Sotonian 610 Posted September 24, 2011 Out of interest, does anyone know what the previous longest gap between world titles was? 7 years; Peter Craven in 1955 & 1962. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImpartialOne 160 Posted September 24, 2011 (edited) Ivan had 11 years, 68 to 79. TRick had 11, 94 to 05. I think thats it. No doubt someone will prove me wrong. No you misunderstand. They won titles in between that. How many years BETWEEN titles? Edit: thanks Sotonian, that's what I was looking for Edited September 24, 2011 by ImpartialOne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,859 Posted September 24, 2011 Well done Greg Hancock, the Peoples champion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieE 123 Posted September 24, 2011 Congratulations to Greg! I missed his first world championship as it was a few years later when I got into speedway as a kid. Fortunately I became a Coventry supporter at a time when I was lucky enough to see him ride week in, week out for the Bees, he instantly became my family's favourite rider and a childhood hero to me! I've spent the last 11 years watching the GPs cheering Greg on in particular and often thought he'd maybe just missed out on his chance to become champion again, but finally, he's proved me wrong and he's done it again at last! Greg Hancock 2X World Champion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HasseHolmqvist 102 Posted September 24, 2011 First and foremost well done Grin on your second title, the best rider this year by a distance However I do find it disturbing that the last 2 champions have been in there 40's ... maybe Sudden Sam retired too early Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcat 21 Posted September 24, 2011 Congratulations Grin... what a truly magnificent year. One of speedways true gentleman. Now for 2012... you know you can do it. Just a word for Tomasz Gollob, who has been another really good example of a worthy Champion. He took losing his crown with grace and despite a horrendous year, has maintained his dignity. Well done Tomek. It seems to be the OAP's time right now... well in speedway terms anyhow... It just goes to show, you're never too old. Well Done again Grin, 2011 World Speedway Champion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poppetman 38 Posted September 24, 2011 Yes---brilliant---not only has Greg become world champion again after FOURTEEN years but at the age of forty one as well!!! Many of us will remember Ivan saying that he expected his record of six wins to be beaten ( it's only been equalled) but he didn't expect anyone to win at the age of nearly forty as he did in 1979. Well what can you say but well done Greg and you thoroughly deserve the niche you have carved for yourself in the history of speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollyanna 1 Posted September 25, 2011 Many Congratulations to Greg Hancock. Truly deserved this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfsbane 12,944 Posted September 25, 2011 Not bad for a gating Spoon Let's hope the septics can use this to get raise the profile/standard back home. Well done Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerblues 10 Posted September 25, 2011 Congratulations Greg. Never imagined last year that he would be in this position but he's been superb this year, so happy that he's sealed a 2nd title. Funny that when Emil burst onto the scene there was talk of this "new guard" taking over and all it seems to have done it spur the old boys on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted September 25, 2011 really pleased for Hancock. he deserved it and is such a nice guy. Was great seeing out coventry boys in Greg and harris and Andreas doing so well last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,069 Posted September 25, 2011 Hancock has proved himself to be the most consistant and best rider this year and is a deserved World Champion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted September 25, 2011 Congrats Greg, a nicer guy you couldn't wish to meet.Just wish you would grace our shores again before you retire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottyfan 824 Posted September 25, 2011 Well done Greg................ Just goes to prove nice guys dont always finish last Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
