Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2009 21:14:53 GMT
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1 L. Richardson (1 3 3 0 3) 10
2 P. Ljung (3 3 0 2* 0) 8+1
3 J. Hampel (3 3 2* 3 3) 14+1
4 T. Jonasson (0 EF 3 1) 4
5 J. Crump (3 3 3 3 2*) 14+1
6 P. Hougaard (2 1 0 3) 6
7 R. Aspegren (0 1 0 2*) 3+1
8 A. Mellgren -
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1 S. Nicholls (2 1 1* 0 1*) 5+2
2 A. Skórnicki (0 2 2 0) 4
3 A. Miedzinski (2 2 2 2 1* 1) 10+1
4 J. Screen (1* 2 1* 1 0) 5+2
5 A. Shields (T 1 1* 2 2) 6+1
6 K. Nilsson (1 0* 0) 1+1
7 T. Woffinden (3 2 0 1) 6
8 J. Andersson (0) 0
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So, Vargarna actually fought quite well against league leaders Elit Vetlanda, but their lack of top end power was always going to end in a loss. Tai Woffinden's heat victory in heat two proved to be Vargarna's only heat victory of the night, but they did a good job to stop Vetlanda from reaching 60 points by packing the minor places.
Despite the lowly four points difference after seven heats (23-19), it felt only like a matter of time before the margin were going to get bigger and all in all, it never felt really exciting.
Heat 12 was a brilliant exception as Miedzinski and Skornicki gated for a 5-1, Crump/Jonasson passed Skornicki on the opening lap, Crump then chased down Miedzinski on lap two, only for Miedzinski to regain the lead briefly, before Crump took it back and won it. Behind them Skornicki and Jonasson had a gigantic tuzzle for third, with Jonasson coming out on top for a 4-2 for Elit Vetlanda. That may have been an even better heat than heat 14 against Dackarna last week.
For Elit Vetlanda,
Richardson didn't gate well tonight, so had to pass on several occasions. Ljung blew hot and cold, but fought hard when behind. Hampel was untouchable, it's that simple. Jonasson was unlucky with that engine failure while on a paid win, but didn't let that beat him down. Crump had to work some for his maximum, and that's fun for the crowd to see. Hougaard has been better, though he wasn't bad. Aspegren deserved his chance, and delivered some points. Needs more seasoning to get going even more.
For Vargarna,
Nicholls was OK for a paid eight but lacks Grand Prix scoring power, and confidence I guess. Was gifted a paid second in his second but also suffered an engine failure while second in heat 13, so it evened out. Skornicki fought for his point and did what could be expected. Miedzinski was always in the mix, well, not perhaps against the Crump/Hampel partnership in the final heat. Screen was actually better than expected, though he faded. Shields got going in the later stages. Nilsson didn't do much, perhaps 1-1 against Aspegren is OK anyway. Woffinden started well, but faded dramatically.
Man of the match: Jaroslaw Hampel
Most exciting rider: Jason Crump