Gunner85 603 Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) A massive congratulations to Robert re season 2018. An average of 9.93 in his 2018 meetings with third place in the WU21 and the European Championship plus being crowned British Champion Sincerely hope he gets in to the SGP for 2020. British Speedway is at last on the way up..... Robert Lambert , Dan Bewley, Drew Kemp ,Kyle Bickley plus others..... all looking like British success is on it’s way. A big thank you to Neil Vatcher for doing a tremendous job with the BYC which is bringing a steady conveyor belt of British talent Edited September 29, 2018 by Gunner85 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) Lambert really has done well this season and come on well after a not so great 2017. He just needs to continue his improvement, especially his gating. Certainly has the speed and passing ability. Would like to see him get a wild card for the GPs next season as the second Brit. Edited September 29, 2018 by Steve Shovlar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,336 Posted September 29, 2018 If there is to be 2nd Brit he deserves a shot.IMO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted September 29, 2018 The "boy" done good in 2018. That's for sure. More to come too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted September 29, 2018 5 hours ago, Fromafar said: If there is to be 2nd Brit he deserves a shot.IMO But for misfortune in round 1 he would be European Champion. I feel he could ruffle a few feathers in the gp's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,137 Posted September 29, 2018 29 minutes ago, customhouseregular said: But for misfortune in round 1 he would be European Champion. I feel he could ruffle a few feathers in the gp's. So would Maxim Drabik (2017 under 21 world champ, runner up 2018) and Bartosz Smetkala (2018 World under 21 champion and runner up 2017) but because they Polish they not even going to get a sniff at the senior world championship unless they qualify through the Challenge. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted September 29, 2018 10 minutes ago, OveFundinFan said: So would Maxim Drabik (2017 under 21 world champ, runner up 2018) and Bartosz Smetkala (2018 World under 21 champion and runner up 2017) but because they Polish they not even going to get a sniff at the senior world championship unless they qualify through the Challenge. Very true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted September 29, 2018 15 minutes ago, OveFundinFan said: So would Maxim Drabik (2017 under 21 world champ, runner up 2018) and Bartosz Smetkala (2018 World under 21 champion and runner up 2017) but because they Polish they not even going to get a sniff at the senior world championship unless they qualify through the Challenge. It's a World Championship, not a Polish one. Although with four riders and three rounds you might sometimes wonder. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted September 29, 2018 Can't help thinking if the top 3 in the u21s replaced the top 3 in the gp challenge it would be for the better. They may struggle at times but they don't seem to care for reputations 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adonis 1,454 Posted September 29, 2018 everybody should have to qualify every year for the GP no more of this wildcard bullrubbish 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince 9,454 Posted September 29, 2018 I think he would benefit from another years experience before being in the gp's in 2020. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,962 Posted October 1, 2018 (edited) On 9/29/2018 at 9:52 AM, Gunner85 said: British Speedway is at last on the way up..... Robert Lambert , Dan Bewley, Drew Kemp ,Kyle Bickley plus others..... all looking like British success is on it’s way. A big thank you to Neil Vatcher for doing a tremendous job with the BYC which is bringing a steady conveyor belt of British talent It very much remains to be seen if any of these names progress on to become more than 2nd Division level talent, with the exception of Lambert who does seem to be making great progress. Don't forget we've seen lots of names over the years fail to realise their true potential. Whether that be through lack of ambition or lack of opportunity. Well done Lambo! Edited October 1, 2018 by iainb 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted October 1, 2018 9 minutes ago, iainb said: It very much remains to be seen if any of these names progress on to become more than 2nd Division level talent, with the exception of Lambert who does seem to be making great progress. Don't forget we've seen lots of names over the years fail to realise their true potential. Whether that be through lack of ambition or lack of opportunity. Well done Lambo! I think Bewley already has, he does well in Poland too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,962 Posted October 1, 2018 1 minute ago, foamfence said: I think Bewley already has, he does well in Poland too. Yes... But Bridger did well in Poland for a while. Do you know what League Dan is riding in, in Poland? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted October 1, 2018 36 minutes ago, iainb said: Yes... But Bridger did well in Poland for a while. Do you know what League Dan is riding in, in Poland? Rybnik, league1. Bridger had issues other than his riding ability. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites