lucifer sam Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 No other top 8 riders have ever retired apart from Hans Nielsen. Hans made his intention to retire known a year in advance. He was replaced by the next rider in the series, not a rider from the GP Challenge. Seems consistent with Crump being replaced by AJ. Ironically, I think Hans would have stood an excellent chance of being World Champion in 2000, because both the riders who finished above him in 1999 had troubled seasons in 2000 (Rickardsson changed machinery and it didn't work, while Gollob suffered an injury in a car accident). However, he'd gone 23 years without virtually a single injury (I think a collarbone in '92 was his worst break), and wanted to get out fit and healthy. But I think he may have outscored Loram over six rounds - he finished '99 in excellent form. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Sorry to see him go he has been a great ambassador for the sport and should be recognised as one of the speedway greats IMO, I think the injuries or the last couple have taken the edge of him and probably played a big part in his decision.I think he gave a hint in one of his interviews at Vojens that he recognised was not he force he was and his best GP days were behind him.Good luck to him in the rest of his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Leigh Adams finished about 11th so it's entirely irrelevant. yeah you are right. I looked at the start list and not at the results table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 What a shame.... Jason is and probably will be for some time IMHO the greatest ever grand prix rider Not just for his points haul or top step finishes but also for the gutsy attitude he brings ... a never say die attitude combined with some extremely smart thinking............ Gollob has the outrageous moves but Crumpy has the overall package Despite the shock of the news I cant help feeling already that he is doing the right thing....... we've all seen it with riders down the years... he had one crash too many and has come back from the burns a more cautious rider..... the last thing i'd want to see is a decline He should be very proud of his GP career and the way that he handled himself overall....... hope he has a great swan song in Torun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEITH M Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Should a rider or riders who have qualified directly, either by being in the top 8 of the Final Overall Grand Prix Classification or in the top 3 of the FIM Grand Prix qualification system, withdraw prior to the start of the Grand Prix season, Chris Harris shall replace him or them. FIM have just said the above is the new rule for 2013 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 A great rider and a great guy. I remember him at the WSRA dinner a few years ago. He was the guest speaker. As he spoke, Ove Fundin got up to take a photo of him and Jason stopped in his tracks and said, "I can't believe it. The great Ove Fundin taking a photo of me!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Know Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 yep agree with all the comments regarding his riding and what he had done in speedway, a great rider. as a person dont like the guy at all and never have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Had a quick look last nigth but can anyone confirm that Crumpys 10 consecutive seasons (2001 to 2010) on the World Championship podium is a record. Record or not it's an impressive achievement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-s-p Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Had a quick look last nigth but can anyone confirm that Crumpys 10 consecutive seasons (2001 to 2010) on the World Championship podium is a record. Record or not it's an impressive achievement. Read somewhere that he equalled Ove Fundin? with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Read somewhere that he equalled Ove Fundin? with that. Fundin did have 10 consecutive top 3 positions 1956-1965 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Fundin did have 10 consecutive top 3 positions 1956-1965 Correct. Jason equalled Ove's record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenyearsafter Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Never forget the night he made me mechanic for him in Denmark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Video of the 1st of Jason`s 23 GP victories from Hackney in 1996 http://www.sportowefakty.pl/zuzel/313003/pierwsze-zwyciestwo-crumpa-w-gp-wideo He beat Hancock,Hamill and Nielsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Video of the 1st of Jason`s 23 GP victories from Hackney in 1996 http://www.sportowef...umpa-w-gp-wideo He beat Hancock,Hamill and Nielsen was this the year Boyce decked Gollob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 THIS says acres about Crumpie ... http://speedwaygp.com/news/article/1894/tips-for-the-top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietbowers Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Video of the 1st of Jason`s 23 GP victories from Hackney in 1996 http://www.sportowef...umpa-w-gp-wideo He beat Hancock,Hamill and Nielsen Thanks for the video,I remember it well,couldn`t speak the following day after shouting Jason home for the win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 was this the year Boyce decked Gollob? No 1995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 THIS says acres about Crumpie ... http://speedwaygp.co...ips-for-the-top Anyone whos seen Crumpy with the "kids" knows what a star he is. I remember him running a training school at Newport circa-05, he spent the day running between the track and helping the rider who were at the school, running into the crowd to pose for photos and sign autographs for the fans and in between it all he was going to check on his wife and kids and spend time with them. Also the 2001 Welsh Open, between each of his heats Crumpy was walking around the track signing autographs, after the meeting when the pits were open he stood by his van signing autographs that long that I managed to go in the bar, have a couple of drinks and he was STILL signing autographs and chatting with he fans. A great rider, but also someone who does the sport proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_minall Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Anyone whos seen Crumpy with the "kids" knows what a star he is. I remember him running a training school at Newport circa-05, he spent the day running between the track and helping the rider who were at the school, running into the crowd to pose for photos and sign autographs for the fans and in between it all he was going to check on his wife and kids and spend time with them. I was on that training school! Pissed it down all day. Great bloke, chuffed to have met him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 No 1995 cheers i was going to say..... I don't remember much from that fabled gollob/boyce night anyway .....but i'm sure I would have remembered Crump winning the final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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