Preview For The Swedish 2009 Season.

[tarabanko]

Polish wonderboy Premyslaw Pawlicki has signed for Västervik.

[Liverstam]

So, f-s-p. Tell us something about this Timo Lahti fellow, please

[f-s-p]

So, f-s-p. Tell us something about this Timo Lahti fellow, please

Turned 16 last summer and was the number one points scorer in the Finnish league. Only rider he did not win was Juha Hautamäki and thats only because he let him pass. When comparing to the other new Finnish talents in the past few years (Mäkinen in -06, Katajisto/Siltaniemi -07, Timo -08) the speed is already there and he outgates the rest on regular basis. A skill that Mäkinen declines to master even after three years on 500cc. He's good and will become even better... They all will...

[Liverstam]

Cheers f-s-p. Sounds rather exciting

[f-s-p]

Tero Aarnio says on his website he's with Bajen next season. Rumours are placing another Finn there too. There'll be a full teams worth of Finns in Allsvenksan at this rate next season...

[superguest]

Tero Aarnio says on his website he's with Bajen next season. Rumours are placing another Finn there too. There'll be a full teams worth of Finns in Allsvenksan at this rate next season...

 

Why don't a Finnish team start up and run in the Allsvenksvan, like the Ukrainan and Latvian teams in the Polish 2nd division?

[f-s-p]

Why don't a Finnish team start up and run in the Allsvenksvan, like the Ukrainan and Latvian teams in the Polish 2nd division?

Why would they? The authorities have their hands full organising the Finnish leagues and the riders are good enough to get places in Allsvenskan more or less on their own. Why should Finnish federation or any association pay for the team when we can have the Swedes paying to our riders?

[superguest]

Why would they? The authorities have their hands full organising the Finnish leagues and the riders are good enough to get places in Allsvenskan more or less on their own. Why should Finnish federation or any association pay for the team when we can have the Swedes paying to our riders?

 

Do they get that many chances in Sweden? Just thought it would help the Allsvenskan to be more competitive and bigger.

 

[f-s-p]

Do they get that many chances in Sweden? Just thought it would help the Allsvenskan to be more competitive and bigger.

The ones that deserve it do, of course.

 

I wonder where this info is coming from... Specifically the part about Bajen and Getingarna.

Edited December 17, 2008 by f-s-p

[f-s-p]

All three of the Finns now clear for Getingarna. Timo, Kalle Katajisto and Niko Siltaniemi. If they all continue to work as they have it'll be a nice purse for Getingarna in a few years time...

 

Edit

Its allways important to get the fact's straight right from the start. Otherwise you'll end up saying that Tero Aarnio was the Finnish team manager in the SWC in 2007, like PW did.

 

Timo Lahti is the best Finland has to offer at the moment. Other than that, they are all VERY good prospects, the best we have on offer.

Edited December 23, 2008 by f-s-p

[Ghostwalker]

Jason Doyle have signed with Gasarna.

[krompa]

Hi guys,

 

can anyone post the strongest possible starting 1-7 for each team (I'm not sure about correct CMA's for 2009 season)?

 

Thanks in advance.

[dolgin]

In accordance with my rating

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pCH...wB8RWchg5uLj_Ow

strongest team is LEJONEN

Integral team rating is 490

Individual ratings of best 7 racers

Nicki Pedersen (Dania) 4438

Leigh Adams (Australia) 3962

Chris Holder (Australia) 3453

Sebastian Ułamek (Polska) 3120

Dave Watt (Australia) 2884

Piotr Świderski (Polska) 2854

Ricky Kling (Szwecja) 2178 -jnr

 

DACKARNA - 470

Hans Andersen (Dania) 3756

Andreas Jonsson (Szwecja) 3637

Kenneth Bjerre (Dania) 3212

Peter Karlsson (Szwecja) 3208

Fredrik Lindgren (Szwecja) 2964

Rory Schlein (Australia) 3030

Grzegorz Zengota (Polska) 2485 - jnr

 

ELIT VETLANDA - 458

Jason Crump (Australia) 3986

Jarosław Hampel (Polska) 3654

Lee Richardson (Wielka Brytania) 3391

Jurica Pavlic (Chorwacja) 2893 - jnr

Peter Ljung (Szwecja) 2764

Adrian Gomólski (Polska) 2726

Karol Ząbik (Polska) 2694

 

VASTERVIK - 416

Tomasz Gollob (Polska) 3828

Bjarne Pedersen (Dania) 3285

Chris Harris (Wielka Brytania) 2979

Niels Kristian Iversen (Dania) 2946

Grigorij Laguta (Rosja) 2841

Tomasz Gapiński (Polska) 2752

Przemysław Pawlicki (Polska) 2547 - jnr

 

PIRATERNA - 402

Emil Sajfutdinov (Rosja) 3329 - jnr

Antonio Lindbaeck (Szwecja) 3021

Damian Baliński (Polska) 2950

Robert Kościecha (Polska) 2936

Rafał Dobrucki (Polska) 2921

Rafał Okoniewski (Polska) 2883

Daniel Nermark (Szwecja) 2752

 

INDIANERNA - 368

Grzegorz Walasek (Polska) 3212

Piotr Protasiewicz (Polska) 3125

Rune Holta (Polska) 2983

Matej Ferjan (Węgry) 2973

Jesper B. Monberg (Dania) 2741

Joonas Kylmaekorpi (Finlandia) 2633

Simon Gustafsson (Szwecja) 2443 - jnr

 

VARGARNA - 362

Scott Nicholls (Wielka Brytania) 3238

Adrian Miedziński (Polska) 2968

Adam Shields (Australia) 2902

Adam Skórnicki (Polska) 2896

Edward Kennett (Wielka Brytania)2848

Tai Woffinden (Wielka Brytania) 2714 - jnr

Joe Screen (Wielka Brytania) 2497

 

SMEDERNA - 358

Wiesław Jaguś (Polska) 3528

Krzysztof Kasprzak (Polska) 3052

Magnus Zetterstroem (Szwecja) 2994

Troy Batchelor (Australia) 2888

Robert Miśkowiak (Polska) 2647

Daniel King (Wielka Brytania) 2512

Martin Vaculik (Słowacja) 2361 - jnr

 

ROSPIGGARNA - 347

Greg Hancock (USA) 3899

Ryan Sullivan (Australia) 3198

Janusz Kołodziej (Polska) 2742

Maciej Janowski (Polska) 2619 - jnr

Krzysztof Słaboń (Polska) 2484

Henrik Gustafsson (Szwecja) 2441

Charlie Gjedde (Dania) 2360

 

 

 

 

 

[Anders]

can anyone post the strongest possible starting 1-7 for each team (I'm not sure about correct CMA's for 2009 season)?

 

J = Indicates Swedish junior (one must be included among line-up # 1-7)

* = Rider from partner team

Averages marked with blue colour should be considered doubtful as they are assessed averages for new riders in Elitserien. (Includes riders that haven't ridden 16 heats during a previous season)

 

Please note that all averages mentioned below are unofficial until released on the online results service. All team squads, with definite averages, will be published on www.speedway.nu on March 1st.

 

DACKARNA ( 41.71 / 0.29 )

1. Fredrik Lindgren 7.84

2. Peter Karlsson 7.84

3. Hans Andersen 8.74

4. Rory Schlein 4.31

5. Andreas Jonsson 8.37

6. Ludvig Lindgren J 2.00

7. Nicolai Klindt 2.61

( 8. Niklas Larsson J 2.00 )

 

Also in squad:

Kenneth Bjerre 5.75

Grzegorz Zengota 4.52

Claus Vissing 2.39

 

Personal squad comments:

Dackarna have an awesome looking line-up with Kenneth Bjerre as a back-up for the fantastic four, Zengota and Schlein fighting for the remaining top five spot, and a duo at reserve which may look weak on paper (combined average of only 4.61) but IMO they're on false averages which they should be able to improve. Bjerre could also replace one of the top four, thereby placing Schlein at reserve instead of Klindt.

 

 

ELIT VETLANDA ( 41.65 / 0.35 )

1. Lee Richardson 7.49

2. Peter Ljung 5.93

3. Jaroslaw Hampel 7.87

4. Thomas H Jonasson J 5.07

5. Jason Crump 9.41

6. Adrian Gomolski 3.03

7. Patrick Hougaard 2.85

( 8. *Robin Aspegren J 2.06 )

 

Also in squad:

Jurica Pavlic 5.00

Karol Zabik 4.89

*Daniel Davidsson 3.74

*Sebastian Aldén 3.46

Anders Mellgren J 2.00

*Jeremia Thelaus J 2.00

 

Personal squad comments:

With Rune Holta gone, the Elit Vetlanda squad now lacks the luxury of previous years of having a heat leader at the sidelines (previously Jason Crump). The heat leader trio is still solid enough be a force, and the remaining riders gives the squad a youthful look, with plenty of alternatives at second string and reserve for team manager Fredrik Staaf.

 

 

IKAROS SMEDERNA ( 41.60 / 0.40 )

1. Magnus Zetterström 6.12

2. Daniel King 5.95

3. Krzysztof Kasprzak 6.56

4. Troy Batchelor 6.96

5. Wieslaw Jagus 8.49

6. Mikael Max 5.15

7. Linus Eklöf J 2.37

( 8. Robert Henderson J 2.00 )

 

Also in squad:

Robert Miskowiak 4.78

Krzysztof Buczkowski 4.56

Martin Vaculik 4.35

Robin Bergqvist J 2.00

 

Personal squad comments:

The Eskilstuna outfit, now known as Ikaros Smederna thanks to their new main sponsor Ikaros, lost Jonas Davidsson and Rory Schlein in the off season. The additions of local hero Magnus Zetterström (Indianerna), Troy Batchelor (Dackarna) and Mikael Max (Piraterna) gives them a solid look, but one may wonder if that's enough to lift them from the Elitserien basement?

 

 

INDIANERNA ( 40.86 / 1.14 )

1. Rune Holta 7.96

2. Grzegorz Walasek 6.76

3. Matej Ferjan 5.89

4. Jesper B Monberg 5.88

5. Piotr Protasiewicz 7.98

6. Simon Gustafsson J 4.39

7. Leon D Madsen 2.00

( 8. David Rohlén J 2.00 )

 

Also in squad:

Joonas Kylmäkorpi 5.51

Renat Gafurov 5.36

Christian Hefenbrock 4.39

 

Personal squad comments:

With newcomers Rune Holta (Elit Vetlanda) and Grzegorz Walasek (Piraterna), club icon Henrik Gustafsson practically found himself out of a place and left for Rospiggarna. Simon Gustafsson is the best junior among the Indians, but if he doesn't deliver it seems likely that either of the Hammarby newcomers, Joonas Kylmäkorpi or Renat Gafurov, will take his place, with David Rohlén being the junior riders among the top seven. Interesting looking team, for sure.

 

 

LEJONEN ( 41.80 / 0.20 )

1. Nicki Pedersen 10.44

2. Tomasz Jedrzejak 5.95

3. David Ruud 5.91

4. Dave Watt 5.75

5. Piotr Swiderski 6.04

6. Sebastian Ulamek 5.71

7. Dennis Andersson J 2.00

( 8. *Robert Pettersson J 2.00 )

 

Also in squad:

Leigh Adams 10.18

Chris Holder 6.17

Daniel Jeleniewski 3.36

*Ricky Kling 3.15

 

Personal squad comments:

There are many options available to the management duo of Jesper Lindroth and Anders Fröjd, making the Lions least vulnerable to injuries among the Elitserien teams. They could also use a line-up with both Pedersen and Adams in it, complemented by Ruud, Watt and Jeleniewski in the main body, with Kling and Andersson at reserve. That's not a bad line-up either, despite both of the GP stars, Kling would be able to slot in at reserve. Could very well defend the gold medal status.

 

 

PIRATERNA ( 39.29 / 2.71 )

1. Jonas Davidsson 6.42

2. Antonio Lindbäck 5.31

3. Robert Kosciecha 6.27

4. Damian Balinski 6.20

5. Rafal Dobrucki 6.71

6. Daniel Nermark 5.10

7. *Linus Sundström J 3.28

( 8. Tobias Ingesson J 2.00 )

 

Also in squad:

Emil Sajfutdinov 6.04

Rafal Okoniewski 5.38

Chris Neath 5.00

*Magnus Karlsson 2.69

 

Personal squad comments:

Both Indianerna and Piraterna looks set to challenge the Småland region (Dackarna, Elit Vetlanda, Västervik, Lejonen) dominance of recent years. They have made several high caliber acquisitions in Dobrucki, Davidsson, Lindbäck and Sajfutdinov and looks very interesting on paper, despite having nearly three points to spare under the maximum limit. They have strength in depth, but they surely must have the meeting won before heat 16, otherwise it could mean problems as they lack an out-and-out number one.

 

 

ROSPIGGARNA ( 41.13 / 0.87 )

1. Greg Hancock 9.55

2. Maciej Janowski 5.00

3. Janusz Kolodziej 6.19

4. Henrik Gustafsson 5.05

5. Ryan Sullivan 6.99

6. Charlie Gjedde 4.74

7. Jonas Messing J 3.61

( 8. *Andreas Messing J 3.03 )

 

Also in squad:

Chris Slabon 5.06

Lubos Tomicek 4.48

*Freddie Eriksson 3.58

 

Personal squad comments:

The major change during the off season was the addition of Ryan Sullivan who replaced fellow Aussie Adam Shields as one of the heat leaders. Rospiggarna surprisingly made the Play Off last year and should be in contention once again thanks to a mix of experience and youth, lead by skipper Greg Hancock. BTW, Henrik Gustafsson, lifetime Indianerna rider until this season, will make his first meeting as a non-Indian against Indianerna, at his former home track in Kumla.

 

 

VARGARNA ( 40.23 / 1.77 )

1. Adam Shields 6.59

2. Joe Screen 4.68

3. Adrian Miedzinski 6.20

4. Edward Kennett 7.29

5. Scott Nicholls 6.99

6. Adam Skornicki 4.41

7. Kim Nilsson J 4.07

( 8. Jonas Andersson J 2.00 )

 

Also in squad:

Niklas Klingberg 4.61

Tai Woffinden 4.56

*Andreas Lekander 2.25

 

Personal squad comments:

The Wolves, winner of the 2008 Allsvenskan league, have opted for a strength in depth line-up, lead by Scott Nicholls who usually goes well at the Norrköping track. The British style track will be a huge asset to the team who will always be in contention at home.

 

 

VÄSTERVIK ( 41.94 / 0.09 )

1. Bjarne Pedersen 7.77

2. Grigorijs Laguta 5.38

3. Niels-Kristian Iversen 6.37

4. Chris Harris 5.59

5. Tomasz Gollob 8.56

6. *Billy Forsberg J 4.96

7. Kevin Doolan 3.31

( 8. *Anton Rosén J 2.00 )

 

Also in squad:

Tomasz Gapinski 6.17

Przemyslaw Pawlicki 5.00

Artem Laguta 5.00

*Eric Andersson 2.97

 

Personal squad comments:

The east coast team missed the Play Off last year, being plagued by injuries for most of the season. The line-up looks the same as in previous years, which should prove capable of some success even in 2009. The lower order riders Tomasz Chrzanowski, James Wright and Mads Korneliussen have been replaced by Tomasz Gapinski, Kevin Doolan and youngsters Przemyslaw Pawlicki and Artem Laguta. Not mentioned among the favourites for 2009, but don't let the difficult 2008 season fool you!

 

 

[Ghostwalker]

Anders for Ikaros Smedena this would be my starting 7 at the premiere:

 

1. King

2. Zorro

3. Kasper

4. Batchelor

5. Jagoda

6. Max

7. Eklöf

8. Robbie Henderson

 

 

for the most other meetings i would replace Max with Buczkowski or Miskowiak for the reserve spot. Then also switch places between King/Kasper depending on home/away.

[krompa]

Great preview Anders. Thanks!

[Ghostwalker]

Another news is that the club that today is called SMK Östgöta, of which Vargarna is a part, is to be split up into 3 independent clubs.

 

[Ghostwalker]

all teams and official averages and calendar are now available at : http://www.speedway.nu/

[Anders]

all teams and official averages and calendar are now available at : http://www.speedway.nu/

 

Oh dear, there are many mistakes on those squads. Several riders are listed twice and no partner team is listed for some teams, instead all available riders are listed in one squad only.

 

 

[Ghostwalker]

there is a rumour that Lejonen will sack Sebastian Ulamek and Daniel Jeleniewski in favor of Lewis Bridger and Zibi Suchecki.