mervjankefanclub 48 Posted September 2, 2010 That honour goes to Ian Barney I reckon Ian Gledhill runs him close Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattyHart 0 Posted September 2, 2010 2010 Qualified Riders 1 Joe Screen 2 Ryan Fisher 3 Linus Sundstrom 4 Kenni Larsen 5 Jason Lyons 6 David Howe 7 Adrian Rymel 8 Gary Havelock 9 Josh Auty 10 Cory Gathercole 11 Leigh Lanham 12 Tomas Topinka 13 Rusty Harrison 14 Taylor Poole Wild Cards 15 Travis McGowan 16 Rene Bach http://speedwaygb.com/news.php?extend.8760 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldscot 0 Posted September 2, 2010 Cracking line up for this years PLRC and anyone of about 8 could win it. It will sure be interesting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vog 200 Posted September 2, 2010 Should be a corker of a meeting! Will be there to (drunkenly) cheer on Taylor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squall 270 Posted September 2, 2010 Should be a corker of a meeting! Will be there to (drunkenly) cheer on Taylor You'll need to be! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hel'n'Back 146 Posted September 2, 2010 You'll need to be! No Ricky Ashworth???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squall 270 Posted September 3, 2010 No Ricky Ashworth???? Doesn't look like it. His name ain't on the list. Welcome to the forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yorkshiretyke 59 Posted September 3, 2010 2010 Qualified Riders 1 Joe Screen 2 Ryan Fisher 3 Linus Sundstrom 4 Kenni Larsen 5 Jason Lyons 6 David Howe 7 Adrian Rymel 8 Gary Havelock 9 Josh Auty 10 Cory Gathercole 11 Leigh Lanham 12 Tomas Topinka 13 Rusty Harrison 14 Taylor Poole Wild Cards 15 Travis McGowan 16 Rene Bach http://speedwaygb.com/news.php?extend.8760 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yorkshiretyke 59 Posted September 3, 2010 Only in our wonderful sport of Speedway that the holder of the title cannot defend his crown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiamondsRock 79 Posted September 3, 2010 Only in our wonderful sport of Speedway that the holder of the title cannot defend his crown. If Ashworth had been good enough throughout the season then he would have qualified. Both Bach and and McGowan have had excellent seasons, and deserved a wildcard slot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylorj 1,001 Posted September 3, 2010 If Ashworth had been good enough throughout the season then he would have qualified. Both Bach and and McGowan have had excellent seasons, and deserved a wildcard slot. Agree there diamondsrock, only fair to go with the riders who qualify, nice to see Rene Bach given a shot he's one of my favourite riders to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue Ball 416 Posted September 3, 2010 Personally think that the fairest and correct route was taken in deciding the wildcards. It should be the 16 best riders. The chosen two have performed over the year and are substantially better than most teams number 1's, they deserve their shot at glory. The field is fairly wide open, but my money would be on Screen, Fisher or Lyons, or Howe (if he rides like he can) or Bach or Larson or... sod it, god knows who'll win! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The~SAINT 0 Posted September 3, 2010 If Ashworth had been good enough throughout the season then he would have qualified. alternatively, do you think south africa should have qualifield for the world cup finals this year or england not allowed to defend their world cup in 1970 ???? (i can see both points of view btw) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mervjankefanclub 48 Posted September 3, 2010 (edited) Since when has the holder of any major domestic event ever been seeded straight to the final the following year If the meeting was being staged at Brandon for example, no one would be giving two shiny ones whether Ashworth qualified or not, he failed to quailfy and thats that. He isnt the first title holder who hasnt been able to defend his title and he wont be the last. If you want to start all that crap then why werent Workington - for example - not given a chance to defend their fours title this year? Edited September 3, 2010 by mervjankefanclub Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
george.m 3,063 Posted September 3, 2010 Only in our wonderful sport of Speedway that the holder of the title cannot defend his crown. It's not an open meeting, it's the top riders of the year who qualify. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites