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Torun Gp 2013
Daniel Smith replied to garygunson's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Keeping it simple COME ON WOOFY!!!!!!!!! -
King's Lynn V Mildenhall - 2nd October 2013
Daniel Smith replied to Mimmo's topic in National League Speedway
Think we would have smashed Mildly out the park even without Josh's crash and boy what a crash it was. How the fooking hell did he manage to try and continue reading is beyond me. It was horrendous. You're right about the racing being strung out but still enjoyed it. Will be different next week though. Halsey's move on Kerr went beyond hard riding to just down right dangerous. Assuming the who-ha in the pits was off the back of that. -
Midenhall V King's Lynn 29/09/13
Daniel Smith replied to Bagpuss's topic in National League Speedway
As I've said previously, Lambert doesn't need British speedway. It's been a pleasure watching him throw some laps in. -
Midenhall V King's Lynn 29/09/13
Daniel Smith replied to Bagpuss's topic in National League Speedway
To only lose by 8 is a terrific result by the Young Stars. Wasn't at all expected without Kerr and Lambert Back to the NA for the second leg Wednesday for the Young Stars to smash Mildenhall back to Suffolk -
To be fair, I thought Iversen did turn left but that's another thread discussion. There is an issue with the exhaust but my concern and reasoning is with protecting the rider's themselves. When you see what they have to wear as a minimum requirement I'm surprised there isn't even more serious consequences. Someone may be on to something with rider's be closer and more unwilling to move. With the gradual improvements in safety have rider's become more trusting of their opposition?? Forget about the machinery, there must be better personal protection for these guys out there than what is already a minimum requirement. This is what I want to dig into.
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This does get discussed quite a lot but in the last couple of weeks have become more prominent. The exhaust has taken a lot of flack for this but most of the crashes I've seen on TV and trackside it's been mainly riders coming together. My main question is really without banning the sport completely what can be done to make contact crashes safer??? Make neck braces compulsory?? Make air jackets compulsory??
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Stockholm Gp September 21st
Daniel Smith replied to racers and royals's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
I have nothing to really add but immense pride thanks to Tai. This kid is solid -
Tai Woffinden
Daniel Smith replied to David Haddock's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Come on Phil, don't get splinters in ya backside and tell us who that promoter is!!! If it was a Premier League promoter I can understand a British World Champion does nothing for them. Of it's an Elite League promoter that would be a rather strange comment. -
Tai Woffinden
Daniel Smith replied to David Haddock's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Interview with Woffy tonight on radio 5Live at around 9.50 -
Radical idea. People say close score lines make for more entertaining racing, so.............. Double points every time a team goes 4 or more points down. Don't have to nominate a rider for the table cloth, just standard colours and the double points goes to the rider that finishes furthest ahead Just a thought
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1, In my opinion if we go back to the old tactical ride it has to be with all four from the tapes. I don't like the 15m stuff, it ain't speedway 2, Agree we need 7 riders every meeting. I think the lowest average rider missing can only be replaced by a guest with an average less than the 7th rider in the team. Top 2 in the team can have guests with an equal or less averages. 2a, This is were I'd like to adjust the guest rule. I believe guests should have a current form average which includes any previous guest appearances based on their last 6 meetings. This I believe would stop ringer guests. (I know some want rid of guests but I just don't think British Speedway can afford any other option like squad systems. Riders will request stupid amounts for signing on fees) 3, Nobody could argue against that
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Tai Woffinden
Daniel Smith replied to David Haddock's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
I don't think they're saying you can't. I think they mean you shouldn't be allowed to be in the GP's unless you qualify and to certain point I agree but nobody can take anything away from what Wuffy has done this season -
Air Fence Safety Performance - Research?
Daniel Smith replied to Elephantman's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
This is the problem. Current Air Fences do have a flaw that would be impossible to fix, simply because they're full of air and their shape alters on impacted. If anyone needs a safety fence for next season please use the more modern version (Like King's Lynn & Berwick) of the PolyFoam. This really is the way forward -
The thing is TWK, almost all British riders (those that don't ride in Europe) want to ride in the EL & PL. There just isn't the finances available to be able to sustain EL speedway alone. I think I'm right in thinking that Eddie Kennett has even taken on a 2nd "real job" to help with finances. I think the league structure needs to be worked around the race night's and try to avoid clashes. The UK needs to move away from racing every day of the week. It just can't continue. Monday - UK Tuesday - Sweden Wednesday - Denmark Thursday - UK Friday - Denmark / Poland / SGP / Qualifiers practice Saturday - SGP / Qualifiers Sunday - Poland Once you've established which clubs can do Monday or Thursday home matches is when we can look into a change in league structure. If Glasgow can only do Sundays, Berwick Saturday's etc etc the North / South split is a none starter I'm afraid
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Tai Woffinden
Daniel Smith replied to David Haddock's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
There's really only 2 ways for Tai to play it safe and that's at the back not bothering or out in front and Tai can't afford to do the first unless he makes the semi's. Taking it easy and getting mixed up in those 2nd and 3rd place battles is were you're more likely to get tangled up in an accident. Tai will want to win races regardless, he showed that Wednesday night guesting for us. He could have clearly not bothered, he even accepted a T/R ride. Not wanting to win races isn't in Tai's vocabulary. There no 'all or nothing' with Tai it's 'all and more all'. He's been a machine this year. A very deserving World Champion with or without Emil in it, he still demolished the other remaining rider's and that's what winning a World Title is all about COME ON WOFFINDEN!!!!!!! -
King's Lynn V Stoke (nl) - Thursday 5th September 2013
Daniel Smith replied to Mimmo's topic in National League Speedway
The problem was though, that Bridger's reaction came some 20-30 minutes after the accident. Not being funny but regardless of the accident most people would have calmed their heads by then. Everyone was just stunned by the reaction. Lambert, Kerr, Allitt, Lyon, Buster, Kerr's mechanic & the start marshall I think were just chatting away, minding there own business and Bridger just streamed into Lambert, going nose to nose. Bridger went to nut the lad and Kerr pushed Bridger away and that's when Bridger properly flipped his lid It was not acceptable to behave in that manor. Heat of the moment stuff people can accept but this wasn't anything of the sort I'm afraid. Hopefully, the club have put plans in place and put a ban on Bridger from attending the Norfolk Arena except for when racing -
King's Lynn V Stoke (nl) - Thursday 5th September 2013
Daniel Smith replied to Mimmo's topic in National League Speedway
IMO no. Lambert came underneath Rose who became startled, lost control, straightened up and ended up in the fence. To be fair, it looked like one of those every day slide offs we see all the time. It wasn't rally at to high speed either -
King's Lynn V Stoke (nl) - Thursday 5th September 2013
Daniel Smith replied to Mimmo's topic in National League Speedway
I didn't mean sad as in 'unhappy' I meant it as in 'loser' sad. Apologies for any confusion -
King's Lynn V Stoke (nl) - Thursday 5th September 2013
Daniel Smith replied to Mimmo's topic in National League Speedway
If you read my bit on the Young Stars v Stoke thread you'll see