Ghostwalker

Well it is hardly surprising that fans stay away when the weather was like it was. It was for the same reason expected that the racing and track quality would be pretty bad. Rospiggarna have a fairly good attendance of almost 4000 on average per meeting. Had the weather been steadily nice I think the crowd would have been pretty good. There isn't anything one can do about the weather. Sure they could have covered the track and held the meeting tomorrow but you know what it's like with TV and the polish clubs. We can be glad/relieved that there weren't any injuries because of the track and etc.

why was there an extra heat after the final? Nevermind, it was Spf who put out the heats in wrong order

Hopefully they can get to 20 heats atleast.

Possible they get to 16 heats

Rain delay then, I doubt that they can continue.

More rain is on the way even if it is not certain that it will hit Hallstavik.

Pontus Aspgren will replace him https://www.facebook.com/eskilstunasmederna/posts/1453647684728715 A large rain system is working it's way down over eastern Svealand and Hallstavik is in it's path. Hallstavik is between Östhammar and Norrtälje https://www.smhi.se/vadret/nederbord-molnighet/radar-blixt#colorblind=false,layerselected=5min

Wozniak, Woryna, Drabik or Pzem Pawlicki would have been better choices for the wild card.

https://www.dmi.dk/vejr/maalinger/radar-nedboer/

Kildemand is in for Nicki http://www.aktuellspeedway.se/fim/grand-prix/sgp-kildemand-ersatter-pedersen-i-malilla/ http://speedwaygp.com/news/article/5952/nicki-out-of-swedish-sgp

There was one a few years ago but it had rained then.

Smederna are now allowed to replace Grigorij Laguta since Svemo have changed their mind. According to an article in the local newspaper, Smederna are interested in Nicki P and Madsen. Obviously signing Nicki would be a huge risk and something that easily could backfire. I don't know about Madsen either. I know he have being doing very good in Poland but I don't see him as a reliable heat leader and team player. However there aren't that many more riders to choose from. Possible Kolodzej but I have my doubts about him as well. http://eskilstunasmederna.se/fritt-fram-att-ersatta-laguta/ https://www.ekuriren.se/eskilstuna/smedernas-drag-jagar-nicki-pedersen/ (might be behind paywall) Valsarna have decided to return to Allsvenskan next season. http://www.aktuellspeedway.se/sverige/dennis-jonsson-tar-farval-och-valsarna-lamnar-klartecken-till-allsvenskan/

Smederna - Lejonen heat 11 https://www.facebook.com/eskilstunasmederna/videos/1451658151594335/

Doyle had a crash again it seems. https://twitter.com/SwindonSpeedway/status/892826576378888192 As I said, his riding style makes him prone to crashing/injuries and that is something that will affect his chances of a 2017 WCh title.

I've already suggested a Netherlands GP a few years ago. but hardly anyone thought it was a good idea. http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=74213&page=1&&do=findComment&comment=2326348

Will not happen. Since the renovation of the athletics running tracks, it is not allowed to cover then with gravel and etc. It also does not have a roof. I agree though that it is a nice stadium (over 100 years old) in a nice location.' However it's standard is pretty low and the seating areas are on wooden benches.

Friends Arena was a mistake from the beginning. Tele 2 arena would have been a less bad choice since it is smaller but also have better transportation options. It is easily reachable by both car and subway and it also has allot of parking garages nearby.

Another video of heat 15 https://www.facebook.com/eskilstunasmederna/videos/1450816515011832/

I don't know or the team manager took the opportunity for a few other riders to get some extra heat since Lejonen already were safe regarding a top 6 finish.

I think the issue with London is the same as with Stockholm. Some fans do want to go there but the event risks to drown in all the other things going on in the city. I also think that a London Stadium GP would draw plenty of fans from Cardiff and that neither would then be profitable.

Gastroenteritis from what I heard is the official reason but Pawlicki's no-show was expected several days ago when Cmore changed from Smederna - Lejonen to Indianerna - Piraterna. Pawlicki rode the past sunday as well so I don't think it really was Gastroenteritis.

Torun yes but not the others. Målilla doesn't even have roof over the seating/standing areas.

Greg says he might try and ride in Målilla despite that he needs surgery. http://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/5942/hancock-to-delay-shoulder-surgery IMO it is questionable if he should be allowed to ride or not due to his injury. There are too many riders riding half injured and by that risking to injure themselves or others.

I doubt that they can warrant to show another meeting from Motala. They have been there 3 times already this season. Heat 15 from Smederna - Lejonen, https://www.facebook.com/100014631943404/videos/262666574231072/

Gast can also be a ship crew member. I'd say (don't know) that Gastarna in this case means Pirate ship crew member. Here is an old picture of two riders, one from Monarkerna (left) (Monarchs) and one from Gastarna (right) http://www.kaparna.nu/historik/forare/foto/sala_norlen_olle_n.jpg