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JeffS77 · 12-09-2012, 07:05 PM

MotoMike · 12-18-2012, 10:54 AM

Just got my tickets, can't wait! I haven't been to a speedway race in probably 30 years.

villageidiot · 12-24-2012, 04:02 PM

finally got my tickets saturday, this is going to be GOOD

r77toy · 12-24-2012, 04:57 PM

Practice is Friday nite, planning to slip in, weather permitting.
Tommasz Gollob will be at Berdoo Wednesday getting some laps in.

villageidiot · 12-24-2012, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r77toy

Practice is Friday nite, planning to slip in, weather permitting.
Tommasz Gollob will be at Berdoo Wednesday getting some laps in.

im gunna have to check out the practice. never had practice at ANY speedway race before, well, except at MAELY'S ranch in corona, damn i miss that place, and ken.

BOOTLACE · 12-25-2012, 09:00 PM

In case you may be wondering where Jason Crump is, he's probably getting some practice in for

THIS; http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewsArchive...ss_Classic.htm

Should be a hoot! These guys are all Racers, thru and thru, so they wont be hanging around...

villageidiot · 12-26-2012, 06:35 AM

It's my understanding that crump is in aus. Awaiting a collarbone surgery which is why he retired from speedway racing at the end of this season.

I've seen crump ride, at auburn for USA vs the world sometime about 2007/8.

Was like fluid motion on 2 wheels

JeffS77 · 12-28-2012, 12:50 PM

Tomorrow night

http://www.racerxonline.com/2012/12/...tional-preview

r77toy · 12-28-2012, 05:38 PM

Steve Gresham is coming down to pit for Hans Andersen, Doug Nicol is helping Edward Kennett.

villageidiot · 12-28-2012, 07:35 PM

i didnt get a chance to make it to the track today to check out the practice, or the happenings. i'll be there early tomorrow. excited like a kid in a candy store.

especially excited becaue my europe trip was cancelled for 2013, and this is as close as it gets to a real GP.

r77toy · 12-29-2012, 07:43 AM

Heat 4 looks cool, Maciej Janowski 2011 World under 21 Champ on the pole, up against Gino Manzares, US under 21 Champ coming out of the 4th gate.

villageidiot · 12-29-2012, 08:43 AM

American icon Greg Hancock is tipping SGP rival Tomasz Gollob to make himself at home on the tight, 200-metre City of Industry track in the Monster Energy World Speedway Invitational tonight.
The star-studded event, which gets underway at 7.30pm local time (3.30am UK time), is arguably the biggest meeting staged in California since the World Team Cup Final took place at Long Beach in 1988.

Hancock and 1996 world champion Billy Hamill face a fierce fight for supremacy in their own back yard as SGP stars Gollob, Antonio Lindback and Freddie Lindgren line-up against them.

Seven-time British champion Scott Nicholls, two-time FIM Speedway World Cup winner Hans Andersen, 2011 World Under-21 champion Maciej Janowski, Team GB rider Edward Kennett and American international Ricky Wells also take to the track near Los Angeles.

Gollob’s appearance in the meeting has raised many eyebrows, given that he has built his reputation on tracks well over 300-metres long in Poland.

But Hancock has raced against the Torun star his entire career and knows the Bydgoszcz-born legend has the class to adapt to a much tighter circuit in the States.
"Tomasz is probably going to shock a lot of you. He’s quite capable. The first two laps are going to be quite interesting, but he’s a talent on a motorcycle."

- Greg Hancock

He said: “Tomasz is probably going to shock a lot of you. He’s quite capable. The first two laps are going to be quite interesting, but he’s a talent on a motorcycle.

“You’ve got guys who are a little more extravagant like Lindback. You’ve got Freddie coming too, who is a bit tidier. Scott knows his way around tracks like this. He’ll be one of the toughest competitors I think.
“There is so much excitement. The fans have seen these guys on TV and what they do. So this is going to be a blast for everyone.”

Despite all the hype surrounding the meeting, there are no World Championship points at stake tonight.
But Hancock is determined to flex his muscles in front of a home crowd, expecting him to kick some ass.
“For sure,” Hancock smiled. “I expect myself to kick some ass too. I race against these guys all year long. I’m going there to have fun, but I want the upper hand at the end of the night.”

MONSTER ENERGY WORLD SPEEDWAY INVITATIONAL DRAW: 1 Bryan Yarrow, 2 Charlie Venegas, 3 Billy Janniro, 4 Billy Hamill, 5 Freddie Lindgren, 6 Ricky Wells, 7 Jimmy Fishback, 8 Hans Andersen, 9 Scott Nicholls, 10 Antonio Lindback, 11 Edward Kennett, 12 Greg Hancock, 13 Gino Manzares, 14 Tyson Burmeister, 15 Maciej Janowski, 16 Tomasz Gollob, R1 Austin Novratil, R2 Rocco Scopellite.

(stolen from speedwaygp.com )

r77toy · 12-29-2012, 09:14 AM

Tomasz Gollob's in heat 4 as well.

villageidiot · 12-29-2012, 11:42 AM

every time the gate goes up, its going to be good.

r77toy · 12-29-2012, 11:43 AM

If you're worried about the weather, Industry Hills is at a horse show arena with a roof over the seats and track.
The humidity is going to make the track quick.

12-09-2012, 07:05 PM	#16
JeffS77 cheap bastard Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Riverside , CA Oddometer: 2,998	__________________ A n00b Races Hell on Wheels Vintage Scrambles A n00b Races Elsinore Grand Prix For a Cause A n00b Goes Flat Track Racing

12-18-2012, 10:54 AM	#17
MotoMike Washed Up Desert Racer Joined: Sep 2004 Location: The Black Palm Springs Oddometer: 4,651	Just got my tickets, can't wait! I haven't been to a speedway race in probably 30 years. __________________ Lost Coyotes MC

12-25-2012, 09:00 PM	#21
BOOTLACE Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Methane Central..(Sth Gippsland) Oddometer: 2,774	In case you may be wondering where Jason Crump is, he's probably getting some practice in for THIS; http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewsArchive...ss_Classic.htm Should be a hoot! These guys are all Racers, thru and thru, so they wont be hanging around... __________________ bootlace

12-28-2012, 12:50 PM	#23
JeffS77 cheap bastard Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Riverside , CA Oddometer: 2,998	Tomorrow night http://www.racerxonline.com/2012/12/...tional-preview __________________ A n00b Races Hell on Wheels Vintage Scrambles A n00b Races Elsinore Grand Prix For a Cause A n00b Goes Flat Track Racing

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12-24-2012, 04:02 PM	#18
villageidiot ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Oddometer: 743	finally got my tickets saturday, this is going to be GOOD

12-24-2012, 04:57 PM	#19
r77toy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Oddometer: 336	Practice is Friday nite, planning to slip in, weather permitting. Tommasz Gollob will be at Berdoo Wednesday getting some laps in.

12-26-2012, 06:35 AM	#22
villageidiot ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Oddometer: 743	It's my understanding that crump is in aus. Awaiting a collarbone surgery which is why he retired from speedway racing at the end of this season. I've seen crump ride, at auburn for USA vs the world sometime about 2007/8. Was like fluid motion on 2 wheels

12-28-2012, 05:38 PM	#24
r77toy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Oddometer: 336	Steve Gresham is coming down to pit for Hans Andersen, Doug Nicol is helping Edward Kennett.

12-28-2012, 07:35 PM	#25
villageidiot ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Oddometer: 743	i didnt get a chance to make it to the track today to check out the practice, or the happenings. i'll be there early tomorrow. excited like a kid in a candy store. especially excited becaue my europe trip was cancelled for 2013, and this is as close as it gets to a real GP.

12-29-2012, 07:43 AM	#26
r77toy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Oddometer: 336	Heat 4 looks cool, Maciej Janowski 2011 World under 21 Champ on the pole, up against Gino Manzares, US under 21 Champ coming out of the 4th gate.

12-29-2012, 08:43 AM	#27
villageidiot ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Oddometer: 743	American icon Greg Hancock is tipping SGP rival Tomasz Gollob to make himself at home on the tight, 200-metre City of Industry track in the Monster Energy World Speedway Invitational tonight. The star-studded event, which gets underway at 7.30pm local time (3.30am UK time), is arguably the biggest meeting staged in California since the World Team Cup Final took place at Long Beach in 1988. Hancock and 1996 world champion Billy Hamill face a fierce fight for supremacy in their own back yard as SGP stars Gollob, Antonio Lindback and Freddie Lindgren line-up against them. Seven-time British champion Scott Nicholls, two-time FIM Speedway World Cup winner Hans Andersen, 2011 World Under-21 champion Maciej Janowski, Team GB rider Edward Kennett and American international Ricky Wells also take to the track near Los Angeles. Gollob’s appearance in the meeting has raised many eyebrows, given that he has built his reputation on tracks well over 300-metres long in Poland. But Hancock has raced against the Torun star his entire career and knows the Bydgoszcz-born legend has the class to adapt to a much tighter circuit in the States. "Tomasz is probably going to shock a lot of you. He’s quite capable. The first two laps are going to be quite interesting, but he’s a talent on a motorcycle." - Greg Hancock He said: “Tomasz is probably going to shock a lot of you. He’s quite capable. The first two laps are going to be quite interesting, but he’s a talent on a motorcycle. “You’ve got guys who are a little more extravagant like Lindback. You’ve got Freddie coming too, who is a bit tidier. Scott knows his way around tracks like this. He’ll be one of the toughest competitors I think. “There is so much excitement. The fans have seen these guys on TV and what they do. So this is going to be a blast for everyone.” Despite all the hype surrounding the meeting, there are no World Championship points at stake tonight. But Hancock is determined to flex his muscles in front of a home crowd, expecting him to kick some ass. “For sure,” Hancock smiled. “I expect myself to kick some ass too. I race against these guys all year long. I’m going there to have fun, but I want the upper hand at the end of the night.” MONSTER ENERGY WORLD SPEEDWAY INVITATIONAL DRAW: 1 Bryan Yarrow, 2 Charlie Venegas, 3 Billy Janniro, 4 Billy Hamill, 5 Freddie Lindgren, 6 Ricky Wells, 7 Jimmy Fishback, 8 Hans Andersen, 9 Scott Nicholls, 10 Antonio Lindback, 11 Edward Kennett, 12 Greg Hancock, 13 Gino Manzares, 14 Tyson Burmeister, 15 Maciej Janowski, 16 Tomasz Gollob, R1 Austin Novratil, R2 Rocco Scopellite. (stolen from speedwaygp.com )

12-29-2012, 09:14 AM	#28
r77toy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Oddometer: 336	Tomasz Gollob's in heat 4 as well.

12-29-2012, 11:42 AM	#29
villageidiot ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Oddometer: 743	every time the gate goes up, its going to be good.

12-29-2012, 11:43 AM	#30
r77toy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Oddometer: 336	If you're worried about the weather, Industry Hills is at a horse show arena with a roof over the seats and track. The humidity is going to make the track quick.