NGK sponsored speedway star set to take title

October 10, 2016
NGK sponsored speedway star set to take title Greg Hancock (left) is just three points from becoming World Speedway champion for the fourth time following the accident involving Jason Doyle (centre) and Chris Harris (right). Photo: courtesy of Speedway GP
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NGK-sponsored Speedway star Greg Hancock is on the verge of winning his fourth Word title after a crash ended rival and fellow NGK stablemate Jason Doyle’s title challenge.


Doyle has confirmed he won’t race in the season’s final Grand Prix in Australia following a crash at the Polish SGP which saw him suffer a punctured left lung, a badly traumatised right lung, dislocated left shoulder and shattered right elbow.

The 31-year-old Australian went into the Torun SGP with a five-point lead at the top of the World Championship, but he crashed out in his first ride. His absence allowed Hancock to establish an 11-point lead in the standings. This means the American is now just three points, or a race win, away from guaranteeing his fourth World title, with third-placed defending champion Britain’s Tai Woffinden on 115.

Doyle said: “I would like to let everyone know first-hand from me that sadly I have to withdraw from the Melbourne GP. I am unable to fly due to my lungs and have to wait for surgery on my elbow once my lungs are healed. I would like to again thank everyone for their kind messages. I have got time to read them all! I will concentrate on my health and recovery to be ready for 2017.”

NGK Spark Plugs Marketing Manager Mark Hallam said, “It is a great shame that Jason’s fantastic season has been curtailed in such a manner and we wish him a speedy recovery. The stage is obviously now set for Greg to secure his fourth World title which would be an amazing achievement.”

The final SGP of the season will be held at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium on Saturday, October 22.
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