlton's ok with it, who are we to judge? .

I think it would be Gleb that doesn't come out smelling like roses, regardless of what Wroclaw asked/pressured him to do.

He's a no show this year