tyler42 Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 9 minutes ago, steve69 said: What a joke of a system. WE beat the Germans 7-2 in the heats yet finish behind them. FIM have cocked up the sgp scoring system now this joke of a system. No wonder no one wants to televise the event. Not as much of a joke as Dan Bewley going unbeaten with 18pts at the German GP. A guy scoring 8 scraps into the silly last chance saloon and ends up with 20 points, 2 more than Dan. Now that is a joke of a system. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 You do wonder what planet those who oversee these fixtures are on. The genuine speedway follower can only look on in dismay as those in charge seem to have no idea and how to maintain support let alone attract new punters. People decry WWE and the fixed results but those in charge of speedway are not far short of making a mockery of a sport that does not need these jerks running it. WWE almost looks legitimate by comparison. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 2 minutes ago, Hawk127 said: You do wonder what planet those who oversee these fixtures are on. The genuine speedway follower can only look on in dismay as those in charge seem to have no idea and how to maintain support let alone attract new punters. What is also unforgivable was the total wall of silence regarding any TV coverage despite their socials being flooded by fans asking where it could be watched. Complete failure by the hallowed Mayfield Sports Events! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 3 minutes ago, IainB said: What is also unforgivable was the total wall of silence regarding any TV coverage despite their socials being flooded by fans asking where it could be watched. Complete failure by the hallowed Mayfield Sports Events! The contempt shown towards every speedway follower sums up why the sport is in decline. It does not deserve to be taken seriously and the pig headed ignorance of those who happily take your entrance fee but give little or no guarantee that you will get what you pay for is contemptible and those who are in charge work on the basis of caveat imptor which sums up everything that is wrong with what at best is a form of entertainment but actually falls short of being entertaining. Many people who use to be avid supporters/followers were major contributors to this forum but just look at the limited number of responses to any given match on each meeting compared to a few years back and that in itself is a measure of how far it has become a joke. Anyone with money invested in UK speedway needs to get out asap. It is not an investable proposition and in its current state has no chance of attracting the exposure it needs to grow. Is Rachel Reeves in charge.? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 1 hour ago, tyler42 said: Not as much of a joke as Dan Bewley going unbeaten with 18pts at the German GP. A guy scoring 8 scraps into the silly last chance saloon and ends up with 20 points, 2 more than Dan. Now that is a joke of a system. Is that the same Dan Bewley who fluked a win in Cardiff 2024 when he barely deserved to be in the semis? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 49 minutes ago, arnieg said: Is that the same Dan Bewley who fluked a win in Cardiff 2024 when he barely deserved to be in the semis? Many see the scoring system as a joke (including me) but the riders know the score and can ride accordingly. Bartosz has it all sussed out the last few seasons. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: Many see the scoring system as a joke (including me) but the riders know the score and can ride accordingly. Bartosz has it all sussed out the last few seasons. That's the whole problem with it, it's no coincidence that the last couple of blocks of races are more intense as the riders that have been going well continue to coast along while those that are struggling to enter Elsie Kew (ooer mrs) start to show some effort... the system just rewards mediocrity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheese Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 Seems like a good effort from GB. Unlucky to miss out on a medal when the bookies had them finishing last. Cairns received some odd criticism when he was selected for the World Cup side, nice to see him finding strong form since then. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 On a day of what could of been the boys are rightly proud of there performance. The general thoughts were the d4aw did for us getting gates 2 and 4 on four occasions when 4 was a grave yard. A point here or there could of tipped the balance but most teams could say that. On to the next one with more experience gained 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 On 5/21/2026 at 8:14 PM, racers and royals said: How am i going to watch it if no one is showing it- that is the whole point HBO Max are not showing it in any region !!!! as for streams i have no trouble watching Poland, Sweden and Denmark. I see that Sir Keir Starmer has written to TNT Sports asking why the Champions League final is not being shown free to air... you're in good (depending on your political persuasion) company 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 On 5/21/2026 at 8:14 PM, racers and royals said: How am i going to watch it if no one is showing it- that is the whole point HBO Max are not showing it in any region !!!! as for streams i have no trouble watching Poland, Sweden and Denmark. I see that Sir Keir Starmer has written to TNT Sports asking why the Champions League final is not being shown free to air... you're in esteemed company 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 4 hours ago, IainB said: I see that Sir Keir Starmer has written to TNT Sports asking why the Champions League final is not being shown free to air... you're in esteemed company 😉 I’m surprised he wants to see any match on the TV with the crowd singing about what a pleasant sole he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 1 minute ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: I’m surprised he wants to see any match on the TV with the crowd singing about what a pleasant sole he is He is a Gooner though, he's probably got a freebie ticket stashed away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 5 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: On a day of what could of been the boys are rightly proud of there performance. The general thoughts were the d4aw did for us getting gates 2 and 4 on four occasions when 4 was a grave yard. A point here or there could of tipped the balance but most teams could say that. On to the next one with more experience gained Three genuine future possible "international level" riders... How far they go? Hard to say, but certainly are mixing it with Polish top tier and second tier riders, which can only be a good barometer for them.. Let's hope they are allowed to develop on their own terms and not get any ridiculous expectations for them heaping unrequired pressure... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 5 hours ago, mikebv said: Three genuine future possible "international level" riders... How far they go? Hard to say, but certainly are mixing it with Polish top tier and second tier riders, which can only be a good barometer for them.. Let's hope they are allowed to develop on their own terms and not get any ridiculous expectations for them heaping unrequired pressure... Agree 3 genuine talents.But as we can see there seems to be plenty young opposition.Wish them all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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