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1) Henri Ahlbom Born April 21st 1997, Forssa FI The oldest rider of the Finnish team is also currently the fastest according to results in Finnish speedway this season. Has also started in long track racing this season and was close to winning the world championship qualifier in Marianzke Lazne earlier this season had it not been a technical failure whilst leading his last heat. Rides for Porin Nopea Racing (Pori) in the Finnish SM-liiga. Son of the former ice racing international Jari Ahlbom was also a medalist last winter in the Finnish iceroadracing championship. 2) Niklas Säyriö Born October 3rd 1999, Jaala FI Silver medalist in last years Finnish U21 final and the most succesful Finnish rider to date in 250cc speedway. Riding his fourth season in 500cc speedway and has regurarly appeared in European individual meetings over the past few years. Rides for Wasamat (Tampere) in the Finnish SM-liiga. 3) Timi Salonen Born August 2nd 2001, Tervakoski FI Having ridden for the Hyvinkää club his whole career, Timi now starts his second season on 500cc bikes. Had several spells on the sidelines last season due to injury, but managed to get rides later on in the season in the Swedish 1st division. Rides for Sand Blowers (Hyvinkää) in the Finnish SM-liiga and Speedway Alliansen in the Swedish Allsvenskan. 4) Toni Hyyryläinen Born January 15th 2001, Villähde FI Also starting his second season on 500cc, Toni also suffered an injury early last season. He had a nasty fall during the season opening practice camp, but was fortunate enough to make a racing comeback later in the season. Is determined to make things happen this season by riding as much as possible. Rides for Sand Blowers (Hyvinkää) in the Finnish SM-liiga and Brassarna (Nässjö) in the Swedish 1st division. TEXT AND PICS: Petteri Pohjola, Speedwaysanomat and due to unforeseen [REALLY] circumstances team manager Pawel Ruskiewicz.

Aarnio rides solo after FIM Europe denied the chance to withdraw due to Jesse’s injury

Good thing I’ve drank a bit so I can post this! I REALLY want things to happen and I make my prayers so Konikieicz will make Chorzow a sell out. I’ve followed his work and I’m not his fan, but he’s now but his eggs in a basket and I REALLY do hope he pulls it off.

All riders nominated by their fed's.

Damn dictaphones...

With the mx track now in the middle at Rye House, is the speedway track still FIM licensed?

Jyri Palomäki has been doing for about 10 years now.

Cant make it.

Gmaps says its 2703 km from Helsinki to Machester. Like you say, I’d do it. Jumping. For the Xperience. AND BACK via Wroclaw, with that bundle of dosh.

Where did you get that? Dont think so.

This FIM controlled rule on priority days came to force for this season. Last year's saga was about something else.

Yeah well I was unhappy not seeing Wolbert in Terenzano! Why was that?

With this ISL crap I’ve heard that the FIM is now following/controlling where the riders ride more closely. Last year you took a starting permit from your FMN and raced where you were taken to race. Now you take that permit from FIM for 40€ and they apparently register you in to the system. I dont know how it all works, but would ASSUME that this is how they control teams and leagues to stick to their own priority dates. So in theory, muscle flexing dont mean anything, as the riders are registered and all leagues have their own days.

You’re assuming a brit would get through... Splash the cash and make BV apply for it 2019. You still have a few months time to gather momemtum!

I just dont like the word work in this. You’ve chosen a sport and what I’ve done in my sports was to put all eggs in one basket and go for it. Never amounted to much but I tried. Only way I see a GP qualification as work is about riding for your country ( pride should cover that) and representing your sponsors.

But is it work to take part and wanting to become an individual World Champion in your chosen sport? Me thinks it sport and you should put some effort in it. and your money. Riding for Leicester at home once a week and away twice a week is work.

I see your point and agree. But thats not how it works, what can I do???

Yes but no. Not even gonna check the rulebook, but SEC challenge was 11k in prize money to be paid by the organiser. GP Challenge is most likely more. Now imagine this meeting in Landshut without a single German rider… I dont like Landshut the track either, but we need every organiser there is for these events.

Gazumping is a new word to me... but having read the rule, yes it does stop the polish club from taking a rider from another league if it’s not a polish priority day. At least in theory it does.

I thought the ISL deal has done that already? Or you call it fixed race nights.

Voi paska ku se oli niin lähellä taas!

Havent had a tequila for about 15 years... not my cup of tea anymore...

We're not that good friends

hampel the only one on a roof I,ve seen

Only way GB can walk out from the ISL deal is to have enough British riders to fill the teams.