False dawn

No. But if he pulls a stunt like he did down the back straight earlier, I would exclude him, no argument. What he does have to be careful of is that what comes around, comes around.

But that makes him even more dangerous. He's erratic and unpredictable without any thought of the other competitors.

Another late finish. Match stick time. 💤

Just Jack's to check then and we can re-establish Ricky's record.

All these disputes about race times and referees watching replays of close finishes is a mystery to me. I thought all bikes are supposed to have transponders now?

I think there would be many that say Kyle deserves a medal.

So Anders knocks over 2 seconds off Jack's TR. And well over 5 seconds off Ricky's old record. Yeh, right.

This is sad news in one way. But Kyle clearly has been unhappy and struggling for form which is not good to watch. He is a 100% rider. I call him our (Leicester) terrier. Whatever the conditions he always gives his all. Get well Kyle. Enjoy the new baby when he/she arrives and come back fully restored. For me, you'd be first on the team sheet next season.

These two statements would not seem to be consistent. I have mixed feelings about Bomber getting through. I really don't think he is GP standard and I'd hate to see him propping up the field next year.

The one that grated was a certain American talking about the "straight aways". My all time favourite (which I still quote where appropriate after heat 13) is "Happiness is 40-38". Happiness is 46-44 doesn't quite work does it?

I kind of get what you're saying. But the 1,2 partnership gave Leicester an 18 point advantage. That sort of scoring differential if massive, regardless of when in the meeting it's accrued.

That would cost you. The going rate is somewhere north of 1000 Bitcoin 😜

Don't worry Norbold. The local authorities are looking into it. If they don't sort it out, try speaking to your local MP 🤪 It's like going back a quarter of century, eh?

You're not wrong. And the 3 of us are still posting the odd reply. Very odd, some might say. P.S. It's Fd. It's the time of day, not a girl's name 😇

Not sure what's happening with the live updates site but there seem to be some on the BSPL site

I joined in 2003. It was bunch of serious fans that debated issues with respect. We didn't always agree, but we developed our point of view without attacking the poster. I gained a lot of new friends back then, all over the UK and in OZ. We met at the British Final and Cardiff and some of them are friends to this day. I raced in Oz, twice, and met many forum friends there who I hold dear to this day. I've always been pleased to share views with other long standing fans and to learn from their experience. Not to mention having a good laugh along the way. This is a happy place for me (on the whole) and long may it be so. Thank you Phil for your foresight and inspiration, not to mention your continued support for this long standing home for British speedway debate.

I must admit that I'm not convinced about the awarding of WC points as part of qualifying. However, when I read in the Speedway Star this week that it is mathematically possible for the championship to be decided in the afternoon at Torun in front of a few hundred fans, it did give me pause for thought. It might not even be on TV. At the very least I think there should not be a sprint race at the final round. What's the general consensus?

Thanks stewmac. I guess there are a lot like us in that we have TNT and can therefore watch the GP but have no access to practice/sprint race. Most frustrating.

I did. 😕 Good job I'm a big Dan Thompson fan. Him apart, it was a hard watch. And Leicester is only my adopted team while we get Brandon reopened. Ryan Douglas showed flashes. If there was any criticism he was trying too hard. Nick Morris was nowhere. Given some of his recent results it was very disappointing Drew Kemp looked brilliant in one ride and then packed up at the back (again) in another. Sam Masters has been below par all year and this continued that trend. Kyle Howarth started like he was going to be the hoped for secret weapon. Joe Thompson - steady In contrast every member of the BV team performed at the top of their game. On a good day, Leicester would not have won. But this defeat was shameful.

I should the previous messages more carefully 🤪

It is Adam Ellis then!

I agree about BSN, especially as I've bought a season pass. But I am pleased to say that I bought the stream and enjoyed the conclusion of this 2 leg semi final. It was a bit strange to see riders you'd expect to see scoring a few points, top scoring and established heat leaders really struggling. But that added to the drama. Some out-and-out committed riding in a "true" knock out competition. Well done to both sides on both nights. A real racing competition.

It will be what it is... I stopped taking too much notice of forecasts when they started putting "weather permitting" in the small print.