Steve Shovlar

I thought it was a shocking decision and Emil should have been out. Pedersen extremely hard done by. He was clearly in the lead and Saifudinov suckered the ref by turning left. And I am no Pedersen fan.

Just watched Nicholls today at his Polish track. Scrapped 6 points frm 5 rides, including a paid win when he got a monster roller which should have been called back. Managed to just beat Darcy ward in his last ride for 2 points. He really is in poor form and needs to get back here to sort himself out.

Just watched this afternoons meeting on Sopcast. What a thriller with a dramatic last heat last bend decider.

What a crock those two currently are. Are they really the best we have to offer? So far out of their depth and really sad to see. Harris can't gate so stands no chance. Totally out of his depth. Nicholls made a howler dropping EL speedway. If he says he isn't missing it we should rename him Pinochio. He needs to get back into the EL for starters to get himself sorted out. Can't see either of them in the GP series next year. Well hopefully not. Best that can happen is that Harris fails to qualify to give Kannett and Tai, or Bridger a snaiff. They may struggle but give them a year and they couldn't do any worse.

Just registered but to have to buy into the Polish download site is no good Rapidshare is worldwide and most people have a rapidshare account. A shame otheerwise a good idea.

I don't think Nicholls should even be considered for Team GB. he turned his back on the EL, we should not give him the opportunity of representing his country if he can't be arsed to ride over here. Rather use Bridger, Tai, Eddie, Harris, Richardson. At least they race in this country.

Absolutely crap GP. Boring nearly all the way. The only interest generated was if the Russian won it, which he did. The old guard looked desperate and patchy. new bloodt at last in the finals. Lindgren looked good all season and I should have had an each way better on him. Doubt there were too many that backed Emil. Let's hope for a lot better in two weeks time.

Looks like you have to pay for it this year. Subscription internet service.

Filmed on a mobile phone. terrible quality.

The first one was so dire I dleted it off Sky Plus after about 4 heats. the image was so bad, the cameras chopped sides every bend causing the viewer to wnder where the start line was. Just use one camera with the occassional cutaway is fine but every bend the camera "crossed the line" causing viewer problems.

I watxched three heats, then went into planner and pressed delete button. Crap in the extreme.

Looks fun to watch on those tiny little tracks and should compliment the Sky EL coverage.

I nhave to also add my congrats to radiofremantle on an excellent online commentary and service. last year we got frustration, this year no buffering whatsoever, good clear stereo from the studio and could clearly hear commentary from the track. this must have cost a few quid to put together so well done to all involved and hopefully we can more of the same next year, albeit with a different winner! As a matter of interest, I would love to know online listening figures. Just how many people were using the online service?

Any idea when this starts?

Actually Doyle led Adams for a lap. And Batchelor led him in another heat for half a lap. In a way this year the result was never in doubt, with Adams the clear favourite. Holder in second is as expected. A shame Doyle fell whilst in the final as his likely second would have put him clear in third. As it is he has made the two finals which is a tremendous acheivement, though looking at his injury he is unlikely to remain there. Not bad for a 4 pointer in the EL.

Steve, you have to open the ulr in Windows Media player. Then a popup asks for your user and password. Put it in then press play. Good live streamiung picture.

Excellent to actually watch this live for a fiver!! Good quality streaming as well. Well done to all involved. Just about to start!

Off to get some sleep and be up and ready to tune in to the meetng. Being Adams home patch I doubt anyone will touch him though. 38 degrees? Its -5 here tonight!!!

Adams as expected strolled it, but well done to the two Poole lads in making the final. Doyle did very well indeed for a rider many are not rating very highly in the EL in 2009. Not the best day for Noddy but still in the running. Can't see anyone touching Adams this year though.

Sorry did they read me email? I just been having breakfast.

Thanks. Resent message.

Tried to send an email of thanks to admin@radiofreemantle.com and it bounced back saying no such email address. Great service though well done to all involved.

INterestingly Bjarne missed two meetings, and if he had scored his "average" for this years GP's, he would have been in the top 8/ yet he has never been mentioned as a wild card. And befor anyone jumps on this, no he will never be world champ. But like Harris he has won a GP and is a far, far more acomplished rider.

Talk of riders such as Woffinden getting a GP berth are farcical. He would be half a lap behind. Hasn't done a single thing, yet, to show he will even make the grade in years to come. Sure he looks like he will be a good rider buut I don't think he will have a near 9 average in 2009 like Holder managed this season. And the powers that be say Holder isn't yet ready! I mean, to put in Harris over Holder is a sick joke.

Disagree. NP is head and shoulders above the rest, with Crump a farly distant second. Riders like Holder could have come in and rustled a few feathers. Todays Echo. Holder misses out on GP place 12:31pm Friday 7th November 2008 By Phil Chard » PIRATES star Chris Holder has missed out on a Grand Prix wild card for next season. The permanent seeded places have gone to British duo Scott Nicholls and Chris Harris, alongside the Russian Emil Sajfutdinov and Fredrik Lindgren, of Sweden. There were no surprises with the selections, confirmed by the FIM Speedway Grand Prix Commission and BSI Speedway today. Particularly as Poole Castle Cover’s Holder had discounted himself because he feels he is not financially ready to compete in the World Championship series next year, preferring to wait at least another 12 months. Talking about the four picks, BSI managing director Paul Bellamy said: “The riders chosen as the permanent wild cards reflect the experience and emerging talent of speedway riders in the world. “Russia’s Emil Sajfutdinov is one of the sport’s hottest prospects at the moment and will be an exciting addition to the series. “At 19 years old he will be the youngest permanent rider in the 2009 series and already has an unprecedented two World Under-21 titles under his belt that underlines his flair and aptitude for the sport. “Sweden’s Fredrick Lindgren, who at 23 was the youngest rider in this year’s series, has shown great maturity and ability in his first season as a GP rider and is also widely recognised across Europe as one of the sport’s rising stars. “This year Scott made two finals and only just finished outside the top eight and an automatic qualification for the 2009 series, but his performances have shown he still has the commitment and drive to be world champion. “Chris, a GP winner in 2007, knows he needs to prove he is world class next year following a disappointing 2008 campaign but we all know that he has the ability to be a great rider.” GP race director Ole Olsen said: “The line-up for the 2009 GP series is a very exciting one. “The combination of the experienced campaigners versus the young pretenders will provide some thrilling racing as all 15 riders believe they are capable of winning GPs and ultimately the World Championship. “I believe next year’s series will be one of the most competitive seasons to date and we are looking forward to welcoming them all in 2009.” The full 2009 GP line up is N Pedersen, J Crump, T Gollob, G Hancock, H Andersen, L Adams, A Jonsson, R Holta, S Nicholls, F Lindgren, C Harris, K Bjerre, G Walasek, S Ulamek, E Sajfutdinov, event wild card in each round. Qualified substitutes: NK Iversen, T Jedrzjak, R Sullivna, JB Monberg, A Miedzinksi, J Pavlic. NEIL Middleditch believes it’s no “bad thing” Chris Holder has missed out on a permanent wild card into next year’s Grand Prix. The GP promoters have announced Scott Nicholls, Chris Harris, Emil Sajfutdinov and Fredrik Lindgren as permanent wild cards for the 2009 World Championship. So Holder missed out, most notably, as expected, to two-times World Under-21 champion Sajfutdinov, who relegated the Aussie into second place both times. Middleditch said: “I think Chris would have accepted it if they had offered him a place, but it’s not a bad thing he hasn’t got one. “He’s still young and can learn a lot more in the Elite League. It gives him a season to consolidate his position next year. “His schedule is pretty hectic anyway because he rides Sweden and Poland as well as England. “It might just have been a lot to take on this early in his career.” Asked what 21-year-old Holder would need to do to ensure he was ready for the GP in 2010, Middleditch said: “To qualify and if not he just has to consolidate his position, continue his form from 2008 to get a permanent wild card. “They (BSI Speedway) are trying to get pairs of riders in (from different countries) and they already have Leigh (Adams) and Jason (Crump) in there from Australia. “Having said that, I think Chris would be a great addition. He’s young, exciting and would have brought a lot to it. “But I don’t think it’s a bad thing. It might be a bit too soon for him. “I think he’ll most certainly be ready for 2010. If he continues riding like he has, I don’t think there is any way they could not choose him. “He has taken the Elite League by storm. No-one could have envisaged, average-wise, he would have done as well as he did for Poole.”