Lord Skid

Good to see a ref actually applying the rules, apparently he had silencers and carbs checked before the Meeting, as well as making sure the starts were legal as well, seems like he's only got fuel, engine size and drugs to check and he's got a full house.

Speaking to the Rye number 2 last night, it was pretty obvious he appeared far more suited to the Ipswich track than Rye, and seemed more than able to pass on another perfectly prepared track.

Would love to hear the Track guys version of events, he prepares one of the best tracks in the Country, when he's allowed to do it his way, but I have a feeling that lately he's not been allowed to do it his way.

Any chance of a Guest for the trackman?

Hopefully the track will be in a fit state to race on this time around, can't blame any rider for not wanting to race hard on that surface.

Little bit drastic, but the third week in May should bring better conditions.

Weather forecast looks pretty bad for the next 72 hours, looking brighter towards the end of May.

First part was correct, his condition did go downhill, second part is incorrect, the drugs were out of date and couldn't be administered, quite a few issues with the rider care, and some questions will be asked for sure.

https://www.facebook.com/pointtwomotorsport?ref=ts&fref=t Just about says it all about how good they are.

Seems like the track was perfect, then IMG took over and cocked it up, sounds more like the truth.

The damaged spokes in the front wheel were a pretty good indication.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/motorsport/8465650/Pole-Hampel-takes-flag-at-Western-Springs Sunday News gives a more balanced view, the Herald seems more anti-motorsport

As is normal in these cases, the riders riding with him will be the judge and jury, they won't risk their necks with a drug head.

http://www.speedwayaustralia.com.au/site/index.php/media-news/media-news1928273029/127-mags1273503789/814-speedway-star-darcy-ward-fled-police-while-drunk-and-on-drugs

They've got enough problems putting together a Rugby team at present without trying to find a speedway rider.

Sorry, i thought you'd have been watching every GP live.

Nice that he's willing to risk his own money, the norm in the UK is to loose other peoples money, and take the glory. Buckley could buy the whole of UK speedway out of petty cash, including the SStar, large amounts of the old green eyed monster around it seems, probably because he runs his own ship and can't be dictated too. If you don't like the way he runs it, simple, don't watch it.

The guys who are out on track with him will definately think it's a serious matter.

So your saying it's ok to have a Pole or Aussie as wildcard at cardiff?

An Ozzie representing NZ, you just don't understand what Sport means in this part of the World, you'd no doubt have Gollob riding for GB as he only lives a couple of hours away. The UK- a land where anyone in the World can come and ponce off the State.

Unfortunately from now on Darcy is going to be labelled as a convicted drug user, however exciting he is, any excitement and success will have this shadow around it. But on a brighter note, with the Sport so low in the public gaize, it will not even reach anyone outside the SStar and Poole Echo. I feel very sorry for Middlo in all this, as he's been dragged into a swamp three times now by the same rider, Neil is a very genuine,and decent guy, who will always answer you honestly, he's probably too genuine for his own good, as it would be far more convenient to cheat and lie. Any reason why Matt Ford can't replace the Pope now he's retired, with all the people being converted on here, he'd be good for the Catholic Church.

Seems like it's not going to be long before the UK drug testing team take an interest in speedway again, definately needed and as soon as possible. Nice big dose of random tests will soon put an end to the problem for a while,as it did it in the past, with drugs detectable for up to six weeks, anyone with even one brain cell would think twice.

Wern't me guv, honest!!! Makes Crumpy and Holder look like choirboys,

Good luck trying to get into NZ, their immigration make the SS look tame.

Winning the NZ Champs doesn't automatically give a wildcard entry. Would be easier just to have an OZ GP, anyone willing to risk a few million dollars?