HasseHolmqvist Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 First and foremost well done Grin on your second title, the best rider this year by a distance However I do find it disturbing that the last 2 champions have been in there 40's ... maybe Sudden Sam retired too early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcat Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Congratulations Grin... what a truly magnificent year. One of speedways true gentleman. Now for 2012... you know you can do it. Just a word for Tomasz Gollob, who has been another really good example of a worthy Champion. He took losing his crown with grace and despite a horrendous year, has maintained his dignity. Well done Tomek. It seems to be the OAP's time right now... well in speedway terms anyhow... It just goes to show, you're never too old. Well Done again Grin, 2011 World Speedway Champion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppetman Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Yes---brilliant---not only has Greg become world champion again after FOURTEEN years but at the age of forty one as well!!! Many of us will remember Ivan saying that he expected his record of six wins to be beaten ( it's only been equalled) but he didn't expect anyone to win at the age of nearly forty as he did in 1979. Well what can you say but well done Greg and you thoroughly deserve the niche you have carved for yourself in the history of speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollyanna Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Many Congratulations to Greg Hancock. Truly deserved this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsbane Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Not bad for a gating Spoon Let's hope the septics can use this to get raise the profile/standard back home. Well done Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerblues Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Congratulations Greg. Never imagined last year that he would be in this position but he's been superb this year, so happy that he's sealed a 2nd title. Funny that when Emil burst onto the scene there was talk of this "new guard" taking over and all it seems to have done it spur the old boys on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 really pleased for Hancock. he deserved it and is such a nice guy. Was great seeing out coventry boys in Greg and harris and Andreas doing so well last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hancock has proved himself to be the most consistant and best rider this year and is a deserved World Champion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyderd Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Congrats Greg, a nicer guy you couldn't wish to meet.Just wish you would grace our shores again before you retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Well done Greg................ Just goes to prove nice guys dont always finish last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorum Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Fantastic win for a fantastic speedway rider. seals Greg's place as the greatest American speedway rider ever. Considering he is in there with the likes of Penhall, the Morans, Hammill and Ermalenko it's no mean acheivement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddy Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 As a child going to Cradley from the late 80's and early 90's,and being in the pits and centre green numerous times and speaking to riders, straight away, Greg was 1 of my favourite riders,he even gave me is goggles after the year ended 1 of the seasons. when Billy won it in 96, i was chuffed, then the next year Greg steps up to win the title, many years have passed, and i truly thought he would never win it again, but sheer determination and hard work over the winter period as really paid off for Greg, i am over the moon for the guy, and he truly is a wonderful person to talk to and know.....lets also not forget all the people in is pit crew who put in hours after hours of work......CONGRATULATIONS GREG ON YOUR 2ND WORLD TITLE......1997 & 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HasseHolmqvist Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Fantastic win for a fantastic speedway rider. seals Greg's place as the greatest American speedway rider ever. Considering he is in there with the likes of Penhall, the Morans, Hammill and Ermalenko it's no mean acheivement. Greatest USA rider ever :rofl: Hate to say it but Penhall was the best ever ... and if he had rode on would have at least 5 championships by now ... based on British Speedway that title belongs to Sam Ermolenko ... but yes Grin is a fantastic rider ( just dont get carried away) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Well done Greg...couldn't have happened to a nicer guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 What a great world champion, speedway has in Greg Hancock a great person and rider.Jason Crump and Tomasz Gollob i liked and rated Greg again what a great champion we have leading the sport.Remember seeing Greg for Oxford at Swindon one thursday i asked Greg for his autograph for my boy and he had loads of stuff in his hands.I said sorry to be a pain Greg said dont be silly your not a pain that always stuck in my my mind.So well done Greg and good luck in defending your world title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREDON Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Congratulations Greg, a worthy World Champion, wish I had been there. Always will remember you from your days riding for Cradley Heath. Nice plug again from Nigel on Sky last night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clemens Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Of all the well deserveds there have been - this must be one of the greatest well deserveds ever. Congratulations Greg Hancock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Diamond Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Well done Greg glad he won it great achievement at his age considering how long ago since he last won it well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothorsen Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Has been on the starting grid on every heat in the GP series, and that's an achievement in itself. A huge CONGRATULATIONS from Norway! Well done, champ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINGO Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Well done Greg! True legend! good luck for 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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