Rider Profiles




 

 

 


Below are profiles of some riders to watch in the game......

Jan Kirsten (22) Denmark
Jan lost his world title last season but remains the best in the world to many people. Has been brilliant and continues to be the kind of rider every team fears home or away, can only be a matter of time before the main Dane is back at the top.
Lee Jarman (24) England
Lee has become one of the best English riders around, and lifted the British title this season. At Houston he is under the careful guidance of George Seymour where he will hope to become the first English rider to lift the world crown.
Ian Harding (22) England
Ian made his debut in the world final last season and has led Titirangi from division 3 to the Superleague. At 22 he is now on the world stage and regularly top scores for his side in the hardest league in world speedway. Ian has a huge future and you would not be far wrong to bet he will lift the world title before his mid twenties.
Daniel Capirossi (22) Italy
Another youngster that has the world at his feet. If only Danny could gate then he may be even better than his former team-mate Jan Kirsten. However the crowd love him as he is capable of passing anything that moves on a speedway bike, fantastic balance and full of courage he will go far, but as for getting that world crown he wants so much, it will have to be a very grippy track.
Jamie Jackson (21) England
Jamie seemed to have the world at his feet after being picked by Houston. The youngster was superb and led them to division one glory, however after a terrible crash at the end of that winning season it has taken him a full year to recover. This season will continue to be a big one for the youngster as he tries to rebuild one of the most promising careers in speedway.
Piotr Polneczyck (26) Poland
Piotr is a rider that on his day can beat the best. His problem is though that for every good day he has an average one as well. He will need to move on from the level he is right now to be in the top heat leader bracket, he is however capable of this and perhaps it is just a question of time for him. He could benefit from a true number one to help him in this quest.
Markus Elts (25) Germany
Markus made the move to Peterborough last season and it has paid off for him, now one of the top riders in the Superleague he will be looking to move on again this season in both league and world championship.
Marcus Gustafsson (23) Sweden
Marcus has found life harder in the last 12 months and maybe needs a new challenge. His ability has never been in doubt but he seems to lack that edge that all the great riders have. He has got time on his side to address the problem, whether he can do this is another matter and no doubt his progress will be monitored by a few teams in the next couple of years.
Leigh Langley (22) New Zealand
Leigh has overcome his injury well but still seems to lack the killer edge he once had, however still one of the very best on his day and can never be written off. If he ever does get back his edge he will be world champion for sure one day.
Cane Richardson (24) Australia
Cane has found life hard over the last 12 months but the talent is clear for all to see. Surely will bounce back and return to the dizzy heights he has achieved in the past, still young and he is a rider any team would want.
Eoin Williamson (25) Scotland
Eoin has dropped down with Canvey this season and this has made him one of the best riders in the lower scale of the league, perhaps should be in the Superleague and any club would do well to offer this flying Scot another chance.
Lee Peron (25) Australia
Lee is back in Superleague again and must be one of the most difficult riders to beat. Peron is a hard but fair rider and gives as much as he takes on track, a true professional and a credit to Tipton.
Dino Mazzerati (24) Italy
Mazz as he is known is still the hardest rider in speedway today, would run over his own grandmother to win a race if he had to and will do anything to make sure he continues to do that. He has had a difficult start to the season which only makes him ride harder, watch out Mazz is about !
Billy Hicks (33) USA
Billy Hicks has proven he has plenty of talent still after winning the American final again. Now at Bradford the elder statesman is still every bit good enough to ride at the top level, write him off at your peril.
Alex Bones (21) England
Alex is a rider that could have a big future, perhaps made the step up to Superleague a little early but is starting to adapt and can only get better. The next season or two will be crucial for Alex as he tries to make his way from up and coming talent to a true Superleague star.
Craig Kimble (28) England
Craig is one of the hardest racing speedway riders in the world and the word defeat is not one that is spoken in his presence.  Will gladly take on any rider anywhere just for the hell of it. Has been give the nickname Killer by the fans for his dives under riders in his efforts to pass the opposition. Many of which he makes, however he has been known to also take the rider with him at times !
Josh Oxley (23) USA
Josh is a solid rider who wins most of his races from the gate. Has a talent for letting the clutch go before anyone while still not hitting the tapes. However the downside of that is when his gating lets him down he has little in the locker to get past the rider in front. However that may come in time and Josh is always willing to listen to advice from his fellow riders.
Lincoln Blair (22) USA
Lincoln is the younger brother of Lyndon Blair who served British speedway so well. Lincoln joined Southend where he has become a true fans favourite with his superb passing from the back. Still young enough to push for a world title and is getting better every season.
Richard Webb (24) England
Richard is  a true product of Division 3. Now with Lichfield he has a huge future and is a fully fledged England international. At just 24 he has plenty of time on his side and expect to see him progressing all the way to Superleague shortly.
Julian Steele (18) Scotland
Julian Steele is Scotland's number one rider. Having just finished second in the British final he will be looking to go much further in the world title chase this season. Still in Division 3 where many promoters have tried to tempt his club to sell, but even they must now understand he will not stay around forever and a move to Superleague must be on the cards sooner rather than later.
Tomasz Kornicki (26) Poland
Tomasz lifted the world title last season and has made a great start to his Walsall career. Tomasz is the first Polish rider to lift the crown and also the first rider to prize the title away from main Dane Jan Kirsten. Still has plenty left in the tank and we can look forward to many more Kirsten v Kornicki battles over the coming seasons.
Matt Hayes (20) England
Matt has had a meteoric rise to fame this season. The Boston youngster has taken the division by storm beating riders he has no right to ! One of the fastest riders in speedway the youngster seems to lack any fear for himself or his opponents. Only time will tell if he can go all the way, but with the right care this young birth could be just what this country has been looking for.
Magnus Karlsson (27) Sweden
Magnus has at last become an out and out heat leader in the Superleague. Now at 27 he leads Aisha's Motor well and looks to be one of the most consistent riders in the top flight.
Scott McKeen (21) England
Scott is back in Division One this season after being relegated with his club last season. At 21 he is another Brit who many hold hopes for and surely will be back in the top flight very soon to further his development.
Paolo Lorini (21) Italy
Paolo is another young Italian who looks to be making the grade, quick out of the starts and once he is in front must be one of the hardest rider to chase down.
Andrzej Karasinski (23) Poland
Andrzej Karasinski is a top line rider who most certainly should be in the Superleague. At just 23 he has huge potential to go all the way, Sheffield will do well to hold onto this brightly shining star.
Walter Norris (20) England
Walter is the new World Under 21 Champion, he has lots of ability but needs to step up to get the best out of himself. At just 20 hw has a long way to go but could be a good rider in any division.