leanne1706

Great post, Ghostwalker. That's the way I see things - poor Jonas was going through the "proper" route of qualifying etc, yet it seems likely he'll get overlooked for others who didn't seem to show an interest!

I agree about JD - he has proven himself in the World Cups and performed very well as a wild card, so give him a chance. I think he would've qualified through the final if he hadn't been on the sidelines injured. As for the others, I can see Scotty getting the nod again. He has shown in the last few GPs that he really wants it again. Whatever has given him the kick up the backside he's needed, it's done him a world of good! I'd quite like to see Hampel get a place, but with all the Poles already there I can't see it happening, so maybe Holder. And I'm stuck on the fourth rider. I would guess at another Brit, but who? I think Bomber has been out of his depth this year and I think a year out of the GP series would do him good. Richardson - would he just embarrass himself? Kennett - not ready, IMO. Tai - too young. Steady - I don't think he could handle it if he couldn't keep up with the big boys. Who else is there???

No need to shout, my dear! I never said the meeting was rained off, I understand that it wasn't - I'm not stupid either. I can understand your anger, but I feel you're directing it at the wrong people. Numerous things happen in speedway for meetings to be called off - or, for that matter, in any sport. There's a thread in the speedway general discussions section about unusual postponements. I'm just saying, it's a fact of life in sport. Surely there are worse things going on in the world to get so wound up about?!

Less chance, not no chance, unfortunately. Like I said, though, I do sympathise and if I was in the same boat I'd be very peed off, too.

I completely sympathise with those that made the journey only to be disappointed, but it's like any rained-off meeting in the UK, you'll get your refund for the tickets or validated tickets, but there's no compensation for traveling costs. It's a risk you take with our sport; we all know there is a possibility of meetings being cancelled at the last minute.

JD instead, I suspected as much!

Well, he'll be there, so I would assume he's riding.

Isn't Jonas Davidsson riding??

No Danny King anymore?

Have only just come online and seen the result of this meeting from yesterday... Would just like to say I am really really chuffed for Kenneth - I think he may well shock a few people next year. As for all the sniping on here. It's getting boring. Certain people are sounding like a stuck record, and their opinions are just nonsense. These three riders have gotten through by right; they've qualified. They raced against what was put in front of them (in every stage up to the final) and they won, fair and square (I haven't seen any of yesterday's meeting, so I only guess it was all fair and square). These riders have done what they had to - got through to the GP Challenge, and finished in the top three. What more do you want, blood!? As for next year's wildcards - I hope Jonas Davidsson is considered. He was so unfortunate to miss out on competing in the GP Challenge because of his injury, and I think one of those top three places would have been his if he'd been there yesterday. After Scott's performance on Saturday, I think he has it in him to finish in the top eight, and I hope he does. I think Bomber has been out of his depth this year - it's someone other Brit's turn to give it a go. Who, I don't know... Tai's too young, Kennett's not ready. Stead, Howe, Allen - wouldn't make an impact at all. Danny King? Nah. Richardson showed last night that's he's not up to it. So who?

Ooh, I forgot about Kenny B... him too instead of, erm, NKI for me...

Such a shame, because I think he had a really good chance. Right decision, though. Maybe he'll be gifted entry with one of the wild card spots... My three are: Sulli Richardson NKI

Pretty good line-up. I'll hopefully be there, cheering on our Danny

Would just like to say, I've seen Ola's piccies of the Smederna meeting on Facebook, and it's great to see Jonas at the track and looking well Hard luck to Masarna, too

Did the bikes actually hit the riders? I've just re-watched the video and it looks like they go off to hit the fence just to the left of the guys... Anyway, I feel we're going round in circles - my point still stands, airfences would go a long way to stopping many bad injuries, IMO.