sandman

Mort could beat anyone from the back in his day. Too bad he isnt 20 years old now! 8)

Who is Jack Daniels, and why is Poole selling him for half price? Why will BritneySpears not be in a fit state? Is this like the old persecution of Bill Posters, who was always gonna be prosecuted? I say... Free Jack Daniels!!! And.. I say if Middlo has some influence of Mr. Daniels, he has to be good.. Nothing less than full price! 8) Personally, I heard George Dickles is cheaper and just as good, but what do I know... Except,.. George Dickles is a bit .. um.. aged...

Bit misty in Cornwall today Sandman.......... would that be WSW of here? Must get some new bino's!! Damn, still no good, do they have a webcam? Mylor, I thought I mentioned something about visionaries. Look harder! 8)

Even I dont remember that! 8) Did he get caught???

John McNeil did have a song called " I wanna be like Ivan Mauger" and it was quite good, in an Aussie sort of way, brought to you by your friendly #7. I still like I'm too sexy by Right Said Fred, man.. What a macho song...

Well I think good cheap entertainment at the half is... streaking,... both genders please, doesnt cost anything unless the offender gets caught. Certainly gets the crowd going, especially with the coppers chasing you. :? And if you make it I am quite sure the hat will be passed around for some pocket money. Personally I am too laid back and slow, I'd get caught for sure! 8)

Shazzybird, dont you just hate when someone apologises when they have a grin on their face? Actual fact I was a Phil Crump fan and he was a tough racer. Ironman would be a good description. 8)

Yeah, and never even said he was sorry I'll bet... :twisted:

Very good thread. Interesting, a Dictator? Nascar is so in tune and in line with the racers, tv, fans etc and you know why? Because Bill France Jr. rules with an Iron Fist. The sport is much bigger than if it were run any other way. Probably a bit like Bernie Ecclestone in F1. Promoters, racers, mechanics, all in the end have to adhere to Mr. Frances vision of the sport. Even the racers acknowledge that to have a career they must toe the line if they dont they know there are hundreds who will take their place. They are rewarded handsomely, just look at all the private jets at Charlotte Airport, most belong to the drivers. But, visionaries dont grow on trees, so who could that person be for Speedway... Hmmmmm.. I nominate..... Steve Hone!!! ;-)

The minnows??? The Aussies, Danes, Poles, Brits, Czechs, Finns.......................... We're in good company!! Well put Mylor. 8)

Middlo better stay! He has put some great building blocks together that will come to fruition, plus he has the respect of the riders..

Congrats to Middlo and The Boys.. You all did yourselves proud, and certainly had some people scratching their heads at the start, only to prove em wrong! Way to go guys....

Men have walked on the moon, think a solution would be pretty easy. Exeter aint that big.

How about drains on the outside of the fence? 8)

Well spoken for sure....

Why have dirt deflectors if there isnt any dirt? 8)

Maybe tarps that were raised, bit of support that went from wall to wall, ie straight to strait, all the way across the track. Having said that I remember when meetings were almost never cancelled. Your thoughts Mylor? :?

Replying to my own post, the late Simon Wigg was one who really stood out on television due to his lime green leathers and number plate. A very talented racer who knew how to promote his indivuality. Anyone could pick him out a mile away. If I happened to be a GP rider, I would want something complete different than the standard Kevlars that look like all the others even if they were day glo orange,being an individual like Wiggy is cool.... 8)

I would like to see the promoters take a poll of all speedway supporters and find our likes dislikes etc and take the data and make some changes. If it means better concessions such as food price etc, more dirt on the tracks, better access to the riders, whatever it would take. I do think the riders need to be personalised a bit better, and I think for any tv coverage it is imperative to run a short film on a couple of selected riders at their home, a couple of minutes each etc. As it stands now, outside of a select few all the riders tend to blend together, it isnt as it was in the day when you had Booey and Ronnie Moore who truly appealed to the working class for example. I believe speedway is trying to move past that image, but we arent all rich or famous and it helps to have some on the track that we can relate to. Football is something that people can relate to because it is something we can see ourselves doing, we can relate to some of the players. I know nascar has done a great job of marketing the sport and drivers because these men although very rich, relate to the fans and seem normal people. And from what I hear, there arent the stories of drugs and wife beating etc that you hear of in other sports. Marketing of the riders, track preparation, promotion admission prices for supporters, are ultimately important. Speedway is best on well prepared tracks with dirt, and I would rather have a full stadium with a percentage of discounted tickets than one with a sparce crowd, because if those people had a good time, especially first timers, they will be back. I may be way off base here and sorry if I am. I am not or have ever been a promoter, and am surely not judging them, just trying to be constructive...maybe Norbold can relate to this as he has seen the sport at its peak. :?

It is so funny in hindsight, because Jerzy, in the runoff with Ivan, continued, and as Ivan laid on the track, passed by spraying Ivan with shale, very dramatic. 8)

Plus in retirement he designed handlebars for Jet Skis! 8) PS, DD's spelling is better than mine?

I believe them to be the most comfortable for the smaller riders while the Olsens were better suited to the taller riders? :?

Psssssssst... Anyone wanna talk about Renthals? :?

Now there was a racer who coulda.... OOOOps, Sorry. Still, a great man. 8)

At least I have an excuse, I have Tourettes Syndrome. Even I get embarassed of that which comes out of my mouth sometimes. I think JC and I have a bit in common? I have changed my mind, I say live and let live, besides, I am always open to learning new words..... 8) Like I said CHK, dont mess with the Village of the Damned, um I mean the Junior Forumsters, they are tough! :?