Stancl
Shines
Posted 14/07/05
It was a good evening's work for George
Stancl as he recorded a score of 8 points from four rides as Ipswich
won at Oxford.
He certainly did not look at all out of his depth at the
higher level and certainly seemed to surprise the Sky commentators.
The following comments are made from watching television
coverage.
In his first heat, the start looked unsatisfactory with McGowan
looking as though he jumped the start but the referee allowed it to
go. George took to the front and it looked as if he would record a
win until the final bend when McGowan came sweeping round the outside
of him to snatch the victory.
George's second ride was superb. Second out of the gate to
Billy Hamill, he went round the outside of the American as if he was
not there coming out of the second bend and went on to record a well
deserved victory.
Heat 10 saw George off the unfavourable inside gate and a
relatively uncompetitive and processional heat saw him come in third.
His final outing was in heat 14 from gate two and he executed
an excellent blocking first corner to get the better of Oxfords Henka
Gustafsson. Unfortunately Andersen had more grip around the outside
and took the lead and the race comfortably but George did not look
in any danger of losing second place.
An excellent display from George and a television interview
after his second race as a bonus! In his interview George commented
that he was 'only Premier League class', he was certainly well worth
his place riding Elite League tonight.
Well done George.
