Oz Championships 2013-14

[Ned Kelly 41 114]

I don't think Nick Morris will be riding tonight. (You heard it here first, folks)

[A ORLOV 8,628]

You are correct Ned, what a pity, any reason known why.

[JJJ 15]

Spot on Ned. Morris was a no show. I didn't hear any explanation given at the track. I will admit though, we were having a good time and may have missed something. The usual suspects qualified. The standouts were Mason Campton, Sam Masters and Tyson Nelson. Max Fricke was good too. Looking forward to tomorrow. The racing will be awesome.

[A ORLOV 8,628]

Twitter comments are that his transport broke down over Christmas. Hell of a shame if that was the case as he should have qualified.

[JJJ 15]

From what I saw, he was a special. For those who do not know, this has been one of the hottest summers ever recorded in Australia. In the desert areas yesterday, temperatures reached 50 degrees C. That temperature is hard to imagine. Queensland is also severely affected. No wonder equipment is breaking down.

[Catch Me If You Can 260]

Good news. I have a fellow traveller, so we will be going to Gillman. So it is Friday and Saturday at Kurri. Wednesday will be at Undera and on to South Australia for the Saturday round. It will be a week where, too much speedway is barely enough.

 

The winners will come from the seeded riders. Only Nick Morris stands out among the qualifiers and his form has been good. Undera is again the key to a top result. The top four will be Chris Holder, Troy Batchelor, Jason Doyle and Cameron Woodward. Last year, Doyley only managed 7 points at Undera, but an improvement can be expected and will be needed if he is to break through. Cameron Woodward is a classy rider and goes well everywhere. Chris Holder after his comeback, is improving with every ride. At his best he should win, but he will be tested by the others. Troy Batchelor especially will exploit any weaknesses. There will not be any of this going through the series undefeated. If you are looking for a dark horse, try Josh Grajczonek. At his best, this bloke can beat anybody. He just needs that consistency that the best riders have. It should be a great series.

Why no Kozza Smith in Championships?

[crazysue 617]

Updates for the first round will be available on the following link

 

http://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/thread/13019/aussie-champs-round-kurri-january?page=1&scrollTo=233315

[Fromafar 10,454]

Why no Kozza Smith in Championships?

Is Kozza fit I had heard that he injured himself in Oz but someone said he was Ok.Funny that he has not ridden in Oz maybe his website will have the answer

[JJJ 15]

Less than 3 hours to start time. Weather is fine. Current temp is 28 degrees C. A big crowd should turn out for this one.

[Skidder1 7,660]

A Final result - Doyle, Holder C., Woodward, Batchelor.

[racers and royals 8,774]

Full details courtesy of Sportowefakty-Jack holder looks to be a bit special for someone his age.

 

1. Jason Doyle - 14 (2,3,3,3,3) + 1 miejsce w finale A
2. Chris Holder - 11 (2,2,2,3,2) + 1 miejsce w finale B + 2 w finale A
3. Cameron Woodward - 13 (3,1,3,3,3) + 3 miejsce w finale A
4. Troy Batchelor - 12 (2,3,3,1,3) + 4 miejsce w finale A
5. Josh Grajczonek - 12 (3,3,2,2,2) + 2 miejsce w finale B
6. Jack Holder - 9 (3,0,3,1,2) + 3 miejsce w finale B
7. Sam Masters - 9 (3,2,1,2,1) + 4 miejsce w finale B
8. Max Fricke - 9 (1,1,2,2,3)
9. Rohan Tungate - 8 (1,2,2,3,d)
10. Justin Sedgmen - 7 (2,1,1,2,1)
11. Mason Campton - 6 (1,3,1,0,1)
12. Jake Anderson - 3 (0,0,0,1,2)
13. Dakota North - 3 (0,2,1,u,0)
14. Tyson Nelson - 3 (1,0,0,1,1)
15. Kurt Shields - 1 (0,1,0,d,w)
16. Daine Stevens - 0 (0,0,0,0,0)

Bieg po biegu:
1. Masters, Sedgmen, Campton, Anderson
2. Woodward, Batchelor, Fricke, North
3. Grajczonek, C.Holder, Tungate, Stevens
4. J.Holder, Doyle, Nelson, Shields
5. Doyle, Tungate, Woodward, Anderson
6. Camtpon, North, Shields, Stevens
7. Grajczonek, Masters, Fricke, Nelson
8. Batchelor, C.Holder, Sedgmen, J.Holder
9. J.Holder, Grajczonek, North, Anderson
10. Woodward, C.Holder, Campton, Nelson
11. Batchelor, Tungate, Masters, Shields
12. Doyle, Fricke, Sedgmen, Stevens
13. C.Holder, Fricke, Anderson, Shields (d)
14. Doyle, Grajczonek, Batchelor, Campton
15. Woodward, Masters, J.Holder, Stevens
16. Tungate, Sedgmen, Nelson, North (u)
17. Batchelor, Anderson, Nelson, Stevens
18. Fricke, J.Holder, Campton, Tungate (d)
19. Doyle, C.Holder, Masters, North
20. Woodward, Grajczonek, Sedgmen, Shields (w/u)

Finał B:
21. C.Holder, Grajczonek, J.Holder, Masters

Finał A:
22. Doyle, C.Holder, Woodward, Batchelor

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,713]

Updates stated Rohan had a puncture in his last ride - what position was he in at the time? Did it cost him a B final place?

[JJJ 15]

Fantastic night of racing. The standouts at the meeting were the four finalists and Josh Grajczonek. There wasn't a lot between them. Chris Holder looked really fast at the close of the meeting, but Doyley had him covered - just. Heat 19 saw a nasty fall following a clash between Chris Holder and Dakota North. Fortunately, both riders got up quickly and took part in the re-run. In heat 20, Kurt Shields ran into Cam Woodward on turn 4 and came down heavily. He walked away after a few minutes. Hard luck story was Rohan Tungate, who looked to be on winning charge in heat 18, when he was forced to withdraw due to a flat rear tyre. His body language indicated he was not happy. He looked to have lost his chance for at least a B Final appearance. We now go to Undera on Wednesday, with the title wide open. It's a 10 hour + drive, but I am sure it will be worth it.

[Ned Kelly 41 114]

There was talk on the hill last night that a number of Australian riders, including Jason Doyle, were not going to get UK work permits in 2014. Does anyone know the facts, rather than these alarmist rumours?

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There was talk on the hill last night that a number of Australian riders, including Jason Doyle, were not going to get UK work permits in 2014. Does anyone know the facts, rather than these alarmist rumours?

Is it easier, for example, for a Polish rider to get a UK work permit than an Australian?

Seems now that the British Commonwealth is the European Community and the Australians are the foreigners.

I guess nothing stays the same forever (excepting the freezing cold here).