JJJ Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 I'll start a new thread, with the entry list. Boxing Night at Kurri is always a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJJ Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Good news. I have a fellow traveller, so we will be going to Gillman. So it is Friday and Saturday at Kurri. Wednesday will be at Undera and on to South Australia for the Saturday round. It will be a week where, too much speedway is barely enough. The winners will come from the seeded riders. Only Nick Morris stands out among the qualifiers and his form has been good. Undera is again the key to a top result. The top four will be Chris Holder, Troy Batchelor, Jason Doyle and Cameron Woodward. Last year, Doyley only managed 7 points at Undera, but an improvement can be expected and will be needed if he is to break through. Cameron Woodward is a classy rider and goes well everywhere. Chris Holder after his comeback, is improving with every ride. At his best he should win, but he will be tested by the others. Troy Batchelor especially will exploit any weaknesses. There will not be any of this going through the series undefeated. If you are looking for a dark horse, try Josh Grajczonek. At his best, this bloke can beat anybody. He just needs that consistency that the best riders have. It should be a great series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Kelly 41 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 The highlight of the Australian solo year starts tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Will be up early friday to see if it is on speedway updates and hoping Nick Morris qualifies for Sat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJJ Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I have seen Nick race a few times this year. I expect he will be the top qualifier. He is in great form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Kelly 41 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I don't think Nick Morris will be riding tonight. (You heard it here first, folks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 You are correct Ned, what a pity, any reason known why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJJ Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Spot on Ned. Morris was a no show. I didn't hear any explanation given at the track. I will admit though, we were having a good time and may have missed something. The usual suspects qualified. The standouts were Mason Campton, Sam Masters and Tyson Nelson. Max Fricke was good too. Looking forward to tomorrow. The racing will be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Twitter comments are that his transport broke down over Christmas. Hell of a shame if that was the case as he should have qualified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJJ Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 From what I saw, he was a special. For those who do not know, this has been one of the hottest summers ever recorded in Australia. In the desert areas yesterday, temperatures reached 50 degrees C. That temperature is hard to imagine. Queensland is also severely affected. No wonder equipment is breaking down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch Me If You Can Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Good news. I have a fellow traveller, so we will be going to Gillman. So it is Friday and Saturday at Kurri. Wednesday will be at Undera and on to South Australia for the Saturday round. It will be a week where, too much speedway is barely enough. The winners will come from the seeded riders. Only Nick Morris stands out among the qualifiers and his form has been good. Undera is again the key to a top result. The top four will be Chris Holder, Troy Batchelor, Jason Doyle and Cameron Woodward. Last year, Doyley only managed 7 points at Undera, but an improvement can be expected and will be needed if he is to break through. Cameron Woodward is a classy rider and goes well everywhere. Chris Holder after his comeback, is improving with every ride. At his best he should win, but he will be tested by the others. Troy Batchelor especially will exploit any weaknesses. There will not be any of this going through the series undefeated. If you are looking for a dark horse, try Josh Grajczonek. At his best, this bloke can beat anybody. He just needs that consistency that the best riders have. It should be a great series. Why no Kozza Smith in Championships? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Updates for the first round will be available on the following link http://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/thread/13019/aussie-champs-round-kurri-january?page=1&scrollTo=233315 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Why no Kozza Smith in Championships?Is Kozza fit I had heard that he injured himself in Oz but someone said he was Ok.Funny that he has not ridden in Oz maybe his website will have the answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJJ Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Less than 3 hours to start time. Weather is fine. Current temp is 28 degrees C. A big crowd should turn out for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 A Final result - Doyle, Holder C., Woodward, Batchelor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Full details courtesy of Sportowefakty-Jack holder looks to be a bit special for someone his age. 1. Jason Doyle - 14 (2,3,3,3,3) + 1 miejsce w finale A2. Chris Holder - 11 (2,2,2,3,2) + 1 miejsce w finale B + 2 w finale A3. Cameron Woodward - 13 (3,1,3,3,3) + 3 miejsce w finale A4. Troy Batchelor - 12 (2,3,3,1,3) + 4 miejsce w finale A5. Josh Grajczonek - 12 (3,3,2,2,2) + 2 miejsce w finale B6. Jack Holder - 9 (3,0,3,1,2) + 3 miejsce w finale B7. Sam Masters - 9 (3,2,1,2,1) + 4 miejsce w finale B8. Max Fricke - 9 (1,1,2,2,3)9. Rohan Tungate - 8 (1,2,2,3,d)10. Justin Sedgmen - 7 (2,1,1,2,1)11. Mason Campton - 6 (1,3,1,0,1)12. Jake Anderson - 3 (0,0,0,1,2)13. Dakota North - 3 (0,2,1,u,0)14. Tyson Nelson - 3 (1,0,0,1,1)15. Kurt Shields - 1 (0,1,0,d,w)16. Daine Stevens - 0 (0,0,0,0,0) Bieg po biegu:1. Masters, Sedgmen, Campton, Anderson2. Woodward, Batchelor, Fricke, North3. Grajczonek, C.Holder, Tungate, Stevens4. J.Holder, Doyle, Nelson, Shields5. Doyle, Tungate, Woodward, Anderson6. Camtpon, North, Shields, Stevens7. Grajczonek, Masters, Fricke, Nelson8. Batchelor, C.Holder, Sedgmen, J.Holder9. J.Holder, Grajczonek, North, Anderson10. Woodward, C.Holder, Campton, Nelson11. Batchelor, Tungate, Masters, Shields12. Doyle, Fricke, Sedgmen, Stevens13. C.Holder, Fricke, Anderson, Shields (d)14. Doyle, Grajczonek, Batchelor, Campton15. Woodward, Masters, J.Holder, Stevens16. Tungate, Sedgmen, Nelson, North (u)17. Batchelor, Anderson, Nelson, Stevens18. Fricke, J.Holder, Campton, Tungate (d)19. Doyle, C.Holder, Masters, North20. Woodward, Grajczonek, Sedgmen, Shields (w/u) Finał B:21. C.Holder, Grajczonek, J.Holder, Masters Finał A:22. Doyle, C.Holder, Woodward, Batchelor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Updates stated Rohan had a puncture in his last ride - what position was he in at the time? Did it cost him a B final place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJJ Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Fantastic night of racing. The standouts at the meeting were the four finalists and Josh Grajczonek. There wasn't a lot between them. Chris Holder looked really fast at the close of the meeting, but Doyley had him covered - just. Heat 19 saw a nasty fall following a clash between Chris Holder and Dakota North. Fortunately, both riders got up quickly and took part in the re-run. In heat 20, Kurt Shields ran into Cam Woodward on turn 4 and came down heavily. He walked away after a few minutes. Hard luck story was Rohan Tungate, who looked to be on winning charge in heat 18, when he was forced to withdraw due to a flat rear tyre. His body language indicated he was not happy. He looked to have lost his chance for at least a B Final appearance. We now go to Undera on Wednesday, with the title wide open. It's a 10 hour + drive, but I am sure it will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Kelly 41 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 There was talk on the hill last night that a number of Australian riders, including Jason Doyle, were not going to get UK work permits in 2014. Does anyone know the facts, rather than these alarmist rumours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primary Chain Posted January 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 There was talk on the hill last night that a number of Australian riders, including Jason Doyle, were not going to get UK work permits in 2014. Does anyone know the facts, rather than these alarmist rumours? Is it easier, for example, for a Polish rider to get a UK work permit than an Australian? Seems now that the British Commonwealth is the European Community and the Australians are the foreigners. I guess nothing stays the same forever (excepting the freezing cold here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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