therefused 819 Posted May 28, 2023 Have to say looking at those GP qualifiers, who would make the series any stronger than the current lineup? Can’t see anyone personally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,285 Posted May 28, 2023 1 hour ago, therefused said: Have to say looking at those GP qualifiers, who would make the series any stronger than the current lineup? Can’t see anyone personally Holder and Kolodziej maybe? And obviously Sayfutdinov and Laguta would strengthen it considerably, so let's hope that they are back next year, being given permanent wild cards if needed.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DutchGrasstrack 804 Posted May 28, 2023 Pics from Lonigo last night: https://www.baansportfansite.nl/nieuws/2398/duizenden-gepassioneerde-italiaanse-fans-beloond-tijdens-sgp-kwalificatie-in-lonigo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,260 Posted May 28, 2023 5 hours ago, therefused said: Have to say looking at those GP qualifiers, who would make the series any stronger than the current lineup? Can’t see anyone personally Not the point though, people will get bored of the same old faces. Several of the current line up will never be serious contenders for world champ so let some others have a go. The series, for me, is stale at the moment. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,730 Posted May 29, 2023 Bellego doesn’t ride in Debrecen today- Barany replaces him at 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARK246 243 Posted May 29, 2023 23 hours ago, therefused said: Have to say looking at those GP qualifiers, who would make the series any stronger than the current lineup? Can’t see anyone personally When you consider both Lambert and Fricke have already been eliminated, there clearly are riders who will make the series better 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,730 Posted May 29, 2023 1 hour ago, MARK246 said: When you consider both Lambert and Fricke have already been eliminated, there clearly are riders who will make the series better Not sure i agree. In GP 2024 we have top 6 from 2023, 3 from the challenge1 from the SEC and 5 picks. Which could mean we lose 4 from this season- Kim Nilsson but then who ??. Newcomers Piotr Pawlicki is back on form but not sure too many more better than what we have. Obviously the Russians would enhance the serirss but if they are back we would possibly lose 6 from this season !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,730 Posted May 29, 2023 Practice in Debrecen cancelled due to heavy rain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARK246 243 Posted May 29, 2023 26 minutes ago, racers and royals said: Not sure i agree. In GP 2024 we have top 6 from 2023, 3 from the challenge1 from the SEC and 5 picks. Which could mean we lose 4 from this season- Kim Nilsson but then who ??. Newcomers Piotr Pawlicki is back on form but not sure too many more better than what we have. Obviously the Russians would enhance the serirss but if they are back we would possibly lose 6 from this season !! So, unless the two Russians are included, we will have 11 of the current 15 reinstated into the 2024 GP series, two of which could be riders not good enough to qualify. What message does that send to riders who qualify for the GP challenge final but finish outside the top 3. Is it any wonder why the GP has become so dull, same old same old, yawn 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,730 Posted May 29, 2023 53 minutes ago, MARK246 said: So, unless the two Russians are included, we will have 11 of the current 15 reinstated into the 2024 GP series, two of which could be riders not good enough to qualify. What message does that send to riders who qualify for the GP challenge final but finish outside the top 3. Is it any wonder why the GP has become so dull, same old same old, yawn Is it really dull, and a yawn ? Not for me it isn`t - top riders giving 110% - not sure what you really want ? half the field replaced by Huckenbeck, Lebedevs, Milik, Wozniak etc etc. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,260 Posted May 29, 2023 I think variety does promote interest due to unpredictability. I'm bored with same old never will be's they've had their chances. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,730 Posted May 29, 2023 4 qualifiers from Abensberg are Doyle Berge Smolinski Prem Pawlicki 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,730 Posted May 29, 2023 4 Qualifiers from Debrecen are Lebedevs MJJ J Holder Thorsell Res Ellis 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lorenzo558 39 Posted May 29, 2023 (edited) Sad that Kolodziej missed out. Thorsell seems to be back after struggling last year Edited May 29, 2023 by Lorenzo558 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted May 29, 2023 I still think none of the 15 GP riders should be allowed to enter the qualifiers. Leave the SEC winner as only other direct qualifier End of GP season those who finished outside the top 6 race against 10 who have qualified through the rounds. Top 3 into GP then pick your 5 wildcards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
