The White Knight

Nice one Parsloes - you made me smile. :)

OUCH!!! :shock:

Thank you for that folks. The reasons for closure given by the Promoters was bad Weather and lack of Crowds - NOT TRUE. See full story here: http://www.sunderlandspeedway.co.uk/stats/1964/1964_Season.html

As I said in my earlier Post - surely it is not beyond the whit of man to find a System that is fair to all. I, at least partly, agree with you about the old System for the 'one off' World Finals - but - 'two wrongs do not make a right'. I STILL don't believe that Woofinden should be in the GP Series - ther should be NO PLACE for TOKENS as you put it. As for Formula One - I am not really interested, nor do I care what happens in that Sport - I support Speedway - about that I DO care.

It would be very difficult to bring Speedway Star out as a 'Daily'. In these days of high technology, Internet etc. it is hardly surprising that you have already heard some of the News therein, though not ALL of it. I think you are being a trifle harsh there squall.

Please could you advise me? Do Sunderland 'Saints' get much of a mention? Thank you. Ian.

I recommend a look. It really is an EXCELLENT Site. :approve:

Sorry I couldn't resist. :t: :drink:

Ludwig Lindgren is a Newcastle 'Diamond's Rider next Season. See Link below: http://www.newcastlediamonds.co/news/article.asp?id=100096

I would have thought that was the business of the Riders involved, not yours, mine or anybody elses.

Aye!! That's the problem - far too many Foreigners in the Premier League in my opinion. Stifling BRITISH Talent.

I think that the Team so far looks reasonably competative. It appears we have gone for all round strength again next year. Nothing wrong with that - it served us well last Season. All in all - I am happy with what I am seeing. Andrew Tully I have always liked - I just hope that he can hit the ground running (riding actually ). He is a good Rider - but - we must wait and see. As for the other lads - I am delighted they are back. As I said earlier, sad about Ned - but - I wish him well wherever he goes. It WOULD be good if Jason King could return fully fit. I don't know the ins and outs of the Rules - but - it would be good too if Paul Starke could be signed up as No. 8. He never let us down last Season and looks like a real talent given time to develop. VERDICT: This Team will be in with a chance in most Competitions - we can ask for no more than that. :t:

I must say I am surprised, and a bit sad, that Ned isn't in the Teams Plans for next year. However I am sure that George and the other Promoters will give us a Team worthy of our Support. ROLL ON MARCH!!

GREAT News for all at Plymouth Speedway. :party: Let's all hope that the 'Devils' go from strength to strength from now on. I'm really chuffed about this - it has made my day.

Another question has occurred to me. What does Freddie think about the state of Tracks nowadays. Does he, like me, think that they are far too slick these days - or - does he believe that there should be more Dirt on the Tracks? His opinions on 'Laydown' Engines may be of interest too.

Not on last Season's results. We finished top of the League without an 'out and out' Number One. To be honest - there is a chance of either Ludwig, Richie or possibly Ned actually developing in to a Number One. This is obviously hypothetical at present, as to date, no-one has signed up.

I would like to know if Freddie thinks Speedway has Progressed or Regressed over the last fifty or sixty years. How does he rate the Grand Prix as against the 'one off' World Final? Finally - does he have any views on Rider (British) Training and does he think we will ever again have a British Rider winning the World Championship. Hope this helps. Ian.

Personally I think it is all wrong. It most certainly isn't fair and will, quite justifiably, pee off the Riders. We will just have to wait and see what happens - but - I can see trouble ahead...............

Difficult to argue with Carl on this one. Why does this Rule only apply to one League?

I hope that Ludwig IS part of the 'Diamonds' set up next Season. I enjoyed watching him ride. :approve:

I wouldn't anyway.

I agree that the old System was not perfect but we are supposed to have progressed - I just think that instead of sticking with the very flawed System that we have at present we should be trying to find a workable System that is Fair to all. Surely THAT is not impossible - or - is it? Ah well - I'm off to smash up a few Looms now. :shock:

(Sigh :sad: ) In honesty Dave - probably not. Does that make me a hypocrite - it probably does. Does it make any difference to my detestation of the Rule - no it doesn't - not one jot. The probability is that I will not walk away from Newcastle either when the new Season comes round - but, my goodness I DO feel like it every time I see the Black and White Helmet Cover. Before you comment Dave - it has NOTHING to do with the fact that the Helmet Cover is Black and White. I would feel EXACTLY the same if it was Red and White!! What - even if that word is 'UNFAIR' - I'm surprised at you HT. :shock:

THIS is why I complain about the GP Qualification System Iris123. Another possible reason is to make sure that somebody pseudo British is riding at Cardiff (give the locals something to cheer) - ie. Put 'bums' on seats. This could also be done via the 'Wild Card' System. Another rather pathetic System designed to increase Attendances at the various Tracks (it has certainly nothing to do with Sport). Do they not realise that this particular bit of jiggery pokery is costing a bona fide Rider, with a chance of winning the World Championship a place in the Competition? As you say - the Television (SKY) may have had something to do with it too - it doesn't matter - it is wrong. For heavens sake - let's get back to Riders being in the GPs because they have qualified and NOT because of where they come from. Speedway lacks credibility in SO many ways - that should NOT be evidenced in it's, so called, premier Events.

................and my point is that you cannot have the BEST field ever if Woffinden takes his place instead of a previous GP Winner (Jensen). I have no axe to grind with Woffy - but - the ONLY reason he is in the GP Series is because he is BRITISH (sort of). Well - I am sorry but in my book getting in because of your Nationality is just not right. In fact it is DEAD WRONG!!! :mad: