waiheke1 4,295 Posted October 4, 2014 ok Phil - what do you think the chances are that BSI would offer a wildcard slot to a young Pole (Zmarzllck/Pawlicki) if there are already three qualified Poles (KK Hampel and Magic)? If Wars is ruled out, and EMil/Laguta/Vaculik are not interested, that leaves: NKI as nailed on. a swede quite likely. Kildemand/MJJ very probable. Another Pole would likely be a stronger option than another swede, there would surely be no way they would give three Danish wildcards, and surely the poles make more sense (both on form, potential and commercial reality) than someone like Batchelor. Can't think of any other viable options? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Looks to me as though BSI ought to look at streamlining their series, they may get all the best guys enter then!? #overload! Edited October 4, 2014 by Trees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) ok Phil - what do you think the chances are that BSI would offer a wildcard slot to a young Pole (Zmarzllck/Pawlicki) if there are already three qualified Poles (KK Hampel and Magic)? If Wars is ruled out, and EMil/Laguta/Vaculik are not interested, that leaves: NKI as nailed on. a swede quite likely. Kildemand/MJJ very probable. Another Pole would likely be a stronger option than another swede, there would surely be no way they would give three Danish wildcards, and surely the poles make more sense (both on form, potential and commercial reality) than someone like Batchelor. Can't think of any other viable options? ONLY Pole likely to get a wild card, if required, is Hampel but cannot see him finishing outside of top eight now. Torun should suit him.That would suffice for Polish riders. Biggest problem for BSI/FIM will be if Batchelor gets an automatic spot at the expense of one Swede. Would then need two wild cards for Swedes... Jonsson and Jonasson would be my guess. With Iversen assured of one, a third Dane might get the nod as well. If Batchelor just misses out in the top eight to a Swede he might get a pick but the Joker in the pack would then be Ward. Looks to me as though BSI ought to look at streamlining their series, they may get all the best guys enter then!? #overload! WON'T happen and only one rider (Sayfutdinov) wants to stay on the outside. Edited October 4, 2014 by PHILIPRISING Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcelle 162 Posted October 4, 2014 Ward Emil Kildemand  and PUK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,796 Posted October 4, 2014 Phil,if batch misses out on a top 8 what do you reckon his chances of a pick are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike.Butler 601 Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) surely the prestige of being the current ELRC champion should mean an automatic pick? Edited October 4, 2014 by Mike.Butler 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted October 4, 2014 Phil,if batch misses out on a top 8 what do you reckon his chances of a pick are HAVING a GP in Australia certainly won't harm his chances Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Beevers 207 Posted October 4, 2014 HAVING a GP in Australia certainly won't harm his chances  IMO I wouldn't pick Troy unless he were to make the top 8 outright. The reason being is actually very similar to Martin Smolinski.  Both failed to get into the GP challenge through qualifying and both have had one excellent GP. If your going on country criteria I would have thought with Doyle, Holder and possibly Ward there maybe Smolinski would have more chance being the lonely German. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagutaRacingFan 1,948 Posted October 5, 2014 Bachelor is garbage, half the go field is out injured and he still can't get into the top 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Science 1,059 Posted October 5, 2014 Bachelor is garbage, half the go field is out injured and he still can't get into the top 8 Don't think Batchelor is garbage but there is some merit that if you can't get in the top 8 this year with Ward and Iversen missing you probably don't deserve a pick ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,184 Posted October 5, 2014 Lindgren, Batchelor et al. This keeps coming back to the idea that if you can't get in the top 8, you're not worthy of a place in the top 15. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,580 Posted October 5, 2014 Jepsen jensen rarely delivers when it matters?? I remember him being brilliant in the swc to win it for the danes?? Â Kildemand is far too wild and needs to calm right down if he is to make it to the top but has had a better season than mjj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE DEAN MACHINE 4,802 Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) Kildemand,laguta and garrity 3 of the most fearless exciting to watch riders outside the gp and NKI because he derserves it Edited October 5, 2014 by THE DEAN MACHINE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton 1,491 Posted October 5, 2014 Bachelor is garbage, half the go field is out injured and he still can't get into the top 8Tosh, i thought you used to be in a love in with Troy what went wrong? he has had a decent season in his debut GP series he is good anough at his best and this year he has proved it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Science 1,059 Posted October 5, 2014 Lindgren, Batchelor et al. This keeps coming back to the idea that if you can't get in the top 8, you're not worthy of a place in the top 15. In effect without Iversen,Ward and Sayfitudinov they are not not in the top 10 .Lindgren only gets a pick every year because he is Swedish and perversely being Australian will be the reason why Batchelor will not get one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
