Post by schumi on Sept 23, 2009 13:57:53 GMT
Have to say, I really think it'll do him some good. Concentrate on the British league for a year, and see what comes after that.
From speedwaygp.com
British racer Scott Nicholls says he would be keen to ride in the World Championship again, but believes sitting out the 2010 series will revitalise his career.
The Ipswich rider has endured a nightmare year and is currently 15th in the standings with 35 points from nine rounds.
Nicholls knows he cannot qualify for next year’s championship and having accepted his fate, he has already started preparations for 2010.
The 31-year-old is determined to enjoy a successful season domestically and admits he may enter the Grand Prix qualification rounds.
But above all, Nicholls is keen to rediscover his love for the sport, which has waned at times throughout a trying year.
He told the Ipswich Evening Star: “Right now I don't want to be involved in the Grand Prix next year. I’m trying things now with a view to next season, but obviously this isn't going to involve being in the GP.
“Given what has happened to me, that won't be a bad thing. A year away from it will do me good.
“The main thing now is to get back to enjoying my racing so I can look forward to meetings. I've got to regroup and focus on making next year a good one for me.
“Whether that means entering the GP qualification system remains to be seen. But I hope to be back in the Grand Prix series one day. Don't write me off yet.”
Nicholls opted to sit out of the British Elite League during the winter, but returned to parent club Coventry in May in a bid to find his form.
He spent a month at Brandon covering for the injured Oliver Allen, before switching to home town side Ipswich.
The Wroclaw rider has rarely been out of double figures for the Witches, who are keen to retain his services for next season.
Nicholls is certain he will race in his home country again next term and admits he has enjoyed riding for his local team.
He added: “I'm sure I'll be racing in England in 2010 and I'm looking forward to that. But it's too early to say where.
“It's been good to be riding locally and I'm enjoying life at Ipswich where I can spend more time with Sophie and our daughter Maya.”
From speedwaygp.com
British racer Scott Nicholls says he would be keen to ride in the World Championship again, but believes sitting out the 2010 series will revitalise his career.
The Ipswich rider has endured a nightmare year and is currently 15th in the standings with 35 points from nine rounds.
Nicholls knows he cannot qualify for next year’s championship and having accepted his fate, he has already started preparations for 2010.
The 31-year-old is determined to enjoy a successful season domestically and admits he may enter the Grand Prix qualification rounds.
But above all, Nicholls is keen to rediscover his love for the sport, which has waned at times throughout a trying year.
He told the Ipswich Evening Star: “Right now I don't want to be involved in the Grand Prix next year. I’m trying things now with a view to next season, but obviously this isn't going to involve being in the GP.
“Given what has happened to me, that won't be a bad thing. A year away from it will do me good.
“The main thing now is to get back to enjoying my racing so I can look forward to meetings. I've got to regroup and focus on making next year a good one for me.
“Whether that means entering the GP qualification system remains to be seen. But I hope to be back in the Grand Prix series one day. Don't write me off yet.”
Nicholls opted to sit out of the British Elite League during the winter, but returned to parent club Coventry in May in a bid to find his form.
He spent a month at Brandon covering for the injured Oliver Allen, before switching to home town side Ipswich.
The Wroclaw rider has rarely been out of double figures for the Witches, who are keen to retain his services for next season.
Nicholls is certain he will race in his home country again next term and admits he has enjoyed riding for his local team.
He added: “I'm sure I'll be racing in England in 2010 and I'm looking forward to that. But it's too early to say where.
“It's been good to be riding locally and I'm enjoying life at Ipswich where I can spend more time with Sophie and our daughter Maya.”