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Swindon Speedway 2008 Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the Swindon Robins speedway team in 2008.

A multiple-choice quiz by harry-fox-1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
harry-fox-1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
299,041

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
186

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who did Swindon lose to in the playoffs? Hint

Ipswich Witches

Poole Pirates

Lakeside Hammers

Coventry Bees

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which rider scored a fantastic 21-point maximum in the Robins 49-41 win over Lakeside at Arena Essex? Hint

Mads Korneliussen

Leigh Adams

Jurica Pavlic

Troy Batchelor

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these riders didn't score a maximum in the 2008? Hint

Mads Korneliussen

Jurica Pavlic

Troy Batchelor

Leigh Adams

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Question 4 of 10

4. Swindon rider Troy Batchelor was born in which Australian city? Hint

Sydney

Perth

Melbourne

Brisbane

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Question 5 of 10

5. Jurica Pavlic replaced which injured Robins rider in 2008? Hint

Troy Batchelor

Theo Pijper

Travis McGowan

Sebastian Alden

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which competition did Swindon win in 2008? Hint

Knock Out Cup

Elite League Pairs

Elite Shield

Craven Shield

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team beat Swindon twice in the Elite League at the Abbey Stadium in 2008? Hint

Poole Pirates

Ipswich Witches

Lakeside Hammers

Belle Vue Aces

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many away wins did Swindon take in 2008? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Swindon finished the season with how many points? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Manuel Hauzinger beat which Grand Prix rider on his debut for the Robins? Hint

Bjarne Pedersen

Freddie Lindgren

Scott Nicholls

Niels-Kristian Iversen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did Swindon lose to in the playoffs?

Answer: Lakeside Hammers

Swindon were away to the Lakeside Hammers in the 2008 playoffs. The Robins lost 56-33.

2. Which rider scored a fantastic 21-point maximum in the Robins 49-41 win over Lakeside at Arena Essex?

Answer: Jurica Pavlic

Jurica Pavlic scored 21 points from 7 rides that day. Leigh Adams scored a paid maximum, Troy Batchelor scored 6 points from 4 rides, and Mads Korneliussen didn't ride that night.

3. Which of these riders didn't score a maximum in the 2008?

Answer: Mads Korneliussen

Jurica Pavlic scored a maximum at Lakeside with 21 points, and also scored a paid maximum at home to Wolverhampton. Troy Batchelor scored full maximums in the home victories against Lakeside and Wolverhampton. Captain and GP superstar Leigh Adams scored several maximums. That home win over Wolverhampton saw a full maximum from Troy Batchelor and paid maximums from Jurica Pavlic and Leigh Adams.

4. Swindon rider Troy Batchelor was born in which Australian city?

Answer: Brisbane

Troy Matthew Batchelor was born in Brisbane, Queensland, on the 29th of August, 1987.

5. Jurica Pavlic replaced which injured Robins rider in 2008?

Answer: Sebastian Alden

Sebastian Alden was injured in a clash with Belle Vue's Charlie Gjedde in a 45-45 draw. Seb was ruled out for the season, but made a quicker than expected recovery and replaced the under-performing Travis McGowan in the Robins' win at home to Wolverhampton. Seb was injured in a crash with Coventry's Olly Allen and couldn't ride in the playoffs.

6. Which competition did Swindon win in 2008?

Answer: Elite Shield

Swindon beat Coventry over two legs in the Elite Shield.

7. Which team beat Swindon twice in the Elite League at the Abbey Stadium in 2008?

Answer: Poole Pirates

The Poole Pirates were the only team to beat Swindon on their home turf in 2008. The Ipswich Witches and the Belle Vue Aces both drew 45-45 with the Robins at the Abbey Stadium. A 5-1 in heat 15 from Batchelor and Adams prevented Ipswich from taking home three points.

8. How many away wins did Swindon take in 2008?

Answer: 5

Swindon won in Wolverhampton, Lakeside, Ipswich, Belle Vue, and Peterborough.

9. Swindon finished the season with how many points?

Answer: 41

Swindon scored 41 points in 2008, from 5 away wins, 2 draws, and 12 home wins.

10. Manuel Hauzinger beat which Grand Prix rider on his debut for the Robins?

Answer: Scott Nicholls

Hauzinger scored 8 points from 4 rides on his debut at home to Eastbourne, including a heat win over Scott Nicholls.

Source: Author harry-fox-1

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