Speedway - A different kind of sport

[avfcpg]

Who's the best rider you have seen whilst following Speedway? I've been going since I was 12 and am 40 odd now but would have to say Rickardsson, despite seeing Mauger, Collins, Penhall, Hans Anderson, Gundersson and co.

[Linus]

I watched from 88 to 94, and the from 07 to now, so I missed out on Rickardsson, really. No-one ever touched Hans Nielsen, for me. Just ultra-professional. Hated him, though

[avfcpg]

Yes, I meant Neilson actually, not Anderson. Funnily enough I hated him as well, but he was pure class I have to admit. Rickardsson was something pretty special...

[9holteender9]

Anyone going Cardiff on saturday?
 My 4th time there. Cant wait!
Fancy Hancock to win this weekend always rides well at cardiff and been unlucky the last few years there especially in 07 when Bomber got him on the last bend. Think Harris might be worth an each way bet too- rode well in Denmark last week, same track composition as cardiff so you'd expect him to put in a similar perfomance

[avfcpg]

Can't go this weekend but really looking forward to it.
Crump or Holder for me. Sneaky outside bet for Nicky P maybe.

[Bald Eagle]

I am going to Cardiff on Friday. We are stopping for 2 nights, come back sunday. A great week-end expected. I suppose i will have to buy Warren Aspinals beer . Crumpy for me + a bit each-way on Harris.

[9holteender9]

I am going to Cardiff on Friday. We are stopping for 2 nights, come back sunday. A great week-end expected. I suppose i will have to buy Warren Aspinals beer . Crumpy for me + a bit each-way on Harris.

U goin the practice on friday?

[Bald Eagle]

I am going to Cardiff on Friday. We are stopping for 2 nights, come back sunday. A great week-end expected. I suppose i will have to buy Warren Aspinals beer . Crumpy for me + a bit each-way on Harris.

U goin the practice on friday?No. We wont get there until about 7 oclock in the evening due to my daughter being a teacher. Plenty of beer to be drunk from 7 onwards though.

[PONGO49]

I am going to Cardiff on Friday. We are stopping for 2 nights, come back sunday. A great week-end expected. I suppose i will have to buy Warren Aspinals beer . Crumpy for me + a bit each-way on Harris.

don't forget me aswell dad

[Warren Aspinall]

Originally I was going for Crump this year, but Hancock seems to be having an indian summer so i'm gonna back him. It will be especially enjoyable this year as i'm drinking Bald Eagle & Pongo49s beer.

[Linus]

I'll watch it on TV, but on the whole I hate the GPs and what they've done (not only them, I'll admit) to the sport in this country. Bring back the one-off final!!!

[avfcpg]

Must admit I hate the current Elite League play off system.

One off world finals again would be absolutely immense. I suppose the current format gives it to the best consistently but it does take the edge of it for me.

[Warren Aspinall]

Originally I was going for Crump this year, but Hancock seems to be having an indian summer so i'm gonna back him. It will be especially enjoyable this year as i'm drinking Bald Eagle & Pongo49s beer.

When you've had a fiver on Greg Hancock to win & predicted it before hand, it is both arrogant & appropriate to quote yourself.

[Warren Aspinall]

In truth though this years championship is wide open, Hancock has a big lead but can he sustain it. If not the pack behind is close knit & any one from 6 can win, out of the winter chaos we could be witnessing one of the best speedway seasons ever.

[avfcpg]

Agree. Seems to be wide open this year. Hancock is looking good though. Like you said can he sustain it? Emil looked back on track as well, much quicker. Gollob will come again that's for sure and Holder is getting better and better. Hampel and Crump still in the mix. Should be close.

Good shout on the bet...!! ker....ching.