BWitcher Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 The answer to the question is quite simply, of course he can. Then again, so can all the other riders starting out in the GP. I can't wait for the series to get under way again and can only hope the issues with the SEC are resolved so Emil can take his place. Will Tai maintain the form of last year? Will Holder be fit enough to get back to where he was? Can NKI take the next step? Have Nicki P and Hancock got another 'big' season in them? Will Ward put his undoubted talent to use, stay fit and challenge? Can Hampel cut out the horror GP's he throws in that harm his hopes? So many of them have a shot, it's going to be great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 He beat Jason Doyle. Hardly going to strike fear into World Title contenders. He made hard work of that too. Obviously only a mug would discount Holders chances. And under gp scoring he wouldnt have won the title.But he is clearly one of the six or seven riders with a genuine world title chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 he has a better chance than harris, but less of one with tai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I really hope not.Why? If he can grow up, start behaving and stay on his bike a bit more he can win it this year and as many times as he likes thereafter. Big if's though. Talent wise he is well up there,saying that i think he has always been professional always turned up and put on a show wherever ok he has made a few mistakes god we all have haven't we in our lives.Lee and Ward are the most natural riders i have ever seen both mega ability when?Ward wins his first the hardest he will win a few more i believe a bit like Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Hampel for me. Pure class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Hampel for me. Pure class. I think ER he is destined to be at tops a rostrum man can't see him ever winning it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 totally agree bout hampel, like gollob, he has 1 to many bad rounds. cnsidring he get 3 big track polish rounds, he bound to be top 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Why? Talent wise he is well up there,saying that i think he has always been professional always turned up and put on a show wherever ok he has made a few mistakes god we all have haven't we in our lives.Lee and Ward are the most natural riders i have ever seen both mega ability when?Ward wins his first the hardest he will win a few more i believe a bit like Jason. The problem is Sidney, by your very own rules, you aren't qualified to comment. How many times have you been to a GP with Ward in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJJ Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Just noticed on Twitter, that Darcy spent a day with Jason Crump concentrating on focus and gating. A master class no doubt. An important point about Chris Holder and the Oz Champs. He gated poorly and was forced to come from behind on many occasions. At Underra, we saw outside lines that had never been seen before. I also think you are being unkind to the other riders. There was some great quality on show and speaks well of the Australian speedway talent pool. I also thought that Josh Grajczonek was outstanding and looks to have a big future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) The problem is Sidney, by your very own rules, you aren't qualified to comment. How many times have you been to a GP with Ward in it?What puzzles me is there are a percentage of people who snipe and have a dig at Ward.Ok he has made a few mistakes who hasn't even yourself?.For me everytime i have seen Ward ride i have gone home thinking god that bloke has entertained me Poole fans watching him ride everyweek are very lucky indeed.Also i have noticed with Ward he is decent with the fans autographs photos ( ect) this bloke along with TAI ,NKI ,and Holder are the flag bearers of our sport.Make the most of him when he is around he is one bloke who is worth the 17 pound admission fee. Edited February 22, 2014 by sidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 What puzzles me is there are a percentage of people who snipe and have a dig at Ward.Ok he has made a few mistakes who hasn't even yourself?.For me everytime i have seen Ward ride i have gone home thinking god that bloke has entertained me Poole fans watching him ride everyweek are very lucky indeed.Also i have noticed with Ward he is decent with the fans autographs photos ( ect) this bloke along with TAI ,NKI ,and Holder are the flag bearers of our sport.Make the most of him when he is around he is one bloke who is worth the 17 pound admission fee.just because he's an entertainer... ( which I agree he is) doesn't mean he will win the title. His style and bad gating handicaps him meaning he has to be more daring and take risks.... This coming off and being out injured for important spells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 What puzzles me is there are a percentage of people who snipe and have a dig at Ward.Ok he has made a few mistakes who hasn't even yourself?.For me everytime i have seen Ward ride i have gone home thinking god that bloke has entertained me Poole fans watching him ride everyweek are very lucky indeed.Also i have noticed with Ward he is decent with the fans autographs photos ( ect) this bloke along with TAI ,NKI ,and Holder are the flag bearers of our sport.Make the most of him when he is around he is one bloke who is worth the 17 pound admission fee. There is no doubting his ability Sidney. it doesn't mean people have to like him. No, most people haven't made the 'mistakes' he has made either I would suggest. IF he emulates Tai and becomes super professional in his approach to racing (not just relying on natural ability) then he can go on to win multiple titles I believe. That's an IF though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Do seem people understand that natural ability doesnt make you a world champion! Nobody is doubting his ability on a bike one of the mosta natural talents we have seen. However his gating is poor, his ability to use his head in races is questionable and he still has that poor attitude of just thinking he can turn up and win gp's without the hard work and dedication. He needs to look at what Tai did and focus. He will no doubt be mega consistent making all the semis no doubt. Will that be enough though? Cant see past Tai again best rider in the world last year no reason to think he cant do it again though to retain is harder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I personally hope he doesn't do it this year, greedily I want to see him trying to get to the pinnacle for a few years yet, remember Crump winning his first, it meant sooo much :-D Having said that if it happens it'll be well deserved, he's pretty good 0:) ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 There is no doubting his ability Sidney. it doesn't mean people have to like him. No, most people haven't made the 'mistakes' he has made either I would suggest. IF he emulates Tai and becomes super professional in his approach to racing (not just relying on natural ability) then he can go on to win multiple titles I believe. That's an IF though. There is no doubting his ability Sidney. it doesn't mean people have to like him. No, most people haven't made the 'mistakes' he has made either I would suggest. IF he emulates Tai and becomes super professional in his approach to racing (not just relying on natural ability) then he can go on to win multiple titles I believe. That's an IF though. Tai before last year was no ultra professional was he?before he was playing at the game.Great ability i know that but this year as most defending champions over the decades have found defending it is a different pressure we shall see.Also your pathetic comment on most people have not made the same mistakes did he ever murder anybody? in your life have you not ever made mistakes? (Silly question of course not). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Tai before last year was no ultra professional was he?before he was playing at the game.Great ability i know that but this year as most defending champions over the decades have found defending it is a different pressure we shall see.Also your pathetic comment on most people have not made the same mistakes did he ever murder anybody? in your life have you not ever made mistakes? (Silly question of course not). That is why I said IF Ward takes the same professional approach as Woffinden took he has a damn good shot at it. Most folk haven't made the SAME mistakes as Ward has made, that isn't a pathetic statement at all, simply reality and the reason why some people have taken a dislike to him. The longer he lets his riding do the talking the more of those folk will be won over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 .Also your pathetic comment on most people have not made the same mistakes did he ever murder anybody? in your life have you not ever made mistakes? (Silly question of course not).Would you say most people have inserted a vodka bottle into an extremely drunk teenager? Fled from the police on a motorbike while under tge influence? I would suggest 99% of people on here have not done nothing like this.Im a big fan of ward tge speedway rider, and disagree with those who say he doesnt use his head - to me he has a superb racing brain seeing options other riders do not - BUT I can totslly understand those who dislike him because of his behaviour outside speedway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Would you say most people have inserted a vodka bottle into an extremely drunk teenager? Fled from the police on a motorbike while under tge influence? I would suggest 99% of people on here have not done nothing like this. Im a big fan of ward tge speedway rider, and disagree with those who say he doesnt use his head - to me he has a superb racing brain seeing options other riders do not - BUT I can totslly understand those who dislike him because of his behaviour outside speedway Has it been a continuous trait of his to behave like this? come on cut a bit of slack eh.Have you ever made mistakes? have you any skeletons in your cupboard maybe you have maybe you haven't but that's my point who am i to judge. That is why I said IF Ward takes the same professional approach as Woffinden took he has a damn good shot at it. Most folk haven't made the SAME mistakes as Ward has made, that isn't a pathetic statement at all, simply reality and the reason why some people have taken a dislike to him. The longer he lets his riding do the talking the more of those folk will be won over. Some people? and lets be honest those people don't matter. Most people i speak to speak highly of him, i don't know him personally and ie) my take is live and let live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I think ER he is destined to be at tops a rostrum man can't see him ever winning it. This is the year for Hampel Sid. If you trawl back through this or any previous thread, nobody seems to rate him as a winner. My take is that he has one numerous GP rounds and has the class and appetite to go all the way this year. Watch this space Sidney....watch this space........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 This is the year for Hampel Sid. If you trawl back through this or any previous thread, nobody seems to rate him as a winner. My take is that he has one numerous GP rounds and has the class and appetite to go all the way this year. Watch this space Sidney....watch this space........He has every chance ER,but i feel his chance now has gone but he certainly has the class to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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