Sandie Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Just in case any Billy J fans are out there. The press release below is from Billy Hamill the USA Team Manager . . . . . Team USA Press Release I am pleased to announce Team USA squad for our Speedway World Cup Qualifier in Hungary on May 20, 2013. Ryan Fisher Billy Janniro Gino Manzares Ricky Wells We feel we have assembled a young, talented team that is capable of qualifying and taking Team USA to the next level. The date choice by the FIM made it virtually impossible for Greg Hancock to be there with his GP, Polish and Swedish schedule and all I can say is he tried his absolute hardest. Logistically it could not be done. He is helping out the team in other ways and plans to be back for Kings Lynn, if the boys can get us through Hungary. Ryan and Ricky are much more seasoned and prepared for this event than they were 12 months ago. The experience they gained from last year will be invaluable and we look for them to lead the team. Gino Manzares is in the team as he has shown true commitment and desire to further his career on and off the track. The experience he will gain is much the same as Ryan and Ricky did last year and we are looking towards the future. Billy Janniro is making a one off European comeback and is very enthusiastic and looking forward to this opportunity as I’m sure his European fans are. Janniro always brings a certain amount of team spirit which is a positive and when he is on song, look out! I would like to extend my personal thanks to all our sponsors and Stars and Stripes members who are making it possible for us to compete at the highest level. We are not underestimating the job at hand but we will give it 110% and do all we can to win!! Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I love Billy but is this track is anything over 330 metres, I wouldn't expect much from him Will he ride at Kings Lynn if they make it though? I hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 On 5/8/2013 at 5:12 PM, SCB said: I love Billy but is this track is anything over 330 metres, I wouldn't expect much from him Will he ride at Kings Lynn if they make it though? I hope so We love Billy too, a real character. There's not many like him that's for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 On 5/8/2013 at 7:18 PM, Jacques said: We love Billy too, a real character. There's not many like him that's for sure ....and will he make a comeback in the UK??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 On 5/9/2013 at 10:25 AM, Skidder1 said: ....and will he make a comeback in the UK??????? Now theres a TAXing question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy jimmy Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 So he owes HMRC a few quid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Live updates this afternoon from 2pm uk time here http://www.sportowefakty.pl/zuzel/wydarzenie/16087 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Rides Again Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 USA through, Billy J. chipping in with 6 points. http://www.sportowefakty.pl/zuzel/wydarzenie/16087 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 It will be interesting to see if Hancock can be bothered to do the next round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 A superb weekend and a brilliant performance from the USA team. Proud to have been invited to be part of it and to work alongside Billy Hammill & Co. BJ had a snapped chain in his first ride , went under the air fence in his second but rode superbly thereafter. Gino was winning his first ride when Seb Tressarieu fell and the race was re-run . Gino also had a bad nose bleed but packed it up to go out only for his chain to snap when challenging for the lead and he pushed home for a vital point plus got a vital heat win in his third ride to amke a superb WTC debut. Fish + Ricky were superb throughout and to come back from being 8 down after 8 races to win by 6 was awesome !! Roll on Kings Lynn on July 15th!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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