Post by speedway_history on Jan 17, 2009 20:07:47 GMT 1
1..It’s been a fantastic season for you. How does it feel to be world champion again?
It feels great. When I won the title in Slovenia I was very reliefed, all the hard work had paid off. But when I am thinking about it now, it is actually the trip towards the title that makes me happy, more than the final heat.
2..What’s the secret of your success?
Hard work and good organisation are the main factors. When the season begins in March you have to be in the same shape as when it ends in October. In that period i only have to concentrate on being a speedwayrider and keep my form in good condition. The people around me takes care of all the other stuff like sponsors, planning and everything regarding my business.
3..The media have made a big thing out of your rivalry with Hans Andersen. Would you say any of it is accurate, or is it all in good fun?
The media loves this kind of rivalry. It is just like Erik Gundersen and Hans Nielsen back in times. But I am not sure I will send him a christmas card this year
4..Who do you consider to be your main rival in the GPs next year?
I think all 15 riders can win a single GP. But in regards of consistancy, you have to look at the more expierenced riders like Jason, Leigh, Greg, Gollob and riders like Hans and Andreas will also be up there.
5..What do you think of the British asset system?
In a way I think it's ok, if the club who makes a contract with you in the first year. They have to invest a lot of money into your speedway education, and it's only fair they get some money later if they have doen a good job.
6..There are a lot of youngsters coming into the sport, but the Danes seem to be ahead of the rest. What do you think the reason is for this?
In Denmark you can start on 50 cc when you are 4 years old and then later you go to 80 cc. In that way the young kids are learning the technique in the early years, and when they are 15 - 16 years they can go on 500 cc with a very good speedway education.
7..Is there anyone you have your eye on for the future?
There are so many good riders in Denmark, that I can not pick just one.
8..You’re due a testimonial. Would you still like to see that at Eastbourne?
With the new point limit in England I doubt that I will be riding in England next year.
9..There are rumours that Kings Lynn may be joining the elite league. Would you consider returning there ever?
See above.
10..You’ve had a few big accidents this year, but the last one, whilst riding for Rzeszow, must have knocked the stuffing out of you. How do you feel now, physically?
It' s actually first now I am really fit after the big crashes this year. I have just started up working on my physically form now, so I can be 100% fit when season starts in March.
11..You’ve changed teams in both Sweden and Poland. What was the decisive factor in those decisions?
I had many good offers from clubs in Sweden and Poland. The decisive factors have been logistics, club feeling and of course the economy.
12..You’ve done a few meetings in Russia; how does that compare to other countries? Are the tracks really as dusty as they look?!
The tracks are very similar to the tracks in Poland. I have only good things to say about Russian speedway. I hope I will go there more in 2008.
13..Would you like to see a single race night in Britain, and do you think that would encourage more riders to stay?
YES. That would be very crucial if the Elite League will continue to have the best riders in the world.
14..And finally, following on from that, the question everyone wants to know – will you be riding in the British league next year?
I would love to ride in Britain next year, but at the moment it does not look like it. Eastbourne can not fit me into the team with the new point limit.
It feels great. When I won the title in Slovenia I was very reliefed, all the hard work had paid off. But when I am thinking about it now, it is actually the trip towards the title that makes me happy, more than the final heat.
2..What’s the secret of your success?
Hard work and good organisation are the main factors. When the season begins in March you have to be in the same shape as when it ends in October. In that period i only have to concentrate on being a speedwayrider and keep my form in good condition. The people around me takes care of all the other stuff like sponsors, planning and everything regarding my business.
3..The media have made a big thing out of your rivalry with Hans Andersen. Would you say any of it is accurate, or is it all in good fun?
The media loves this kind of rivalry. It is just like Erik Gundersen and Hans Nielsen back in times. But I am not sure I will send him a christmas card this year
4..Who do you consider to be your main rival in the GPs next year?
I think all 15 riders can win a single GP. But in regards of consistancy, you have to look at the more expierenced riders like Jason, Leigh, Greg, Gollob and riders like Hans and Andreas will also be up there.
5..What do you think of the British asset system?
In a way I think it's ok, if the club who makes a contract with you in the first year. They have to invest a lot of money into your speedway education, and it's only fair they get some money later if they have doen a good job.
6..There are a lot of youngsters coming into the sport, but the Danes seem to be ahead of the rest. What do you think the reason is for this?
In Denmark you can start on 50 cc when you are 4 years old and then later you go to 80 cc. In that way the young kids are learning the technique in the early years, and when they are 15 - 16 years they can go on 500 cc with a very good speedway education.
7..Is there anyone you have your eye on for the future?
There are so many good riders in Denmark, that I can not pick just one.
8..You’re due a testimonial. Would you still like to see that at Eastbourne?
With the new point limit in England I doubt that I will be riding in England next year.
9..There are rumours that Kings Lynn may be joining the elite league. Would you consider returning there ever?
See above.
10..You’ve had a few big accidents this year, but the last one, whilst riding for Rzeszow, must have knocked the stuffing out of you. How do you feel now, physically?
It' s actually first now I am really fit after the big crashes this year. I have just started up working on my physically form now, so I can be 100% fit when season starts in March.
11..You’ve changed teams in both Sweden and Poland. What was the decisive factor in those decisions?
I had many good offers from clubs in Sweden and Poland. The decisive factors have been logistics, club feeling and of course the economy.
12..You’ve done a few meetings in Russia; how does that compare to other countries? Are the tracks really as dusty as they look?!
The tracks are very similar to the tracks in Poland. I have only good things to say about Russian speedway. I hope I will go there more in 2008.
13..Would you like to see a single race night in Britain, and do you think that would encourage more riders to stay?
YES. That would be very crucial if the Elite League will continue to have the best riders in the world.
14..And finally, following on from that, the question everyone wants to know – will you be riding in the British league next year?
I would love to ride in Britain next year, but at the moment it does not look like it. Eastbourne can not fit me into the team with the new point limit.