Grand Prix Champion Jason Crump Ready to Win at Daugvapils in Latvia

Daugvapils in Latvia will host the 2007 World Speedway Grand Prix Championship Race for the second year in a row. Latvia shares borders with Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south along with both Russia and Belarus to the east. The Baltic Sea separates Latvia from Sweden in the west.


Jason Crump is chasing every point, photo by Mike Patrick
Jason Crump is chasing every point, photo by Mike Patrick
In the 2006 event, Defending Grand Prix Champion Jason Crump was eliminated at the semi-final stage. This year his objective is to go one better and make it through the very important final. Once there, his focus will be on winning his first Grand Prix of the year and collecting as many points as possible.
Jason Crump struggles in 2007 season, photo by Mike Patrick
Jason Crump struggles in 2007 season, photo by Mike Patrick
Jason Crump climbs up the ranks, photo by Mike Patrick
Jason Crump climbs up the ranks, photo by Mike Patrick

“I have struggled this year with mechanical gremlins and several injuries,” said Crump. “I have not given up yet. I know I need more points and I will be racing for the win on Saturday. If I can get good results at the final four Grand Prix’s then I am still have a good chance to finish in the top two. It’s not over.”

With only four rounds of the series to go, the Australian Ace is planning to close in on the current leaders. . “I love K&N products, the K&N Filters are the best in the world,” said Crump. “I have solely used K&N products and never had a problem. K&N is the best for dirt track racing.”

Crump is currently in 4th place in the World Championship Standings.

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