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Except in those averages - the months of June and July where NKI was top of the list and JD second. Thats ....er....2 months out of 3 NKI ahead of JD

Tend to agree with what you said Gavan. I dont think Emils temperament is a problem. What I DONT see just recently with Emil is a happy chirpy fellow like he used to be. Either he is still carrying an injury or hes not happy with something - maybe that his management have advised him away from the SGP's and he realising he should have been in it over the "missing" years ie 2014-15-16 and possibly 2017..

Either or both of the Lagutas at their very best would be good for the GP's, but they dont seem consistent enough. I know Vaculick has qualified, but hes another one that cant seem to string consistent performances together.

Do they get given their GB race suit, or do they have to pay for them and therefore own them.

Good to see Hampel riding so well. I think Batchelors confidence was wrecked with Darcys accident last year - gone downhill since then.

Obviously your favorite rider Tai Woffinden and B B B B B B Bomber ! What an excellent opportunity

Perhaps TW doesn't doesn't feel there is a need to put the matter to bed once and for all. Perhaps he doesn't give two hoots as to what is being said (over and over again) on a forum. This thread is now on post 673 and, basically, the same things are being said over and over again. its like an old 78rpm record stuck in a grove by a bit of dirt (for younger ones read "an old 45rpm record"-for younger ones still... I'd be surprised if any younger ones on this forum).

Your plea has fallen on deaf ears

his bikes are being warmed up now!

Re Jerzy Szczakiel - the track could well be set up to suit a certain rider/s but the rider still has to perform. He may have rode the best he has ever ridden in that world final but he did perform very well. i read in one of the books about Mauger how good he rates Szczakiel, and it was good. Yes he didnt perform well at Wembley shortly after becoming world champ but a) Wembley was not an easy track for communist country riders to get to grip with, especially on their first visit. I understand he was carrying an injury. I was their at Wembley and was one of those who booed him (much younger then, wouldnt do it now), but hey, he has got one over me - he is a world champion of a fantastic sport that I never even had a go at, and if I had would probably have not succeeded even getting into a team, so hats off to Jerzy Szczakiel.

But there are more of them then of us.

Interesting post dazzaf, but I am one thats not going to respond to its general content re Tai. What I did find interesting (and sad) is your quote.... "i once thought this forum used to be great but now its splattered with some decent posts but in general its rubbish and people calling each other trolls and calling people out as liars.." Totally agree with you, and the indications are that you and I are not alone on this thought. I do look at the forum during a day, probably too much, but dont reply as much as I did for the very reasons you stated.

Are you sure you talking about 2016? Cant agree with you "would be the worst rider to win the WC for years", nor probably the most average GP line up ever".

On what grounds could he get into the Team Aussie?

I agree with diamond ernie, Brits could fill the BV stadium alone (even with the extended temp seating), the poles could possibly fill the stadium for a SGP, then you have danes, swedes germans, aussies, etc etc that get the crowd up to the 40k+ that you get at Cardiff. Add the fact Cadiff is (almost) guaranteed to run due to the roof, and it makes BV very much in line for SWC (as this year), speedway challange (as per next weekend in Sweden), under 21 world championship, etc. BV is a wonderful track, maybe if ever a 2nd SGP round in the UK and it would get the nod, but as a replacement for Cardiff - IMO it doesnt match up. Shame really because as a race track it beats Cardiff totally.

and maybe Tai and whoever he has fallen out with have, quiet independently, come to the conclusion its no business of anyone else but them to know the ins and outs and pass judgement. Already this thread gone to 409 posts, will it reach 1000? - very possible.

I enjoy watching Milik, doing well these days.... shows how competition can bring on a prospect. Same with Leo Madson, caught mu eye a few years ago as a wild card for a GP - now you could see him in the GPs full time.... and flourish hopefully. and the last two SEC rounds, both won by Greg Laguta.... great stuff.

A successful UK athlete doesnt do too bad..... just look at the sponsorship for the successful ones....... true that on the way up it can be a struggle, but thats the same in any sport, but more is being poured into the Olympic sports probably then ever before. Perhaps England football team should have bigger incentive money wise then they might do better in the world cup etc (that was tongue in cheek)

and at !pm on Saturday, before the viewing of The Euro Champ from Togliatti, there is the highlights of the last round from Daugavpils, hopefully they will have highlights of the WHOLE meeting this time.

Been to Cardiff in 2013/14/15 and would go again, but would'nt go to London

Any one know what the official attendance was for Saturdauy night/Sunday morning? It didnt look hugh - maybe 7000? If thats the case - could the UK take another GP? Say at Belle Vue with its extra stand taking crowd up to 9k-10k - it would be a sell out, and TV viewing would be great.....full stadium and great racing. Belle Vue GP would have to be in the dryer part of the season......(thats a problem) ...... perhaps June/july with Cardiff moving earlier/later? Would it be a goer?

Another very good meeting and all the more surprising considering the rain pelting down on Saturday night. Greg won handsomely.... and a lead of 12 will take some catching. just shows you need to be consistent and get to at the least the semi and preferably the final.....points make prizes. dirty Nicki at it again, and Lindgren is not far behind him. Sadly, I think AJ's GP days are numbered. In fact I wonder which Swede will be in the GP next year. Maybe Lindback, but even whilst Freddie is doing alright not exactly setting the meetings on fire. And Zagar as well, we know what he can do, but he is so inconsistent its unbelievable.

See #65

It was stated the local airport says the rain will be back 2pm Sunday, hence the morning meeting.

You know Rob, thats a real tough statement you put out there....... but it sounds about right to me.