Technik

Yes you are correct. that fact I had forgotten. it was a hectic final & so much happened

In the first start of the final Doyle was disqualified for causing Lebedevs to fall on turn 3 lap 2. Then Bednar was also disqualified for a tapes offence in the re-run. Only 4 starters in the final of which Lebedevs led for almost the entire race, he suffered a puncture on the exit of turn 2 of lap 6 & was only passed by Berge on the final run in. I believe had this not of happened Lebedevs would have recorded the fastest time for a final which is currently held by Nicki Pedersen

Don't judge everyone else by your own clubs standards.

I would think if there are spaces Zagar would be included as an option

In all fairness You can't punish a man for not turning up until he hasn't turned up. So until the meeting is over he could turn up & if he doe's is a punishment applicable & if he fails to show then the punishment can be applied after the event

Any news for the Ribbon event on the Saturday

Try Jan Steachman. He has a business that reproduces old footage from cine film, VHS & DVD to a new version

I always believed Vinnie was from Sussex

I know the North South league has been mentioned many times. I fear the biggest issue there is just that some riders will want to ride in both & there will be a time when both teams the rider is in will be racing on the same night then an even bigger problem is on our hands. I know earlier this season a team came to Oxford for an NL level fixture & one of their riders was missing so they used a guest as per the rules. The rider they were using had an average in both variations of this seasons NL leagues & the higher average ment he could not ride in place of the injured rider as his average in that league was higher although lower in the other league.

I wouldn't think Oxford riders are owed money. If they were Janowski's Polish team would not let him travel.

I strongly doubt that Emil Sayfuinov or Artem Laguta will even be considered for a WC choice. The FIM still has a no Russian policy & thats not just for Track Racing. Although both former Russians are now believed to be Polish nationals neither has competed in the PZM Polish Championship so would probebly not be nominated by the National Federation

To my knowledge trackmen listen to everyone & take their advice on board.... ...Then produce the same track they prepare every other week!!

Ahh speedway...... ....If its not rained off its dusty

I wonder what the riders get paid for the superheat. The points are 4,3,2,0 instead of 3,2,1,0. The points don't count in the overall score. The points are not included in the riders averages. There is no bonus point available. I remember the golden double tactical ride in black & white from a 15M handicap in gate 4. I know some star riders refused to take the ride as it was not to their advantage as should they win it added 6 to the team total but they would only be paid for 3. with added risks of having to pass each rider & excessive wear & tear to machinary they felt a bit put out.

Whilst I agree Knudsen has missed more Wednesday nights for Oxford than he has ridden I'd have to say the age difference between him & Thomson would possibly suggest Knudsen is still unable to miss his national league fixtures. With Gusts his situation is slightly complex as he was in Oxfords Premiership squad racing on Thursday night & then was dropped to the Championship side but he had already commited to race on Wednesdays for a Danish club so where a clash occurs the Danes have priority. I see it's a bit messy & agree that the fans are not seeing their riders each week but at least we are all getting to see speedway racing win loose or draw.