Subedei 0 Posted September 6, 2005 (edited) Taken from speedwayworld.tv: Jarek Hampel and Ryan Sullivan have both withdrawn from this weekend's final Grand Prix of the season at Lonigo. Hampel broke a bone in his hand in last week's Eugeniusz Nazimek meeting in Poland, while Sullivan (pictured) is still unwell after undergoing recent blood tests. The Aussie has also pulled out of his British, Polish and Swedish league commitments. Hampel is currently ninth overall in the Grand Prix standings while Sullivan is 14th. Both will now have to wait and see if they get a special nomination back into the 2006 series. Sweden's Stefan Andersson and Russian reserve Roman Povazhny are set to replace Hampel and Sullivan at Lonigo this weekend, though official confirmation of their participation is still awaited. Edited September 6, 2005 by Subedei Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DartfordHammer 0 Posted September 6, 2005 I just read that myself. I hope Roman can make a good fist of it, and not embarrass himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 21,071 Posted September 6, 2005 They are taking the #### if Jarek has to wait for a "special nomination" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DartfordHammer 0 Posted September 6, 2005 Well not really. He can't finish higher than 9th, and the automatic qualification cut off is 8th. It's pretty certain he'll be in it again next season, as he's managed to get that many points and miss 3 GP's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jill 4 Posted September 6, 2005 Im sure after the way hes rode in this GP series Hampel will get in next years... hears hoping for a speedy recover for both riders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seb the Snail 22 Posted September 6, 2005 Sad news for both riders concerned, but am I the only one to find the replacement selections slightly bizarre? I'd have far rather seen someone with a serious chance of joining the GP circus next year, whether they are new blood, such as Kasprzak or Stead, or making a return like Holta or Pepe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazzman 72 Posted September 6, 2005 The two placement are there because they were in the last quailfier grand final before the 'closed shop' system. Both of them will be a waste of time. They should of put in two GP hopefuls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subedei 0 Posted September 6, 2005 Could Nicki P also miss this GP? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted September 6, 2005 Could Nicki P also miss this GP? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My guess is no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomhaines 68 Posted September 6, 2005 i thought PK was the 2nd reserve in GPs? Making Sulli and Jarek's replacements PK and Andersson (With KB also injured)? PK would be a good bet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squirelnutkins 0 Posted September 7, 2005 Good luck to Stefan Andersson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud White 0 Posted September 9, 2005 (edited) Can anyone confirm that it's Andersson for Hampel & Povazhny for Sullivan? Just wondering for the heat lineups. Edit: Speedwayworld has changed to confirm this. Edited September 9, 2005 by Bud White Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
