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Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Apparently so. -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
I just wonder which side of the FIM we know about is the MOST credible. Is it the side that appoints Race Directors Ad Hoc from available past editors of magazines. Or The one that follows due process to arrive at a judgement in cases of law that require proper and reasonable consideration. Its a difficult one isn't it? -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Maybe, But I think he would have had more chance of that if he had come clean straight away. And not contested the charge. A 'not guilty' plea on the basis of blaming the FIM procedures may not be so good for him if/when found guilty. -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
.Well, it would certainly give Speedway Star a problem or two. How could they print the weekly 'Darcy Ward Fan Club' newsletter; complete with quotes from illustrious sycophants. If it conflicted with the BSPA party line and 'The World According to befuddled Alex'. . -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Any worries people had about Phil Morris being 'up to the job'. Have been put firmly to rest. A five year old could do it. -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
It certainly gives those Polish lawyers something to work with when they get to the court in Geneva. 'I put it to you sir, you were just an UNOFFICIAL Official' Case Dismissed. PS You will wait up to 45 days until the UNOFFICIAL Judge sends out the judgement. . -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Well, they never paid me the day I turned up to Daugavpils. In that Keystone Cop Uniform. Trying to get riders to blow into my whoopee-cushion balloon. Thank god that young Australian chap came along. He was the only one dumb enough to believe it was a breathalyzer. -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Can I pitch in for the post of UNOFFICIAL Referee at the GPs. I'd just do it when Craig Ackroyd nipped out to have a wee. Perhaps I could be put in charge of the 'unsatisfactory' starts. . -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Hindsight was not necessary at all. Just for a decent, honest person to have done the right thing at the time. No such person has made themselves known. Then, or in the subsequent five months.. That is what has caused this thread to go to 245 pages. Nothing else. . -
Bspa Meeting With Ukv&i?
Grand Central replied to SteveLyric2's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
And Godwin's Law is proven. -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
I do not remember anyone posting here that they are against all riders being tested for alcohol before each GP. Just a couple of extra off duty Coppers could get through them in no time. But I fail to see what that has to do with the current situation regarding Darcy Ward. Presumably he would have failed the same test, in just the same way. Ok he may have had a couple more chums with him on the plane to Geneva if others 'got through" withitout being picked up on the random test. But Darcy would still be on the dock this time. And who knows he may have found himself there before had universal testing been done in the past. Anyone's bet isn't it? -
Greg Hancock How Good.?
Grand Central replied to stratton's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Poor old Greg, though, in all this. Even in a thread that is supposed to be all about him. We would all rather chat about things thirty plus years ago. Says a lot in itself about the 'all-time great' question, doesn't it? -
Greg Hancock How Good.?
Grand Central replied to stratton's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Thankfully I never contradicted BWitcher on that point. But you do agree that in his well, well, in excess of 500 meetings for Belle Vue; PC appeared in a good lot more than 90% of them in team positions that were NOT Number 1. Which was my point. -
Greg Hancock How Good.?
Grand Central replied to stratton's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
I was merely correcting a wrong assertion you made concerning Messrs Collins and Lee riding at number 1 in their respective teams. No more, no less. -
Greg Hancock How Good.?
Grand Central replied to stratton's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Just on a point of information and not to be too pedantic ... Peter Collins almost never rode at Number One for Belle Vue. In the years from 74 to 80 he rode almost every match at Number 3 in the later years 82 to 86 he tended to ride almost exclusively at Number 5 ( sometimes 3). Michael Lee equally rarely rode at Number One in his entire Kings Lynn career. He almost exclusively rode at Number 5 for the Stars. Just for the record. In the old 13 heat formula riders at Number 3 and Number 5 met the opposing Number 1 TWICE in every match Home and Away. I hate to say it, And shall do so with tongue firmly in cheek. But ... those actually ARE facts. . -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
When it comes to wishful thinking, no one can fault your commitment. -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
They could use that for the urine test. But then that would be just taking the p!ss. -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
I suppose it all depends how literally one takes things. Darcy may say 'The FIM said they would contact me in a week' Whether that turns out to be exactly ONE week is moot. Darcy may have said 'The GP is postponed let's go for a drink'. Whether that turned out to be many, many more than just ONE Drink, is not so moot. -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Have just read the 'Darcy Ward Appreciation Society' weekly newsletter on Page 3 of this weeks Speedway Star. The author has not been given a byline; probably at his own request. Could I request that the Star consider taking a leaf out of British Airways book. And provide complementary sick bags with future editions. . -
Greg Hancock How Good.?
Grand Central replied to stratton's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Yes, I would agree he'd be top 15. Somewhere around the 10 to 12 position. -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
I feel like I am inhabiting another universe from some here. We all know that 'official' procedures take a very long time And that we all feel that it could be done a lot quicker. But it just doesn't happen like that. I was in a car crash last March 2014 and the court date that has finally been set for my claim for lost income is on May 15 2015. And the other side actually admit liability. My Mother had Cataract diagnosed last April and we should soon get a date when the operation will be done; probably in March or April this year. I have been in dispute with my Property Management company since mid 2010 and there is no sign of resolution best part of five years later. So ... P!ssed up Speedway Riders can damn well wait too! -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Just not in my thoughts... ever. Truth is I have spent the last three or four months of the closed Season without giving him a second thought. Such a shame isn't it. The Current World Champion and ... nothing, really. Thank God for Darcy! -
Darcy Ward
Grand Central replied to Seymour Dix's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
You are quite right. Any International Sporting body could operate under regulations that offer more speedier action. But they do not. In any case. Not this year, last year or for years and years. You, and me, have memories that go back to cases like Ivan Mauger in 1982/3 and his International ban by the FIM. Took an age to get sorted. Why does everyone want to make make the point now, as if it were new and pertinent to Darcy specifically. It isn't. -
Bspa Meeting With Ukv&i?
Grand Central replied to SteveLyric2's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Perhaps, but only for overnight stays when working away from your usual home in this country. Not for all your accommodation costs living in England 'away from your home' in Australia! -
Bspa Meeting With Ukv&i?
Grand Central replied to SteveLyric2's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
I'm not sure what level of tax accountant you are. But have you done work for Jimmy Carr?