Perton Wolf Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 He has just announced his retirement via Facebook. Seems like it was a medical decision due to a crash he suffered in December during training. Quite a surprise but wish him the best for the future!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Such a shame that it is injury that has forced him to quit. Always found Joonas entertaining to watch and wish him all the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin man 76 Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) Yes - it has been posted on Facebook in the past half hour. He has sought medical advice regarding the injuries he suffered in his training crash in December and as a result has decided to retire. Thanks for the memories, from both speedway and longtrack racing, whilst representing at different times Sweden and Finland. My personal highlight - a classy maximum representing Eastbourne at Birmingham a few years ago. Joonas was unbeatable that night, winning races both from the gate and from the back. Edited March 31, 2017 by moomin man 76 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin man 76 Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 As a footnote to Joonas' retirement, there is now a GP Qualifier and World Longtrack Championship place going spare. i wonder who is next in line for both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 He provided good racing throughout his career and it is probably a wise move, leaving the sport in one piece. A happy retirement to him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Sad news but definitely sounds like the right decision has been made. Always enjoyed watching Kylmakorpi, win or lose rode the old Kirky Lane track at Belle Vue like it was Bydgoszcz! Cracking racing style & a real trier. Happy retirement Joonas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawks 1975 Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Remember his time at Arena where he was always so good to watch and a real favourite 'cup-of-coffee' - he'll be missed around the tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 I am sad to hear of Joonas's retirement. I loved watching him on the Television. I thought that he was an extremely talented and exciting Rider to watch. I wish him well for his retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST GATER Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Sad that any rider leaves the sport through injury all the best for the future . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Remember his time at Arena where he was always so good to watch and a real favourite 'cup-of-coffee' - he'll be missed around the tracks. We(Newcastle ) went to Arena in his first season there, and he was amazing. He was overtaking at all the usual wrong places and beating the top guys we had. Never saw anybody else use the riding lines he used, and constantly changing them during a race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Remember his days with Lanham at Arena and they was both a joy to watch. All the best Jk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGrasstrack Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 As a footnote to Joonas' retirement, there is now a GP Qualifier and World Longtrack Championship place going spare. i wonder who is next in line for both? Theo di Palma will replace him in the GP's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) Joonas' recovery was going well but he have been told that very recently that he needed to undergo a hip surgery to have his tigh/hip joint replaced by a new artificial one. http://www.vn.se/article/lejonens-nyforvarv-slutar/ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002975.htm Edited April 1, 2017 by Ghostwalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 At 36/37 years old he had a decent innings but it's always a shame when injuries force retirement. it is unfortunate that his career has been held back by a couple of bad knocks that needed surgery and took an extended recovery time but over the last few years we saw glimpses of what might have been. Best wishes for your retirement Joonas. You have been a good servant to the sport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Joonas' recovery was going well but he have been told that very recently that he needed to undergo a hip surgery to have his tigh/hip joint replaced by a new artificial one. http://www.vn.se/article/lejonens-nyforvarv-slutar/ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002975.htm Cameron Woodward in the same kind of boat I guess Must be nearly 3yrs now other than a mini unsuccessful comeback in Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Cameron Woodward in the same kind of boat I guess Must be nearly 3yrs now other than a mini unsuccessful comeback in Australia Didn't Cameron Woodward pick up another injury on his comeback?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Didn't Cameron Woodward pick up another injury on his comeback??I thought he aggravated his existing injuryBut my memory ain't what it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 He did, pretty sure it was at Gillman speedway. Pretty simple fall but hurt himself again. I think he has or his selling his gear, I know 1 parent bought 2 bikes from woody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurRudge Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Shame but he feels its for the best so have to support his decision, great rider plenty of memories through the years and totally committed to British Speedway. Happy retirement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRM Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) Watching him round Arena was a treat. Truly think he was in the top three around our racetrack ever alongside Bo Peterson and AJ Happy retirement Edited April 5, 2017 by TRM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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