When you consider that they put their lives on the line each time that they race it`s incredible. Most top riders race in 3 leagues each week (UK, Poland and Sweden), 4/5 races a night, and have GP and World Cup commitments, they can race some times 4 or 5 evenings a week, on top of the travelling!
I have seen some horrendous crashes and injuries, but more often than not the guys get back on their machines and get on with it. The rewards are nowhere near as good as most professional sports so most do it for the love of the sport. I just wish that we could get it back in Southampton.