Ice Speedway 2018/19

[DutchGrasstrack]

Inzell, Finale 4, Day 1:


1. Daniil Ivanov RU (1,3,3,3,3,3,3) 19
2. Dmitry Khomitsevich RU (2,3,3,3,3,2,2) 18
3. Dmitry Koltakov RU (3,2,2,2,3,2,1) 15
4. Dinar Valeev RU (3,3,3,3,3,3,0) 18
5. Johann Weber DE (d,3,3,3,2,1) 12
6. Stefan Svensson SE (2,1,2,2,2,1) 10
7. Markus Jell DE (3,2,1,2,0,0) 8
8. Niclas Svensson SE (2,2,2,1,1,0) 8
9. Max Niedermaier DE (d,2,0,2,2) 6
10. Luca Bauer DE (1,1,2,F,1) 5
11. Charly Ebner AT (1,1,1,1,1) 5
12. Franz Mayerbüchler DE (0,1,1,0,2) 4
13. Ove Ledström SE (3,d,N,N,N) 3
14. Gunther Bauer DE (1,N,0,1,1) 3
15. Nikita Toloknov RU (2,d,N,N,N) 2
16. Jimmy Tuinstra NL (1,F,0,F,F) 1
17. Tomi Tani FI (0,0,0,0,0) 0


Semi final 1: Valeev, Koltakov, S.Svensson, Jell.
Semi final 2: Ivanov, Khomitsevich, Weber, N.Svensson.
Finale: Ivanov, Khomitsevich, Koltakov, Valeev.

Edited March 17, 2019 by DutchGrasstrack

[Conkers]

10 hours ago, BuxtonTiger said:

So who replaces Ledstrom and Toloknov on Sunday?

Looks like the reserves will have a busy Sunday!

[Bavarian]

 

new riders for today are Marc Geyer, and possibly Jasper Iwema

[DutchGrasstrack]

Inzell, Finale 4, Day 2:


1. Dinar Valeev RU (2,3,2,3,3,3,3) 19
2. Dmitry Koltakov RU (3,2,3,3,3,2,2) 18
3. Daniil Ivanov RU (3,3,1,3,3,2,1) 16
4. Dmitry Khomitsevich RU (3,3,3,2,3,3,0) 17
5. Johann Weber DE (1,2,3,3,2,F) 11
6. Niclas Svensson SE (1,1,3,2,2,1) 10
7. Stefan Svensson SE (2,0,2,2,2,1) 9
8. Ove Ledström SE (2,2,1,2,2,0) 9
9. Max Niedermaier DE (3,3,0,1,0) 7
10. Markus Jell DE (2,1,2,1,1) 7
11. Tomi Tani FI (1,1,0,1,1) 4
12. Charly Ebner AT (d,0,2,0,1) 3
13. Franz Mayerbüchler DE (0,2,1,d,0) 3
14. Jimmy Tuinstra NL (1,1,0,0,1) 3
15. Luca Bauer DE (0,1,1,0) 2
16. Marc Geyer DE (0,0,0) 0
17. Nikita Toloknov RU (0,N,N,N,N) 0
18. Gunther Bauer DE (R,F,N,N,N) 0


Semi final 1: Valeev, Koltakov, N.Svensson, Ledstrom.
Semi final 2: Khomitsevich, Ivanov, S.Svensson, Weber.
Finale: Valeev, Koltakov, Ivanov, Khomitsevich.
 

[Bavarian]

Gunther Bauer has announced his retirement from the sport

[Schwantz34]

What a great weekend in Inzell, fabulous racing throughout on Saturday and a tremendous final on Sunday. They really do the track cleaning quickly and efficiently.

First of all congratulations to the winners and podium finishers, secondly hats off to Ledstrom who was going so well Saturday and rode well through the pain barrier on Sunday. Good luck to Gunther Bauer, nice to see Weber wishing him all the best even after their past issues.

Sorely tempted to book flights to Holland now !!!!!!! 

[Conkers]

Pictures from Saturday https://iancharlesphotos.net/160319-inzell-final-41

Pictures from Sunday https://iancharlesphotos.net/170319-inzell-final-42

I have this sneaking feeling that young Dinar Valeev could well walk away with a gold medal this year. But with four riders separated by 6 points it's going to go down to the wire!

Edited March 19, 2019 by Conkers

[Schwantz34]

Him and Ivanov have to be favourites but I suppose you can never write off Koltakov 

[DutchGrasstrack]

Anything can happen with these Russians, I can't wait for Heerenveen  My money is on Valeev.

[James Carter]

I think Koltatov would need two full maximums to make up the points on Valeev & Ivanov.

If it was on a Russian track I think he would have a chance as he seems to excel when the ice gets badly cut up in the Russian Super League. If the ice is well prepped I cant see him doing it as he is consistently slower out of the gate than his main rivals

[Jacqueline]

our pictures from saturday: https://photos.app.goo.gl/tfTj6nnX3phuu8sD7

our pictures from sunday: https://photos.app.goo.gl/37rFz8MRPZ3pCTU77

Edited March 19, 2019 by Jacqueline

[steve69]

Excellent weekend in Inzell. Looks really popular as well & seems to be getting bigger & better every year.

Looked at Hotels for 2020 & the one we had is already sold out. Managed to get an apartment nearby on a free cancellation just in case I have got the dates wrong.

Is there going to be a Gunther Bauer meeting in Inzell on the thursday evening prior to the saturday/sunday?

Nice to see Conkers & Buxton Tiger.

[DutchGrasstrack]

Yes Gunther Bauer will get a farewell meeting from the Inzell club. It will be held on the thursday. Bauer can select the riders so I can see Krasnikov riding there.

Inzell was sold out on the saturday, and nearly sold out on the sunday  Very very well organised club. Think the best on the calendar.

Next years date should be on the same weekend. We also booked already an apartment.

[DutchGrasstrack]

Heerenveen updated lineup:

1    Dmitry Koltakov
2    Martin Haarahiltunen
3    Daniil Ivanov
4    Tomi Tani
5    Niclas Svensson
6    Bart Schaap (wildcard)
7    Stefan Svensson
8    Dmitry Khomitsevich
9    Ove Ledström
10    Nikita Toloknov
11    Jimmy Tuinstra
12    Johann Weber
13    Charly Ebner
14    Jasper Iwema
15    Max Niedermaier
16    Dinar Valeev
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17    Simon Reitsma (res)
18    Niek Schaap (res)

[racers and royals]

FIM official video from Inzell 

 

[Schwantz34]

Wish they would extend the highlights package to 52mins again, so much close racing on the Saturday left out. Highly disappointing  

[Conkers]

On 3/5/2019 at 10:19 AM, Conkers said:

Line-up Roelof Thijs Bokaal 2019 - Heerenveen - 29 March 2019

Kevin Arzl    Austria
Luca Bauer    Germany/Italy
Tobias Busch    Germany
Pontus Fick    Sweden
Marc Geyer    Germany
Pierre Hallén    Sweden
Jimmy Hörnell    Sweden
Matti Isoaho    Finland
Jasper Iwema    Netherlands
Markus Jell    Germany
Jani Koivula    Finland
Konstantin Kolenkin    Russia
Philip Lageder    Austria
Albin Lindblom    Sweden
Andreas Lindblom    Sweden
David Lizák    Czech Rep.
Franz Mayerbüchler    Germany
Jimmy Olsén    Sweden
Simon Reitsma    Netherlands
Bart Schaap    Netherlands
Niek Schaap    Netherlands
Tomi Tani    Finland
Jimmy Tuinstra    Netherlands
Jiří Wildt    Czech Rep.

This is still a provisional line up and there could be changes between today and the end of March. 

 

The full line up for Friday night is now:

1    Jimmy Hörnell    Sweden
2    Niek Schaap    Netherlands
3    Kevin Arzl    Austria
4    Jani Koivula    Finland
5    David Lizák    Czech Rep.
6    Tobias Busch    Germany
7    Simon Reitsma    Netherlands
8    Robert Irving    United Kingdom
9    Bart Schaap    Netherlands
10    Josef Kreuzberger    Austria
11    Franz Mayerbüchler    Germany
12    Jiří Wildt    Czech Rep.
13    Pontus Fick    Sweden
14    Andreas Lindblom    Sweden
15    Philip Lageder   Austria 
16    Marc Geyer    Germany
17    Jimmy Tuinstra    Netherlands
18    Matti Isoaho    Finland
19    Luca Bauer    Germany/Italy
20    Jimmy Olsén    Sweden
21    Albin Lindblom    Sweden
22    Jasper Iwema    Netherlands
23    Markus Jell    Germany
24    Konstantin Kolenkin    Russia

Going to be good to catch up with Rob Irving again, not seen him for a couple of years and really looking forward to seeing Kolenkin ride, after watching him on the internet for a couple of years. Jesper will have live updates here https://live.baansportfansite.nl/event/352/roelof-thijs-bokaal-heerenveen.html

[Conkers]

Roelof Thijs Bokaal Heerenveen, 29.3.19

1 Konstantin Kolenkin (Russia), 
2 Jimmy Olsén (Sweden), 
3 Matti Isoaho (Finland), 
4 Markus Jell (Germany), 
5 Jasper Iwema (Netherlands), 
6 Jimmy Tuinstra (Netherlands), 
7 Simon Reitsma    (Netherlands), 
8 Albin Lindblom (Sweden),
9/10 Luca Bauer (Germany), Josef Kreuzberger (Austria) 
11/12 Marc Geyer (Germany), Franz Mayerbüchler (Germany), 
13/14 Jiří Wildt (Czech Rep.), Philip Lageder (Austria), 
15/16 Andreas Lindblom (Sweden), Bart Schaap (Netherlands) 
17/18 David Lizák (Czech Rep), Jimmy Hörnell (Sweden), 
19/20 Niek Schaap (Netherlands)/ Pontus Fick (Sweden) 
21/22 Jani Koivula (Finland), Robert Růžička (Czech Rep),
23/24 Robert Irving (GB), Kevin Arzl (Austria)    

Entertaining evening all round with the Dutch riders starting to make an impact at this level. Kolenkin was, as expected, unbeatable, although Jell and Olsen did challenge him in some heats. Got to feel sorry for the Schaap brothers, both suffering engine failures in knockout heats when in a position to move forward.in the meeting. Iwema fell in his semi final and failed to make the A final, Jell fell in the final, denying him a possible rostrum place. Good to see Erik Gundersen in attendance at the meeting, sat in his scooter in the press room, and enjoying the racing. Managed to get a photo of him and Nikolai Krasnikov together.

[steve69]

A good sized crowd for last nights meeting with Kolenkin as a worthy winner. Jimmy Olsen looking good & fast on his ex-Dmitry Khomitsevich machine. Appeared to give Jell a nudge coming out of turn 2 in the final which pushed Jell slightly off course. In my eyes Jell rightly excluded for the stoppage.

My money is on Daniil Ivanov to regain the World Championship by tomorrow evening. The track is tight & rutting up quite quickly. So a good start or a fast into pass out of turn 2 or 4 will be the order of the day. But would love to see Koltakov retain the title but 4 pts is a lot to pull back. But saying that Valeev is 2 pts clear. Really looking forward to the racing.

Nice to see the Edinburgh fans back. Don`t drink too much guys n girls. Hope I didn`t get in your way too much at the podium last night Conkers. Great pic of Simon Reitsma punching the air after a race win. Looking forward to seeing the rest on your website or through the Getty website.Also great pic of Erik G & Krasnikov. See you this evening.

Anyone thinking of INZELL 2020 I was speaking the Nikolai Krasnikov in the pits car park yesterday (think he is there helping Koltakov) & he said 1000% (yes one thousand!!!) he will be doing the Gunther Bauer meeting on the thursday before the WC weekend. So 3 meetings next year & a lovely place to visit. Quiet & beautiful.

[f-s-p]

1 hour ago, steve69 said:

A good sized crowd for last nights meeting with Kolenkin as a worthy winner. Jimmy Olsen looking good & fast on his ex-Dmitry Khomitsevich machine. Appeared to give Jell a nudge coming out of turn 2 in the final which pushed Jell slightly off course. In my eyes Jell rightly excluded for the stoppage.

My money is on Daniil Ivanov to regain the World Championship by tomorrow evening. The track is tight & rutting up quite quickly. So a good start or a fast into pass out of turn 2 or 4 will be the order of the day. But would love to see Koltakov retain the title but 4 pts is a lot to pull back. But saying that Valeev is 2 pts clear. Really looking forward to the racing.

Nice to see the Edinburgh fans back. Don`t drink too much guys n girls. Hope I didn`t get in your way too much at the podium last night Conkers. Great pic of Simon Reitsma punching the air after a race win. Looking forward to seeing the rest on your website or through the Getty website.Also great pic of Erik G & Krasnikov. See you this evening.

Anyone thinking of INZELL 2020 I was speaking the Nikolai Krasnikov in the pits car park yesterday (think he is there helping Koltakov) & he said 1000% (yes one thousand!!!) he will be doing the Gunther Bauer meeting on the thursday before the WC weekend. So 3 meetings next year & a lovely place to visit. Quiet & beautiful.

Is this the same Edinburgh group that does ZP? If it is, they can handle it

I’m also all in for Ivanov!