garf Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Kenneth Bjerre must be the rider for number 16. He is the best non GP rider. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hear hear. But there is to much politics in the decissions, and having 4 Danes in already, Kenneth is really up against all odds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Ridgeon Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Are any of the GP "certainties" likely to retire before the start of next season? I'm thinking Gollob and maybe Adams (with apologies if he has said he'll be back challenging) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) Gollob has stated he will be back next season: Tomasz Gollob failed to win a Grand Prix medal this season, but was more than satisfied with his 4th place in the series. "I failed to start the German Grand Prix in the right way. I had some problems in my first two races and was unable to catch up with Jason Crump this time," said Gollob. However, Tomasz is happy with his season, his best in five years. "If we take into consideration that I had three very poor meetings - in Wroclaw, Cardiff and Prague - then this fourth place is a super result," claims Gollob. What are Tomasz's plans now? "I need some rest in a hot place, but after that I am coming back to my motors. There is no time to waste, I want to chase medals once again. See you next season!" finishes Poland's best rider. And Adams has indicated that he'll be back as well: Leigh Adams admits to being "hopeful" that he can continue in the Grand Prix series in 2008. The experienced Australia has just completed his best-ever season in the competition, finishing second to Nicki Pedersen and ahead of his compatriot Jason Crump. But he has so far refused to confirm that his career at the top level of the sport will continue, with rumours suggesting that he wanted to cut back on some of his commitments. However, Adams has now hinted that he will once again be part of the World Championship chase next year to go for a gold medal. He said: "I've got to be happy with the season I've just had and there is also a sense of relief now that it’s over. It is a long season and as you can probably imagine the GPs in particular are very tiring. "I'm certainly not complaining though, it's just nice to be looking forward to going home to Australia. Being world number 2 sits pretty well with me and it is my consistency that I'm most pleased with. "I made the majority of A Finals I was in a position to qualify for, and that tells me the future holds promise. I haven't committed to next year's series yet, but I'm hopeful that if a few more things fall into place I can take part." Both taken from: http://www.speedwayworld.tv Edited October 18, 2007 by Subedei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePusher Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 lindgren harris jonsson hampel no argument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I don't think they wil select Hampel as he got beaten in the qualifiers (didn't even reach the final). Kazprzak is ahead of him I think for the Polish vote. Peter Oakes is probably right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazaar3 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Good thread. I agree with most that Jonsson, Harris and Hampel will be back in. But I think Zagar will get the nod over Lindgren for two reasons even though I would prefer to see Freddy. 1) The FIM always want riders from different nations represented especially if they have a home GP to take part in. 2) Lindgren failed to qualify from the GP challenge. Why give him right over Tomicek who got beaten into 4th from a run-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Schumi Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I agree with most that Jonsson, Harris and Hampel will be back in. 2) Lindgren failed to qualify from the GP challenge. Why give him right over Tomicek who got beaten into 4th from a run-off. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Lindgren got further than Hampel in the qualifiers. I disagree. I think Harris, Jonsson and Lindgren are the dead certs. Zagar's had his chance in the GPs and didn't do much with it, so it's between Kasprzak and Hampel for the final place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazaar3 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Lindgren got further than Hampel in the qualifiers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But the bigwigs love Poland cos it makes em big bucks so they throw in another Polish GP veteran to keep their 10,000 fans happy and coming through the turnstiles just incase Sir Gollob was to get injured. We agree to disagree and I hope you are right. Now what would have been interesting would have been if Bjarne Pedersen was beaten by Tomicek in the run-off for third. Would he have taken the place with 3 danes already in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Rob Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Hampel would've been top 8 if he didn't miss some rounds through injury. I'm gonna say AJ, Hampel, Lindgren, Harris. Holta finishing 7th threw a spanner in the works as I feel had he not then KK would be in next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I heard a very strong rumour this week that KK has got the nod over Hampel, who even though injured has not done very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Hampel had a few poor rounds this year, but he also showed he can be a serious top 8 rider in the others. The fact he missed three GP's was a major factor in him missing the cut and I think that will give him the edge over KK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 From a selfish point of view i hope Hampel doesn't get the wild card as that may well be the deciding factor in him coming back to foxhall. He may well be on a more attractive average than the re-assessed average for GP riders too. With him already agreeing a new deal in Sweden and obviously remaining in the Ekstraliga, inclusion in the GP series would almost certainly see him give Britain the swerve again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colincooke Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 (edited) I had word at Brandon last night that the 4 have been confirmed, can anyone verify. Edited October 20, 2007 by colincooke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 (edited) http://www.sportowefakty.pl/?dysc_id=4&k1_...&news_id=226340 the bold ingress says (according to poltran.com): It has managed to inform we ak, andreas Jonsson, Chris Harris, Fredrik Lindgren and constant (solid) wild cards (karts) have received on photo on starts in cycle krzysztof ( ) 2008 Kasprzak Grand Prix. Three poles about individual title of champion of world next year powalczy. Edited October 20, 2007 by Ghostwalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Turner Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 It was the obvious four...well it was to most people at least. Sadly, that bunch won't ignite my interest in a series that I've not enjoyed for a few years already. And this $200,000 Super Prix nonsense isn't gonna do that either. Pity... I was hoping IMG would be good news, from my own selfish viewpoint, but so far so...not (according to poltran.com): <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Reading that translation GW, I think it's time to stop bothering with poltran.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 (edited) It was the obvious four...well it was to most people at least. Sadly, that bunch won't ignite my interest in a series that I've not enjoyed for a few years already. And this $200,000 Super Prix nonsense isn't gonna do that either. Pity... I was hoping IMG would be good news, from my own selfish viewpoint, but so far so...not <{POST_SNAPBACK}> well i find these 4 riders alot more interesting then the 3 who managed to get in via the gp challenge. Also Im relived that Zagar didnt get a WC. I Hope that no team in Britain and Sweden will sign him for Next year he need to learn how to behave first. Reading that translation GW, I think it's time to stop bothering with poltran.com well its not good but at least we get something out of it. Edited October 20, 2007 by Ghostwalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 So Jarek Hampel does indeed sit out then. Welcome back to Foxhall Jarek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Turner Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 well i find these 4 riders alot more interesting then the 3 who managed to get in via the gp challenge.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well of course I didn't mean to complain about the selections, they are fair and half of them can be very exciting riders I don't think there are any 4 riders that could help bring the GP interest back for me, is what I should have said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguest Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Well of course I didn't mean to complain about the selections, they are fair and half of them can be very exciting riders I don't think there are any 4 riders that could help bring the GP interest back for me, is what I should have said. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Too many GP's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Turner Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Too many GP's? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's definitely the main reason, yeah...6 was so much better, more at stake with each one. Less disruption to the leagues as well. But also the selection/qualification process. The fact the top eight stay in...it's too many. Crap tracks...not because of the temporary tracks alone - I can enjoy them. Germany of course was awful, and despite the riders loving it, I thought Copenhagen was awful too. But then Bydgoszcz was the worst GP I've watched in full and that's supposed to be the best track ! Prague, Malilla...the list goes on I'm sick of pointless practice sessions helping to ruin these tracks. Reading about the directions that IMG want to take it, I don't like it. Not one bit. And it's sad because I love this sport and I don't want to be disinterested in the highest level of it. Or watch it ruin every level below. Ain't nothing I can do though... Jeez, that was cheery... soz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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