GP line-up for 2026

[Youhave2minutes]

15 hours ago, IainB said:

 push pineapple, shake the tree 😂

Last time I shook the tree a load of coconuts fell down

[PersonalResponsibility]

9 minutes ago, IainB said:

That may very well be the case but I'm trying to think back to his WC years (a long time ago now) and I can't ever remember him being a swashbuckling BZ type rider forcing his way through from the back, I could be wrong, like I say it was a long time ago

I remember him being pretty good to watch at his peak, in fairness. I don't think he was ever as exciting as Ward/Zmarzlik/Emil, etc., but still put it about plenty. In addition, he only actually won 3 GPs across 2013/2015, and in 2013 he had Hampel/NKI behind him, so probably didn't really need to do anything exciting!

[THE DEAN MACHINE]

28 minutes ago, IainB said:

That may very well be the case but I'm trying to think back to his WC years (a long time ago now) and I can't ever remember him being a swashbuckling BZ type rider forcing his way through from the back, I could be wrong, like I say it was a long time ago

That’s why I said he is a good opportunist rider because he sees an opportunity and he’s quick enough to react to it. He has never been an out and out racer.this is why I believe zmarzlik is the GOAT  because all the greats have their style of riding which serves them very well but zmarzlik has everything in his armour, he doesn’t seem to have a weakness 

Edited 7 hours ago by THE DEAN MACHINE

[LagutaRacingFan]

The idea that Woffinden is some sort of mega star is hilarious.

A couple of appearances on BBC news don't make you a public figure.

 

[mikebv]

1 hour ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said:

He will still win some races and he will still be the opportunistic rider he has always been but I can’t see him taking the big risks anymore, he has been bitten too many times now, imo there shouldn’t be be no wildcards, it’s either a serious world championship without wild cards or it’s a travelling circus with them 

Tai spent the last few seasons being in the wrong place, at the wrong time, too many times, to be "just unlucky"...

He also became a very defensive rider when hitting the bends in close proximity to the other three....  

Quite natural I would say given his injuries sustained in the past five years or so, but he is now coming back from a huge one, which would mean a monumental effort to still mix it aggressively with the rest of the GP field...

Let's hope for his own sake, as well as the GP's, that he justifies the spot in the line up, as no one would want to see his incredible legacy tainted by being an "also ran" meeting after meeting...

 

[ytsejam]

I've seen some farcical decisions and events in the 50 years I have watched this sport BUT the inclusion of Woffinden in the GP series for next year has to be the biggest FARCE ever. Utter joke of a decision, done purely for publicity reasons and not for the good of the sport or other riders.

Disgraceful decision which just makes the sport look even more tinpot than usual!!

[Fromafar]

Would agree ,stinks of cronyism.  

[PolskiZuzel]

6 hours ago, IainB said:

the exception seems to be BZ who has to do a lot of his work from the back

... and that's what I like in speedway...ability to RACE...to pass opponents during a given race. Jumping from the gate  and taking the best lines on the track is also fine...but it doesn't beat for me ability to pass from (last, third, second) and win the race