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Similarly 'Northside' alienates three other 'sides' particularly us from the South! It could have been called Westside'. .. but that's another story!

My dad passed away on a Thursday in 2015, I went to Edinburgh Speedway on the Friday as a tribute to him. He was a massive Speedway fan & I know he'd far rather I went to the match than stay at home. Obviously I was mourning at the time, but that didn't mean I couldn't celebrate his life & what he loved to do at the same time. So I don't understand why Speedway couldn't show respect by having a minutes silence & then celebrating her life instead of cancelling? Anyone who disagreed with running the fixtures didn't have to go to them!

I hear next year British speedway is adapting the 6 team playoff system after 4 months of qualifying from the 6 team league

Anyone who watched gorzow v Lublin tonight it was my previous post case in point perfectly, a dreadful meeting with not one pass after the 1st corner in 15 heats but a near full stadium and a win for Gorzow, every single person in that stadium would of had a brilliant fan experience, the atmosphere was amazing and the fans loving it, even the Lublin fans were chanting and adding to the atmosphere, although the tv can never catch the live experience it did capture some but for tv viewers it was a hard watch, with only the fact that it was a final keeping the interest

I think that's why he confounds and annoys a lot of fans.

It would be good to know the details, as it would help me decide whether I "Boo him" or "LOUDLY boo" him the next time I see him ride!!!

The government have requested that sporting events should not go ahead on the day of the funeral but there is no requirement for sporting events on the weekend before to be called off.

Lublin are simply running out of riders to chip in with points

In this meeting the riders are showing more love to a white line than a cocaine addict.

Tough one but ultimately correct decision

Everyone on this forum

https://vk.com/video/@speedwayrussian?z=video-53550004_456241241%2Fclub53550004%2Fpl_-53550004_-2 https://vk.com/wall-53550004_61866?fbclid=IwAR2Y6HTh_BVl6-yye5racH6tU2P_sEhZEpEFtc4WNF_YZn6wM1yYdmatlEE https://vk.com/video-81427162_456239448?fbclid=IwAR0w8P1_Z6A8TEF23vDGN8aDHgMDlPCRqf-bXIo9hyan1hPX1ktjzb5xEjE

some brave riding from jack today

Last 3 home matches- 10852, 12376 and 7516- not to shabby

https://vk.com/video-53550004_456241240?fbclid=IwAR1rkA7_oQLW4cMDRNKFJq63ufk251KBRG_zwQuZie-qIZFP2dWL5OCPYcM

Perhaps you should try it sometime

Well done Mr Lambert , he was so close to getting Zmarzlik on the back straight on the first lap. He probably had the momentum. But Zmarzlik squeezed him very harshly, but then again that's racing at the top level. But overall a better night for Woffinden as well, surprised that with their experience in Poland that Dan and Robert both got tape exclusions.

Probably because he chose gate 2 in the semi, and Madsen thought it better to get to the inside of him. I would have done the same. Then I would have crashed into the pit gate, because I can’t ride a speedway bike.

Nothing to do with the BSPA ROLE OF THE SCB Formed originally in 1948, under the authority of the RAC (Royal Automobile Club) the SCB was known as the Speedway Control Board, a title that stood until 2003. At that time, the RAC, through it’s subsidiary, the Motor Sports Association (MSA) relinquished their involvement and the Auto-Cycle Union, which was formed in 1903 had the sole responsibility in Great Britain for 2-wheeled motor sport. Subsequently the SCB was re-named as the Speedway Control Bureau and is authorised by the Auto Cycle Union to act as the recognised Governing Body for Speedway racing in Great Britain. Accordingly, each season the SCB produces a Rule Book entitled The Speedway Regulations, that covers all the rules applicable to the sport in Great Britain. It is available in booklet form at a small cost from the SCB Office or as a fre download from the SCB Website www.scbgb.co.uk Financed entirely by fees generated through the issue of Track Licences, Rider Registrations and Officials Licences the SCB seeks to act as the independent body to ensure that the BSPA, Member’s Tracks, Riders and Officials all act within the Rules and Regulations of the SCB and most importantly within the best interest of Speedway motorcycle racing. The SCB is managed on a day to day basis by the SCB Co-ordinator (Neil Vatcher: neil@scbgb.co.uk) and an Administrator (info@scbgb.co.uk). They are augmented in specialist areas by Track Inspectors (Alan Bridgett: alan@scbgb.co.uk & Mick Bates: mick@scbgb.co.uk), Track Curator Advisors (Terry Chrabaszcz : terrytrack@hotmail.co.uk & Andy Meredith : andym.amsa@gmail.com) and Technical Advisors (Ron Jones: jap4b@tiscali.co.uk & Jim McGregor: james.mcgregor10@outlook.com) Further specialist advice concerning Medical and Environmental matters are obtained via the ACU Committees; Environmental Advisor (Peter Gregory: pgregory@ntlworld.com), Medical Panel Secretary (Debbie Walmsley: dw@acu.org.uk) The Bureau consists of 4 nominated Members, two representing the ACU are Tony Steele and Paul Hurry (ACU Members) whilst Rob Godfrey (BSPA Chairman) and Chris van Straaten (BSPA Promoter) represent the British Speedway Promoters Association under the independent Chairmanship of Jim Lawrence (a former speedway Referee).

Capitalised on the first opportunity. Lublin dropped off as soon as Hampel dropped off. Down to Kubera & Cierniak to stop Gorzow from building a lead of 12+.

Ref was probably watching the drone footage that we were when tapes went up

You can tell me - how are you going to get a ticket ??

Down to Kubera, Hampel & Cierniak to keep this meeting close. Michelsen seems to be struggling badly which is understandable, Couldn't have had a good sleep last night either travelling from Denmark.

Are 7 and 8 lucky losers?

full stadium, great atmosphere

only us brits think its a achievement to come third.

Indeed... To know there might be a Speedway forum means you firstly have to know that there is a sport called Speedway...

The process of random testing is indeed carried out independently. The results of the a and b tests are then provided to the SCB/ACU who decide on the penalty after a hearing with the culprit.

Same applies to the whole set up of British Speedway......

I didn't think much of what he said when asked about the Queen either.

I don't see why not. It's the day before not the day of, but who knows these days.

Well done Rasmus..the ex-Swindon double winner, now Danish champion. Hopefully future GP rider.

Have some respect

Meetings next week then? Poole Twitter saying Poole Vs Plymouth is on Wed 14th.

Duke of York cup anyone?

Might be The King Charles 4th Cup before it is ran.. .

I've seen a few retro Reading Racers coats on the terraces!

In the semi final as well, giving it back to someone who likes to dish it out

No,because they need at least a weeks notice to be able to get the air fence up

Great to have Oxford, Swindon & Reading all running again...one can only hope!

Would a name change from 'Monarchs' to 'Sturgeons' help in finding a new track?

Having spent 30 plus years attending meetings at Cowley and my Dad having gone to the very first meeting back in 1949 (although they did run meetings prior to the war) it pleases me that Oxford has again risen from the depths and I wish those all involved all the very best and congratulations on what is probably the best story to come out of speedway this year.

I think you will find succession now goes on age not gender. I.e. George, then Charlotte, then Louis. That will not change however many sons William may have in future.

I do think that the exact nature of the offence and the determination of the punishment are of legitimate public interest. Edit: On reflection, there could be medical reasons as to why some of the details are confidential. An individual's medical condition and prescribed medication are not for public consumption.

Without the SCB revealing exactly what caused the test to be failed it is pure speculation if he was putting others at risk. Remember the case of British skier Alain Baxter, who lost his Bronze medal and received a three month ban for testing positive, after using a Vicks nasal inhaler. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-sports/35292538

Once again the Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) have created a PR disaster for British Speedway. Secrecy over such serious matters is not acceptable. What sort of role models are they creating when findings of riders "taking banned substances" are not made public. The decisions on punishments seem entirely arbitrary...... surely bans should be stipulated for a number of fixtures rather than some timeframe over the close season? I cannot help but recall an English International rider who was banned for a season for merely riding around a lap the wrong way. Seems drug offences in Speedway are viewed much more lightly.

Rightly so. God bless you ma'am

Knowing the passion poles have for clubs and riders I can’t imagine how gorzow fans must feel to be losing zmarzlik, he is imo the most exciting rider in modern speedway history and your always guaranteed big points and 100% effort no matter what the track, I understand him leaving to a point, if someone is going to pay you huge money or you just feel you need a change but I don’t think gorzow will ever find a replacement as good as him and that must be on the minds of the fans too, be interesting to see if gorzow are able to stay in the extraleague without him, perhaps he feels his lack of dominance in the GPs is because of his league racing but I believe it’s because he has lost his rival in laguta

All the debates regarding the state of British speedway (not to be confused with other similar products held outside England and Scotland) is irrelevant when the sport has a number of fronts to fight to save its existence. You have track owners with a few being on the top table who make the rules up as they go along, riders who have an inflated valuation on their services and then the local authorities who are as crooked as they come (see Swindon, Coventry and no doubt many on here can name others who simply do not want a speedway track in their back yard). The joke is on the punter who continues to pay to cross the threshold of the surviving tracks where many serve up little in the form of entertainment and yet pretend that everything is fine. It is a sport which has not changed with the times and regardless of the age of supporters, it neither meets the idea of a slick presentation that can get the terraces excited nor is credible given the rules etc. and as a prospective business opportunity has zero appeal in terms of making a return in its own right without the addition of 3rd party contributions from sponsors etc. Start again get back to basics and become a part time occupation for the riders and a streaming service that punters can tap into for live speedway if they wish.

Being perfectly honest after 20 years I am thinking of giving it a miss next year, this years GP was utter crap racing wise, and ticket and hotel prices are just ridiculous.