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There was a strong rumour that Setanta may be pitching for Polish or Swedish speedway ... Has anyone heard anything on this ?!!?
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Wild Cards For 09
Hackett replied to beesbarmyarmy's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Nicholls was #9 in the scorecards in 2008 so fair enough , although many will suggest he has had a number of chances already to stake his claim. Harris had a poor season on the SGP season, to be honest he not pull up any trees in a deleted Elite League. I like bomber and his style of racing ,I just dont think his style of racing is suited to racing on Ole Olsen created racetracks. Form an orderly queue and dont get off the white line ..... Seen more dirt in a Christian Orthodox Nunnery. The power of the British SGP -
Gelsenkirchen Off !
Hackett replied to smartace's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
So they could not do exactly the same trick that they did in Ekilstuna a few years back was it ... ?!?!? Or why not hire heaters or lamps for the track to take the moisture out ..... either way farcical !!! Someone has to answer to this !!!! -
Gelsenkirchen Off !
Hackett replied to smartace's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Farce !!!!!! Would this be due to SGP tickets sales ?!?!!?? Perhaps they not sell enough to make it the SGP Series extravaganza ?!!!!!!! Is Nicki Pedersen fit ?? The speedway Grand Prix not look good if Pedersen not able to ride in the finale of the SGP series. If the track not great why not sort the track out and run the meeting tomorrow. Especially as riders and more importantly fans are already there ?!!?!??! Seems that IMG have been very quick to organise a re-scheduled meeting at Bydgoszcz - did they know in advance ?!?!? Plus could the likes of Adams and Andersen sue IMG as a decent result for Gollob would elevate him to 3rd .... and on a home track surely that likely -
Gelsenkirchen Off !
Hackett replied to smartace's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Only speedway could have an indoor meeting cancelled due to waterlogged track. Seems strange they dont work on track all night then race tomorrow as everybody will be there. Could nicki still be injured ? That would pee on the img fireworks. Strange to load the cards in gollobs favour . . Does smolenski get wild card or will saufutinov get a go on his home track . . Whatever situation is farce. Showpiece and finale made into a mockery -
IMO it is between Holder and Saufutdinov with Pavlic at short odds ..... Batchelor could be a consideration if he takes to the track. Woffinden will be top 6 and I hope Lewis goes well. But think like last year will depend on the Holder vs Saufutdinov heat to determine the champion
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The full line-up (in draw order) is: 1. Filip Sitera, 2. Grzegorz Zengota, 3. Emil Saifutdinov, 4. Troy Batchelor, 5. Patrick Hougard, 6. Lewis Bridger, 7. Adrian Gomolski, 8. Ludvig Lindgren, 9. Jurica Pavlic, 10. Matej Kus 11. Andriv Karpov, 12. Chris Holder, 13. Morten Risager, 14. Tai Woffinden, 15. Igor Kononov, 16. William Lawson. Reserves: Simon Gustafsson, Martin Vaculik. Does anyone know whether there will be any live internet links ?!?!?!?!!
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Big last two SGPs for Holta, Nicholls, Lindgren, Iversen and Harris now ......
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Walasek, Ulamek and Bjerre well that will have IMG happy because it should guarantee some more Polish sponsorship. Although I doubt it will sell anymore tickets !!!!!!!
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Bjerre has just won his last heat so is PUK out and with Bjarne Pedersen has squeaky bum time for the a Wild Card slot. With sullivan out , Holder could be up for a place as could the young Russian .........
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Think that guarantees Walasek a place as well If so Holta definately needs a top 8 finish .
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Ulamek is in !!!!!! So Holta will need a top 8 finish in the SGP to get in next year !!!!!
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Sullivan makes it three out of three !!!!! Best lock up the start girls
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Back up and running cheers fellas ..... Nothing against Sullivan rather see Holder in the SGP series. Would like Iversen to get through, can see him improving in SGPs with a decent run without injuries.
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Think my link has gone ** up !!!!! Cant get a picture ...no commentary nowt
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Racing is pretty processional ..... Richardson 1,1 so thats his chances gone for SGP slot.
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Bydgoszcz Grand Prix
Hackett replied to pedropete's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
It was the Polish SGP in Bydgoszcz - Majority of the crowd was Polish so what is wrong with speaking to them initially ..... As for the SGP it was pretty dull for the most part - too slick. Apart from a few heats and when Gollob was it was pretty processional. Gollob was superb gave some excellent entertainment as only he knows how too ..... You may as well hand Nicki Pedersen the World Title now because nobody can get close to him,he is just to consistent. Both ruined their chances of victory as they tried to take care of each other on the first corner. nicholls did well to make the final and used his head well when finishing second in the semi final. Especially considering the way he started and then hit the speedway equivalent of the wall. I have no problems with Hancock giving it the "Monster" scenario and fair play to him for making the most of the final. No doubt IMG will curtail the monster sponsorship plugs unless they are looking to tap them as a major sponsor for next year :-))))))) Nothing would surprise me after they stopped stalls selling rider merchandise. -
Bydgoszcz Grand Prix
Hackett replied to pedropete's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
A 'Monster' night for hancock. Generally thought the grand prix was dull apart from gollobs exploits. He was excellent value and he and pedersen ruined there chances in final by taking care of each other. Imo the dane has the title won. . . He is just too consistent at the moment. Consistently better than everyone else. Nicholls did extremely well to make the final and it looked like he had blown his chance after his great start but used his head in semi final and rode a sensible race to get into the final. Now for the challenge tomorrow. -
Latvian Gp
Hackett replied to racers and royals's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Would not surprise me that BSI have banned him from holding the drink .... Supposedly they dont allow riders to sell merchandise around the stadia anymore like that did at Wrocslaw , so people buy the SGP merchandise inside ...which we all know is tosh. -
If neither Harris or Nicholls make it they cant be given a Wild card on purely speedway terms at this stage. Bomber received a wild card last season - following a decent first season and a SGP win. Nicholls had a Wild Card the year before following an injury prevented him riding in a SGP or otherwise he would of qualified. Looking at riders that have chances of Wild Cards , I would of thought Bjerre must be up there following his SGP and SWC exploits. Should Lindgren miss out I guess he would be given a spot as AJ would then be the only Swede. That not give Nicholls or Harris a great chance.
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Have to see how the IMG / FIM deal the Wild Cards this year because certainly the Brits are running out of time to force their way into the top 8 !!!! Certainly dont deserve to be awarded a spot at this stage but I guess it all about Cardiff !!!! Nicholls and Harris - Cardiff apart have flattered to deceive ..... by rights they should not be rewarded with a Wild Card.
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Bridgend travelodge , You get a free rope to hang from the door there ........
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If the Brits cant qualify through qualifiers or top 8 , they dont deserve to be in the SGP series. The only saving grace is that Cardiff is IMG's jewel in the crown. So simply finance and tv is the reason for a Brit. Is Bomber not in the qualifiers ??? If he is and cant qualify via qualifiers or top 8 , why should he be offered a Wild Card... Too early for Tai , great prospect that he is. Wild cards at the moment I would go for Chris Holder and Bjerre but lots of politics before a decision made yet ?!?!
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Hard Racing Or Dirty Riding?
Hackett replied to Stephen JIM Owens's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Hard racing - yes; dirty racing - no. I dont think Gollob did anything untoward , Gollob was in front and the two were riding hard and lets remember Ullevi is one of the longest and quickest tracks and a slight misjudgement had a major consequence. IMO it was just an unfortunate outcome AJ was full throttle and the crash was made all worse by the spot where AJ hit the fence ..........just glad it looks as though he may of got out of the situation unscathered -
Stir the shale ??? Stir the shale dont tell Ole Olsen that he will have a heart attack !!!! You are unlikely to see too much dirt on a SGP track because IMG / olsen do not want the sponsors logos covered ... Plus they believe slick is best !!