topaz325 Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 HAVE to agree that the racing wasn't great, which was a shame given that the attendance was over 17,000. When the covers came off the track was very hard and required watering. Then came a shower but it was a bitterly cold evening and the surface became quite heavy. It just never developed into a good racing circuit, although MJJ proved that passing was possible. Nevertheless, a very fitting evening for Ole Olsen, Vojens and Danish speedway with the one and only Erik Gundersen there to witness one of "his boys" claiming victory, He was very proud and emotional. HOLDER would be a worthy and excellent World Champion... so don't subscribe to the view that Nicki is "the only hope." Only hope for what? Keep your hair on Phil, just my personal choice, no malice or ill feeling intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREDON Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Believe reason Vojens not doing more GPs for time being is Stadium being developed, roof on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Would anyone be able to tell me the record that Sky played at the very end of the coverage please? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 HOLDER would be a worthy and excellent World Champion... so don't subscribe to the view that Nicki is "the only hope." Only hope for what? Up until this GP was firmly supporting Holder, however the actions of his 'team mate/sponsor mate' leave a sour taste and I hope Nicki takes the crown now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
english roundabout Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 http://www.speedwaygp.com/ The top 8 is now known (unless AJ produces a miracle final meeting AND Antonio has a nightmare). Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 What a boring meeting, was it because Olsen built the track? He was the man who a few years ago killed off GP speedway with his slick tracks. The SKY team thought it may have been the covers producing an inconsistant track, if this is so then it's a major reason not to introduce track covers in the UK. It would have been better if the meeting had been cancelled after Fridays rain as at least the fans would not have been cheated by paying their money for what they thought was going to be an evenings entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 DON'T think the 17,000 mainly Danish fans there went away complaining. MJJ showed that passing was possible. Have said many, many times that track preparation isn't an exact science and sometimes weather conditions conspire to make them what they are. It wasn't Ole Olsen's fault, it wasn't Tony Olsson's fault, it wasn't anyone's fault. Vojens has never been a fantastic circuit in my opinion and many riders claim it is quite tricky to get right. But, then again, a 20-year-old found the best way round. Take the positives, just two points separate two riders going into the final round before a sell-out crowd on one of the best race-tracks anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougieD Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 DON'T think the 17,000 mainly Danish fans there went away complaining. MJJ showed that passing was possible. Have said many, many times that track preparation isn't an exact science and sometimes weather conditions conspire to make them what they are. It wasn't Ole Olsen's fault, it wasn't Tony Olsson's fault, it wasn't anyone's fault. Vojens has never been a fantastic circuit in my opinion and many riders claim it is quite tricky to get right. But, then again, a 20-year-old found the best way round. Take the positives, just two points separate two riders going into the final round before a sell-out crowd on one of the best race-tracks anywhere. The Final round has been moved to Wolverhampton ???? Freddie 7 ride maximum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw42 Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 DON'T think the 17,000 mainly Danish fans there went away complaining. MJJ showed that passing was possible. Have said many, many times that track preparation isn't an exact science and sometimes weather conditions conspire to make them what they are. It wasn't Ole Olsen's fault, it wasn't Tony Olsson's fault, it wasn't anyone's fault. Vojens has never been a fantastic circuit in my opinion and many riders claim it is quite tricky to get right. But, then again, a 20-year-old found the best way round. Take the positives, just two points separate two riders going into the final round before a sell-out crowd on one of the best race-tracks anywhere. Got to agree, can't remember there ever being a decent GP from Vojens over the years, or any other televised meeting, usually for the reason that it's Ole's track, no dirt on it. Can't understand why anyone was expecting anything different last night. Fair play to MJJ, he does seem to be very grounded for a young lad, great to watch last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Believe reason Vojens not doing more GPs for time being is Stadium being developed, roof on? In the programme Ole Olsen says reason is due to facilities don't meet BSI requirements anymore. I don't believe this, you got places like Terenzano that have lot worst facilities and only get couple of thousand there. I think there is some politics going on, for some reason Vojens doesn't have a league team any more either. You now have a purpose built speedway stadium now that is going to go to waste not being used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 (edited) In the programme Ole Olsen says reason is due to facilities don't meet BSI requirements anymore. I don't believe this, you got places like Terenzano that have lot worst facilities and only get couple of thousand there. Hard to believe the facilities are worse than some GP venues, but maybe "mates' rates" aren't available anymore? Wasn't the Vojens club just leasing the circuit, so perhaps they decided the rent wasn't viable? Edited September 23, 2012 by Humphrey Appleby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 OLE has been quite open about this. He is looking for financial assistance from the local authorities to help him upgrade a stadium that desperately needs a new, permanent grandstand along the home straight and some decent corporate facilities. The uncovered grandstand along the back straight is indeed temporary. And he also felt he needed a break from the strain of staging a GP (and other major events) at a location which is so often affected by inclement weather. With an alternative available, both BSI and Ole agreed that Vojens should drop off the calendar in 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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