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important thing, first of all," Nielsen said. Rickardsson refused to complain about the decision to exclude him. Instead he chose to pay tribute to the top three riders in the event. GRAND PRIX HEATS Australian Craig Boyce, who appeared to struggle in the Austrian Grand Prix, once again had an off day, scoring only three points. But the former third-ranked World Championship rider salvaged some hope for the future Grands Prix with a win over Gollob, Havelock and Staechmann in then inal. Ermolenko was able to grab a place in the C Final with a seven-point tally. Greg Hancock made it as well despite the fact that the young charger only managed five points. . It looked like Ermolenko might just win the race, but Marvyn Cox had just too much speed and was a comfortable winner at the checkered flag. Henka Gustafsson continued his rise up the Grand Prix ranks with victory in the B Final over Smith and Louis. Rickardsson was clearly in some discomfort and was forced to pull out. Then came the drama of the A Final with America's hopes resting again on Hamill. Howl!ver, it was Knudsen who roared from the start and outpaced Nielsen. '1 knew I was under pressure to do well here tonight because I was at risk of going out of the next one after missing Austria," Knudsen said afterward. "1 have juit had a new engine, and it's the fastest thing that I've ever ridden. I wish I could have had it two or three months ago!" Nielsen was satisfied to finish on the rostrum yet again. . "Obviously I can't hide my delight at the fact that I am ahead in the championship," Nielsen said "It would be nice to win one along the way, but as long as I am on t~p at the end of the series that's the main thing for me." Hamill had to come from the back to pass Riss in breathtaking style to pick up third and 17 more Grand Prix points. "1 am so proud to be a part of this event," Hamill said. "Ole Olsen is doing a great job as Race Director and the whole project is proving to be a big success. I'm not just saying that because I have had a couple of good meetings. The guys who aren't having a good time are also full of praise for the new championship." £N (Above) Knud..-. (5) a-.ps around Sam Ermolenko (12) In Mat th..... Ermolenko hlIs continued to struggle with hie equipment at the Grandll Prlx, costing him val\W)le pointe. (Left) ReIgning World Champion Tony Rlckardsaon craahed hard In Mat 18, but the Swede_ atlil able to earn a berth In the B Final and remain aeco.ncIln the S«Ies standlnga. (Balow) American Greg Hancock (4) Unee up against Knudsen (5) In Mat 16. Like Ermolenko, Hancock had e tough go In Abensberg and wound up third In the C Final. Abensberg Speedway Abensberg, Germany Results: July 8, 1995 (Round 3 of 6) QUALIFYING MEATS OIA POINTS, 1. Hans ielsen (OK) 15 points; 2. (TIE) Tommy Knudsen (OK)/Gerd Riss (0) 12; 4. Billy 'Hamill (USA) 11; 5. Henka Gustafsson (S) 10; 6. Andy ..,;th (GB) 9. 7. Tony R;ckardsson (5) 8; 8. (TIE) Chris Louis (GB)/Marvyn Cox (GB)/Sam EnnolenJco (USA) 7; 1L Mark Loram (GB) 6; 12. Greg Hancock (USA) 5; 13. (TIE) Tomasz Gollob (P)/Craig Boyce (AUS)/Gary Havelock (GB) 316. Jan Staechmann (OK) 1. GRAND PRIX HEATS o F1NM" 1. Craig Boyce; 2. Tomasz Gollob; 3. Gary Havelock; 4. Jan Staeclunann. C FINAL: 1. Marvyn Cox; Z. Sam Ermolenko; 3. Greg Hancock; 4. Mark Loram. B F1NAJ., 1. Henka Gustafsson; 2. Andy Smith; 3. Chris Louis; 4. Tony Ridcardsson. A FINAL: 1. Tommy Knudsen; 2 Hans Nielsen; 3. Billy Hamill; 4. Gerd Riss. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP INDIVIDUAL SPEEDWAY SERIES POINTS STANDINGS (Afler 3 of 6 rounds): 1. Rans Nielsen (OK) 53; 2. Tony Rickardsson (5) 45; 3. Henka Gustofsson (S) 42; 4. Billy Hamill (USA) 41; 5. (TIE) Mark Loram (GB)/Chris Louis (GB) 40; 7. Tomasz Gollob (38); 8. Sam Ermolenko (USA) 35; 9. Marvyn Cox (GB) 33; 10. Greg Hancock (USA) 31; 11. Andy Sm;th (GB) 29; 12. Craig Boyce (AUS) 26; 13. (TIE) Tommy Knudsen (DK)/Gary Havelock (Ga) 24; 15. Gerd Riss (D) 16; 16. Jan Staechmann (OK) 14; 17. Daruisz Sledz (P) 10; 18. Mikael Kilrlsson (5) 8; 19. Franz Leitner (A) 6; 20. Peter Karlsson (S) 3. Upcoming Rounds: Round 4 - Linkopink, Sweden, August 12 Round 5 - Vojens, Denmar1<, September 3 23