Guest Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 From the SGB site: DOYLE WINS ELRC SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2015 HOME favourite Jason Doyle held his nerve to claim a memorable victory in a tense Elite League Riders’ Championship at Leicester. The Lions’ No.1 fended off fellow Grand Prix riders Niels-Kristian Iversen, Maciej Janowski and Troy Batchelor to claim a sensational victory in the first major event of the 2015 campaign. The fast-starting Australian was amongst the leaders all evening in a tight event as the top riders in British speedway did battle. He narrowly missed out on a place directly in the Grand Final with Iversen edging ahead of him on countback after both finished on 12. When Doyle then took an awkward looking tumble on the opening bend of the semi-final his hopes looked to be in tatters – yet he dusted himself down to claim an unforgettable win. Poole man Maciej Janowski had looked well set for victory having reeled off four consecutive wins to top the scorechart on 13 points, whilst Iversen continued his spectacular return from the injury which prematurely ended his 2014 campaign. However, it was Doyle who held his nerve in a dramatic Grand Final to cap off a fine showing, and the popular 29 year old was in jubilant mood after giving his early season momentum a major boost. Said Doyle: “It’s a dream come true to finally win an Elite League Riders’ Championship. “It’s one of the hardest meetings to ride all season, and to beat the guys I did to win the title means a lot to me. “To make a good start in the final and control it from there was a spectacular moment for myself, and it’s a massive boost going into the 2015 season.” The meeting proved a wide-open contest throughout, with nine riders claiming race wins over the course of the evening. Defending Champion Troy Batchelor kept his hopes alive with a classy win in heat 20 to edge into the semi-finals ahead of Chris Holder, Fredrik Lindgren and late call-up Szymon Wozniak. When Hans Andersen fell whilst comfortably holding second place in the semi-final to gift Batchelor a spot in the Final you sensed it may be his night. Yet it was his Aussie compatriot Doyle who refused to be stopped as he stormed to a well-deserved win whilst Iversen prevailed in a tight scrap with Janowski to edge second place. ELITE LEAGUE RIDERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP, Leicester: Maciej Janowski 13, Niels-Kristian Iversen 12, Jason Doyle 12, Hans Andersen 10, Scott Nicholls 10, Troy Batchelor 9, Chris Holder 8, Fredrik Lindgren 8, Szymon Wozniak 8, Matej Zagar 7, Bjarne Pedersen 6, Kenneth Bjerre 6, Nick Morris 5, Richard Lawson 4, Mikkel Bech 1, Chris Harris 0, Josh Auty (res) 0, Josh Bates (res) 0. SEMI-FINAL: Doyle, Batchelor, Nicholls, Andersen (f/exc) FINAL: Doyle, Iversen, Janowski, Batchelor Picture: JEFF DAVIES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Adrian Miedzinski?! He didnt merely withdraw did he? He declined the invitation and surely someone with your savvy would appreciate he isnt just one of the riders who took part in his meeting that would just pack up and bugger off to wherever they are riding next? It was HIS Testimonial after all i mean the clue is in the meeting title ADRIAN MIEDZINSKI Testimonial....take a closer look at the likes of Harris who cheated the public by turning up but at the same time didnt! Groin strain my backside 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 He didnt merely withdraw did he? He declined the invitation and surely someone with your savvy would appreciate he isnt just one of the riders who took part in his meeting that would just pack up and bugger off to wherever they are riding next? It was HIS Testimonial after all i mean the clue is in the meeting title ADRIAN MIEDZINSKI Testimonial....take a closer look at the likes of Harris who cheated the public by turning up but at the same time didnt! Groin strain my backside Wasn't a groin strain, it was a leg injury substained in the heat 15 the previous night. How did he cheat the public. I'm sure most bees fans would rather he kept himself safe for the season. mdmc82 is Coventry Bees equivalent of Starman. Ignore it Just a coventry fan who has watched Harris ride for many years in EL without excuse and when in pain. Why should he make injury worse esp when he has his testimonial on Sunday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 So Doyle wins. Will he be staying around to collect the trophy or will he leave like last night at Coventry when he left instead of coming out with his team? Do you know why he rushed off the previous evening? Until you know, you should not be criticising him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusTokio Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Swindon Link Sports have an online gallery from last night. Some really good shots on there. http://www.swindonlinksport.com/2015/03/22/gallery-elite-league-riders-championship/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 For all fans of processions, there's another good one happening in Leicester today. Won't set you back £25 though 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Great stuff Doyley and you've certainly come a very, very long way in the ten years (well nine as you missed one season through injury I seem to remember) you have been racing over here and debuted for the Isle of Wight back in 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 And now add Harris to those taking the piss. You go and tell that to his face.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Harris has pulled out of Ricky's meeting tonight due to injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Harris has pulled out of Ricky's meeting tonight due to injury. Well to cover for pulling out yesterday he would of had to otherwise people would be asking questions as to why he pulled out of the ELRC but fit enough to ride today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Harris has pulled out of Ricky's meeting tonight due to injury. Hansen pulled out of tonights meeting after a 2nd and two ducks. I suppose's he's taking the piss as well !! Eh, SCB.. Edited March 22, 2015 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Hansen pulled out of tonights meeting after a 2nd and two ducks. I suppose's he's taking the piss as well !! Eh, SCB.. Yes. Riders pulling out of meetings because they're not doing well is taking the piss out of paying fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Yes. Riders pulling out of meetings because they're not doing well is taking the piss out of paying fans. Im hearing your not one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Im hearing your not one of them. You're hearing wrong then! Just because I don't go to the 80-odd meetings I did from 06-10 doesn't mean I don't go any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 You're hearing wrong then! Just because I don't go to the 80-odd meetings I did from 06-10 doesn't mean I don't go any more. And that gives you the right to say Harris was taking the piddle last night without knowing the facts.. Jeez, you get better.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 And that gives you the right to say Harris was taking the piddle last night without knowing the facts.. Jeez, you get better.. And going to loads of meeting would have made my opinion all the more valid? This is speedway problem, it listens to the people who attend meetings, the people who put up with the crap, who seem to like music from the 60s and announcers from the 50s, people who don't care about rules being broken and meetings dragging on, people who seem to accept being treated like mugs. What the sport should be doing is speaking to people who either don't go at all or who rarely go to find out what would make them attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 And going to loads of meeting would have made my opinion all the more valid? This is speedway problem, it listens to the people who attend meetings, the people who put up with the crap, who seem to like music from the 60s and announcers from the 50s, people who don't care about rules being broken and meetings dragging on, people who seem to accept being treated like mugs. What the sport should be doing is speaking to people who either don't go at all or who rarely go to find out what would make them attend. Still Doesn't give you the right to say Harris was taking the piddle last night without knowing the facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Still Doesn't give you the right to say Harris was taking the piddle last night without knowing the facts.out of interest how often do you know the facts before posting? Has the penny dropped re: jerran hart yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Still Doesn't give you the right to say Harris was taking the piddle last night without knowing the facts. It annoys me to say it but on this one you're right - I may have jumped the gun with Bomber as he's not riding today either. Sadly it looks like I tainted Bomber based on the standards of many others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 It annoys me to say it but on this one you're right - I may have jumped the gun with Bomber as he's not riding today either. Sadly it looks like I tainted Bomber based on the standards of many others. Nice to hear it. Not all riders pull flankers on a whim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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