Gp 2007

[barrow boy]

Can't see anyone getting near Crump in the race for the title. But Andersen troubles me - he could finish in the hunt for the podium, or he could potter around down with the also rans. He's a lot to prove. He had a lot to prove last year and he proved it, to a point. But once his place for 2007 was secure, he was among the also rans again.

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Subedei I think I almost agree with this observation but I feel Hans did no different to Jason really. When he had secured his second title he also became ordinary. In fact I think he did extremely poorly in the latter rounds. He was honest though when saying afterwards that he had taken his foot off the gas. Perhaps it was the same for Hans who had proved his point and had already qualified. Starting from fresh all riders will surely be up for it for just as long as they need to be. Even your least favourite SN.

[Subedei]

Yes, you've a point about Crump. That was a disappointment. But - and this is important - if it hadn't been for a certain Mr Rickardsson, Crump would've been champ three times on the bounce. And Rickardsson isn't around anymore. I just don't see anyone getting near Crump now that Rickardsson's gone.

[ZKZ Kitten]

Yes, that's true. Now when we don't have Lee Richardson around there is no one who could possibly come close to Crump

[bazaar3]

I would be very surprised if anyone predicted the right order from 1- 15 but my stab in the dark would be:

 

 

1. Crump

2. N. Pedersen

3. Andersen

4. Hampel

5. Hancock

6. Jonsson

7. Adams

8. Nicholls

9. B Pedersen

10. Gollob

11. Zagar

12. Lindback

13. Holta

14. Jagus

15. Harris

[Mateusz]

01. Crump

02. Jonsson

03. Hampel

04. Pedersen N

05. Andersen

06. Nicholls

07. Hancock

08. Gollob

09. Adams

10. Zagar

11. Jagus

12. Holta

13. Pedersen B

14. Lindback

15. Harris

 

A bit of prediction (based on nothing actually ) and a bit of how I'd like it to look like in a few cases

[Hazzman]

So, you're a fan of Nicholls Matt?!?

 

You best go hide before Sub's here

[J_D]

1.Jason Crump

2.Leigh Adams

3.Hans Andersen

4.Nicki Pedersen

5.Andreas Jonsson

6.Greg Hancock

7.Scott Nicholls

8.Bjarne Pedersen

9..Jarek Hampel

10.Antonio Lindabck

11.Rune Holta

12.Matej Zagar

13.Tomasz Gollob

14.Wieslaw Jagus

15.Chris Harris

[barrow boy]

I hope that most are proved wrong and that Chris Harris does not finish last but if he does not do too well but proves to be an entertaining future prospect I sincerely hope that he will get another chance to become established on the world scene.

[Mateusz]

So, you're a fan of Nicholls Matt?!?

 

You best go hide before Sub's here

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I don't mind Nicholls at all but that's just how I predicted.

In SGP I support Poles (without Holta) and Jonsson only.

[Rico]

12.Matej Zagar

13.Tomasz Gollob

14.Wieslaw Jagus

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Stunned at these 3 JD - had you down as a knowledgable chap (as well as a fan of Zagar). I'll be very surprised if these 3 aren't in the top 10 though.

 

No doubting this years GP series is as tight a field as could probably be put together and I expect a few surprises along the way.

 

Rico

[bazaar3]

1.Jason Crump

2.Leigh Adams

3.Hans Andersen

4.Nicki Pedersen

5.Andreas Jonsson

6.Greg Hancock

7.Scott Nicholls

8.Bjarne Pedersen

9..Jarek Hampel

10.Antonio Lindabck

11.Rune Holta

12.Matej Zagar

13.Tomasz Gollob

14.Wieslaw Jagus

15.Chris Harris

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Actually this is one of the best prediction's I have seen so far.

 

Now all you need to do is swap Hancock and Adams around and you may have something there.

[Hazzman]

I don't mind Nicholls at all but that's just how I predicted.

In SGP I support Poles (without Holta) and Jonsson only.

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Interesting it took a non-Brit before someone placed him in a decent position.

[barrow boy]

Yes, you've a point about Crump. That was a disappointment. But - and this is important - if it hadn't been for a certain Mr Rickardsson, Crump would've been champ three times on the bounce. And Rickardsson isn't around anymore. I just don't see anyone getting near Crump now that Rickardsson's gone.

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Don't forget that Nikki Pedersen beat them both one year and the popular opinion is he may be better equipped now to be considered as having every chance this time to take his second crown.

[J_D]

Stunned at these 3 JD - had you down as a knowledgable chap (as well as a fan of Zagar).    I'll be very surprised if these 3 aren't in the top 10 though.

 

No doubting this years GP series is as tight a field as could probably be put together and I expect a few surprises along the way.

 

Rico 

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It is a very tight GP this year especially with the silly new points scoring method.

 

I am not convinced with Zagars fitness and he may have a tricky 2nd GP year like some riders seem too. I would love him in the top 5 but feel it will not be this season.

 

Gollob i fear if he starts off poorly he will either lack the hunger and be disinterested or quit aka Rickardsson.

 

Jagus was a tough call he, i feel, could be the surprised package but his lack of GP experience may catch him out and i had to put him in somewhere!

[hyderd]

here,s my prediction.

 

1 J Crump

2 H Anderson

3 N Pederson

4 G Hancock

5 L Adams

6 A Jonsson

7 J Hampel

8 B Pederson

9 M Zagar

10 S Nichols

11 W Jagus

12 R Holta

13 T Gollob

14 A Lindback

15 C Harris

[Subedei]

It is a very tight GP this year especially with the silly new points scoring method.

 

I am not convinced with Zagars fitness and he may have a tricky 2nd GP year like some riders seem too. I would love him in the top 5 but feel it will not be this season.

 

Gollob i fear if he starts off poorly he will either lack the hunger and be disinterested or quit aka Rickardsson.

 

Jagus was a tough call he, i feel, could be the surprised package but his lack of GP experience may catch him out and i had to put him in somewhere!

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I'm broadly in agreement with your analysis. Zagar could have a difficult second season in the GPs full time. He's another that troubles me. As is Hancock. I keep writing him off, saying he's had his last hurrah and back he comes. But I fancy Hancock will drift down the order.

As for Gollob, I believe he'll hang around until at least Bydgoszcz and there's only one round left after that, with a £100,000 prize which I think will interest him. So, I think he'll last the season, but might've been better to have had Bydgoszcz as the final round.

I think Jagus will surprise a few people - he did okay at Bydgoszcz and tracks such as Eskilstuna (his home track in Sweden), Krsko, Wroclaw, Prague and Latvia should hold no fears for him. I imagine he'll be backed to the hilt by Torun's new owner Roman Karkosik and shouldn't struggle for equipment.

I think this is really make or break year for Andreas Jonsson - he made a breakthrough last season in winning at Malilla, now he has to push on and become a challenger.

 

Edit:

 

Okay, here goes nothing:

 

1..J Crump

2..A Jonsson

3..N Pedersen

4..L Adams

5..G Hancock

6..M Zagar

7..J Hampel

8..W Jagus

9..H Andersen

10..T Gollob

11..S Nicholls

12..A Lindback

13..R Holta

14..B Pedersen

15..C Harris

Edited March 7, 2007 by Subedei

[Saint Rob]

11..S Nicholls

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Thats quite generous for you

[SCB]

But Andersen troubles me - he could finish in the hunt for the podium, or he could potter around down with the also rans. He's a lot to prove. He had a lot to prove last year and he proved it, to a point. But once his place for 2007 was secure, he was among the also rans again.

What did Hans have to gain going guns blazing and winning the last few GPs? Nothing, so why give it so much when you have proved your point. Now he knows he can be World Champion, he can win GPs and expect him to do well this season.

 

Hans vs Crumpy with Crumpy just sneaking it IMO.

 

Despite the fact I'm a Bomber fan, I can't see him avoiding the bottom 3, he might make a semi final this season, but that will be seen as a highlight at the end of the year. one thing you can guarentee is no matter how bad it's going he'll keep trying, plugging away and entertining us.

[Subedei]

What did Hans have to gain going guns blazing and winning the last few GPs?  Nothing, so why give it so much when you have proved your point.  Now he knows he can be World Champion, he can win GPs and expect him to do well this season.

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He also, please correct me if I'm wrong, won a GP in 2004. And what major achievements did that lead to in 2005?

[The Know]

He also, please correct me if I'm wrong, won a GP in 2004. And what major achievements did that lead to in 2005?

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ya right he did win a gp in 04, got the fork cover on my office wall along with all the other ones he has won. still plenty of room for a few more in 07.