iris123 21,182 Posted May 13, 2008 (edited) about laguta. at the Latvian GP last year he was Latvian according to Speedwayworld.tv; http://www.speedwayworld.tv/en/qual06lat/m3278 Like i said,in indivdual meetings like GPs he can be nominated by any country.Latvia,GB or even Sweden.But to ride in a team competition you need to be a citizen.Simon Wigg for instance "represented"the Netherlands and they played the Dutch anthem when he won in Longtrack.Much to his dislike According to one Latvian member he still didn't have citizenship in November of last year.So i guess he still doesn't otherwise he would surely be in the team Here Edited May 13, 2008 by iris123 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dekker 239 Posted May 13, 2008 All the former Baltic states ie Latvia,Estonia and Lithuania have "enclaves" of transplanted ethnic Russians left behind when the USSR collapsed and the integration of these people has been a problem. Most of the older Russians cant/wont speak the home language and that's become an issue as most of the states have put that down as a requirement to citizenship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomazpozrl 8 Posted May 20, 2008 Here is the latest draw for Miskolc: Germany 1 SMOLINSKI Martin (Captain) 2 Richard Speiser 3 KRONER Tobias 4 WÖLBERT Kevin 5 HEFENBROCK Christian Latvia 1 KOROLOVS Andrejs (Captain) 2 POUDZUKS Kasts 3 PETUHOVS Jevgenijs 4 GIRUCKIS Vjaceslavs 5 PAURA Leonids USA 1 JANNIRO Billy (Captain) 2 FISHER Ryan 3 HARMATIUK Shaun 4 INGALLS Kenny 5 HEDDEN Tommy Hungary 1 FERJAN Matej 2 MAGOSI Norbert 3 SZATMARI László 4 TABAKA József 5 TIHANYI Sándor (captain) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted May 20, 2008 USA 1 JANNIRO Billy (Captain) 2 FISHER Ryan 3 HARMATIUK Shaun 4 INGALLS Kenny 5 HEDDEN Tommy Oh my godness - I really dont think this team will progress but what an opportunity for little Kenny to ride with Billy!!! Tommy is experienced but I fear the competition may be a little to much for him. On the last DT tour he got better as the tour went on but this is a one of meetingand he will need to be dialled in straight away. Good luck to the boys but I fear this will not be their year. Out of interest and without stirring things up - why Kenny and Tommy ahead of Neil, Dale or Tim. I havent followed whats been going on in the States so would be interested why this is the chosen 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazzman 72 Posted May 21, 2008 Out of interest and without stirring things up - why Kenny and Tommy ahead of Neil, Dale or Tim. I havent followed whats been going on in the States so would be interested why this is the chosen 5. Without informed knowledge, I'd guess the expense of paying for some of the trip and the expense of having some days off work. Or it maybe that Kenny and Tommy are in this country or due to be in this country soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Hamilton 1 Posted May 22, 2008 I thought Billy H had a difference of opinion with the American Governing Body, over their lack of support and money for American Speedway amongst other things. And because of that I thought he was no longer doing International duties. A man with morals. But if he is riding then good luck to him. Love watching the Americans ride but not sure whether they are strong enough to come through the qualifier - I reaaaallllllly hope so though I agree Sandie, Billy is great to watch and is greatly missed. Enjoy Sweden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetters 0 Posted May 23, 2008 Why not Ricky Wells in the United team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 21,182 Posted May 23, 2008 (edited) Why not Ricky Wells in the United team? Does he qualify to ride?Is he a New zealand citizen or American or both? Or maybe he doesn't want to or can't stay over for it?Either way,although being a good addition the US team is poor compared to what they used to put out.Matt Browne last year and now some of these guys.Will this be the last year they enter? Edited May 23, 2008 by iris123 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetters 0 Posted May 23, 2008 Does he qualify to ride?Is he a New zealand citizen or American or both? Or maybe he doesn't want to or can't stay over for it?Either way,although being a good addition the US team is poor compared to what they used to put out.Matt Browne last year and now some of these guys.Will this be the last year they enter? I think He have double-pass or only american??!! He rode for United when He was in the 80cc World Champion Ship back in 200? at Green Valley in Eskilstuna!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 21,182 Posted May 24, 2008 (edited) I think He have double-pass or only american??!! He rode for United when He was in the 80cc World Champion Ship back in 200? at Green Valley in Eskilstuna!!!! I think that is just the same situation as Laguta or Ferjan though.He can be entered for individual competitions without having an American pass.Just like Latvia can enter Laguta into the GP's even though he is Russian.Laguta can't ride in the Latvian team though nor could Ferjan ride for Hungary until this year even though he was entered in Euro and World individual competitions.Ricky was entered into the World U21s this year with an American nomination,but that doesn't 100% mean he qualifies to ride for the American team in the SWC.I honestly don't know what his situation is.You would have to assume the Americans would pick him,so either he doesn't qualify or he has someother commitment.I can't see him turning down the chance if he could ride becasue he would rather wait to be picked for the New Zealand team Edited May 24, 2008 by iris123 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marron 7 Posted May 24, 2008 Any updates from Hungary? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Schumi Posted May 24, 2008 Any updates from Hungary? Maybe tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turn right instead 0 Posted May 25, 2008 Maybe tomorrow. any news? i cant get hold of Billy to find out myself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bavarian 770 Posted May 25, 2008 meeting has not even started yet. It begins at 16.00h Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subedei 0 Posted May 25, 2008 meeting has not even started yet. It begins at 16.00h Thought it started 3:30pm BST? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
