Who would have won???

[fatface]

1982 I would have said KC to win.

 

1983 either Michael Lee or Billy Sanders.

 

Also people seem to forget that in 1992 Gary Havelock was absolutely brilliant all season. He finished in the top 3 scorers in every WC round he rode in that year. A lot of people don't like Havvy but he deserved it that season  :!:  :!:   :evil:

 

I agree that Havvy was brilliant in 92. I went to the final in Wroclaw and went away thinking that it was fully deserved and that he had really done the business on the night. But, I also had this nagging feeling that whilst Havvy had won it, Per Jonsson was still the world's best.

 

He was unlucky at the final when he was filled in after the crazy hail-stone storm (did anybody else go by the way? they were like golf balls). But was otherwise brilliant. I also remember him beating Havvy in a run-off for 1st at the World Semi at Bradford. He won it from the back and Havvy didn't have a clue where he was coming from.

 

A peak Havvy would have been a real contender in the GPs, but over 8-10 meetings, Jonsson would have shaded him IMO.

[salty]

I think if the GP format had been in use from say 1984 then Hans Nielsen would have won far more than his 4 titles. With the possible exception of Erik he was the dominant rider in the World up until the Gp's started. I am certain his consistency would have bagged him at least 3 or 4 more titles, particularly in the early 90's. Remember how after not being Champ for 5 years he was the first GP champ in 95 and nearly won again in 96 when he was slightly on the wane. The GP structure would have been made for him.

[fatface]

Agree Salty - I had him down for 8 titles in my list. Seems odd to say, but despite winning 4 titles I still think he under-achieved, considering how dominant he was for so long.

[sandman]

Havvy went downhill when he cut his dreadlocks off. Gotta remember he was the first and only Rastafi World Champ, and prob the last for awhile. Jah lives Gary! 8) Long live Bob Marley!!!