tarkens 119 Posted August 30, 2016 Emil should fight for his GP spot like the others do. I'd love to see him back in the series, but he should at least give it a go in qualifications. I know he was injured this year, but was he even considering competing in GP qualifiers this year? And what about Milik? I know that Fricke is more appealing to some just because he's an Aussie, but look at Milik's stats, 12th overall in Ekstraliga, ahead of Emil, Nicki, PUK and Lindbaeck, and way ahead of Fricke. I know he doesn't ride in British or Swedish league, but he does ride in SEC where he currently is 2nd, just 2pts behind Antonio. Like mentioned earlier, I hope it's Dudek, Vaculik and Milik from Challenge (unless Pawlicki loses his place in top 8, but I doubt it), not a big fan of KK and he already had his big season, no way he can ever repeat that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted August 30, 2016 Milik is only at 2nd reserve for the challenge? Would be happy enough to see him in the GP series as he is certainly entertaining. Not sure kk can be written off as a one season wonder, he is arguably in the top 10 riders in the world this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted August 30, 2016 Why on earth wouldnt Puk get a wild card? Been one of the best riders in the world for the last 3 or 4 years, had a rough season this but fully expect him to bounce back in 2017. Pedersen is questionable, nearly 40 and is on the downward spiral now, cant see him ever being on the final standings rostrum again. As much as im a fan, i think he would be better off bowing out of the gps at the end of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted August 30, 2016 We can't change the rules but I'd really prefer it if all GP riders were qualifiers. As things stand, there's more chance of it becoming a sponsors circus, much like that ridiculous pairs competition (will the odious Monster Joe become God of Speedway soon)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spanner47 336 Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Can't see young Robert making it. Isn't Vetlanda a gaters paradise and generally reckoned to be the worst track in Sweden? Edited August 30, 2016 by spanner47 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,725 Posted August 30, 2016 Can't see young Robert making it. Isn't Vetlanda a gaters paradise and generally reckoned to be the worst track in Sweden? Only by Ghostwalker - joking aside passing is normally very difficult there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted August 30, 2016 Can't see young Robert making it. Isn't Vetlanda a gaters paradise and generally reckoned to be the worst track in Sweden? He doesn't seem to have progressed much this year, hopefully it's just a blip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,859 Posted August 30, 2016 Can't see young Robert making it. Isn't Vetlanda a gaters paradise and generally reckoned to be the worst track in Sweden? Haven't seen much of it this year tbh but it have previously been almost entirely about gating. Track was remade before 2015 season but I don't think it has changed much. The problem with the track is that it have lots of loose but heavy dirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted August 30, 2016 He doesn't seem to have progressed much this year, hopefully it's just a blip. The lad is just 18 IMO he is coming on in leaps & bounds & will be there giving him my support on Saturday. But even if he does qualify, he is nowhere near ready for the GPs yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reviresco 708 Posted August 31, 2016 Covatti to pull off a shock and qualify direct.... Looks a cracking line up and it would be so good to watch this "live" on TV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted August 31, 2016 Dudek,Pawlicki,Vaculik for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted August 31, 2016 I think in current form Pawlicki and Dudek will qualify Think the next 2 spots will be between KK and Vaculik and im tipping Buck as an outsider. I dont care how many Poles are in the series if they are the best riders. Lambert isnt as good as Dudek so i would much rather see Dudek in the gp than Lambert for now. Plus Nicki has to be a shoo-in for a wildcard and i would say Iversen as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted August 31, 2016 I think in current form Pawlicki and Dudek will qualify Think the next 2 spots will be between KK and Vaculik and im tipping Buck as an outsider. I dont care how many Poles are in the series if they are the best riders. Lambert isnt as good as Dudek so i would much rather see Dudek in the gp than Lambert for now. Plus Nicki has to be a shoo-in for a wildcard and i would say Iversen as well Agree, Dudek a million miles ahead of Lambert at this present time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Maybe one shouldn't even be in the meeting Edited August 31, 2016 by Triple.H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,859 Posted August 31, 2016 Some statistics of how the riders did at Vetlanda previously this season: Freddie Lindgren. Hans Andersen Max Fricke and Martin Vaculik Piotr Pawlicki Krzysztof Kaspzak Patryk Dudek and Peter Ljung Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
