Joey Kramp in the Netherlands

Quote from Lonnie on June 2, 2026, 10:06 AM

I thought Joey was driving in an Amateur race on Elitloppet day.  And I was confused as to why I didn't see his name on the entries.   So, I asked him about it. 

I also didn't know that Joey was an amateur driver. Or, does "amateur" mean something different in Europe?

 

 

Quote from NiekH on June 2, 2026, 10:26 AM

Quote from Lonnie on June 2, 2026, 10:06 AM

I thought Joey was driving in an Amateur race on Elitloppet day.  And I was confused as to why I didn't see his name on the entries.   So, I asked him about it. 

I also didn't know that Joey was an amateur driver. Or, does "amateur" mean something different in Europe?

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Yes he drove on Elitloppet day to make a break after sitting the whole race 3 wide. He then finished 3rd in Halmstad on Monday. Today at Jägersro he has another start in race 1 post 5. 

I don't think an amateur means something else in Europe. Its a non-professional drivers.

Quote from NiekH on June 2, 2026, 1:24 PM

Joey adds a 5th place finish in Jägersro to the tally.

Quote from NiekH on June 6, 2026, 5:00 AM

I doubt anyone will read this in time due to the time difference.

But next up is race 3, in race 4 Joey and the other amateurs take their spots behind the gate.

You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR2-49x0xfI

Quote from NiekH on June 6, 2026, 5:54 AM

Sadly for Joey this race resulted in a break after being locked in for most of the race on the rail. 
Highest placed American was Jamie Marra with a 7th place. Jeff Schaeffer's horse was scratched but the Dutch driver on the 10 horse gave up his drive so his overseas travel wouldn't be for nothing. Sadly this resulted in a break at the gate for Jeff.