Gollob wants world crown

Polish superstar not quitting

By Graeme Bailey   Last updated: 24th February 2010   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Gollob wants world crown

Gollob: Wants title

I got third place in 2008; second in 2009, and there is only one more step to take.

Tomasz Gollob
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Polish superstar Tomasz Gollob insists he has no plans of retiring.

The 38-year-old is riding as well as ever, and finished second in last season's Grand Prix series.

Gollob, who became the first speedway rider to earn more than £1million in one season last term, is determined to shrug off the tag of being the best rider never to win a world title.

"I got third place in 2008; second in 2009, and there is only one more step to take," he said.

Gollon still feels he has time to grab the world title he craves.

"I run with ten-year plans and have just started a new one. Seriously, I think many riders stop too soon," he said.

"A guy like Greg Hancock should be able to hold on until he is 45 at least."

Gollob also admitted that a return to Britain, something Elite League fans would love to see, is unlikely.

The Pole was a huge smash during his time with Ipswich Witches in the late 90s.

"I learned a lot over the years in England, especially on different tracks. I won everything it was possible to win, became champion with the team and was the best driver on the list," he said.

"There was nothing left to strive for. At the same time, I was doing the Grand Prix series and the leagues in Poland and Sweden. I cannot be doing too many competitions. I want to be at home sometimes."

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