21st century heathen Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Why don't we now just accept Scotts not good enough. He's had about 7 years in the GP's and I don't thikn he's made the top 8 once yet. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ??? Now whether its bottle or lack of speed or some other mechanical function only Scott knows. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't that's ever been a problem for Scott. He does tend to do quite well on the smaller tracks, where the bike setup for top speed is less critical so I will be keeping my fingers crossed that he can. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think it's a case of the smaller tracks suiting him better all round really. In fact, the Brits generally do better on smaller tracks. It's what they're used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 There definately seems to be a missing link with Scotty somewhere... I dont agree he is just not good enough. We've all seen him on his day, he can beat anyone. All the pundits, fellow riders all say he is good enough. He seems to have the finaial backing these days, but it's just not working for him and it's seems there is no obvious reason. He should be pushing the top 5 at least by now. Maybe he needs a few more experts in his pit crew & a few less mates/family members.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguest Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Yes, but Fredrik went into the qualifiers last year, but failed to qualify. Chris Harris notwithstanding, PK was the next-in-line for the GPs. Chris Harris was selected in preference to either PK or Fredrik. Let's hope F qualifies this year....he did very well last night! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Fred didnt really want to qualify for the GP last year, he just wanted to be world under 21 champ. The qualifer came just at that point, where he had ridden for 2 months with no days off and was so disappointed with falling off in the final. Not surpising he ran out of fuel, unlike Zabik and Lindback who had had 3 weeks off previous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Blue Bee Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Get rid of Havelock, and get Brian Andersson to tune his bikes we might then see how good Scott really is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Well he certainly needs to change something cos he's not up too speed at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 ??? Having checked, Scott first rode in the GP's as a regular in 2002. This is his 6th year, he's failed in all but 1 when he did finish 7th (his second season in the GPs!), he's failed ever since. The excuses are coming thick and fast now. Bikes, mentors, injury, anything but talent it seems. Is he really that great? Look at the Swedish and Polish averages and you'll see his GP level is justified! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I think he tried Brian Andersen either last year or the year before. I don't think the engine tuning is so much an issue but more the actual setup of the bike on raceday and changing things in reaction to track changes. Someone like Andersen could help in this regard - however Lee R started making major changes when his results weren't as he liked and too much of that can set you going backwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Is he really that great? Look at the Swedish and Polish averages and you'll see his GP level is justified! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Scott has always considered his riding in England to be his priority over other leagues so I don't read too much into those figures - look at Joonas D's average in the UK compared to Sweden as one the other way round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Scott has always considered his riding in England to be his priority over other leagues so I don't read too much into those figures - look at Joonas D's average in the UK compared to Sweden as one the other way round. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The difference being that Jonas Davidsson doesn't claim to be worthy of a GP place. Sorry, but from reading SCB's posts, he's not been too impressed with the British Champion's performances for Coventry this season. And, of course, the British champion did say before the season that the GPs were a priority and that this was a "make or break" season for him. At the minute it's a break season and I can't see it turning around. In truth, he's having the same sort of GP season that Richardson had last season and for the same reason - he shouldn't be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Scott has always considered his riding in England to be his priority over other leagues so I don't read too much into those figures - look at Joonas D's average in the UK compared to Sweden as one the other way round. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Jonas D just proves the point!! Scott Nicholls is to Sweden/GB and Jonas is to GB/Sweden!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungoid Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) Scotty has spent an awful lot of money over the winter with his change to GM, he did testing in italy, a bit in scunny and he went to oz. Although he has had his fair share of issues over the past 9ish months personal and speedway ones he really needs to fine his speed for the EL and most definately GP's or next year will be most likely a non event for him GP wise. It's like a big can of worms that needs to be unravaled and finely tuned. btw. i know one of the persons who's name is on his gear and things could be more rosey so to speak in the SN camp. Edited May 31, 2007 by Dungoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Whats the secret in his camp then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Well, Allan Ham isn't exactly getting much bang for his bucks, is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Viagra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Get rid of Havelock<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now what if Havvy wins on Monday and becomes the GP Wildcard for Cardiff? OK so it's only one meeting but it's everyman for himself in the GP's we all know that. Havvy could do himself and Scott a favour next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzman Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Needs a proper mentor in likes of Mauger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Needs a proper mentor in likes of Mauger <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Needs the incentive being kicked out of the GPs would give him. Or do we think that he'd fold, rather than rise to the challenge like Andersen did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerblues Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Needs the incentive being kicked out of the GPs would give him. Or do we think that he'd fold, rather than rise to the challenge like Andersen did? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Either way, it'd show what kind of rider he really is I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyHart Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 (edited) IMO Scott shouldn't be in the GP's ,as someone said before he has been in for six years and is still no further forward,the problem is who do you replace him with,Stead?Kennett? none of them seem to be ready yet,if i had to choose one i'd say steady as he is a racer like bomber and look how well he has done. Edited June 1, 2007 by MattyHart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishman Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 The difference being that Jonas Davidsson doesn't claim to be worthy of a GP place. Sorry, but from reading SCB's posts, he's not been too impressed with the British Champion's performances for Coventry this season. And, of course, the British champion did say before the season that the GPs were a priority and that this was a "make or break" season for him. At the minute it's a break season and I can't see it turning around. In truth, he's having the same sort of GP season that Richardson had last season and for the same reason - he shouldn't be there. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dont get too used to saying that in a thread about Scotty. you wont need to anymore in a couple of days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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