OveFundinFan

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.

Usually larger tracks Bikes have gears (probably 2), brakes, and suspension (front probably same as speedway but rear has single or double hydraulic springing). Usually a few riders per race, I have been in 10-12 rider race at club level, but this quality meeting (British Masters) may have 6, especially the final. No fence usually (temporary tracks), inside and outside of track will have flag markers, some way back from these on the outside there will be a rope system, and another rope system further back then that. Dont know what the exact format of the British asters will be but can be 250 class, 350, 500's and sidecars (spectacular). Some meetings will have a class for veterans, for bikes older then a certain age, upright engines only etc. A class meeting like British Masters will be very exciting.

It might be in the rules but its a complete farce. Feel sorry for the rider who has to move aside to make way for TW, the rider(s) who has supported the team all year.

I agree screm, but there has not been any announcement at all as to what is intended. Strange

Maybe he will achieve the heights he was at, but personally, I think he will find it difficult, very difficult getting their quickly. If I was him I would be tempted to forget about the gps this year and just concentrate on racing in "normal" matches.

Really good meeting on Saturday - don't know how many tracks Latvia has, but that one is a cracker. After Emils first ride I though he was out of contention, but he got the points to lead the championship. Where Nicki is going I don't know. At this rate he could loose sponsorship and his living in Monte Carlo curtailed.

Laugh a minute at times this forum is. I ask a straight forward question and get a silly answer. Someone must have been on too much ginger beer Saturday night. Has Hampel ridden in any competitive meetings yet???

Has Hampel done any competitive meetings yet?? Although I suppose he is entitled to go back in the GPs when he is fir to ride, I would hate to see him come back if he is going to be half lap behind. And lets face it, his comeback is going to ave to be spectacular if he is to qualify for next ear.... unless he gets another wild card. Just a shame he had such a bad accident that he didnt cause or be involved in the thick of the action.

2 viewings this evening - fortly there is highlights of first round from Gustrow, then the 2nd round live from Daugpavpills