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World Cup Final
The White Knight replied to mothorsen's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
But I always thought that the Sport was run for: i) Promoters to make money (laughable in the current climate - I admit). ii) Providing work for Speedway Riders. iii) Supporters of Speedway Clubs. iv) Being part of the Local Community. I did NOT realise that the Television people were the Rule Makers in Speedway - no the wonder it is going to the wall. All the Media (SKY) are interested in is making a quick 'buck'. If they so decide, they will drop Speedway and move on to another Sport without a care or a thought. You will say THAT is business - I would say we should not have allowed SKY or anyone else to decide the Rules/Regulations of OUR Sport. WE, the Supporters, are the ones who have a great passion/love for Speedway, the Media (SKY) simply couldn't give a toss - all they are interested in is the MONEY. Why were BSI, SKY or whoever ALLOWED to have such an influence on Speedway. You cannot say it was for the benefit of the Sport - it clearly isn't - Support is still falling. To sum up. SKY and BSI will leave Speedway sooner or later, when they do it will be without a care or a regret at the havoc they (and BSI) have caused in the Sport. NEITHER OUTFIT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ALLOWED TO BE INVOLVED IN THE FIRST PLACE. I HOPE THE PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE ARE HAPPY - BECAUSE I, AND A LOT OF PEOPLE LIKE ME - ARE NOT!!! Silly Rules that may make Meetings closer on the Scoresheet but in actuality fiddle and cheat the true Supporter out of a FAIR Result might be good for 'IT'S A KNOCKOUT' - but - those type of stupid Rules/Regulation should have no place in a serious Sport like SPEEDWAY. -
I could not believe the decision to leave Schramm in Heat 14. I rarely, if ever criticise George on his Team Management because, I believe, he is VERY good at it. Tonight however I think he made a mistake - I too, in common with others on here, would have had Lewis Kerr out in Schramm's place. Nobody can say the Chris did not try hard - he did - too hard probably. Exciting Meeting though - Good to see an Elite? League Number One riding as a Premier League Number One. Interesting 'ONE' that.
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World Cup Final
The White Knight replied to mothorsen's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
WRONG!!! People are complaining about the Rule/Regulation and the ability of ANY TEAM to win by GIFTED Points. I am not complaining about Poland per sé I would feel exactly the same were it England, Australia, America or anyone else. Basically it is a FIDDLE, an Official way of CHEATING. As it is sanctioned by the FIM, SCB and BSPA etc. then that is all it can be. Keeping Teams ARTIFICIALLY close is totally wrong and against all the Rules of SPORT that I was brought up with. -
World Cup Final
The White Knight replied to mothorsen's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
What a B****Y JOKE (no pun intended) the Speedway World Cup has turned out to be. Once again we are subjected to yet another case of the BEST Team losing. Denmark were streets ahead of any other Team - but - because of the B****Y STUPID 'Joker' System they LOST. No the wonder Speedway is a MINOR Sport - it is PATHETIC!! What can you do when the 'Powers that be' seem hell bent on destroying any little bit of CREDIBILITY and INTEGRITY that Speedway has left. Don't anybody tell me that this sort of thing will not put the General Public off Speedway - because believe me - IT WILL!!! CONTRIVING THINGS IS NOT SPORT - OR SPORTING!!!! :mad: :mad: -
HaHa - very good orion. :rofl:
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Hey - Backless - I can't believe that you of all people are having a go about snide remarks. :shock: Pot and Kettle spring to mind. :rofl:
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Your All-time Hero..and Why
The White Knight replied to TonyMac's topic in Vintage Speedway Magazine
Precisely ch958. -
Redcar Sign Worrall
The White Knight replied to RedcarRacer's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Well I, for one, hope that Steve does well at Redcar. Hopefully he will get some confidence back - he IS a good Rider when on form. Good luck in this venture Steve. -
I get your drift..................................
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Your All-time Hero..and Why
The White Knight replied to TonyMac's topic in Vintage Speedway Magazine
I could make the point that the Neil Street 4-Valve Engine was the commencement of the ruination of Speedway. -
The Rick Rubin Recordings were EXCELLENT and demonstrated the true versatility of Johnny Cash. You will have to be going some - to find any popular music, apart from some Country and Western Music ie. Alabama, The Highwaymen (Cash, Nelson, Kristofferson, Jennings) post 1963, that does ANYTHING for me at all.
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Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochrane, The 'Big' Boppa, Marty Wilde, The Everly Brothers, Dion and the Belmonts in Rock n' Roll sidney. In Country and Western - Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Hank Snow, Boxcar Willie, Hank Williams Jnr. and Waylon Jennings. Lots of others too. Too many to mention. ALL the above are 'GREATS' in my book. :approve:
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Yes - me too. Sad that Glen Campbell is now stricken with Alzheimers Disease. :sad:
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British Speedway Failing Its Own...
The White Knight replied to muirspud's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Basically, when it comes down to it, the impression that I get is that those who run British Speedway are more concerned with their 'core' businesses (their Tracks) than they are about producing International Class Riders who will at some stage leave our League System to take part in the Grand Prix. This, to a point is understandable. What is the point in spending money in developing Riders for the future, when, as soon as they are developed, they leave British Speedway to ride in Poland or wherever for bigger Wages. I know that not all Riders leave, but it has already happened. For example Scott Nichols gave up British Speedway for a time to concentrate on the 'GPs'. This is NOT good for British Speedway and neither is the GP System. This is one of the reasons that I am against the GP System - it is leaving our Senior League Tracks and British Speedway denuded of the World's Top Class Riders. Each Promoter has a responsibility for his own Track, in the current Financial climate, many can't seem to see any further than that. Very sad - but - that is the way I see it. -
Who Should Be In Gb World Cup Team?
The White Knight replied to bri1966's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Yes - good luck Bridger. I would have preferred Barker or Worrall but I wish him all the best. -
I said on here years ago that Laser Beam Start/Finish Line would be far better than Tapes.