waiheke1 4,295 Posted October 4, 2021 20 hours ago, Bavarian said: Lambert AND Bewley should get wildcards - we already have four Poles, so we could (should) have three Brits The four Poles qualified, only one Brit did. Bewley is one of my favourite riders, but he doesn't deserve a WC for next year. Maybe ready in 2024? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,142 Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, waiheke1 said: No way Smoli should be anywhere near a wildcard picj Agreed 100%. He wasn't even in Germanys SON this year, so if his country cannot put him in their top 2 what logic is there he in in speedway gp. Edited October 4, 2021 by OveFundinFan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,142 Posted October 4, 2021 9 hours ago, SPEEDY69 said: I'd agree wirth Smolinski, he qualified for the series but couldn't take his place due to injury. Others have had multiple seasons in the 'also ran' category. That was a couple years ago he quailed but didn’t take his place due to injuries. Think he been injured again since. He is not up to scratch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthegearbutnaeidea 1,734 Posted October 4, 2021 Smolinski miles off GP, would be worse than Kasprzak and Berntzon this year… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,260 Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, OveFundinFan said: That was a couple years ago he quailed but didn’t take his place due to injuries. Think he been injured again since. He is not up to scratch. Just like Vaculik then eh? You all would've said Smoli wasn't up to scratch then but he qualified - depends if they want to be fair or not Edited October 4, 2021 by SPEEDY69 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,260 Posted October 4, 2021 On 10/3/2021 at 8:29 AM, r8gdp said: I think madsen and doyle are certs think thomsen will get a pick after finishing 3rd in Russia lambert s finishing with 3 semifinals in the last 3 gps should see him get a pick and due to his injuries I d expect them to give vaculik a pick I think you're right there, given the GP schedule. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,094 Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) On 10/3/2021 at 5:37 AM, Fromafar said: I think it should be the best riders irrespective of Nationality. Absolutely... 20 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Then they deserve to be there! If you want new young exciting riders in the GP, they need to near the older riders in the qualifiers! Absolutely... Edited October 4, 2021 by chunky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,094 Posted October 4, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 12:22 PM, KingoftheTrack said: Thomsen & Lambert haven't done anything to deserve a wildcard imo It seems that you want riders in "on merit", so I assume you want as close to the Top 15 as is possible? So, how many riders NOT in the GP's would have made five semi-finals this year? Which is what Lambert did... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryW 1,178 Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, SPEEDY69 said: Just like Vaculik then eh? You all would've said Smoli wasn't up to scratch then but he qualified - depends if they want to be fair or not Actually, Smolinski didn't qualify. He finished 10th in the GP Challenge, but was picked as first reserve which would have given him a place when Greg retired... Edited October 4, 2021 by HenryW 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartoszZmarzlikFan 491 Posted October 4, 2021 17 minutes ago, chunky said: It seems that you want riders in "on merit", so I assume you want as close to the Top 15 as is possible? So, how many riders NOT in the GP's would have made five semi-finals this year? Which is what Lambert did... J. Holder, Kubera, Nicki P etc. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,142 Posted October 4, 2021 When, normally, do riders get a call asking if they want a wildcard for the following year. I would love to be in at the discussion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,730 Posted October 5, 2021 Every chance that anyone expecting a surprise or two is going to be disappointed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) 44 minutes ago, racers and royals said: Every chance that anyone expecting a surprise or two is going to be disappointed. Worst pack of wildcard choices ever. Which is saying something. Looks like Discovery are starting off with a whimper just like BSI finished with. Next we will hear that Morris is staying on. Edited October 5, 2021 by Grand Central 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,730 Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Grand Central said: F Worst pack of wildcard choices ever. Which is saying something. Why ?? New blood in Michelsen and Przedpelski. Returning blood in Dudek. 2022 will be a much better line-up than 2021 Edited October 5, 2021 by racers and royals 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 703 Posted October 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, Grand Central said: Worst pack of wildcard choices ever. Which is saying something. Looks like Discovery are starting off with a whimper just like BSI finished with. Next we will hear that Morris is staying on. The only one that might have been considered ahead of one of the five is Kubera, but he lost out because there were already four Poles in the field. As far as Morris is concerned, he’s employed by FIM not the promoters and has been the best race director by far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
