Robert Ksiezak Racing

Glasgow Tigers & Australia Speedway Rider

24th May 2007

Sheffield vs Glasgow: Feeling a bit better, Robert scores 3+3 at Sheffield. After beating Andre Compton in heat 3 to take third place he then ran last in heat 7 behind Cockle. This was followed by a third place ahead of Birkinshaw in heat 10 and another third in Heat 14 (three riders only). Robert was then selected for heat 15 where he ran last.

20th May 2007

Glasgow vs Mildenhall: Robert scores 3, from a win in Heat 14, in a meeting where he runs two last places before being replaced in heat 9 by David McAllan. According to live updates he seems to be having bike problems (from easytiger).

22nd May 2007

From the Daily Record: “Glasgow Tigers star Robert Ksiezak hopes to shake off a virus in time for tomorrow’s Premier Trophy semi-final first leg at in-form King’s Lynn.”

23rd May 2007

Kings Lynn vs Glasgow. Robert fails to score in the first leg of the Premier Trophy Semi-Final. Press reports prior to the meeting suggest he has been suffering with another virus.

17th May 2007

From The Sun: “ ROBERT KSIEZAK has landed a nightmare trek to Latvia for speedway’s World Under-21 semi-final. The Glasgow ace who had hoped for a tie in Denmark, will miss TWO Tigers meetings after drawing a gruelling trip to the Baltic country next month. But he said: “I’m just delighted to be there at all.”

15th May 2007

The draw for the semi-finals of the U21s has been announced. Robert will be racing at Daugavpils on the 17th June. From the Tigers press release it is also confirmed that Robert will be representing Australia in the World U21s Team Championship “…The down side to Robert’s quailification is that he will miss out on two vital fixtures, against Berwick at Shielfield Park and Somerset at home on the 17th. Another honour for Robert is that he is called up for the Australian Under 21 side for the World Team Cup in Poland, again though he will miss a vital home fixture - against Kings Lynn in the semi final of the Premier Trophy. The only positive is that it is likely that he will have dropped to reserve for the meeting and therefore a guest would be available.” (from glasgowspeedway).

May 2007 Round up

4th May: Robert scored 8+1 in a meeting where he recorded two heat wins and two third places. Apparently he is feeling better on the bike now and feels he is starting to score as well as he feels.

6th May: Robert scores 7+1 and earns himself a place in heat 15. In heat 3 Robert gated well to lead into the first bend. Parker passed him and they maintained position to take the 5-1. In the second running of heat 5, with Parker excluded, Robert managed to hold onto second behind Zetterstrom. In heat 9 Robert again gated well but was passed by Hawkins on bend 2 and took 3rd. In heat 14 Robert missed the gate but managed to pass Frampton to take second. In heat 15 Robert fell on lap 3 (from glasgowspeedway).

12th May: World U21 Qualifier at Rye House: Robert managed to put in his best ever performance at Rye House to qualify for the semi-finals in three weeks. Recording a heat win, two seconds and two thirds to score 9 overall and finish 7th. The draw for the semi-finals should be made soon.

13th May: Premier League Fours: Robert was due to ride at this meeting at Peterborough but it was rained off.

 

14th May: From The Sun: “ GLASGOW rider Robert Ksiezak is hoing to rain supreme in Denmark after a crash course at Rye House. The Tigers ace and Edinburgh’s William Lawson netted last four slots in the World Under-21 qualifier. The duo now head for Latvia or Denmark for the semi-final and Ksiezak, 20, said: “It rained all day and it was no surprise there were a few crashes. I’m just happy to get through and hope to ride at Vojens in Denmark but we’ll see what happens.” ”

14th May: Post from Michael Max on easytiger suggests that Robert has been selected to represent Australia in the World U21s Team Championship.

 

8/9th April 2007: Glasgow Tigers vs

Robert returned after his crash at Edinburgh with a solid performance against Newcastle. Riding at number 4, partnering Shane, he scored a respectable 8 paid 9 which included a win in heat 3.

Robert admitted after the meeting to feeling nervous about his return: ‘I felt a bit tense on the bike. It didn’t feel as easy as normal. Hopefully that’ll get better the more meetings a do.’

The return meeting was on Monday 9th April at Newcastle. Robert scored 6 paid 8, which included a paid win in heat 3 and a win in heat 14.

 

23rd March 2007: Edinburgh Monar

It’s Edinburgh’s opening meeting of the season and they play host to Glasgow Tigers for the first leg of the Spring Trophy.

Robert started the meeting well, riding at number 5, with a good win over Monarch Mathew Wethers in heat 4. A third in heat 6 behind Correy and Moller was followed by an exclusion in heat 9 when Robert was judged to be at fault in a collision with Daniele Tessari.

Then came heat 13. Robert gated well and was in second place behind his partner. On turn four Robert locked up and came off. Unfortunately, he fell in the path of Wethers who, with nowhere to go, ploughed into Robert.

Robert was knocked unconcious and remembers nothing about the meeting itself or the crash. After being attended to on the track, he was taken to St John’s by ambulance where he was admitted for observation overnight.

Speaking to Robert afterwards: “I don’t remember anything about the racing - I think I remember there was a big crowd there! Luckily the bikes okay but my helmet’s gone and there are tyre tracks on my goggles. Safe to say my head took the full impact of Matty’s bike! I’ve been lucky.”

Robert was released from hospital on the Saturday morning. He intends to return to racing on Sunday 8th April for Glasgow’s Trophy meeting against Newcastle Diamonds.

 

17th March 2007: Stoke Potters vs Polis

 Robert was invited to ride for a Polish Select side against the Stoke Potters on Saturday, 17th March. This was a useful opportunity for Robert to get some track time and test his bikes before the Glasgow Press and Practice the following week.

Scores:

Stoke Potters = 43

1: Robbie Kessler - 2,F,NS,2,2 = 6
2: Ben Barker - 1*,2,2,1 = 6+1
3: Garry Stead - 2*,2,3,2,1* = 10+2
4: Paul Pickering - 3,Ef,1,2 = 6
5: Paul Clews - 3,1,0,1* = 5+1
6: Barrie Evans - 1*,0,1 = 2+1
7: Jack Hargreaves - 2,2*,F,3,1*,0 = 8+2

Wlokniarz Czestochowa = 46

1: R/R (for Drabik)
2: Seb Ulamek - 3,3,3,3,3,3 = 18 (MAX)
3: Andy Smith - 0,3,2,2*,3 = 10+1
4: Robert Ksiezak - 1,2*,F,1 = 4+1
5: Mateusz Kowalczyk - 1,1,2,0,0 = 4
6: Mateusz Szczepaniak - 0,3,3,1,0,0,3 = 10
7: Marcin Piekarski - 0,0,Ef = 0

 

April 1st, 2007

Glasgow Tigers have completed a deal to sign Robert on a full transfer from Edinburgh Monarchs. After a successful 2006 with the Tigers, Glasgow wanted Robert back in their team, and once that had been secured, they made a move to buy him outright. The first offer was refused by Edinburgh, but another offer was put in, and this time Glasgow had got their man!

“I am really happy to be back at Glasgow this season. After spending 2006 with the club, I really wanted to be back racing for Glasgow this year, and I am very pleased that we managed to complete a deal. The Glasgow promotion has shown faith in me by buying my contract from Edinburgh, and I am happy that the deal has gone through, it makes me feel wanted.”

“I have put in a lot of effort at the start of this year in terms of preparation. Since the beginning of January, I have been training a lot, endless hours in the gym, pool, moto x, etc. I teamed up with Ryan Sullivan this year back home for training, which was very good for me. I learnt many things from him, training wise, and also technically, I think it will help a lot. I have also invested a lot of money in machinery this year. I have got a new bike along with the two from last year, and an extra engine, so hopefully it all pays off! I am really looking forward to the start of the season, can’t wait to get out there now!”