Ghostwalker Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Why have the Swedes turned their back on this gp? My guess is that: It's too expensive Far from good enough racing (especially in relation to the ticket price). No Swedes in top contention. Traffic in the area around the arena is a mess. Limited or non existent possibilities to travel by car. There is a commuter train but it is still a fair walk to the arena. No established speedway club in Stockholm Stockholm has allot of other things to offer. Swedes care about football and icehockey, rest of the sports are pretty small in exposure and attendance. (Swedish rally championship being the exception when it comes to attendance). People have better things to do on a Saturday evening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Went to the Stockholm GP when Trick was wc in an old stadium and it was a sellout. Just deserts for Kildemand. Now Hancock hit the same rut. Edited September 24, 2016 by Steve Shovlar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Went to the Stockholm GP when Trick was wc in an old stadium and it was a sellout. Just deserts for Kildemand. Yeah Stockholm Olympic stadium, it's a no go nowadays though since they get new running tracks and it is not allowed to cover them with dirt. Edited September 24, 2016 by Ghostwalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Science Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 I'd be interested to hear what the "offical" attendance is as it looks as though someone (not BSI ) has lost their shirt on this one. Unfortunately Stockholm will go the same way as Parken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Unfortunately Stockholm will go the same way as Parken Possible, I wouldn't mind if they tried Tele 2 arena for a year though. Friends arena is way too big and T2 is only around 30K capacity wise. it is also easier to access, lots of parking in the area as well as a subway station very close. Probably won't do a major difference but perhaps better then Friends arena. Edited September 24, 2016 by Ghostwalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 I see Matt Ford and his wife watching in the crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Team riding by Doyle in Semi Final 1, slowing down around 1 and 2 to mess up the Poles and let Holder round the outside? Looked pre planned to me, but what do I know, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 I see Matt Ford and his wife watching in the crowd. Crowds not that small...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Woofindens time as wc is coming to an end. Team riding by Doyle in Semi Final 1, slowing down around 1 and 2 to mess up the Poles and let Holder round the outside? Looked pre planned to me, but what do I know, lol. No I don't believe that. You just want to blast away its an individual and you are not going to risk avwc for someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Come on Doyley, win this, and youve got a great chance to lift the WC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwent Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Unbelievable how fast Doyle's bikes have become. From being an average rider to probable WC, amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 I actually think Doyles starts are better than Hancocks..... the drive from the line to the first corner, he is easily a bike length clear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggin Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Get in Doyley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Well done to Doyle. Unstoppable imo. Well done birthday boy Holder who showed real resolve to get second. Only 9 points behind the bronze medal. Edited September 24, 2016 by Steve Shovlar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clemens Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Was that bootleg liquor ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliss44 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 I see Matt Ford and his wife watching in the crowd. Possibly keeping an eye on Lindbacks performance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8gdp Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Well done Doyle hope he nails it defo the best rider at the moment Hancock should finish second but woffy s got a fight on with the young pole for third also holder creeping up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Was that bootleg liquor ???? I am surprised Pearson didn't know what that was all about... i.e. Ricciardo in F1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytiger Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Well done Jason. Keep Aussie power going. Happeeeeeeeeee !!!!!!!1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Always rated Doyle, always said he'd be a bloody good rider but even I didn't think he could be doing this 3 years ago. So down to earth when interviewed too, keeps playing it down. That's £50 I stuck on him to win the title in March is looking good right now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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