Anders 0 Posted September 23, 2007 Tai wasn't part of the main team so couldn't be used unless one of the others pulled out injured, which they didn't. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Team GB were obviously dropping points from these two, so it should have been decided which one was more injured than the other to allow Josh to come in. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm almost certain that it does only apply in the WTC, not in the U21 WTC. I have noticed that in the U21 WTC Semifinals, several riders (of the main team) got replaced only to ride later on in the meeting. Jedrzejewski of Poland, Kosolapkin and Kantiukov of Russia as well as Jonasson and Gustafsson of Sweden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superguest 194 Posted September 23, 2007 I dont think Josh would of made much impact at this level. Cant really fault James and Danny TNT, theyre arent as blessed as some with equipment and support. Its good to see Lewis Bridger scoring well, oh how I love to him at Wolves next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.N.T. 355 Posted September 23, 2007 I dont think Josh would of made much impact at this level. Cant really fault James and Danny TNT, theyre arent as blessed as some with equipment and support. Its good to see Lewis Bridger scoring well, oh how I love to him at Wolves next year. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quite agree that Danny and James are ahead of Josh at the moment, but this was obviously a weak area and if Josh was allowed a race, it should have been tried really. As for Lewis . . think he would fit in well at Wolves and I'm sure Eastbourne would be willing to loan one of our Scandanavian assets in return Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazzman 72 Posted September 24, 2007 OK - Seems it was Josh Auty at reserve and not Tai. Weird choice really considering his Conference and U-18 Titles. However, King started with a win, then after an engine failure he struggled with his bikes as he only beat the German tail enders. James Wright was much the same, picking his points off the non scoring riders only. Poland showed them how to do it in this years WTC when Walasek suddenly had a foot injury that lasted until the presentation when he was dancing around like John Travolta. Team GB were obviously dropping points from these two, so it should have been decided which one was more injured than the other to allow Josh to come in. The end of the day, good showing by all, but sadly a few points shy in the end. 2009 Tai, Josh, Lewis, King (?), Haines. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe Oakes thought King and Wright needed the experience in this situation. Plenty of for Auty and Woffinden time to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newbieoldboy 0 Posted September 24, 2007 Good performance by the young Brits to get close to the Poles. How come the Swedes, Russians or Aussies were not in this. Wouldn't Holder and Batchelor cleaned up the Poles? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> With Buck on a big track no chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 441 Posted September 25, 2007 Any pics anywhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DutchGrasstrack 804 Posted September 25, 2007 Any pics anywhere? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> http://www.speedway-tom.de/html/abensberg_...m_finale_0.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
German Speedway Fan 0 Posted September 25, 2007 www.bahnsport-bilder.de more than 300 pics from the meeting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
