Speedway Result
Swedish Grand Prix 24th May 2008
Final - Result - Race Time: 22:06
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holta, Rune (5) |  |
6 |
| 2 | Lindgren, Fredrik (15) |  |
4 |
| 3 | Pedersen, Nicki (7) |  |
2 |
| 4 | Crump, Jason (1) |  |
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| SUMMARY: Pedersen goes into the lead on the first corner in front of Lindgren. The pair are covering the inside which allows Holta to sweep to the front around the outside in a fantastic move from last to first. He never looks back and goes on to win easily, extending away. The battle is then on for second with Lindgren beating Pedersen, with Crump back in fourth. | |||
Semi Final Two - Result - Race Time: 21:55
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedersen, Nicki (7) | |
3 |
| 2 | Crump, Jason (1) | |
2 |
| 3 | Andersen, Hans (8) | |
1 |
| 4 | Gollob, Tomsz (6) | |
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| SUMMARY: Pedersen leads from the start and stays there to win. Crump moves into second and keeps ahead of Anderson to reach the final with Gollob last. | |||
Semi Final One - Result - Race Time: 21:50
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindgren, Fredrik (15) | |
3 |
| 2 | Holta, Rune (5) | |
2 |
| 3 | Adams, Leigh (16) | |
1 |
Heat 20 - Result - Race Time: 21:26
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holta, Rune (5) | |
3 |
| 2 | Nicholls, Scott (4) | |
2 |
| 3 | Harris, Chris (14) | |
1 |
| 4 | Hancock, Greg (11) | |
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| SUMMARY: Holta gets to the front at the first bend. Hancock is in second when he goes down after hitting a rut, causing the rear chain to come off. Harris does really well to react and avoid hitting him in the head while on the ground. Hancock is excluded so will not make the semis. In the re-start, Holta makes a good start and leads from start to finish from Nicholls in second, pulling away. Holta qualifys for the semis while the Brits again miss out. | |||
Heat 19 - Result - Race Time: 20:54
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gollob, Tomsz (6) | |
3 |
| 2 | Tomicek, Lubos (13) | |
2 |
| 3 | Jonsson, Andreas (3) | |
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| 4 | Dryml, Lukas (12) | |
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| SUMMARY: Gollob sweeps to the front from the outside to take the lead on the first bend ahead of Jonsson. He is pulling away but Dryml goes down in third after over-locking on a bend and the race is stopped. Dryml is excluded while Gollob is disgusted the race is stopped while he is in front but it had to be as Dryml needs treatment before getting up. In the re-start, Jonsson gets to the front but Gollob then takes the lead as Jonsson hits a rut and drops back. Jonsson then crashes into the back wheel of Gollop, who has sweeped across him, and crashes into the fence at full speed, causing his exclusion and another re-start. The bike may have momentarily lifted the air fence before Jonsson hits it - hopefully not. Still no news on Jonsson. Gollob easily wins the re-start from Tomicek who has mechanical problems. | |||
Heat 18 - Result - Race Time: 20:50
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kasprzak, Krzysztof (2) | |
3 |
| 2 | Pedersen, Nicki (7) | |
2 |
| 3 | Adams, Leigh (16) | |
1 |
| 4 | Alden, Sebastien (17) replaced Niels Iversen | |
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| SUMMARY: Kasprzak makes a great start to take the lead on the first bend. Pedersen chases him in second but can not close on the leader. Adams is way back in third ahead of substitute Alden. | |||
Heat 17 - Result - Race Time: 20:45
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindgren, Fredrik (15) | |
3 |
| 2 | Davidsson, Jonas (10) | |
2 |
| 3 | Crump, Jason (1) | |
1 |
| 4 | Andersen, Hans (8) | |
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| SUMMARY: The track has been watered and graded after the falls, causing a delay. Lindgren storms to the front on the first bend and pulls away to win. Davidsson soon gets into second and stays there for two points, with Crump third. Brave Andersen rides through the pain barrier of a previous fall but can not get into the points. It is five out of five for Lindgren who is majestic tonight. Andrew has been back in touch to say: "Adams holding on to second, surely all he can do is try keep Nicki at bay and make sure he out scores him, feeling Hans pain just watching eating my curry!" Hope your enjoying your curry mate! | |||
Heat 16 - Result - Race Time: 20:13
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindgren, Fredrik (15) | |
3 |
| 2 | Forsberg, Billy (18) replaced Niels Iversen | |
2 |
| 3 | Gollob, Tomsz (6) | |
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| 4 | Nicholls, Scott (4) | |
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| SUMMARY: Nicholls has clutch problems and is left at the line and the officials stop the race. All the riders are allowed to restart and Gollob gets to the front on the first bend. Lindgren attacks the inside and the ruts and gets to the front. But then a rut throws Gollob off his bike when in second and the ref stops the race again. He has been excluded from the second re-start - he is unlucky to be excluded through no fault of his own and is furious. In the second re-start, Lindgren gets to the front on the first bend but Nicholls is thrown of his bike by hitting Forsberg's back wheel. Nicholls is excluded himself leaving just Lindgren and the reserve Forsberg for the third re-start. In this match re-start, Lindgren leads from start to finish to win easily to claim his fourth victory in a row and into the semis. | |||
Heat 15 - Result - Race Time: 20:09
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonsson, Andreas (3) | |
3 |
| 2 | Davidsson, Jonas (10) | |
2 |
| 3 | Adams, Leigh (16) | |
1 |
| 4 | Holta, Rune (5) | |
|
| SUMMARY: Adams gets to the front on the first bend but is quickly overtaken by Jonsson who then pulls away for a vital win. Adams and Davidsson tussle for second before the Australian claims two points and Davidsson one. | |||
Heat 14 - Result - Race Time: 20:02
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hancock, Greg (11) | |
3 |
| 2 | Kasprzak, Krzysztof (2) | |
2 |
| 3 | Tomicek, Lubos (13) | |
1 |
| 4 | Andersen, Hans (8) | |
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| SUMMARY: Hancock sweeps from the outside to the front on the first bend and stays there to claim a crucial three points to jump his total for the night to six and give him a chance of the semis. He finishes well in front of Kasprzak who tussled with Andersen, who flies off his bike towards the end of the race after hitting a rut. Replays show his front wheel buckle on the rut and eject him forcibly head over heels off the bike. After treatment on the track he is up on his feet, thank goodness. Tomicek gets one point. | |||
Heat 13 - Result - Race Time: 19:49
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedersen, Nicki (7) | |
3 |
| 2 | Crump, Jason (1) | |
2 |
| 3 | Dryml, Lukas (12) | |
1 |
| 4 | Harris, Chris (14) | |
|
| SUMMARY: Harris and Dryml collide and lock together on the first turn in a freak accident and the bike goes over Harris's head. The ref lets all four riders back for the re-start. It finally gets underway and Pedersen leads from start to finish. Crump tries to beat him to the first bend but has to settle for second. They pull away from Harris and Dryml, with Dryml getting the point after a battle. Lauren Chandler has been in touch to say: "Enjoying this one Steve. Lindgren, surely a World Champ of the future. Looks a big crowd in Gothenburg - good for SGP." Yes, it seems like they are enjoying it. Thanks for your view Lauren. | |||
Heat 12 - Result
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedersen, Nicki (7) | |
3 |
| 2 | Nicholls, Scott (4) | |
2 |
| 3 | Davidsson, Jonas (10) | |
1 |
| 4 | Tomicek, Lubos (13) | |
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| SUMMARY: An eventful race sees Pedersen eventually win, Nicholls second and Davidsson third. Pedersen swept from the outside to try and get to the front at the first bend but Tomicek led. But Tomicek then went from first to last on a rut. Unlucky! Chris Seaward has been back in touch to say: "Things are hotting up nicely, great racing. Loving the updated championship score chart - it looks tight at the top! Brilliant!" Glad you like it Chris! Andrew has also been back in touch to say: "Second from bomber gives him a light at the semi final tunnel, solid win from hans on his new g.m". Thanks for your comments Andrew. Any more views please send them to: steve.pass@bskyb.com | |||
Heat 11 - Result - Race Time: 19:25
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andersen, Hans (8) | |
3 |
| 2 | Harris, Chris (14) | |
2 |
| 3 | Jonsson, Andreas (3) | |
1 |
| 4 | Alden, Sebastien (17) replaced Niels Iversen | |
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| SUMMARY: Seb Alden is in for Iversen - who has not come back from his suspected dislocated shoulder. Andersen gets to the front on the first bend from Gate 1 and stays there for the win. Harris and Jonsson battle for second with the Bomber riding well to claim the two points. Jonsson gets a point. | |||
Heat 10 - Result - Race Time: 19:21
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindgren, Fredrik (15) | |
3 |
| 2 | Holta, Rune (5) | |
2 |
| 3 | Dryml, Lukas (12) | |
1 |
| 4 | Kasprzak, Krzysztof (2) | |
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| SUMMARY: Lindgren sweeps across to the front on the first bend to the roar of the crowd and pulls away to win - that's three wins out of three! Holta is second and Dryml is third after a battle. | |||
Heat 9 - Result - Race Time: 19:16
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gollob, Tomsz (6) | |
3 |
| 2 | Adams, Leigh (16) | |
2 |
| 3 | Crump, Jason (1) | |
1 |
| 4 | Hancock, Greg (11) | |
|
| SUMMARY: Gollob makes a great start to get to the front. He is chased hard by Adams but eventually pulls away to win. Hancock briefly gets into second but hits a rut again to drop back to third and has a major tussle with Crump who works really hard to get up near the line for a point. | |||
Heat 8 - Result - Race Time: 19:04
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andersen, Hans (8) | |
3 |
| 2 | Nicholls, Scott (4) | |
2 |
| 3 | Adams, Leigh (16) | |
1 |
| 4 | Dryml, Lukas (12) | |
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| SUMMARY: More views - Andrew Fisher says: ¿wow hancock showed lots of pace until he hit a rut and it dropped him to the back of the pack. Must be a contender for the final though with that pace.¿ I agree Andrew. Chris Cooper has asked if Iversen has been ruled out of the Gp - he is still receiving treatment but I think so yes. Thanks for your comments. Any more views please send them to: steve.pass@bskyb.com Andersen gets to the front on the first bend and Adams forces his way into second. Nicholls does not give up though and forces his way back into second while Andersen pulls away in the front. A great ride by Nicholls for two points. Adams is third. | |||
Heat 7 - Result - Race Time: 19:00
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindgren, Fredrik (15) | |
3 |
| 2 | Jonsson, Andreas (3) | |
2 |
| 3 | Pedersen, Nicki (7) | |
1 |
| 4 | Hancock, Greg (11) | |
|
| SUMMARY: Hancock makes a perfect start from Gate 1 and gets to the front on the first bend. But he gets caught out by a rut on the second lap and goes from first to last. Lindgren goes on to win, Jonsson is second and Pedersen third. | |||
Heat 6 - Result - Race Time: 18:56
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davidsson, Jonas (10) | |
3 |
| 2 | Gollob, Tomsz (6) | |
2 |
| 3 | Harris, Chris (14) | |
1 |
| 4 | Kasprzak, Krzysztof (2) | |
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| SUMMARY: Harris gets to the front from Gate 1 but Davidsson and Gollob take him in the first lap and go on to finish first and second. Gollob almost got up on the line but Davidsson wins to the delight of the home crowd. Harris is way back in third for a point. | |||
Heat 5 - Result - Race Time: 18:42
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crump, Jason (1) | |
3 |
| 2 | Tomicek, Lubos (13) | |
2 |
| 3 | Holta, Rune (5) | |
1 |
| 4 | Iversen, Niels (9) | |
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| SUMMARY: Crump steals to the front on the first bend. Iversen tries to get to the front and Crump shuts the door and they collide and Iversen is sent onto the ground. Holta puts his own bike down to avoid him. The ref excludes Iversen for the restart, with the rider also looking in pain and needing treatment after landing awkwardly. He is sitting up on a stretcher, chatting and has been loaded into a ambulance. The team manager thinks he has dislocated his shoulder. In the re-start, Tomicek gets to the front from Gate 1 on the first bend but Crump passes him on lap 2 and Holta is in third. Chris has been in touch to say: "Should be a good meeting as the dirtline moves wider. Adams needs to continue the momentum he gathered in Leszno - although my moneys on Crump to pick up the win tonight." Thanks Chris, anyone else with their view please e-mail me at: steve.pass@bskyb.com | |||
Heat 4 - Result - Race Time: 18:30
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindgren, Fredrik (15) | |
3 |
| 2 | Adams, Leigh (16) | |
2 |
| 3 | Harris, Chris (14) | |
1 |
| 4 | Tomicek, Lubos (13) | |
|
| SUMMARY: Lindgren resumes the Gate 1 dominance, again leading from start to finish after getting to the first bend in front and then holding Adams off before pulling away. Adams gets two points and 'Bomber' Harris claims one. | |||
Heat 3 - Result - Race Time: 18:27
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hancock, Greg (11) | |
3 |
| 2 | Iversen, Niels (9) | |
2 |
| 3 | Dryml, Lukas (12) | |
1 |
| 4 | Davidsson, Jonas (10) | |
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| SUMMARY: Davidsson is left at the start with mechanical failure. Hancock takes full advantage and leads from start to finish. Iversen pushes him all the way but Hancock blocks him out. Dryml takes the point in third. | |||
Heat 2 - Result - Race Time: 18:23
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holta, Rune (5) | |
3 |
| 2 | Pedersen, Nicki (7) | |
2 |
| 3 | Andersen, Hans (8) | |
1 |
| 4 | Gollob, Tomsz (6) | |
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| SUMMARY: Holta gets to the front at the first bend from Gate 1 and leads from start to finish, pulling well clear. It is a re-run of the 1st Heat with Gate 1 prevailing. World Champ Pedersen claims second after a battle with Anderson, who finishes third. | |||
Heat 1 - Result - Race Time: 18:18
| Placing | Racer | Gate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crump, Jason (1) | |
3 |
| 2 | Jonsson, Andreas (3) | |
2 |
| 3 | Nicholls, Scott (4) | |
1 |
| 4 | Kasprzak, Krzysztof (2) | |
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| SUMMARY: Crump makes a good start from Gate 1 and gets to the front at the first bend and pulls clear to win from start to finish. Jonsson forces his way into second and Nicholls finishes third for a point. Welcome to Gothenburg for the Swedish Grand Prix. Leigh Adams won in Poland last time, but World Champ Nicki Pedersen is still at the top of the standings. Will the Australian win again to close the gap further? If you want to send in your views / predictions of who will win tonight, please e-mail me at: steve.pass@bskyb.com and I will post up the best comments during the evening. | |||
Key
Gate 1
Gate 2
Gate 3
Gate 4
| Ranking | Racer | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindgren, Fredrik (15) | 22 |
| 2 | Holta, Rune (5) | 17 |
| 3 | Pedersen, Nicki (7) | 16 |
| 4 | Crump, Jason (1) | 12 |
| 5 | Adams, Leigh (16) | 8 |
| 6 | Andersen, Hans (8) | 8 |
| 7 | Davidsson, Jonas (10) | 8 |
| 8 | Gollob, Tomsz (6) | 8 |
| 9 | Jonsson, Andreas (3) | 8 |
| 10 | Nicholls, Scott (4) | 7 |
| 11 | Hancock, Greg (11) | 6 |
| 12 | Harris, Chris (14) | 5 |
| 13 | Kasprzak, Krzysztof (2) | 5 |
| 14 | Tomicek, Lubos (13) | 5 |
| 15 | Dryml, Lukas (12) | 3 |
| 16 | Forsberg, Billy (18) | 2 |
| 17 | Iversen, Niels (9) | 2 |
| 18 | Alden, Sebastien (17) | 0 |
| Ranking | Racer | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedersen, Nicki | 49 |
| 2 | Gollob, Tomsz | 39 |
| 3 | Lindgren, Fredrik | 36 |
| 4 | Hancock, Greg | 34 |
| 5 | Adams, Leigh | 33 |
| 6 | Crump, Jason | 30 |
| 7 | Jonsson, Andreas | 29 |
| 8 | Andersen, Hans | 28 |
| 9 | Holta, Rune | 26 |
| 10 | Iversen, Niels | 20 |
| 11 | Harris, Chris | 17 |
| 12 | Hampel, Jaroslaw | 16 |
| 13 | Nicholls, Scott | 16 |
| 14 | Dryml, Lukas | 14 |
| 15 | Kasprzak, Krzysztof | 14 |
| 16 | Davidsson, Jonas | 8 |
| 17 | Tomicek, Lubos | 8 |
| 18 | Zagar, Matej | 7 |
| 19 | Pedersen, Bjarne | 6 |
| 20 | Forsberg, Billy | 2 |
| 21 | Alden, Sebastien | 0 |
