Shockster Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 THINK Hampel needs to put in a strong performance tonight or in Torun. Deserves a wild card on his record but not if the Hampel we have seen in the second half of the year is the one who will ride in 2015. That would be a waste in my opinion and I am a big fan of the guy. I can't disagree about Hampel being poor the 2nd half of this season, but enough riders have been given wildcards with nothing like his record. If he's poor again next season, then that's it of course. There's an argument of course not to put any of the riders from 9th in as 7th and 8th will have got in by luck anyway. If Iversen and Ward had not had their Injuries/Issues then 7th/8th would have needed wildcards. I know it's if and buts but 2 are already in by the back door IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 but as gets said about another rider who seems to get in "by the backdoor" - they have earned their place. NKI deserves a wild card, think that goes without saying, as for Hample - a top rider who for whatever reason is really struggling at this point in time. he could bounce back next year if given a wild card, but wouldnt it be sad if he didnt bounce back, and he struggled again all season. Tough decision - but this season not over yet, he may show good form tonight and in Torun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 I said a few weeks back that each rider should drop there worst score and was told not is manufacturing things. But by doing that we'd see Puk in with a great chance of finishing 8th - and it would not effect the top 3 as Greg, Woffy and KK all have a 0 next to their name (KK has two amazingly!) It means riders don't get lucky with making the top 8. As it stands, one of Lindgren or AJ could make the top 8 just because better riders have got injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockster Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Well done Hampel. Haha. What a meeting in Stockholm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) I said a few weeks back that each rider should drop there worst score and was told not is manufacturing things. But by doing that we'd see Puk in with a great chance of finishing 8th - and it would not effect the top 3 as Greg, Woffy and KK all have a 0 next to their name (KK has two amazingly!) It means riders don't get lucky with making the top 8. As it stands, one of Lindgren or AJ could make the top 8 just because better riders have got injured. but there is an argument that NKI caused his injury and subsequent lay off....where maybe other riders take a slower and steadier approach I am sure that riders like Darcy, Emil & Noddy would love your approach ..... while the likes of Greg & Tai wouldn't as they dont chase the back wheels & hang it out there so much amazing incredible stupendous special machinery on show for the Poles tonight.................. thought it changed things as far as WC's went.... but after looking at standings im not sure it did really....maybe just made sure that BSI didnt consider another Pole instead of Jarek I think its as easy as counting the top 11 through .... although THJ could replace Lindgren or Jonsson..... and Vaculik or Ward could replace Batch.......... add Kildemand ....and the GP Challenge qualifiers ....and there is #1 - #15 Edited September 28, 2014 by spook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 THINK Hampel needs to put in a strong performance tonight or in Torun. Deserves a wild card on his record but not if the Hampel we have seen in the second half of the year is the one who will ride in 2015. That would be a waste in my opinion and I am a big fan of the guy. He certainly did that, that must be the first 21 point maximum for a couple of years. He surely should make the top 8 now with the last GP in Torun, certainly don't begrudge him his win yesterday he has had a torrid time in the GP,s recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Amazing run last night from Hapel. All from the gate basically, but it doesnt matter - they were all wins - its up to others to make a race of it. Makes the scrap for the top 8 more interesting now the for the top 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) IF Hampel, and one or both of Jonsson and Lindgren finish in the top eight it will allow BSI/FIM more wiggle room in their wild card selections. Tomas H Jonassson didn't exactly enhance his prospects either in Lonigo or Stockholm. If Batchelor gets back into the top eight would probably rule Ward out for a wild card whether he is banned or not. Right now the only sure fire bet is Iversen. So much can still happen in Torun where almost every race will have something literally riding on it. Amazing run last night from Hapel. All from the gate basically, but it doesnt matter - they were all wins - its up to others to make a race of it. Makes the scrap for the top 8 more interesting now the for the top 3. HAMPEL may not be the most exciting rider to watch but he is a really, really nice guy who has been through the ringer off the track recently. Kaspzrak paid a lovely and touching tribute to his Polish colleague at the post GP press conference and Hampel admitted that in recent weeks he has found out who his true friends are. Apparently some sections of the Polish media have been less than kind... Edited September 28, 2014 by PHILIPRISING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunty Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 My four wild cards would be... Iversen Ward Sayfutinov Kildemand A World Championship needs the BEST in the world! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 With the race so close for 8th I'm thinking that the 2 uninjured riders who miss out will possibly get picks alongside NKI. As it stands that would be AJ and Batch. The 4th spot will then go to a Dane and I would plump for Kildemand over MJJ. Obviously, the great unknown is what will be done about Ward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Science Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) IF Hampel, and one or both of Jonsson and Lindgren finish in the top eight it will allow BSI/FIM more wiggle room in their wild card selections. Tomas H Jonassson didn't exactly enhance his prospects either in Lonigo or Stockholm. If Batchelor gets back into the top eight would probably rule Ward out for a wild card whether he is banned or not. Right now the only sure fire bet is Iversen. So much can still happen in Torun where almost every race will have something literally riding on it. HAMPEL may not be the most exciting rider to watch but he is a really, really nice guy who has been through the ringer off the track recently. Kaspzrak paid a lovely and touching tribute to his Polish colleague at the post GP press conference and Hampel admitted that in recent weeks he has found out who his true friends are. Apparently some sections of the Polish media have been less than kind... They say a weeks a long time in politics, September 13 you posted Tomas H Jonasson was 'almost certain' of a wildcard pick. Edited September 28, 2014 by New Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 YOU are right New Science but the injury to Iversen and the suspension of Ward have dramatically changed the landscape and thrown a lifeline to Jonsson and Lindgren in particular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelle Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) Surely it will be PUK + 3 others....Who, depends on who finishes where next week..I know that's stating the bleeding obvious. Edited September 28, 2014 by Marcelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Bomber is a current GP rider though and that is probably more to the point apparently if Zagar pulls out now he will most likely suffer a 3 day ban which will rule him out of a big match in Poland Bomber GP rider haha love it sometimes you literally dont need to say a word and people will just hang themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-s-p Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) - Edited September 30, 2014 by f-s-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Surely it will be PUK + 3 others....Who, depends on who finishes where next week..I know that's stating the bleeding obvious. It is obvious but correct. We've 8 pages of guessing but any rider from 7th to 12th could get into the top 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) My four wild cards would be... Iversen Ward Sayfutinov Kildemand A World Championship needs the BEST in the world! Swap Ward for Laguta and the world is a better place Edited September 30, 2014 by RPNYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiles Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'm hoping Holder,Hampel and AJ get the last 3 spots. Then gives the wild cards to any four of the following 6 and you will have a goos series. The 6 are Iversen, Ward, Emil, Laguta , KIldemand and Jesper Jensen. The riders who dont make it should be seeded direct to next year qualiferys straight away if they wish. This would leave Batchelor, Lindgren , Bjerre and Smolinksi out of the GP for 2015, give them a chance to get back in direct in the qualifyers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_D Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 It could be the case of doing what is easy for BSI which is to select the 9th,10th, 11th finishing riders. That should tick sufficient boxes based on nationalities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Science Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'm hoping Holder,Hampel and AJ get the last 3 spots. Then gives the wild cards to any four of the following 6 and you will have a goos series. The 6 are Iversen, Ward, Emil, Laguta , KIldemand and Jesper Jensen. The riders who dont make it should be seeded direct to next year qualiferys straight away if they wish. This would leave Batchelor, Lindgren , Bjerre and Smolinksi out of the GP for 2015, give them a chance to get back in direct in the qualifyers With 2 GP's in Sweden next year there will be 2 Swedes in the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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