Post by schumi on Feb 19, 2010 7:19:05 GMT
Samba star Antonio Lindback is targeting a return to the Grand Prix series for 2011, but will have to do it without six-time world champion Tony Rickardsson in his corner.
The Swedish legend bought Lindback’s racing team at the start of last season in a bid to help the Brazilian-born rider get his top flight career back on track.
At the time, Rickardsson admitted this was only a temporary measure, and Lindback is determined to thrive without his hero’s involvement this term as he bids to regain the SGP spot he relinquished in 2007.
He told his Polish club Bydgoszcz’s website: “Unfortunately, I no longer run under the wings of Tony, who is still my idol. Tony is very much involved in his business, and there is no time to play in the speedway world. It’s a great shame, but I think I will cope well without him.
“I want, first of all, to gain as many points as I can for my teams in Poland and Sweden. I will try to be consistent with my form, so that I can be a strong link in the team in all competitions.
“But obviously my priority is to return to the Grand Prix because my greatest sporting dream is to claim the title of world champion.”
Lindback is currently preparing for the new campaign with Bydgoszcz and his Swedish Elitserien club Piraterna. But one headache he has faced in his pre-season work is setting up his bike to cope with the new silencers, which have been introduced by the FIM for 2010.
The Swedish international believes the new pipes could have a negative impact on the sport beyond hitting the bike’s performance.
The former Poole rider said: “I’ve had no opportunity to test them thoroughly yet, but it seems to me that this is not a good direction. Many fans say it hurts the speedway noise in the stadium and any attempt to neutralise this may be disastrous for the development of speedway.
“Besides, I believe that the new silencers may endanger the proper operation of the engines. Their lower diameter limits the extraction of the gases, which may cause engine failures.
“At one time, I tried to ride motorcycles with smaller front wheels, but my tests have not been too successful, because it affected the entire motorcycle, so I go for any changes very cautiously. They should be carefully examined first and discussed with the riders and mechanics.”
www.speedwaygp.com
Samba star?
The Swedish legend bought Lindback’s racing team at the start of last season in a bid to help the Brazilian-born rider get his top flight career back on track.
At the time, Rickardsson admitted this was only a temporary measure, and Lindback is determined to thrive without his hero’s involvement this term as he bids to regain the SGP spot he relinquished in 2007.
He told his Polish club Bydgoszcz’s website: “Unfortunately, I no longer run under the wings of Tony, who is still my idol. Tony is very much involved in his business, and there is no time to play in the speedway world. It’s a great shame, but I think I will cope well without him.
“I want, first of all, to gain as many points as I can for my teams in Poland and Sweden. I will try to be consistent with my form, so that I can be a strong link in the team in all competitions.
“But obviously my priority is to return to the Grand Prix because my greatest sporting dream is to claim the title of world champion.”
Lindback is currently preparing for the new campaign with Bydgoszcz and his Swedish Elitserien club Piraterna. But one headache he has faced in his pre-season work is setting up his bike to cope with the new silencers, which have been introduced by the FIM for 2010.
The Swedish international believes the new pipes could have a negative impact on the sport beyond hitting the bike’s performance.
The former Poole rider said: “I’ve had no opportunity to test them thoroughly yet, but it seems to me that this is not a good direction. Many fans say it hurts the speedway noise in the stadium and any attempt to neutralise this may be disastrous for the development of speedway.
“Besides, I believe that the new silencers may endanger the proper operation of the engines. Their lower diameter limits the extraction of the gases, which may cause engine failures.
“At one time, I tried to ride motorcycles with smaller front wheels, but my tests have not been too successful, because it affected the entire motorcycle, so I go for any changes very cautiously. They should be carefully examined first and discussed with the riders and mechanics.”
www.speedwaygp.com
Samba star?
