bigcatdiary 3,165 Posted September 28, 2014 THINK Hampel needs to put in a strong performance tonight or in Torun. Deserves a wild card on his record but not if the Hampel we have seen in the second half of the year is the one who will ride in 2015. That would be a waste in my opinion and I am a big fan of the guy. He certainly did that, that must be the first 21 point maximum for a couple of years. He surely should make the top 8 now with the last GP in Torun, certainly don't begrudge him his win yesterday he has had a torrid time in the GP,s recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,145 Posted September 28, 2014 Amazing run last night from Hapel. All from the gate basically, but it doesnt matter - they were all wins - its up to others to make a race of it. Makes the scrap for the top 8 more interesting now the for the top 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) IF Hampel, and one or both of Jonsson and Lindgren finish in the top eight it will allow BSI/FIM more wiggle room in their wild card selections. Tomas H Jonassson didn't exactly enhance his prospects either in Lonigo or Stockholm. If Batchelor gets back into the top eight would probably rule Ward out for a wild card whether he is banned or not. Right now the only sure fire bet is Iversen. So much can still happen in Torun where almost every race will have something literally riding on it. Amazing run last night from Hapel. All from the gate basically, but it doesnt matter - they were all wins - its up to others to make a race of it. Makes the scrap for the top 8 more interesting now the for the top 3. HAMPEL may not be the most exciting rider to watch but he is a really, really nice guy who has been through the ringer off the track recently. Kaspzrak paid a lovely and touching tribute to his Polish colleague at the post GP press conference and Hampel admitted that in recent weeks he has found out who his true friends are. Apparently some sections of the Polish media have been less than kind... Edited September 28, 2014 by PHILIPRISING Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunty 189 Posted September 28, 2014 My four wild cards would be... Iversen Ward Sayfutinov Kildemand A World Championship needs the BEST in the world! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty 2,202 Posted September 28, 2014 With the race so close for 8th I'm thinking that the 2 uninjured riders who miss out will possibly get picks alongside NKI. As it stands that would be AJ and Batch. The 4th spot will then go to a Dane and I would plump for Kildemand over MJJ. Obviously, the great unknown is what will be done about Ward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Science 1,059 Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) IF Hampel, and one or both of Jonsson and Lindgren finish in the top eight it will allow BSI/FIM more wiggle room in their wild card selections. Tomas H Jonassson didn't exactly enhance his prospects either in Lonigo or Stockholm. If Batchelor gets back into the top eight would probably rule Ward out for a wild card whether he is banned or not. Right now the only sure fire bet is Iversen. So much can still happen in Torun where almost every race will have something literally riding on it. HAMPEL may not be the most exciting rider to watch but he is a really, really nice guy who has been through the ringer off the track recently. Kaspzrak paid a lovely and touching tribute to his Polish colleague at the post GP press conference and Hampel admitted that in recent weeks he has found out who his true friends are. Apparently some sections of the Polish media have been less than kind... They say a weeks a long time in politics, September 13 you posted Tomas H Jonasson was 'almost certain' of a wildcard pick. Edited September 28, 2014 by New Science Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted September 28, 2014 YOU are right New Science but the injury to Iversen and the suspension of Ward have dramatically changed the landscape and thrown a lifeline to Jonsson and Lindgren in particular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcelle 162 Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) Surely it will be PUK + 3 others....Who, depends on who finishes where next week..I know that's stating the bleeding obvious. Edited September 28, 2014 by Marcelle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spook 28 Posted September 28, 2014 Bomber is a current GP rider though and that is probably more to the point apparently if Zagar pulls out now he will most likely suffer a 3 day ban which will rule him out of a big match in Poland Bomber GP rider haha love it sometimes you literally dont need to say a word and people will just hang themselves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) - Edited September 30, 2014 by f-s-p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted September 30, 2014 Surely it will be PUK + 3 others....Who, depends on who finishes where next week..I know that's stating the bleeding obvious. It is obvious but correct. We've 8 pages of guessing but any rider from 7th to 12th could get into the top 8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPNY 608 Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) My four wild cards would be... Iversen Ward Sayfutinov Kildemand A World Championship needs the BEST in the world! Swap Ward for Laguta and the world is a better place Edited September 30, 2014 by RPNYC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 7 Posted September 30, 2014 I'm hoping Holder,Hampel and AJ get the last 3 spots. Then gives the wild cards to any four of the following 6 and you will have a goos series. The 6 are Iversen, Ward, Emil, Laguta , KIldemand and Jesper Jensen. The riders who dont make it should be seeded direct to next year qualiferys straight away if they wish. This would leave Batchelor, Lindgren , Bjerre and Smolinksi out of the GP for 2015, give them a chance to get back in direct in the qualifyers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J_D 10 Posted September 30, 2014 It could be the case of doing what is easy for BSI which is to select the 9th,10th, 11th finishing riders. That should tick sufficient boxes based on nationalities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Science 1,059 Posted September 30, 2014 I'm hoping Holder,Hampel and AJ get the last 3 spots. Then gives the wild cards to any four of the following 6 and you will have a goos series. The 6 are Iversen, Ward, Emil, Laguta , KIldemand and Jesper Jensen. The riders who dont make it should be seeded direct to next year qualiferys straight away if they wish. This would leave Batchelor, Lindgren , Bjerre and Smolinksi out of the GP for 2015, give them a chance to get back in direct in the qualifyers With 2 GP's in Sweden next year there will be 2 Swedes in the series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
