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Article- Google translated We learned the verdict in the case of Maksym Drabik. The speedway rider for breaking anti-doping rules was suspended for 12 months. Therefore, he will be able to return to practicing speedway on October 30 this year. After extremely long proceedings, lasting over 16 months, we finally have the final of the case of Maksym Drabik. Or at least some part of it, because it should be remembered that the parties have the right to appeal against this judgment to a higher instance. The Disciplinary Panel at the Polish Doping Agency punished the competitor with a one-year suspension. The penalty is counted from the moment of temporary suspension of the player by POLADA, which took place on October 30 last year. Let us remind you that the whole thing started with the rematch final match of PGE Ekstraliga 2019, when Maksym Drabik - representing Betard Sparta Wrocław at the time - admitted to taking more drip than is allowed. The speedway rider applied for retroactive approval for therapeutic purposes, which would clear him of the charges, but did not obtain it. The case was also examined by the Arbitration Tribunal at the Polish Olympic Committee, but also there the speedway rider's request to take into account retrospective consent to taking an increased dose of drip was not granted. On January 25, Maksym Drabik held a hearing before the Disciplinary Panel, and after a few days the verdict was announced. - We believe in Maksym's return to the speedway tracks as soon as possible. We hope that he will develop his great talent, enjoyed his ride and achieved sports results - the Wrocław Sports Society said in a statement. Maksym Drabik is suspended until October 29, 2021, and he will be able to start training on the track on August 30 - two months before the suspension expires.

This is the Czech team that were in the qualifier in the world U21 team comp 1. Petr Chlupac - 3, 3, 0, 2, 3 = 11 2. Daniel Silhan - 2, 2, 1 = 5 3. Jan Macek - 2, 0, 1 = 3 4. Daniel Klima - 1, 0, 3, 3, 3, 2 = 12 5. Jan Kvech - 2, 3, 2, 2, R, 3 = 12

This is the Swedish U21 final result in 2020 https://ta.svemo.se/Public/Pages/Competition/IndividualDrivingSchedule/CompetitionHeatSchema.aspx?Branch=speedway&Season=2020&Resultfilter=APPROVED&Columns=FromDateShort,Name,HeatSchema,HeatResult&pagesize=20&CompetitionId=11918

He is a Polish citizen- but up to now the Poles have not picked him.

Thanks Paul Sharples and Arthur Price are the missing Nelson riders.

Monday June 17th 1968 Reading Racers V Nelson Admirals Racers Spittles, Wallace, Poyser, Champion, Pratt(Phil), Weichlbauer and Davies Nelson Powell, Shearer, Peterson, Birtwell, Schofield(Dave) don`t know the other riders. Pretty sure Ted Spittles, John Poyser and Joe Weichlbauer are no longer with us.

1985 video(German)

In that case 1st bend

Am i going doolally ! what year was that photo ?

Extremely sad news from Poland that Kamil Pulczynski has died in his sleep aged 28. Him and his twin brother Emil both rode for Torun as juniors. Lately Kamil had been mechanicing for riders such as Jason Doyle and Freddie Lindgren.

No- he rides Extraleague with Torun now and is riding in Sweden for Indianerna.

Not sure you should be so harsh on Rosco and Colin Pratt

You will enjoy it when you get it- top edition this week.

Herne Bay, is that in cloud cuckoo land !!!

Some great news from Poland- Tomasz Gollob has got feelings in his legs, feet and toes. https://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/8770/progress-for-polish-great-gollob?fbclid=IwAR0S3gmTLZFR51yqvDL38mM4j-ZBkpjJ6BzzYo-MWamwq_JAJjYqnkVF0XQ

Yes Wroclaw 31st July- flights and stadium tickets rolled over from 2020 cancellation. Am holding off booking hotel for a little while.

Did you start on the local brew early today ?

Doyle has signed for Dackarna

Yes- both would have gone skint !

Yep- pink, blue, yellow and polka dot tablets should be with me any day now

Team v team example racecard https://rs.dmusport.dk/loeb/4308 final example racecard https://rs.dmusport.dk/loeb/4301

Denmark run 5 man team v team matches but then move to a 4 team format semi and final

Posted by Ghostie in November Rules for next season: https://www.svemo.se/globalassets/svemo-forbundet/dokumentcenter/protokoll/speedway/2020/beslutsprotokoll_7_track-racing_gallande-elitserien-allsvenskan_2021.pdf Elitserien 6 riders/lineup + an optional nr 7, nr 6 is considered reserve Riders 6 and 7 has to have a licensed issued be Svemo and the average are have to be 1.000 or lower Basically same heat schedule as this season with some minor changes (gates) Minimum 3 heats for nr 6 Maximum 6 heats for rider 1-6 + one R/R heat. Rider 7 can replace any other rider whenever team manager like. Tactical substitute allowed when 8 p down, cannot be used in heat 15. Squad size 8 riders with an average above 0,500 Line up average cap (rider 1-6) is 10.250 No average floor limit. No guest riders Teams placed 1 and 2 after all league meetings are complete are directly qualified to semi finals teams placed 3-6 will meet in the quarter finals. Team placed at nr 3 can choose between team 5 and 6 and to start home or away. No teams will be automatically demoted. Teams have 4 transfer cards, can be used from 15 April until the team has completed 75 percent of their league meetings. No limits regarding how many rear tires that can be used.

Maybe it`s a good time now we have the teams riders and gradings to list a Google translation of the rules appertaining to team strengths. Before the start of the season, all the drivers are assigned a category (A, B, C or D), where A is the absolute top driver, the B-drivers are the drivers who are just below the absolute elite, the C-drivers are drivers with some experience, while the D-drivers are primarily the new Danish talents. To create exciting races, rules have been laid down for how the team may be put together on the day. The total value of the team must not exceed 24 (high)and must not exceed 19.(low) This includes: A-drivers with the value 8. B-drivers with the value 6. C-drivers with the value 3. D-drivers with the value 1. Max. be an A-driver on the team. Max. be three B-drivers on the team. Max. be three drivers who do not have a Danish regular club and a Danish license. The team must consist of at least one D-driver or alternatively a U21 driver with a Danish regular club and a Danish license.

I`m sure you are correct- at Smallmead there was an occasional problem out of the 2nd bend with the setting sun- The one stadium that stands out for me was Kings Lynn- always a hold up as the sun was into the 1st bend.