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Linus none too pleased with that move from Adamczewski.

Sad to see poor old Jarek puffing around at the back- and on his own track. Nasty one there. Glad to see Andreas finally get up.

Who are "The men in black"-? The Dons and The Hammers. Great to see Daria has "The best" left leg in speedway.

Hi all from a damp and dreary USA. Daria in her leather gives me a boost. http://www.drhtv.com.pl/drhtv1.html The Sopcast man is late for work right now. My friend Racers and Royals stream above is fine once you negotiate the red crosses. Alan. Somebody at the FIM has pushed hard for this but i think the terraces give their verdict. I'm sure it will be enjoyable, but as much validity as an Elite League semi final with 7 "guests"

I spent my career in sales and marketing and came to the conclusion that price = "what the market would bear". Eventually "the market" always rules. Comparisons of what a particular product commands in different markets are always futile. The rent on a 1000 sq. ft. in London v the same in Detroit. My monthly heating bill in Fracking USA v. yours in Genteel Surrey. So many different forces at work. Of course there are problems in Polish speedway, where aren't there? I just admire the Poles so much for what they have achieved. Long may they prosper and might the UK authorities take on board some lessons. I won't hold my breath. Regards. Alan.

Thanks for this. I was able to catch up with the first eight heats that I missed and also the pre-meeting entertainment. Poland does it right again. The sky divers, the world war one planes overhead, the marching band leading the parade around the track, the young boys on their small machines, the immaculate infield football pitch- everything done just right, including the promoters pricing it right to ensure an almost sell-out crowd. Rybnik did themselves proud. Shame the meeting wasn't edge of the seat stuff, but that happens. Well done Poland. Alan.

I started googling "Polish Incomes" and of course could spend the rest of the year improving my economic knowledge ! Good old Wikepedia had this. Wages and productivity[edit]Despite Polish productivity rising to 2/3 of those in the West, the wages in Poland remained low, at 1/3 of that in the West, this has contributed to the flight of Polish population from the country.[14] That is 2012 so maybe not far out. Ultimately it always comes down to "It is what it is" and those from countries with strong currencies find it "cheap" and locals "Not so cheap". I wouldn't miss my Polski Sundays (nor Swedish Tuesdays) for anything. And i have no idea why my print size is like my sister's South African rand- miniscule. All the best. Alan.

I think your second line has 5 very valid reasons. I believe Wildcat Willie above said they paid 5 pounds admission (along with 20,000 others!) to see this meeting They all have their cell phones and devices with them so they are not paupers,and another thing i have noticed is that there is a much greater sense of family there. As the cameras pan around you see many,many young parents with their children and grandparents seemingly having a good afternoon/evening together. As to the future, who knows but anyone who doesn't try to learn from them is silly. Regards. Alan.

That's part of the problem though. The young women today won't put up with "the muck". Quite rightly too. For the most part Polish stadiums are all -seater- even the older ones. You could get a lot more younger women going if there were VERY clean toilet facilities, car parks that were paved so that their shoes weren't covered in mud before they even got in , and a modicum of protection from the elements. And I know that the majority of UK tracks are rented and the promoters don't have control over some or all of the above. Brandon on a Saturday night in the 50s was a place where the boys watched the girls who watched the boys. who........ Gone forever I know, but the Poles are doing a lot right that the UK isn't. Regards. Alan.

We could while away the winter months here on the completely different demographic of Polish speedway. UK Martin made a really good post recently on the whole topic, but, refining it down to "the babes" from the SPECTACULAR start line girls, to those we see on the terraces at EVERY Polish meet, why is it that they dress up to go, watch and be seen in Poland, whereas in the UK i see my grandma lookalikes dotted here and there.? Funny old world isn't it? Regards. Alan.

I can't remember what happened in case of injuries. I think in Test matches there were 2 reserves who could be subbed in at any time (wouldn't swear to it though-the mists of time ) but with National Trophy i can't recall if there was a reserve or not. As we saw in a couple of Danish matches this season, with their 5 man teams, losing one early on, and you are screwed. Were the National Trophy matches sponsored by The Sunday Dispatch? Anyway, well done The Rest Of The World and what a crowd. All the best. Alan.

You've always got those gorgeous Polish women to gaze at !!

Thank you. Back in the 1950s 6 man teams and 18 heats was the format for UK "National Trophy" matches and also Test Matches.

Heat 9. Smederna rules. Go Grigori. Ghostwalker beams!!

Hi guys, Can i have a score update?

http://soccer-live.pl/transmisje.php?id=motorsport Watching on the TVP Krackow "media player" link. Perfect picture, no junk.. Hope the weather is good. Sorry Racers can't watch with us Safe trip home. Alan. Perfect. Sunshine and we're all set. Look at that crowd- for a "fun" challenge. I'm sure this will be exceeded by the Wimbourne Road gathering tomorrow . Got to go for an hour. Could someone arrange for an innocuous crash in heat 1 which causes a long delay whilst the air fence gets pumped up again- or the discovery of a hole on the first bend.? Enjoy folks. Alan.

Thanks to Racers and Royals for posting this. Wonderful to see Jiri Stachl looking well. I'm not sure which year it is that they show him winning it, because I think he won it 5 times!! What I couldn't get over was the size of the crowd. By any standards this year-2014, was a very good crowd. But when you see the crowd for Stancl winning it- it's bloody enormous. "Packed in like sardines" doesn't begin to describe it. Nice to see such a great servant to Coventry and it was nice that we eventually let him have a spell with Reading All the best. Alan.

There's a guy who puts them up on You_tube. I'm sure Racers and Royals will put a link up when it's available. Regards. Alan.

I thought Sundstroem was going to launch himself as a telecom satellite . Amazed he stayed on the bike. The old cliche "Not really as close as it looks". Gorzow were thinking of the champagne and start girls in heats 14 and 15.

Who's that guy in the blue shirt? What does he know about Polish speedway? Super. Really pleased he could be there. I'm sure this will give him a psychological lift so he can come back next spring fully recovered.

Full marks to Leszno, who have never thrown in the towel, but other than a 5-1 in heat 6, they have had no heat advantages whatsoever. A fired up performance from Gorzow all round. I wonder if Niels is there with them?

During this intermission, i'm sure i speak for a lot of us in thanking Racers and Royals for all the effort he puts in to keep us informed on all things Polish. . Well done mate.

Ultra,mega. Totally surprised at that one. There you go. Won't prevent a Gorzow win methinks.

A nasty, heavy fall for Musielak. Glad he's at least up. I can hear Bob Dylan singing "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" . Have you been celebrating after the victory over Everton?

For next year google "Sopcast". Go only to the official website. Download- it's free and dead safe. Then you will have another option to watch the best speedway on Sundays and Tuesdays.