OveFundinFan Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Smolinski isn't swedish though... Thats true, but all marky said was AJ will get a wild card because he won a gp, to which I replied as I did cos Smoli has won a gp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 SOON after the final GP in Torun HAVE had a chat with Emil and tried my hardest but he (and his manager) still think he should decline an invitation and go through the 2015 rounds. Sad ... personally think he is a bigger loss than Ward. TOO soon for Zmarzlik in my view. If not Hampel (and I think he will get the nod) would go for Piotr Pawlicki if it is another Pole. Leaving aside the politics and the unfortunate financial matter, does not every speedway rider dream of becoming World Champion. You have to be in it to win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Leaving aside the politics and the unfortunate financial matter, does not every speedway rider dream of becoming World Champion. You have to be in it to win it. Money is more important than the world title, the world title doesn't pay the bills when your 50 or 60. Emil is milking the SEC. He gets paid more with exclusivity rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorum Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Money is more important than the world title, the world title doesn't pay the bills when your 50 or 60. Emil is milking the SEC. He gets paid more with exclusivity rights. good point from the loony. What would you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I admit I have no idea of the financial rewards for competing in 12 GP's, but I would have thought by scoring the points needed to become World Champion it would be financially viable. All credit to Emil for getting a great deal out of SEC, but it is a liitle perverse if he can earn more for 4 SEC rounds than he can for becoming World Champion after 12 GP's. When one sees the scramble for qualifying places and wildcards, and the store put on finishing the GP season in the top 8 his reluctance seems a little odd. Just my personal opinion mind and I accept I don't have all the facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) Im sorry but if you are a World Class sportsman it's not about the money. You cannot put an amount on saying you are the World #1 And I'm pretty sure he would do ok out of competing in the GP's anyway. I'm 100% convinced it is politics and/or bad advice not $$$ that is keeping us from seeing Emil in the GPs. Edited September 22, 2014 by RPNYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 As I understood it Emil dropped out of the GP's as he could not afford to compete following financial problems last year at his Polish club. Russia have never had a World Champion and the Russians do love to rule the world. I expect the Russian Speedway Federation is not exactly flush, but as Emil is their "great white hope" one would have thought they could have made it financially viable to the young man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 RUSSIAN federation provide no help for Emil or any of their riders for that matter. That's one reason why they have no competed in the SWC of late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) Two wildcards are pretty much guaranteed which is NKI and Hampel A lot will depend on who gets in the top 8. If Batch or Holder fall out then Ward will get one. If no Swedes make the top 8 then it will be Jonsson or Jonasson that get a place. My own opinion is NKI, Hampel , Kildemand, Jonsson Ward needs a year out of it all in my opinion....................oh but hang on he puts bums on seats lol As usual a smug smart ass comment ,f... your opinion! what a co.. you are.!! Edited September 22, 2014 by sidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 RUSSIAN federation provide no help for Emil or any of their riders for that matter. That's one reason why they have no competed in the SWC of late. Disgraceful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK246 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 RUSSIAN federation provide no help for Emil or any of their riders for that matter. That's one reason why they have no competed in the SWC of late. The Russian team competed in the WTC this season, in the qualifier in Terenzano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 The Russian team competed in the WTC this season, in the qualifier in Terenzano From memory I would say competed is a tad generous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 RUSSIAN federation provide no help for Emil or any of their riders for that matter. That's one reason why they have no competed in the SWC of late. Sounds like Motorcycling Australia (MA). Unless it is black top or motorcross our boys get jack aswel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK246 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 From memory I would say competed is a tad generous. It was the same day as the Russian U21 team rode in their qualification round in Motala, which reduced the federations choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Science Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Smolinski isn't swedish though...I think BSI will want definitely want Smolinski on board if they plan to stage a GP in Germany.Feel Darcy is now screwed now that Doyle has qualified.If 1 Swede makes the top 8 then the wildcards will be Iversen,Hampel,Smolinski plus 1 Swede. In a Perfect world Iversen,Emil,Ward and 1 of either MJJ or Kildermand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 SAYFUTDINOV and the Laguta brothers have refused to ride in the SWC because they have no support from the Russian federation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 SAYFUTDINOV and the Laguta brothers have refused to ride in the SWC because they have no support from the Russian federation. Short-sighted or what?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June01 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 RUSSIAN federation provide no help for Emil or any of their riders for that matter. That's one reason why they have no competed in the SWC of late. Do the BSPA provide any "help" for any of our riders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Do the BSPA provide any "help" for any of our riders?Pretty sure they at least cover the travel expenses to swc meetings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Money is more important than the world title, the world title doesn't pay the bills when your 50 or 60. Emil is milking the SEC. He gets paid more with exclusivity rights. I'd have thought the best financial pay out in Speedway would be the year you are World Champion with increased exposure comes better sponsorship and a little more money in every race from every club you ride for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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