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Post by schumi on Aug 31, 2009 17:25:08 GMT
www.sportowefakty.pl/zuzel/2009/08/31/gesiarz-dla-sportowefaktypl-cykl-grand-prix-przestaje-juz-na/Rune has said in an interview that even if he makes it into next year's series, he may not participate. His manager says: "It is not a profitable thing. The costs of preparing for competitions are much greater than the income. It is not worth breaking bones. For example, a trip to England for the Grand Prix, including the cost of the hotel and preparation for the competition is almost 10 thousand zlotys. We came to the conclusion that it's not worth it. We want to focus next year on the Polish, Swedish and Danish leagues."
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2009 20:59:12 GMT
And in my opinion, Holta may not be the only one contemplating this.......the only people to make any money out of the GP's are the organisers, and that's just not sustainable.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2009 21:59:45 GMT
the only people to make any money out of the GP's are the organisers, and that's just not sustainable. Not even sure they make that much. Maybe the GP bubble is finally about to burst, with fans widely considering it to be a borefest, and riders now realising they're riding for someone else's benefit. |
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Post by admin on Aug 31, 2009 22:41:38 GMT
I really don't think BSI Speedway really want Holta around, so they probably won't lose too much sleep over it. It'll take a bigger fish than Holta to cause more than a ripple in the pond.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2009 23:25:49 GMT
I'm pretty sure the organisers would be delighted to get rid of Rune and get in a proper contender from Poland, like Hampel.
The SGP doesn't directly give good income in the way of prize money, but honestly, that's no different to most major motorsport series.
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Post by schumi on Sept 1, 2009 5:51:33 GMT
Maybe the GP bubble is finally about to burst, with fans widely considering it to be a borefest, and riders now realising they're riding for someone else's benefit. If I had a pound for every time you'd said that.  But it's not just about the money - wasn't it Chris Harris who said last year it wasn't viable, and he might not ride in 2009? All the time there is the prestige of the world championship at stake, it's an attractive prospect to many. Personally I still love the GPs - my favourite part of the season by far, but that's probably because I don't have a "home" team to support, and it's the only time I get to see Nicki P now. IMG is expanding, the series will hopefully follow suit (although I'm not sure about the proposed venues - I think they'll have to offer incentives to get riders to travel as far as they hope), and the riders will continue to want to fight for the title. So maybe Holta will quit, but there's Hampel, Zagar, Holder, etc, waiting in the wings to take his spot. The one thing I do understand is those who talk about the same riders being on display - but perhaps that's because I know every time Emil and Nicki are in the same race it'll end in tears. But every sport has to have a pantomime villain - much as I dislike the nutcase, I recognise his entertainment value. As I've said before, he's very much like Nicki was earlier in his career. Anyway, I digress... Perhaps, if there was a way of shaking it up so that different riders had a chance of winning (like a qualification system) it would become more financially attractive to the riders. But all the time there is a world championship at stake, that's not something they need to think about. Riders (with one or two exceptions) always seem to up their game when it comes to the title - a testament not only to how they view the ultimate prize, but the honour that being a GP winner brings. All the time that is on offer there will be enough riders who want to take part. As a side note, Holta's mananger also cites track preparation through the series as the other issue for his consideration - but with Olsen leaving that may no longer be a factor. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2009 7:48:21 GMT
IMG is expanding, the series will hopefully follow suit (although I'm not sure about the proposed venues - I think they'll have to offer incentives to get riders to travel as far as they hope) At the risk of repeating myself, I think there's only so many times you can stage an individual meeting with the same 16 riders, and not expect it to get tedious. Although F1 is staged 18 times per season with more or less the same 20 drivers (although unlike the SGP, underperforming drivers are dropped - Global Superstars take note  ), the different tracks and grid positions for each race create a bit of variety. By contrast, there's only so much variety in 4 rider, 4 lap races on 300-400 metre tracks, unless you have some sort of tactical element. The SGP would benefit from less rounds rather than more, although it would be nice if a couple of rounds could be staged outside Europe. IMG is expanding, the series will hopefully follow suit (although I'm not sure about the proposed venues - I think they'll have to offer incentives to get riders to travel as far as they hope) The issue though, isn't just providing incentives to the riders to travel elsewhere, but to find someone willing to assume the costs of staging the GPs. Riders won't ride for peanuts forever though, world championship tag on the competition or not. Just as happened in other sports, there will eventually be a reckoning if the SGP starts becoming more of a full-time thing. Of course, that also depends on whether anyone will still be watching it. I have to confess to not having watched a single GP this season, but I note even former diehard advocates are starting to complain this season. |
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Post by schumi on Sept 1, 2009 8:17:21 GMT
Where did you pluck that second quote from, Wibbs? Pretty sure it's not one of mine.  As to your last point, I notice the BSPA have said this week that hits on the GP website are at an all time high. Would be interesting to know the viewing figures for the GPs. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2009 10:35:35 GMT
the only people to make any money out of the GP's are the organisers, and that's just not sustainable. IMG make money by dumping all their bills on the poor mugs who promote each GP, the GPs will be tested when the likes of Gollob, Crump and Pedersen retire, will the next generation be as interested in it? Hempel isnt anyway close to being as marketable as Gollob. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2009 11:25:26 GMT
Where did you pluck that second quote from, Wibbs? Pretty sure it's not one of mine. Oops, that was my comment that somehow got attributed to you... I've edited to reflect what I originally meant to post. |
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Post by schumi on Oct 17, 2009 22:24:46 GMT
Holta has made the top 8, and instead of dropping out, he's said he needs more time to think about his decision. Should he decide not to take his place it's likely to go to Freddie Lindgren.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2009 7:59:23 GMT
Holta has made the top 8, and instead of dropping out, he's said he needs more time to think about his decision. Should he decide not to take his place it's likely to go to Freddie Lindgren. stevebrum is on the phone as I post as he tries to convince Holta to quit to let in not so fast Freddie. |
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Post by schumi on Oct 20, 2009 5:58:54 GMT
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Post by schumi on Nov 27, 2009 11:10:22 GMT
Sportowefakty are reporting Rune has decided he WILL take his place in the GPs.
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), the different tracks and grid positions for each race create a bit of variety. By contrast, there's only so much variety in 4 rider, 4 lap races on 300-400 metre tracks, unless you have some sort of tactical element.