mikebv Posted 19 hours ago Report Share Posted 19 hours ago 16 hours ago, SPEEDY69 said: As has been said before, UK league speedway is not as easy as some think. UK Speedway also isn't taken as seriously by a good many riders who ride in Poland... "Much more fun to do"... "You can ride often with, and against your mates"... "No pressure, not like in Poland"... Quotes from the past couple of years from some who ride in Poland every weekend... Maybe machinery too isn't up to the levels of some who just ride the UK? You wouldn't want to spend a ton of money to not earn several tonnes of money... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted 15 hours ago Report Share Posted 15 hours ago (edited) 4 hours ago, mikebv said: UK Speedway also isn't taken as seriously by a good many riders who ride in Poland... "Much more fun to do"... "You can ride often with, and against your mates"... "No pressure, not like in Poland"... Quotes from the past couple of years from some who ride in Poland every weekend... Maybe machinery too isn't up to the levels of some who just ride the UK? You wouldn't want to spend a ton of money to not earn several tonnes of money... But none of those quotes mean that they're not trying to win every race! There's a lot of myth about machinery - the overall performance is down to rider ability/skill and the machine working well in tandem. On a big slick track the engine is more important than it is for most tracks in Britain and riders can spend an awful lot of money for no gain, wherever they ride. Edited 15 hours ago by SPEEDY69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago On 4/14/2026 at 12:15 PM, Bagpuss said: Paco really should have beaten King in heat 8, he had the chance to block his outside run but was too polite and left plenty of room. He was culpable of doing that an awful lot in the second tier with Birmingham, he'd only ever move to the quicker wide line if he was chasing someone. When in front he pretty much stuck to the inside, very frustrating. 20 hours ago, TTT said: Jan has even lost his place in the Polish top league and has dropped down a league this year after being part of Torun's title winning team in 2025. 15 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Think he was always gonna lose his extraliga team spot as he's no longer an U24 rider. I was only going to say what szkocjasid posted. Kvech only an Ekstraliga rider because he filled the U24 berth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago (edited) 1 hour ago, SPEEDY69 said: But none of those quotes mean that they're not trying to win every race! There's a lot of myth about machinery - the overall performance is down to rider ability/skill and the machine working well in tandem. On a big slick track the engine is more important than it is for most tracks in Britain and riders can spend an awful lot of money for no gain, wherever they ride. Agreed, but if I was earning a five figure sum every weekend out in Poland, and picking up a lot less than that, on tracks that are not always the best either due to the actual material used, weather or just capability of track curators/equipment for them to use, then, even subconsciously, I am sure discretion will be the better part of valor... Edited 14 hours ago by mikebv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago On 4/14/2026 at 1:55 PM, Fromafar said: Kvech is just topping up his wages.Good night or Bad night heâs not bothered.Probably on a gaurenteed amount. I'm not so sure myself. I think Jan is just a 7 pointer (6.91) last season. Hes defiantly a trier though. He might up that a little this season, in a slightly weaker league.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelinehugger Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 3 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: I'm not so sure myself. I think Jan is just a 7 pointer (6.91) last season. Hes defiantly a trier though. He might up that a little this season, in a slightly weaker league.  Wonât be a number 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 4 minutes ago, Whitelinehugger said: Wonât be a number 1 I don't think anyone said he would or could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelinehugger Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 20 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: I don't think anyone said he would or could be. No just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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