The White Knight

It probably WON'T be on the Television though - SKY have seen to that. As for the Riders in next years GPs - they SHOULD be good - they have been 'PICKED' because they are the BEST Riders, and that is my point 'PICKED'. If you can tell me how Tai Wooffinden gets in to the Series and Michael Jepsen Jensen doesn't, and then say that it is a level playing field to qualify for the World Championship - I would be interested in hearing your reasoning.

Sorry - Regionalisation gets a big NO from me. I like to see variation, the idea of seeing Redcar, Workington etc. every other week would become boring. Before Redcar and Workington Supporters go down my neck - I am only using them as an example.

Fair enough HT - but - they are both, provably, very good arguments. Those arguments should not be dismissed out of hand.

THAT is one view oldace - and I respect it. I just don't agree with you in this instance.

I thought Ostergaard was a very good signing. Totally agree about Kus.

i) Not only newcomers to the Sport. ii) Oh yes it does HT - I know we will never agree on this but believe me - it does.

You are right - I can't stand EITHER of them. Double Standards RUBBISH. I have differing views to you and that is all. The League (Double Points) and the 'Play Offs' have absolutely NOTHING to do with this Thread. Continue to carp on if you must - but - you are on your own.

Sorry - I did not answer your question - no double standards - just didn't. To answer, as I thought I had in previous Posts - the UNPREDICTABILITY of it all - THAT is why. Sometimes it is good when the underdog wins. You, it appears, just want the 'same old, same old'. That is your opinion, as I said - I don't agree with it - BUT - I respect it. Perhaps you should try respecting the other person's point of view.

That's your opinion orion - it is not mine. You are entitled to your view as I am to mine.

Yes he did orion - but - that was my point. The unpredictability of Speedway is one of it's main Assets. Sadly the GP Series has watered down the Competition for World Champion. You would not get a Jerzy Sczakiel winning the World Championship these days - only, perhaps, a GP. THAT is the difference.

Good Post dantodan. :approve: I don't know Darryl but George has ALWAYS been a Supporter of Speedway. He is also a cracking Team Manager in my view. :approve: Hope you are right about the Worrals.

Couldn't agree more.............. :approve: But it IS the unpredictability of it that makes Speedway what it is. More predictable these days because of a number of silly Rules I believe. Regarding the best Rider sometimes doesn't win - brings me back to 1973 when Jerzy Sczakiel became World Champion - few would argue that he was the best Rider in the World, but, by golly he was on the night. That was the beauty of Speedway.

I agree with that totally. Gary has so much to offer the Sport. His experience alone would be a great asset to any Speedway Club.

Not yet my friend - I am still busy emptying a bottle of' Bunnahabhain'. Still a little way to go yet. Slainté screm. Ian

I have just found this Topic. I own the Crewe - When they were 'Kings' Book and will never part with it. Beautifully produced you can find all sorts of information in it. It is easy to read and invaluable as a Reference Work. Very highly recommended. :approve: :approve:

Have they found one of those yet screm?

Crikey1874 - you forgot about the PIES. :shock: The one's from the Shed at the back of the Pits are to die for - if you want a true culinary experience - treat yourself to one of those PIES. Only one thing better than a PIE at Berwick and that is - TWO of them. Go on - give it a go - you know you want to.

How about each Rider selects a piece of music as his signature tune. Riders walk out individually from the Pits to the row of bikes at the Starting Gate to his own music. Rather like Cricket does in the T20 Matches. It would add a bit of glitz and glamour and I doubt it would cost a lot to do. Their Tune could also be played as each Rider emerges from the Pits to go to the Starting Gate to Race. Obviously each Rider would emerge one at a time - it may add a few seconds between Races - but it might get the youngsters interested. Just an idea. Not even sure if it is practical - but - perhaps worth a thought.

As a practicing Roman Catholic - I don't like blasphemy. I will not reply to you any further on this Thread unless you apologise, at least for that.

But WHERE, WHERE have I lied - I honestly don't know. If you are going to Post something like that about someone - you need to back it up with EVIDENCE so that if I am in error I can apologise. I cannot and will not apologise for something when I don't know what the hell you are talking about. True I don't like the GPs - but - I have not lied about my dislike or about my reasons for so doing. All I ask is that you back up your statement with evidence or withdraw your comment. (about me telling lies - I resent it, I have NEVER called anyone on this Forum a Liar - I wouldn't - mistaken maybe, as I could be, but NEVER A LIAR). Thank you. Ian

GREAT News - here's to many more Seasons Edinburgh. :party:

WHERE HAVE I LIED - I WOULD BE INTERESTED TO KNOW!!!?

So what - the unexpected can still be entertaining you know - it shouldn't be the same old faces every year. Year in year out it is currently the same old faces in the GPs. The whole thing needs shaking up - we have had two Forty plus year old World Champions because of the current System - why are people so frightened of opening the whole thing up?

Oh dear!! We'll just have to put up with Robbo. :rolleyes: Wel I for one am VERY PLEASED about that. :t:

I agree about the Eastern Block getting their allocation of Riders to the World Final was wrong and devalued the Competition - but - now the Eastern Block no longer exists. We could now have a FAIR Qualifying System for ALL Riders - if you make the Top Sixteen you get to the Final (GPs or whatever) if you don't make it - you don't. No avenues for anyone else to get there apart from the Qualifying Rounds. If there is no British Rider qualifying for the top Sixteen - tough, if Greg Hancock misses out in a Qualifying Round - tough, if Chris Holder can't make it - tough. THAT is what true Sport is about - success or failure. If people want the GP Series - then fine - but - for heavens sake let's ensure that we get the best Rider, that year, as World Champion.