Post by speedway_history on Dec 17, 2008 11:15:08 GMT 1
1..It is often said in this country that to be world champion you need to ride in the UK, do you agree and if you do, why do you think that is the case?
A..No, I don't believe it is essential to ride in the UK. It is important to ride many different tracks , and whilst British speedway is very competitive, it is nor more and no less important than Sweden or Poland. It is important to find the balance between riding a lot to remain sharp and riding too much and risking burnout.
2..We're often being told about "the next big thing" to come out of Sweden. Are there any youngsters who have particularly impressed you?
A..There are a few very good, talented young Swedish riders up and coming now. I think Billy Forsberg is one of the brightest prospects.
3..Do you think there will be an Elite League next year, and if so, do you hope to be riding here again?
A..I hope there is an Elite League and I hope I'm riding in it!
4..It's looking unlikely you'll be in the top 8 after the GP series has been run. What do you think your chances of getting a nomination, and would you like to continue in the GPs? (Asked before the nominations were announced.)
A..I'm very pleased that I was nominated for a GP wild card. I had a hard season with some crashes and hard injuries, so I hope to do much better next year.
5..If you hadn't been offered a ride at Lakeside this year, would you have given Britain a miss?
A..Yes, I will give Britain a miss if I am not riding for Lakeside next year. I enjoyed the end of last season with them and I really want to do a whole season with them in '08. I think we will have a very good team.
6..What changes, if any, are you hoping will come out of the BSPA conference this year?
A..I would like the BSPA to be able to make a consistent race night for the Elite League. It is very, very difficult logistically and physically to be ready to race on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and sometimes a combination of those in an one week.
7..Prior to Tony Rickardsson retiring from the GPs, no other Swedish rider had claimed a GP win and then you won the first GP following his announcement. Do you think the two things were connected?
A..No, I don't think Tony Rickardsson retiring had anything to do with me winning my first GP. I think I was just too young and not quite ready before that.
8..You were quoted as saying you'd stay with Bydgoszcz if they remained in the Ekstraliga, but if, as looks likely, they're relegated, where would you like to ride in Poland?
A..Even though I said I will stay with Bydgoszcz as long as they are Ekstraliga, I will stay with them now they are relegated, too. I am the captain and they are my team. I want to be there to help get Bydgoszcz back into Ekstraliga.
A..No, I don't believe it is essential to ride in the UK. It is important to ride many different tracks , and whilst British speedway is very competitive, it is nor more and no less important than Sweden or Poland. It is important to find the balance between riding a lot to remain sharp and riding too much and risking burnout.
2..We're often being told about "the next big thing" to come out of Sweden. Are there any youngsters who have particularly impressed you?
A..There are a few very good, talented young Swedish riders up and coming now. I think Billy Forsberg is one of the brightest prospects.
3..Do you think there will be an Elite League next year, and if so, do you hope to be riding here again?
A..I hope there is an Elite League and I hope I'm riding in it!
4..It's looking unlikely you'll be in the top 8 after the GP series has been run. What do you think your chances of getting a nomination, and would you like to continue in the GPs? (Asked before the nominations were announced.)
A..I'm very pleased that I was nominated for a GP wild card. I had a hard season with some crashes and hard injuries, so I hope to do much better next year.
5..If you hadn't been offered a ride at Lakeside this year, would you have given Britain a miss?
A..Yes, I will give Britain a miss if I am not riding for Lakeside next year. I enjoyed the end of last season with them and I really want to do a whole season with them in '08. I think we will have a very good team.
6..What changes, if any, are you hoping will come out of the BSPA conference this year?
A..I would like the BSPA to be able to make a consistent race night for the Elite League. It is very, very difficult logistically and physically to be ready to race on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and sometimes a combination of those in an one week.
7..Prior to Tony Rickardsson retiring from the GPs, no other Swedish rider had claimed a GP win and then you won the first GP following his announcement. Do you think the two things were connected?
A..No, I don't think Tony Rickardsson retiring had anything to do with me winning my first GP. I think I was just too young and not quite ready before that.
8..You were quoted as saying you'd stay with Bydgoszcz if they remained in the Ekstraliga, but if, as looks likely, they're relegated, where would you like to ride in Poland?
A..Even though I said I will stay with Bydgoszcz as long as they are Ekstraliga, I will stay with them now they are relegated, too. I am the captain and they are my team. I want to be there to help get Bydgoszcz back into Ekstraliga.