dump that clutch Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 But why does he like it THAT slick is the question? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> because in years gone by, the danes have always prefered slick tracks to a proper racers track, especially Ole Olsen always called him the kerb crawler he used to crap himself if he went mid track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Well no-one seems to want to congratulate Freddie, on what was he biggest achievement yet. Were all very proud of you Freddie at Wolves <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well there was a thread doing just that last night,but was merged into this thread. I sort of congratulated him in the International section,where he has a new web-site mentioned.But i will take this opportunity to congratulate him properly.Well done Freddie and of course Leigh.And hope all the sore riders are back on track quickly.Especially and this is for my own selfish reasons Nicki.As i hope he will be riding wednesday for Holsted against Hans and his Fjelsted team.But then the important first leg of the Danish Final is also only days away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarabanko Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Here are some photos from the Gp held in Eskilstuna Take a look here: http://www.mypix.se/ShowFriend.asp?AID=JPPRQPJPGQG Feel free to comment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Well there was a thread doing just that last night,but was merged into this thread. I thought there was a separate thread, why was it merged with this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarabanko Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Some good pics there, like the close up ones in the pits of the bikes etc, different to some of the usual boring pages and pages of single action photos. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thanks Rob! Some actionpics are very nice, but most of them boring. And I see that it is so much more else I can take a pics on, not only racingpics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Finally got round to watching the meeting this arvo. A few comments...heat 8 absolutely brilliant. Best race I've seen in a long time. Surprised no-one has really mentioned it. Al four riders switching constantly for 4 laps. The track was obviously condusive to good racing at that point...so they then start putting loads of water down. Go figure - it never quitw got back to being that good. Very impressed with Lindgren but think comparisons are pointless with other riders. Freddie's time will come that's for sure. Anton is a worry, wonder how much of it is psychological now - or is his knee injury worse than is being let on. His entire riding style seems so different this year - much more rigid and not throwing himself about on the bike as he did in previous years. Nicki P - what a nut! In so much pain but carries on - fair play to the guy. His pain threshold must be set at 'screaming'. One thing that did interest me - Jagus was barred from taking further part after the crash, but Nicki was also obviously in a lot of pain and just about managing four laps. Who's to say whether he was OK to ride but Jagus not? What if Nicki had come out in his next ride, not been able to hang on and caused a major crash? Just a thought... Finally well done to Adams. A great race in the final. Hans' face looked like a smacked arse afterwards, made me chuckle, but he will still be in the mix at the end if he can carry on riding like he did last night. Pleased too that Hancock didn't profit from his little AWOL stint in the week. Fingers crossed that all riders recover from their injuries soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarabanko Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 they are really good pics tarrabanko, did you take them? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 (edited) arvo Hey you must have been talking to too many aussies haha ........... it's "afternoon" if you're english One thing that did interest me - Jagus was barred from taking further part after the crash, but Nicki was also obviously in a lot of pain and just about managing four laps. Who's to say whether he was OK to ride but Jagus not? What if Nicki had come out in his next ride, not been able to hang on and caused a major crash? We had similar thoughts in this house too .............. Edited May 27, 2007 by Trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Witch Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Nicki P - what a nut! In so much pain but carries on - fair play to the guy. His pain threshold must be set at 'screaming'. One thing that did interest me - Jagus was barred from taking further part after the crash, but Nicki was also obviously in a lot of pain and just about managing four laps. Who's to say whether he was OK to ride but Jagus not? What if Nicki had come out in his next ride, not been able to hang on and caused a major crash? Just a thought... Think it came down to the fact that Jagus bashed his head and Nicki didn't. Finally well done to Adams. A great race in the final. Hans' face looked like a smacked arse afterwards, made me chuckle, Oi, you can't say that! You used to be such a nice person too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Hey you must have been talking to too many aussies haha ........... it's "afternoon" if you're english <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry, have said arvo since I was about 10 and used to have Aussie penpals, if you knew me you'd know I've quite a laidback speech style when talking with loads of colloquialisms, pinched phrases and made up words all delivered with a Dorset accent. I just love the flexibility of the English glwssa. PS so it's OK to say 'Aussies' as a derivation of 'Australians', but not 'arvo' as an abbreviation of 'afternoon'. Hmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Think it came down to the fact that Jagus bashed his head and Nicki didn't. Oi, you can't say that! You used to be such a nice person too! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Whoops! I did follow it up with a compliment though... Agree about the bished head bit, but it does make you wonder at what point the track doctor would intervene and say to an injured rider 'you can't go out again' especially if the stakes are so high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Witch Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Depends how much Nicki disclosed while he was lying on the track. He probably played down his injuries to insure he didn't get stopped from racing. You know what these nutty speedway riders are like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 (edited) Some actionpics are very nice, but most of them boring. And I see that it is so much more else I can take a pics on, not only racingpics. Great set of pics, certainly set the scene well, can you tell me if AJ has the largest corporate facilities (if that is what you would call it) of all the riders and together with his ferrari, very impressive, shame his on track exploits don't match them! Sorry, have said arvo since I was about 10 and used to have Aussie penpals, if you knew me you'd know I've quite a laidback speech style when talking with loads of colloquialisms, pinched phrases and made up words all delivered with a Dorset accent. I just love the flexibility of the English glwssa. PS so it's OK to say 'Aussies' as a derivation of 'Australians', but not 'arvo' as an abbreviation of 'afternoon'. Hmm... Let you off Rabbit haha .......... in my defence hehe, aussie obviously comes from australian but arvo from afternoon hmmmmmmmmm Edited May 27, 2007 by Trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 When Jagus is sat on the track and the medics are asking him questions, he makes hand signals which to may said "things are going round and round, dizzy!" Well, you get the general idea! Whenever a rider hits his head and complains of double vision, blurred vision, whatever, they cannot take any further part in racing! Jagus obviously knew this as he did not protest did he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 (edited) No and I wasn't saying that Jagus should have ridden. Just more a case of what's the difference between Jagus hitting his head and not being allowed to continue for the obvious risks, and Nicki (or any other rider come to that) having alledged broken bones, but being able to continue. Both could potentially put other riders and themselves at risk in their next outing(s) - who's to say. I've no really issue either way, was just thinking it whilst watching the meeting and thought I'd see what others thought... Edited May 27, 2007 by rabbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I agree with the others.There is an obvious difference between head injuries and bruises or broken bones.Not sure if the medics are allowed to give pain killing injections,but a rider will generally know if the pain is too much or not.But with a head injury the chances of a black out while on track are too much of a risk.And if a rider has vision problems then,well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Of course, and again, I'm not saying I'd advocate a rider going out with a bump on the head - it's a safe rule and one I agree with. Just pain isn't the only indicator of an injury - what about muscle damage - a rider being able to hang onto a bike? To turn it? What if a rider took a bang and said he was OK to go out but his injury meant he just was a danger on track. That was my point really...at what stage do you differentiate between riders being safe and not after a bad accident. I'll shut up now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Well no-one seems to want to congratulate Freddie, on what was he biggest achievement yet. Were all very proud of you Freddie at Wolves <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I did start a thread congratulating him, seems it was merged with this one which seems a bit unfair after Bomber got his own thread after the last GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I agree SCB, no reason whatsoever to have merged them surely?? What Mod did that then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarabanko Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Great set of pics, certainly set the scene well, can you tell me if AJ has the largest corporate facilities (if that is what you would call it) of all the riders and together with his ferrari, very impressive, shame his on track exploits don't match them! Yes he has. Biggest on the car park but very poor on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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