Perton Wolf 396 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!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moomin man 76 171 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moomin man 76 171 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikec 412 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawks 1975 69 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FAST GATER 852 Posted April 1, 2017 Sad that any rider leaves the sport through injury all the best for the future . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam 376 Posted April 1, 2017 Remember his days with Lanham at Arena and they was both a joy to watch. All the best Jk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DutchGrasstrack 804 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,858 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I Addio 15,843 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,985 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
