Fim Longtrack 2017

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Seems to have been an interesting day for Richard Hall, he has ended up with two bent bikes and his shoulder popped out.

[Fromafar]

Great meeting today in Eenrum

 

They were very lucky today with the weather after all. Practice got postponed by almost 5 hours, and after that they ran the meeting super quick (including sidecars and mx).

 

1. James Shanes GB (4,4,4,3,4,1,4) 24

2. Josef Franc CZ (4,4,4,4,4,4,3) 27

3. Romano Hummel NL (3,2,4,4,3,2,2) 20

4. Mathieu Trésarrieu FR (3,3,3,1,4,2,1) 17

5. Chris Harris GB (4,4,2,4,0,3,0) 17

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6. Michael Härtel DE (2,2,3,3,3,3) 16

7. Jesse Mustonen FI (0,3,3,2,2,4) 14

8. Stephan Katt DE (2,2,1,2,1,1) 9

9. Theo Pijper NL (1,3,1,R,3,0) 8

10. Richard Hall GB (2,R,2,3,Fd,F) 7

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11. Dirk Fabriek NL (3,0,0,1,2) 6

12. Jörg Tebbe DE (0,1,2,1,1) 5

13. Hynek Stichauer CZ (F,F,0,2,2) 4

14. Glen Phillips GB (1,1,1,0,1) 4

15. Theo Di Palma FR (1,R,R,0,0) 1

 

Now it's time for some sleep after a very busy 4 days with alot of travelling to meetings in Gniezno, Togliatti and finally Eenrum.

You certainly get about the meetings,reckon your the worlds farthermost travel fan.Great stuff. Edited August 21, 2017 by Fromafar

[DutchGrasstrack]

On sunday Berghaupten will host this years Long Track Challenge with the top three qualifying for next season's Final rounds.

 

Live updates will be available here: https://www.longtrack-live.com/event/244/fim-long-track-world-championship-challenge-berghaupten.html

[DutchGrasstrack]

Challenge results:

1. Josef Franc (4,4,4,3,3,4,4) 26

2. Bernd Diener (2,4,4,4,4,4,3) 25

3. Jesse Mustonen (4,3,3,4,3,3,2) 22

4. Romano Hummel (3,4,4,3,4,3,1) 22

5. Jérôme Lespinasse (3,1,2,2,4,2,0) 14

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6. Stephan Katt (4,Fd,2,3,2,2) 13

7. Hynek Stichauer (1,3,3,2,2,1) 12

8. Jörg Tebbe (1,3,3,2,1,1) 11

9. Andrew Appleton (2,2,R,4,1,d) 9

10. David Pfeffer (3,d,R,1,3,0) 7

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11. James Wright (0,2,1,1,2) 6

12. Dave Meijerink (0,1,2,0,1) 4

13. Gaétan Stella (1,d,1,1,R) 3

14. Anders Mellgren (T,2,R,R,R) 2

15. Max Dilger (2) 2

16. Sebastian Alden (R,1,T,0,R) 1

17. Danny Maassen (1) 1

Semi final 1: Diener, Mustonen, Lespinasse, Tebbe, Appleton (excluded).

Semi final 2: Franc, Hummel, Katt, Stichauer, Pfeffer.

Final: Franc, Diener, Mustonen, Hummel, Lespinasse.

Run-off: Mustonen, Hummel (tapes).

[DutchGrasstrack]

On saturday we go to the south of France again for the fifth and final round of the Long Track World Championship. Morizes will host this final event. One late change with Romano Hummel replacing Theo Di Palma.

Live updates as always available here: https://www.longtrack-live.com/event/246/fim-long-track-world-championship-final-5-morizes.html

Current standings:

1. Mathieu Trésarrieu (23,26,20,17) 86
2. Michael Härtel (19,24,23,16) 82
3. Stephan Katt (18,18,20,9) 65
4. Josef Franc (14,5,18,27) 64
5. James Shanes (13,18,9,24) 64
6. Theo Pijper (16,17,13,8) 54
7. Richard Hall (8,16,3,7) 34
8. Romano Hummel (-,-,13,20) 33
9. Chris Harris (5,5,6,17) 33
10. Jesse Mustonen (-,8,8,14) 30
11. Dirk Fabriek (3,13,5,6) 27
12. Jörg Tebbe (10,1,10,5) 26
13. Martin Smolinski (-,-,24,-) 24
14. Jannick de Jong (24,-,-,-) 24
15. Hynek Stichauer (16,2,-,4) 22
16. Glen Phillips (5,4,6,4) 19
17. Stephane Trésarrieu (-,15,-,-) 15
18. Theo Di Palma (0,6,2,1) 9
19. Max Dilger (6,-,-,-) 6
20. Jérôme Lespinasse (-,1,-,-) 1
21. Gabriel Dubernard (-,1,-,-) 1

 

The top 8 will qualify for next years Final rounds.

Also on saturday in Morizes: the FIM Track Racing Youth Gold Trophy 125cc. 18 kids from 6 different nations will compete in this 'World championship' for the 125cc.

 

Live update link: https://live.baansportfansite.nl/event/248/fim-track-racing-youth-gold-trophy-125cc-morizes.html

[DutchGrasstrack]

Results from Final 5 last night in Morizes:

1. Romano Hummel (3,4,3,1,4,4,4) 23
2. Josef Franc (2,4,4,3,2,4,3) 22
3. Michael Härtel (4,3,Fd,4,4,2,2) 19
4. Mathieu Trésarrieu (4,1,4,3,3,3,1) 19
5. Chris Harris (3,4,2,4,1,3,0) 17
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6. Jesse Mustonen (3,2,3,2,4,1) 15
7. James Shanes (1,3,4,2,2,2) 14
8. Richard Hall (1,2,3,3,1,1) 11
9. Stéphane Trésarrieu (4,3,0,0,3,R) 10
10. Theo Pijper (2,0,2,4,1,0) 9
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11. Stephan Katt (1,1,2,1,2) 7
12. Dirk Fabriek (0,0,1,1,3) 5
13. Glen Phillips (d,2,1,2,0) 5
14. Hynek Stichauer (2,1,1,0,0) 4
15. Jörg Tebbe (0,0,0,0,0) 0

Semi final 1: Franc, Harris, Hartel, Hall, S.Tressarieu.
Semi final 2: Hummel, M.Tressarieu, Shanes, Mustonen, Pijper.
Finale: Hummel, Franc, Hartel, M.Tressarieu, Harris.

Championship standings:

1. Mathieu Trésarrieu (23,26,20,17,19) 105
2. Michael Härtel (19,24,23,16,19) 101
3. Josef Franc (14,5,18,27,22) 86
4. James Shanes (13,18,9,24,14) 78
5. Stephan Katt (18,18,20,9,7) 72
6. Theo Pijper (16,17,13,8,9) 63
7. Romano Hummel (-,-,13,20,23) 56
8. Chris Harris (5,5,6,17,17) 50
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9. Jesse Mustonen (-,8,8,14,15) 45
10. Richard Hall (8,16,3,7,11) 45
11. Dirk Fabriek (3,13,5,6,5) 32
12. Hynek Stichauer (16,2,-,4,4) 26
13. Jörg Tebbe (10,1,10,5,0) 26
14. Stéphane Trésarrieu (-,15,-,-,10) 25
15. Glen Phillips (5,4,6,4,5) 24
16. Martin Smolinski (-,-,24,-,-) 24
17. Jannick de Jong (24,-,-,-,-) 24
18. Théo Di Palma (0,6,2,1,-) 9
19. Max Dilger (6,-,-,-,-) 6
20. Jérôme Lespinasse (-,1,-,-,-) 1
21. Gabriel Dubernard (-,1,-,-,-) 1

[erinil1]

Please correct me if i´m wrong but is´nt this the first French World Title in any form of trackracing?

[britmet]

Please correct me if i´m wrong but is´nt this the first French World Title in any form of trackracing?

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First French World Champ was Fernand Meynier, Speedway ("Dirt Track") World Champion of 1933, in the Buffalo Stadium, Paris.

Runner-up was Bluey Wilkinson, 3rd was Billy Lamont.

Fuller details HERE

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Though not an official FICM-recognised meeting, Meynier's success in a field that included Bluey and Lamont testifies to the status of his win. No other Frenchman has taken a World title.

 

Edited September 4, 2017 by britmet

[Sings4Speedway]

Congratulations to matt tresarrieu excellent all year and fully deserved. Hartel an excellent close second and superb debut year for shanes.

Special mention must go to hummel who qualified for next year after just competing in three rounds.

[DutchGrasstrack]

Teams have been announced for the Long Track Team World Championship in Roden later this month:

NL
Theo Pijper, Dirk Fabriek, Romano Hummel, Dave Meijerink.

DE
Michael Hartel, Martin Smolinski, Stephan Katt, Lukas Feinhage.

GB
Richard Hall, James Shanes, Andrew Appleton, Edward Kennet.

FI
Jesse Mustonen, Aki Pekka Mustonen, Aarni Heikkila, Timo Lathi.

FR
Stéphane Tressarieu, Mathieu Tressarieu, Dimitri Berge, Gaetan Stella.

CZ
Josef Franc, Hynek Stickauer, Martin Málek, Michal Dudek.

SE
Sebastian Alden, Anders Mellgren, Robin Aspegren, Andreas Bergström.

[racers and royals]

World Team Longtrack Roden Netherlands

 

Help please. I am looking to attend, but could do with some guidance.

 

Is the first race 1:00pm (12:00 uk time)

Will I be able to pay on the gate?

 

Looking to fly in to Schipol and catch the train so timing is a bit tight if not including a stop over.

 

Many thanks

1st race 13.30 local- practice is 9am !

[Sings4Speedway]

Teams have been announced for the Long Track Team World Championship in Roden later this month:

 

NL

Theo Pijper, Dirk Fabriek, Romano Hummel, Dave Meijerink.

DE

Michael Hartel, Martin Smolinski, Stephan Katt, Lukas Feinhage.

GB

Richard Hall, James Shanes, Andrew Appleton, Edward Kennet.

FI

Jesse Mustonen, Aki Pekka Mustonen, Aarni Heikkila, Timo Lathi.

FR

Stéphane Tressarieu, Mathieu Tressarieu, Dimitri Berge, Gaetan Stella.

CZ

Josef Franc, Hynek Stickauer, Martin Málek, Michal Dudek.

SE

Sebastian Alden, Anders Mellgren, Robin Aspegren, Andreas Bergström.

 

Looks a very open line up this year. Germany probably have the edge on paper but several other strong looking combinations. Will be especially interested to see how the Swedes get on.

[iris123]

Gb would have a decent chance if Harris was in the side.Still look capable of a medal i think.Looks quite close with one or two riders capable of taking points from each other.Don't see Sweden finishing high up.Has Lathi(sic) done Longtrack before?

[f-s-p]

Gb would have a decent chance if Harris was in the side.Still look capable of a medal i think.Looks quite close with one or two riders capable of taking points from each other.Don't see Sweden finishing high up.Has Lathi(sic) done Longtrack before?

Lahti cant ride as he was part of the swedish swc team. Interesting that the fim has announced his name after saying themselves he cant do it. And no, hasnt ridden lt before.

[racers and royals]

Any result from Roden today ??

Any result from Roden today ??

Wyniki:

 

 

I. Niemcy - 61:
13. Michael Haertel - 22 (3,5,4,4,5,1)
14. Martin Smolinski - 28 (5,4,5,5,4,5)
15. Stephan Katt - ns (-,-,-,-,-,-)
26. Lukas Fienhage - 11 (4,0,2,3,2,0)

 

 

II. Francja - 54:
1. Stephane Tresarrieu - 15 (5,4,1,1,4,0)
2. Mathieu Tresarrieu - 18 (4,3,4,w,2,5)
3. Dimitri Berge - 21 (3,5,3,3,5,2)
22. Gaetan Stella - ns

 

 

III. Holandia - 49:
10. Theo Pijper - 18 (3,1,4,3,5,2)
11. Dirk Fabriek - 11 (2,2,1,d,3,3)
12. Romano Hummel - 20 (4,3,5,w,4,4)
25. Dave Meijerink - ns

 

 

IV. Szwecja - 43:
4. Sebastian Alden - 16 (0,-,2,5,5,4)
5. Anders Mellgren - 12 (1,4,3,-,2,2)
6. Robin Aspegren - 13 (2,3,-,2,3,3)
23. Andreas Bergstroem - 2 (1,0,1)

 

 

V. Czechy - 43:
7. Josef Franc - 28 (5,5,5,5,3,5)
8. Hynek Stichauer - 7 (1,0,2,d,1,3)
9. Martin Malek - 8 (0,2,0,4,0,2)
10. Michal Dudek - ns

 

 

VI. Wielka Brytania - 36:
16. Richard Hall - 1 (w,d,-,d,-,1)
17. James Shanes - 23 (2,5,3,4,4,5)
18. Andrew Appleton - 5 (1,-,2,1,1,-)
27. Edward Kennett - 7 (3,1,3,0)

 

 

VII. Finlandia - 28:
19. Jesse Mustonen - 17 (2,4,3,2,2,4)
20. Aki Pekka Mustonen - 10 (1,2,4,1,1,1)
21. Aarni Heikkila

Edited September 24, 2017 by racers and royals

[DutchGrasstrack]

For next year; keep an eye on www.longtrack-live.com for all FIM Long Track live updates

[DutchGrasstrack]

My photo's from Roden: https://www.baansportfansite.nl/nieuws/1447/nederland-derde-tijdens-wk-langbaan-teams-in-roden-.html

[DutchGrasstrack]

Realy cool video made by FIM TV from Roden: https://youtu.be/7SsgYB21ylg

[f-s-p]

Jannick de Jong out for 4 years having tested positive for Amphetamine after a doping test carried out early last season. Seems he drank from the wrong Coke bottle at a student party. With google translate from Polish, this was his excuse with two of his friends testifying to this.

[Sings4Speedway]

3 hours ago, f-s-p said:

Jannick de Jong out for 4 years having tested positive for Amphetamine after a doping test carried out early last season. Seems he drank from the wrong Coke bottle at a student party. With google translate from Polish, this was his excuse with two of his friends testifying to this.

At 30 you would think that length of ban would practically retire him? Certainly a sad way to bow out after an illustrious career but if you move if iffy circles............

I remember seeing him for the first time at Collier Street as a 19 year old. Had never even heard of him at that point and he flew round finishing 2nd in the final i think? From that point on i could see he would go on to big things. 1 x Longtrack Champ & 3 x runner up. 3 x Euro titles. 2 x Team titles & 8 x national champion is massive by any standards and yet i still feel like he has under achieved? Looked a strong favourite for another Longtrack championship before his suspension and who knows what would have happened over the coming years.